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Anger as ‘missed bin collections’ leaves rubbish on the streets

Anger as ‘missed bin collections’ leaves rubbish on the streets

Angry residents have blasted a council for missing bin collections amid complaints of rubbish being left strewn across streets.

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Golfer assaulted after row over 'near miss'

Golfer assaulted after row over 'near miss'

A golfer has criticised an exclusive club after he was assaulted following a row that began at the 14th hole.

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Hope for buyers as development sold

Hope for buyers as development sold

A 400-home development has been handed over to a housing association - which hopes to provide more “affordable” homes.

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NHS drug decision 'amazing for Abbie and other children'

NHS drug decision 'amazing for Abbie and other children'

The mother of a teenager with a rare muscle disease says the decision to make a drug that treats her available on the NHS is a dream come true.

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Pool set to reopen after six months

Pool set to reopen after six months

A swimming pool which was closed as part of a £2 million makeover reopens today.

Car crashes into unmarked police vehicle

Car crashes into unmarked police vehicle

A man's been arrested after he was found with a knuckleduster after a car crashed into a police vehicle.

Shutting stroke units in hospitals 'makes no sense'

Shutting stroke units in hospitals 'makes no sense'

Patients will be "desperately let down" by a changes affecting stroke sufferers, after councillors agreed for three hospital units to close.

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Drug dealer jailed after Christmas Eve arrest

Drug dealer jailed after Christmas Eve arrest

A 36-year-old has been sent to prison for possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.

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MPs unimpressed as PM pledges second referendum

MPs unimpressed as PM pledges second referendum

Theresa May has offered MPs a vote on whether there should be a second EU referendum if they back her Brexit bill - but already faces opposition.

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Former Leeds United boss Evans hired as Gillingham manager

Former Leeds United boss Evans hired as Gillingham manager

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed that Steve Evans will be the club's new manager.

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Brexit party set for 'Kent landslide'

Brexit party set for 'Kent landslide'

A poll has suggested voters in the county will desert the main two parties in this week's EU election.

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School evacuated after fire just before exams

School evacuated after fire just before exams

Pupils getting ready to sit exams were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at a school today.

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Pony floating on river 'discarded like rubbish'

Pony floating on river 'discarded like rubbish'

The picture speaks a thousand words - the pitiful sight of a dead pony in a river shows the reality of Kent's equine crisis. WARNING: Graphic images.

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'Stop Brexit' bus heads to Kent

'Stop Brexit' bus heads to Kent

The all-electric bus will be stopping off at four towns in the county as part of the Green Party's campaign trail.

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A robber who forced a woman to open a safe at knife-point while they were locked in a betting shop has been locked up.

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Police descended on village

Police descended on village

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a van following a high-speed car chase.

'Serious' crash shuts part of Blue Bell Hill

'Serious' crash shuts part of Blue Bell Hill

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a serious accident which closed part of a major road.

Armed robbery at corner shop

Armed robbery at corner shop

Staff were left shocked after armed robbers burst into a convenience store.

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Wife's moving tribute to husband after fatal bike crash

Wife's moving tribute to husband after fatal bike crash

A grieving widow has spoken of her loss after her husband died after colliding with a crash involving two other bikes.

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Passers-by told troubled man to jump from bridge

Passers-by told troubled man to jump from bridge

Friends of a man talked down from the Dartford Crossing have praised heroes who helped but say others yelled shocking abuse.

Woman arrested after suspected assault

Woman arrested after suspected assault

A woman is in custody after a suspected assault on a high street.

Jury retires in tower block murder trial

Jury retires in tower block murder trial

The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a man accused of murdering a man who was found dead on stairs in a block of flats.

'Once in a generation' bridge project under way

'Once in a generation' bridge project under way

As a £10.5 million refurbishment project begins on a 105-year-old bridge, we take a look at its history and what's still to come.

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Mobile phone network down

Mobile phone network down

Hundreds of mobile phone users are unable to make or receive calls or texts due to a major network outage.

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YO! Sushi leaves you asking why go to Japan when you can go to Ashford?

YO! Sushi leaves you asking why go to Japan when you can go to Ashford?

We visited YO! Sushi's latest restaurant in Kent to see what all the fuss is about.

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Missing girl found safe

Missing girl found safe

A 15-year-old girl missing for more than a week has been safely located.

Traveller chaos sparks village defence plan

Traveller chaos sparks village defence plan

A council is planning to fund new security measures against illegal traveller camps in a frequently-targeted village.

Ex-MP reacts as thieves raid animal sanctuary

Ex-MP reacts as thieves raid animal sanctuary

An animal sanctuary is pleading for donations after thieves broke-in at the weekend.

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Pub for sale

Pub for sale

Want to be a pub landlord? Check out how much it would cost you.

Fancy going to the cinema with your pooch?

Fancy going to the cinema with your pooch?

A new cinema has hosted its first dog-friendly screening and has more special events in the pipeline.

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