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Call to empty dinghy amid migrant crisis

Call to empty dinghy amid migrant crisis

An abandoned dingy has been located by lifeboat crews following what is suspected to be another migrant landing.

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Flytipper ordered to pay £7,000

Flytipper ordered to pay £7,000

A flytipper has been given a huge fine after dumping large amounts of waste illegally.

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Crash blocks M20

Crash blocks M20

Emergency services are on their way to the scene of a crash on the M20.

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Man jailed for repeatedly running over woman

Man jailed for repeatedly running over woman

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he repeatedly ran over a woman.

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Ministers never met backers of failed ferry firm

Ministers never met backers of failed ferry firm

Government ministers never met with the financial backers of a ferry firm bidding to run a service from Kent after Brexit.

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Man in 60s in hospital after double assault

Man in 60s in hospital after double assault

A man and woman remain in police custody after being arrested for a double assault, which left one victim in his 60s needing hospital treatment.

Overhanging tree sparks train disruption

Overhanging tree sparks train disruption

Rail passengers were forced onto replacement buses this afternoon as emergency work is carried out on an overhanging tree.

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School blasted over 'tough love' advert

School blasted over 'tough love' advert

A secondary school has been described as "shameful" for posting a job advert seeking a "strong disciplinarian" to keep pupils in line.

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Councils' legal battle racks up £48k bill

Councils' legal battle racks up £48k bill

The cost of a legal battle between two councils who went to court over a road project has been revealed.

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Blind man killed in fire mourned

Blind man killed in fire mourned

Neighbours of a blind pensioner tragically died in a house fire have paid tribute to him.

The benefits of a delayed Brexit day? Eurovision!

The benefits of a delayed Brexit day? Eurovision!

There are many positives which have come from Britain's failure to leave the EU as planned today.

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Shop survives devastating blaze to mark 100 years

Shop survives devastating blaze to mark 100 years

An ironmonger business which was ravaged by a fire six years ago has risen from the ashes and marked its 100th anniversary.

Two charged after huge cannabis raid

Two charged after huge cannabis raid

Two men have been charged after cannabis plants with a street value of almost £500,000 were found

'Secret port extension wasting millions for taxpayers'

'Secret port extension wasting millions for taxpayers'

Campaigners are slamming a £1 million council project to replace berths at a port.

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Live updates as MPs reject Brexit bill

Live updates as MPs reject Brexit bill

MPs have rejected another attempt by the government to get its Brexit deal - or part of it - approved.

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Woman discovers she's infertile on Valentine's Day

Woman discovers she's infertile on Valentine's Day

A woman has refused to give up hope of becoming a mum despite a shocking discovery after two failed pregnancies.

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Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after two vehicles collided.

Work to reopen chapel after 12-year wait

Work to reopen chapel after 12-year wait

Work has begun on a scheme to reopen a popular disused chapel but costs are running higher than expected.

Cliff fall victim 'filled lives with happiness'

Cliff fall victim 'filled lives with happiness'

More than £2,000 has been raised in memory of a man who was a "friend to so many" after he died following a cliff fall.

Police officer makes MasterChef final

Police officer makes MasterChef final

A police officer from Kent will find out tonight if she has won the latest series of MasterChef.

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'Illegal' homeless shelter to be destroyed

'Illegal' homeless shelter to be destroyed

A council is under fire after issuing a notice to dismantle a makeshift home built by a homeless man.

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Dramatic sea rescue to save girl

Dramatic sea rescue to save girl

Brave workers downed tools to save a teenage girl from drowning in the sea.

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MPs set for 'Blind Brexit' vote

MPs set for 'Blind Brexit' vote

Parliament will vote on the government's Brexit plan for the third time today.

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Firefighters tackle bedroom blaze

Firefighters tackle bedroom blaze

Two fire engines were on the scene after an electric heater fell over in a bedroom, and radiated heat set fire to bedding

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'I’m not scared of dying'

'I’m not scared of dying'

Money is being raised for a mum to enjoy what little time she has left with her family after being told she may have just weeks to live.

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Pensioner hit by cyclists suffers head injuries

Pensioner hit by cyclists suffers head injuries

An 82-year-old woman and two cyclists were taken to hospital after a collision on a main road.

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Plans for 200 homes given go ahead

Plans for 200 homes given go ahead

Controversial plans to build more than 200 flats including a 14-storey block on a brownfield site have finally been approved.

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Village 'turned into lorry park'

Village 'turned into lorry park'

Angry neighbours say a village has become a lorry park after truckers started using the A20 for overnight parking.

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Your chance to win £1,000 with kmfm

Your chance to win £1,000 with kmfm

One kmfm listener will win £1,000 cash today with the station's new competition, £1k Question.

Teen 'whale' loses half body weight

Teen 'whale' loses half body weight

A 21-stone teen shed almost half his body weight to become a shredded fitness guru after football fans called him a "whale" - for blocking their view.

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