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Fake Facebook profile of missing mother created

Fake Facebook profile of missing mother created

A fake profile of missing mum-of-five Sarah Wellgreen has been created on Facebook, causing "great distress" to her family.

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Overturned car sparks delays

Overturned car sparks delays

Drivers are facing delays after a car has overturned on a busy route.

Man arrested after 'brandishing meat cleaver'

Man arrested after 'brandishing meat cleaver'

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying a meat cleaver in the street.

New pictures reveal bold plans for town centre

New pictures reveal bold plans for town centre

Multi-million pound plans for a new leisure complex including a public square, bars and cafes have been revealed.

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Fog weather warning disrupts travel

Fog weather warning disrupts travel

Drivers have been warned to expect fog patches across the county after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning.

Bikers threaten protest over pavement parking ban

Bikers threaten protest over pavement parking ban

Furious motorcyclists say they will protest against a proposed pavement parking ban if it stops them leaving their bikes on the seafront.

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Concern at soaring gun crime figures

Concern at soaring gun crime figures

Offences where someone used a gun have reached their highest level in nearly a decade.

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Gangs wreaking havoc in town

Gangs wreaking havoc in town

Residents are demanding police action amid a spike in anti-social behaviour by gangs of youths.

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Historic temple could be turned into flats

Historic temple could be turned into flats

Campaigners have pledged to fight plans to bulldoze a historic building dating back to 1873.

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'These properties blight our medieval street'

'These properties blight our medieval street'

A campaigner who lives on a street of medieval homes has "reached a dead-end" in her fight to spruce up two buildings blighting the area.

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'My scars are the reason I'm alive, why should I hide them?'

'My scars are the reason I'm alive, why should I hide them?'

A mum left with horrific head and facial scars from cancer says she's not ashamed to show them off.

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More than 170 guns off the streets

More than 170 guns off the streets

Police have praised the public after guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition was handed in to officers.

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Massive solar farm project

Massive solar farm project

Councillors have backed plans for a solar farm the size of 20 football pitches.

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Stroke units plan agreed

Stroke units plan agreed

A controversial decision to locate stroke units at three hospitals was agreed at a stormy meeting.

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Equine flu outbreak reaches Kent

Equine flu outbreak reaches Kent

Twenty horses are thought to have come in contact with an animal that has tested positive for equine flu.

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Award for schoolgirl who helped dying friend

Award for schoolgirl who helped dying friend

A 14-year-old targeted by bullies has been praised for the way she supported a friend who died of a brain tumour.

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Stroke services decision made amid protests

Stroke services decision made amid protests

A dramatic meeting of health bosses, which had to be closed to the public, ended in a decision being made on the future of stroke services.

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Pupils face detention for joining climate change demo

Pupils face detention for joining climate change demo

Hundreds of young environmentalists will miss school tomorrow to attend a protest on global warming - but some will face sanctions for skipping class.

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Strictly star to waltz onto kmfm

Strictly star to waltz onto kmfm

Strictly star AJ Pritchard has been talking to kmfm's Garry and Laura, as he prepares to bring his debut tour to the area.

Not guilty verdict on pub attack

Not guilty verdict on pub attack

A man accused of a vicious assault at a beer festival has been cleared by a jury.

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Stroke meeting descends into chaos

Stroke meeting descends into chaos

Furious protestors have forced health bosses to make a critical decision on stroke services behind closed doors.

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MP tells government to foot bill for failed ferry deal

MP tells government to foot bill for failed ferry deal

Residents must not end up paying for the costs of the bungled Brexit ferry contract after it was cancelled, says an MP.

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Farm under fire over dead animal photos

Farm under fire over dead animal photos

A farm is being investigated after shocking pictures of dead animals were described as "deeply distressing" by the RSPCA. WARNING: Graphic images.

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Council agree tax rise

Council agree tax rise

Kent County Council has agreed to raise council tax by nearly 5%.

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Boy, 5, to have first party

Boy, 5, to have first party

A five-year-old boy is set to mark the end of his cancer treatment with a charity fundraiser three-and-a-half years after being diagnosed.

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Body found in flat

Body found in flat

Police are investigating after a body was found in a flat this morning.

Alleged rape victim was 'sleepy' says accused

Alleged rape victim was 'sleepy' says accused

A supermarket worker accused of raping a woman on a night out claimed today the alleged victim had been “sleepy”.

Power outage shuts tunnels

Power outage shuts tunnels

Traffic was halted on the approach to the Dartford Tunnels after a power outage in the area.

Bungalow sealed off after incident

Bungalow sealed off after incident

Dozens of police officers and a fire investigation team are on the scene of a serious incident.

Protests ahead of stroke decision

Protests ahead of stroke decision

A protest has been held ahead of a crunch meeting which will shape the future of stroke provision in Kent.

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