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Woman dies after bridge fall

Woman dies after bridge fall

Police have confirmed a woman who fell from a bridge above a major road has died.

Foal left to die by stream

Foal left to die by stream

The 'field of death' has claimed its latest victim - an abandoned foal which perished by the water's edge. WARNING: Graphic images

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Barn fire left to burn itself out

Barn fire left to burn itself out

Firefighters were called to a barn fire involving 30 tonnes of baled straw.

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Traveller 'merry-go-round' continues

Traveller 'merry-go-round' continues

A group of travellers evicted from a tourist attraction car park have set up another illegal camp.

Firefighters attend 'major incident' at school

Firefighters attend 'major incident' at school

A huge fire at a school which broke out at the same time as a tower block blaze was the focus of a training exercise for firefighters.

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'It's a death waiting to happen'

'It's a death waiting to happen'

A mum has voiced her anger after diggers were seen driving around a children's play area.

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Hunts illegally chasing wildlife

Hunts illegally chasing wildlife

A leading animal welfare charity says hunts across Kent have been illegally chasing British wildlife.

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College bosses suspended over finances

College bosses suspended over finances

A college group has suspended two of its senior leaders following investigations into its finances.

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Road plans rest on approving 700 homes

Road plans rest on approving 700 homes

Vital road works hinge on whether councillors give permission to build a new estate of 700 homes.

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Hollywood's ex-wife denies M&S spat with former husband's girlfriend

Hollywood's ex-wife denies M&S spat with former husband's girlfriend

The ex-wife of Great British Bake Off presenter Paul Hollywood has denied verbally abusing her former husband's new girlfriend in a supermarket.

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A249 reopens after crash

A249 reopens after crash

Drivers suffered long delays after a crash involving four vehicles.

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Jail for man given second chance

Jail for man given second chance

A pervert who avoided jail after he performed an indecent act on himself in a high street has been jailed after committing further crimes.

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Council's dog poo clearer stolen

Council's dog poo clearer stolen

A vehicle used by a council to clear dog excrement was stolen by thieves in an act branded "mindless" by the authority.

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Mother's brave efforts to stop thugs

Mother's brave efforts to stop thugs

A thug who was part of a hooded armed gang that terrified a mother when they burst into her home has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

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Longer dole queues in Kent

Longer dole queues in Kent

More than 1,100 more people in the county are claiming unemployment benefits according to the latest figures.

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Lanes reopen after bridge fall

Lanes reopen after bridge fall

A road has been partially reopened after a woman fell from a bridge.

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Bushy-tailed creatures take over town

Bushy-tailed creatures take over town

A number of cheeky rodents have been befriending walkers in a bid to bag more nuts.

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Pair bragged about 'merciless' attack on social media

Pair bragged about 'merciless' attack on social media

Thugs punched and kicked revellers in a “merciless” attack and then boasted on social media, a court heard.

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Popular diner leaves Kent for Wiltshire

Popular diner leaves Kent for Wiltshire

An American mobile restaurant has left the county after 20 years on the same site.

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Ricky Gervais is coming to Kent

Ricky Gervais is coming to Kent

The multi-award winning writer, director and performer has announced he will be heading to the county soon.

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Woman fined for dog attacks

Woman fined for dog attacks

A dog owner has been fined more than £700 after it was proved three of her dogs ran into a nearby village and attacked people's cats.

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Pictures of empty, burnt Morrisons store

Pictures of empty, burnt Morrisons store

New pictures have emerged showing the charred remains of a fire-hit Morrisons store.

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Attempted robbery victim 'felt something cold on his neck'

Attempted robbery victim 'felt something cold on his neck'

A man is facing a “substantial” jail sentence for an attempted robbery and knife crime.

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Tragic story of murdered Clare to air tonight

Tragic story of murdered Clare to air tonight

The story of a beauty consultant who was stalked and murdered will be shown tonight.

Deliveroo is coming to two towns in Kent

Deliveroo is coming to two towns in Kent

A popular food delivery service will launch in parts of Kent later this month.

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Driver escapes uninjured after car overturned

Driver escapes uninjured after car overturned

Police have described it as "amazing" that no serious injuries were caused in a collision.

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Woman falls onto road from bridge

Woman falls onto road from bridge

A woman falling from a bridge has halted traffic in both directions of part of the A21.

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Anger at school's name change

Anger at school's name change

Parents fear plans to rebrand a school give the impression a trust is "embarrassed" of its name.

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Fate of animal test centre hangs in balance

Fate of animal test centre hangs in balance

A company is contesting a decision to turn down plans to turn a nursery into a livestock research facility.

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Gun pulled on pub doorman

Gun pulled on pub doorman

A security guard who served in Iraq says nothing could prepare him for some of the things he's seen on Kent's streets.

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