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Opening of giraffe hotel pushed back

Opening of giraffe hotel pushed back

The opening date for a new hotel where guests can get up-close-and-personal with giraffes has been pushed back to next year.

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Pupil escapes primary school

Pupil escapes primary school

A pupil escaped after squeezing under a locked school gate but the head teacher says security is in place to prevent it happening again.

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War veteran jailed after turning on good samaritan

War veteran jailed after turning on good samaritan

An ex-serviceman has been given a prison sentence after he lashed out at a bystander who intervened in a row.

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Scans of 30 patients lost in transit

Scans of 30 patients lost in transit

The dermatology scans of 30 patients being treated for conditions including cancer were lost in transit — and seven people's still can't be retrieved.

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Fire at popular pub

Fire at popular pub

Fire crews were forced to close a road as they tackled a chimney blaze at a busy pub.

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Carer threw elderly residents' tablets in the bin

Carer threw elderly residents' tablets in the bin

A carer who threw away residents' medicines has been given a suspended sentence.

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Appeal to fund safe garden for Martha, 2

Appeal to fund safe garden for Martha, 2

The family of a two-year-old who has difficulty walking are raising money so she can play in their garden safely with her sisters.

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'I will chop you up into pieces'

'I will chop you up into pieces'

A violent bully has been jailed after making a tirade of terrifying threats to women.

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CCTV images issued after cosmetics theft

CCTV images issued after cosmetics theft

Police investigating the theft of cosmetics from a high street shop have released a picture of a woman they wish to contact.

Missing backpacker found three months on

Missing backpacker found three months on

A backpacker who went missing for more than three months while travelling Europe has been found.

Corbyn's unexpected visit after council victory

Corbyn's unexpected visit after council victory

Jeremy Corbyn visited victorious Labour councillors to congratulate them on election win in a flying visit.

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New BBC drama filmed in Kent

New BBC drama filmed in Kent

A new sitcom, which was filmed in several Kent locations, is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

Man stabbed after argument in game of pool

Man stabbed after argument in game of pool

A dispute over a game of pool led to an offender using a bread knife to repeatedly stab another man.

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Another major retailer goes into administration

Another major retailer goes into administration

A chain which has stores across the county and employs 1,800 people has tumbled into administration.

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Man airlifted to hospital in 'serious' condition

Man airlifted to hospital in 'serious' condition

A man has been airlifted to hospital in a 'serious' condition after being found injured in the street.

Photos show aftermath of flat fire

Photos show aftermath of flat fire

The devastating aftermath of a flat fire has been caught on camera.

Worker assaulted after investigating 'fake' £50

Worker assaulted after investigating 'fake' £50

Businesses are being warned to remain vigilant following an assault on a restaurant worker investigating a suspicious banknote.

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Cameras to enforce yellow-box fines for drivers

Cameras to enforce yellow-box fines for drivers

Kent will become home to the first enforced yellow box junctions outside of London in a bid to reduce congestion.

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Stolen car found abandoned

Stolen car found abandoned

A stolen car belonging to a newly married man has been found by police investigating the burglary.

Shop taped off by police

Shop taped off by police

A shop has been cordoned off by emergency services.

New Curious Brewery is opening today

New Curious Brewery is opening today

A new £1.7 million brewery is opening today after a year-and-a-half of construction work.

Delays after lorry spills soil on road

Delays after lorry spills soil on road

Drivers have been dealing with jams after a truck spilled building debris on a busy road.

Delays after electrical problems on train line

Delays after electrical problems on train line

Commuters travelling into the capital have have been told to expect delays following electrical issues.

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Landlord re-mortgages his home to keep pub alive

Landlord re-mortgages his home to keep pub alive

Extensive building works surrounding a pub have been driving its landlord to despair.

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Watch Westlife live - in Kent

Watch Westlife live - in Kent

Fans of pop kings Westlife will be able to watch the band at their sell-out final tour date when it is broadcast live in Kent.

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A day Take That fans will Never Forget

A day Take That fans will Never Forget

Two sisters got the surprise of their life after winning a competition to meet members of their favourite band.

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Benefit cheat caught out by Facebook snaps

Benefit cheat caught out by Facebook snaps

A mum-of- three who illegally pocketed £46,000 in benefits was caught because of a photograph she posted online.

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Developer must demolish luxury homes

Developer must demolish luxury homes

A property developer ordered to demolish six luxury homes has had a counter application rejected.

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Eaves answers Gills' call

Eaves answers Gills' call

Gillingham are in the market to fill an unusual position and star striker Tom Eaves is up for it.

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Road rage crashes lead to arrests

Road rage crashes lead to arrests

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested following a road rage incident which saw the same two cars collide twice.

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