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Visitor centre plans get go-ahead

Visitor centre plans get go-ahead

A visitor centre extension at a country park has been given the green light.

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The Range reveals plan for huge new store

The Range reveals plan for huge new store

The Range is set to open a homeware store on a new retail park after plans for a giant Bunnings DIY shop fell through.

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Three assaulted in 'racist' incident

Three assaulted in 'racist' incident

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after three people were assaulted in a suspected racially aggravated incident.

Skipper in court after tugboat death

Skipper in court after tugboat death

A tugboat captain and the Port of London Authority have appeared in court seven years after an engineer drowned in the Thames.

Man charged after cash stolen from pensioner's home

Man charged after cash stolen from pensioner's home

A woman in her 80s reported cash missing after a man called at her home claiming to fix a leak.

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Lockdown drills at school in case of terrorist attacks

Lockdown drills at school in case of terrorist attacks

Children are now having to practise lockdown drills to prepare for gunmen, terrorists, or intruders in Kent Schools.

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Naked village calendar goes on sale today

Naked village calendar goes on sale today

A cheeky calendar, showcasing over 24 people from businesses in a village has gone on sale today.

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Mental Health Act review 'will free up police to fight crime'

Mental Health Act review 'will free up police to fight crime'

A review of the Mental Health Act says mentally ill people should not be put in cells or police vans, "freeing up officers to fight crime".

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O2 network down across Kent

O2 network down across Kent

Thousands of mobile phone users are without data services this morning due to a network failure.

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Pupils walk over Kent's first rainbow road crossing

Pupils walk over Kent's first rainbow road crossing

A rainbow crossing has been installed to help children with road safety.

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Festive water safety campaign launched

Festive water safety campaign launched

A festive water safety campaign has been launched on the second anniversary of Ben Savage's death.

Fresh appeal to catch 'Rolex murderer'

Fresh appeal to catch 'Rolex murderer'

Detectives investigating an horrific murder have issued a fresh appeal to trace a second suspect.

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New traffic lights get the thumbs up

New traffic lights get the thumbs up

New traffic lights at a junction which was closed for eight months have been given the thumbs up by drivers.

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M25 causes long delays for drivers

M25 causes long delays for drivers

A crash on the M25 caused delays for commuters in the county.

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Two women arrested after 'disturbance' at train station

Two women arrested after 'disturbance' at train station

Two women were arrested at a train station after a police officer was assaulted.

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Driver arrested after car hits tree

Driver arrested after car hits tree

Police say a driver and passengers had a lucky escape last night after a car ploughed into a tree.

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Action to tackle city estate traffic

Action to tackle city estate traffic

Highways officers have announced new measures to help solve daily traffic chaos on an industrial estate.

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Hundreds pledged for man hit by lorry in street

Hundreds pledged for man hit by lorry in street

An artist and charity founder was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a lorry days before starting a new job.

Outrage at plans for 400 homes

Outrage at plans for 400 homes

A housing project has been described as a "nightmare" by residents who say the roads will not be able to cope.

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Single dad's debut novel sells out

Single dad's debut novel sells out

After his first book sold out on Amazon, an author is being described as the next JK Rowling.

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'They’ve got no right to stop us coming in'

'They’ve got no right to stop us coming in'

A college principal has accused certain schools of banning him from speaking to their students because they fear losing government cash.

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Flagship college expanding

Flagship college expanding

A specialist college is expanding to welcome pupils aged 13.

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How likely is a white Christmas?

How likely is a white Christmas?

Met Office figures have revealed the likelihood of snowfall in Kent on Christmas Day.

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Town centre drug den like 'Zombie Apocalypse'

Town centre drug den like 'Zombie Apocalypse'

A drug den littered with 30 unsheathed syringes has emerged inside an abandoned subway – for the second time in just over a year.

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M20 reopens after vehicle fire

M20 reopens after vehicle fire

A motorway was blocked for nearly an hour after a vehicle caught fire after a crash.

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Cash boost for Sands legal fight

Cash boost for Sands legal fight

Campaigners fighting plans to stop shifting sands been dredged have got a council grant.

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Nearly one in four youngsters 'obese'

Nearly one in four youngsters 'obese'

Concerns have been raised about the number of reception-aged children carrying "excess weight".

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Drivers suffer rush-hour delays

Drivers suffer rush-hour delays

Motorists experienced severe delays leaving the capital after a road closure and breakdowns caused problems.

Teenage drug dealer jailed

Teenage drug dealer jailed

A man caught dealing Class A drugs for the third time was given a lighter sentence because of his age.

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Driver bailed after lorry hit bridge

Driver bailed after lorry hit bridge

The driver of a lorry which hit a bridge on the A20 has been released pending further investigation.

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