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'We're distraught, we're finished'

'We're distraught, we're finished'

The distraught owners of a fire ravaged dry cleaners fear their popular business cannot be saved.

Heavy rain causes flooding

Heavy rain causes flooding

One lane of a busy town centre road has flooded after heavy rain this morning.

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Council apologises for 'poor' special needs Ofsted report

Council apologises for 'poor' special needs Ofsted report

Top officials have admitted children with special educational needs are not getting the services they need following a "distressing" Ofsted report.

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Police called to reunite missing toddler

Police called to reunite missing toddler

Officers are trying to reunite a toddler found in the streets with his family.

Fearless wheelchair user mixes with town centre traffic

Fearless wheelchair user mixes with town centre traffic

A daredevil wheelchair user has been caught on camera taking on an infamous town centre gyratory.

Arrests over Rotherham child sex abuse

Arrests over Rotherham child sex abuse

The National Crime Agency has made arrests in a Kent town after 13 victims came forward alleging abuse between 1997 and 2015 in Yorkshire.

Accident sparks long delays on busy A-road

Accident sparks long delays on busy A-road

Motorists are being warned of delays following an accident on a busy road.

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M2 crash causes delays

M2 crash causes delays

Traffic is moving slowly due to a crash involving a motorbike and car.

Girls Aloud star revealed for Pride festival

Girls Aloud star revealed for Pride festival

A host of top performers are being lined up for a Pride LGBT+ celebration.

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Illegal workers discovered at Indian restaurant

Illegal workers discovered at Indian restaurant

An Indian restaurant owner faces £60,000 fine after immigration enforcement officers discover illegal workers

Fire closes road

Fire closes road

A road has been closed in both directions after a blaze broke out.

'Beyond despicable' thieves steal from charity

'Beyond despicable' thieves steal from charity

A wildlife charity is "heart-broken" after thieves smashed into its premises and made off with hundreds of pounds.

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Adult gaming centre plan backed

Adult gaming centre plan backed

Councillors have agreed to plans for an adult gaming centre in a town centre high street.

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Half-naked man found dumped in stairwell of flats

Half-naked man found dumped in stairwell of flats

A man whose body was found bound with twine had 27 separate head and neck injuries as well as multiple fractures.

Second Kent family endure holiday villa 'scam'

Second Kent family endure holiday villa 'scam'

A health worker and her sister have been left £5,000 out of pocket after losing their dream villa in Spain.

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Sneak peek inside Curious Brewery

Sneak peek inside Curious Brewery

Final preparations are underway ahead of the opening of a town centre brewery beset by delays.

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Van flips after crash

Van flips after crash

Drivers suffered delays after an accident left a white transit van on its side.

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EU elections to go ahead amid Brexit deadlock

EU elections to go ahead amid Brexit deadlock

Kent candidates are preparing to hit the campaign trail after the government admitted Brexit talks with Labour are unlikely to conclude in time.

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Out of control bonfire spreads to home

Out of control bonfire spreads to home

Fire crews have issued a safety warning after a bonfire sparked a fire in the first floor of a house.

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Corbyn to launch European manifesto in Kent

Corbyn to launch European manifesto in Kent

Jeremy Corbyn will pay a visit to the county this week to launch the Labour manifesto for the European elections.

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Club pay dispute claims 'fantasy'

Club pay dispute claims 'fantasy'

Players say Ebbsfleet United has failed to explain late wage payments, but the club says allegations have begun to "stray into fantasy".

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Woman hurt in crash

Woman hurt in crash

Police and paramedics descended on a village following a two-car collision at a junction.

Mum unlawfully killed son, 5, at beauty spot

Mum unlawfully killed son, 5, at beauty spot

A bereavement counsellor and her five-year-old son fell to their death at a seaside beauty spot, an inquest has heard.

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Duo charged after 'fake money' warrant

Duo charged after 'fake money' warrant

Two people appeared at magistrates' court charged with conspiracy to produce counterfeit money.

Paedophile abused child during charity project

Paedophile abused child during charity project

A sex offender who repeatedly abused a teenage boy while involved in charity work has been sentenced.

Perfect day for beach art

Perfect day for beach art

Three artists spent their morning creating new artwork on a Kent beach.

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Is this how village could look?

Is this how village could look?

Campaigners have produced mock-up images of the impact they believe a scheme to build 2,000 new homes will have on a small Kent village.

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New hope for fire-hit families

New hope for fire-hit families

Residents forced out of their homes after a devastating apartment block blaze have been told when they can pick up their keys.

Hit-and-run driver admits mowing down woman

Hit-and-run driver admits mowing down woman

A hit-and-run driver has admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving after mowing down a woman who had to be airlifted to hospital.

More than £2m recovered from criminals

More than £2m recovered from criminals

Criminals and suspects are being forced to pay back cash and items gained illegally.

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