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Arrest after more migrants rescued

Arrest after more migrants rescued

A man has been arrested after more migrants were rescued in the county this afternoon.

Man charged with attempted murder

Man charged with attempted murder

Police have charged a man with attempted murder and administering a poison to a woman.

Smuggler jailed for sneaking in cigarettes

Smuggler jailed for sneaking in cigarettes

A 33-year-old tried to smuggle 100,000 illegal cigarettes into the country.

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Decision on future of high speed trains delayed

Decision on future of high speed trains delayed

The government has delayed announcing the winner of the next south eastern rail franchise until June.

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Mum-of-three died of 'accidental drug overdose'

Mum-of-three died of 'accidental drug overdose'

A mother-of-three who had "gone off the rails" died from an accidental overdose of heroin, codeine and diazepam, a coroner ruled.

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Engineer burnt in trackside fire released from hospital

Engineer burnt in trackside fire released from hospital

An engineer who suffered serious burns to his arms and legs in a trackside fire is now well enough to go home.

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Cyclist in hospital after being hit by van

Cyclist in hospital after being hit by van

A cyclist has suffered head and back injuries after a crash with a van.

Facebook bans anti-mosque ads

Facebook bans anti-mosque ads

Social media giant Facebook has removed three adverts promoting a Britain First petition to ban renovations to a mosque.

Man falsely claims his girlfriend is pregnant in court

Man falsely claims his girlfriend is pregnant in court

A man who assaulted his mother asked for leniency because his girlfriend is pregnant, which she denied.

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Nightclub crash trial begins

Nightclub crash trial begins

A man has appeared in court accused of attempted murder after a car was driven into the side of a nightclub.

No-deal Brexit lorry trial branded 'window dressing'

No-deal Brexit lorry trial branded 'window dressing'

A dress rehearsal to test a plan to use the Manston airport site as an emergency lorry park has been branded an act of "extraordinary incompetence".

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Bikers ride alongside grandad's hearse

Bikers ride alongside grandad's hearse

A motorbike mad grandad was given the perfect send off as dozens of bikers rode alongside him during his funeral.

'You could hear the sound of their guns - little short bursts'

'You could hear the sound of their guns - little short bursts'

A former tugmaster shared his memories of the Second World War as a boy, having never forgotten the things he saw.

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Coastguard search beach after empty boat found

Coastguard search beach after empty boat found

A search is underway on the Kent coast this morning after an empty boat was found.

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Gills to learn who they face in FA Cup fourth round

Gills to learn who they face in FA Cup fourth round

Gills fans will be glued to their screens tonight as the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup takes place.

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A2 blocked after five-car collision

A2 blocked after five-car collision

Drivers were told to expect delays after a crash blocked the A2 London-bound carriageway.

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Part of M20 to close all weekend

Part of M20 to close all weekend

The M20 will be shut in both directions this weekend to allow highways bosses to install a new bridge.

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Probe launched after van flips over

Probe launched after van flips over

A man has been taken to hospital after a van flipped over in a crash near a roundabout.

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Calls for inquiry into Seaborne contract

Calls for inquiry into Seaborne contract

The European Commission is being urged to investigate the government over the £13.8m contract with a company to provide ferries to Ostend post-Brexit.

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Delays after M25 crash

Delays after M25 crash

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys this morning following a smash on the M25.

Airport site used for post-Brexit test

Airport site used for post-Brexit test

A trial of a government plan to use a former airport site to hold lorries in the event of disruption at the ports is being held this morning.

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Bride-to-be in tears after wedding cancelled

Bride-to-be in tears after wedding cancelled

A couple due to marry will now have to find another wedding venue after being told their dream location will soon close for refurbishments.

Road closed after crash

Road closed after crash

A crash near a roundabout left a busy road closed.

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Despair as man trusts audience with £250k question

Despair as man trusts audience with £250k question

A man from Kent let £93,000 slip through his fingers after 81% of the Who Wants to be a Millionaire? audience gave him the wrong answer.

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Win the Best Year Ever with kmfm

Win the Best Year Ever with kmfm

kmfm is giving listeners the chance to start 2019 £5,000 richer.

Road closed after two-car crash

Road closed after two-car crash

Police shut a busy junction after two vehicles collided this evening.

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Dartford Crossing tunnel closed

Dartford Crossing tunnel closed

Emergency pothole repairs resulted in queuing traffic approaching the Dartford Crossing this evening.

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'We're not sordid', says ex priest

'We're not sordid', says ex priest

A former clergyman who married a male model 50 years his junior has hit out online criticism of their relationship.

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Gritters set to be sent out to treat roads

Gritters set to be sent out to treat roads

Council chiefs expect to deploy the county's gritter fleet as temperatures fall.

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Are these your items?

Are these your items?

Officers investigating a series of burglaries have released pictures of suspected stolen items they would like to return to their owners.

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