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Who said decorations are a load of rubbish?

Who said decorations are a load of rubbish?

A rubbish tip has put old Christmas decorations to good use by covering the site in thrown-away tinsel and baubles.

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Crash caused M20 delays

Crash caused M20 delays

Emergency services were called after a crash on a motorway.

Cyclist 'knocked off bike'

Cyclist 'knocked off bike'

Traffic was disrupted after a cyclist was involved in a crash at a busy junction.

Man resuscitated at station

Man resuscitated at station

A man was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after collapsing at a railway station.

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Torvill pops in for a skating session

Torvill pops in for a skating session

You would not normally expect a Winter Olympics champion to come ice skating with you.

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Thousands raised for terminally-ill mum

Thousands raised for terminally-ill mum

Friends of a mum-of-two with terminal cancer have launched a fundraising campaign to raise money for the family.

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'Laser pen' shone at boat

'Laser pen' shone at boat

The coastguard was launched after the crew of a boat reported being blinded by what is thought to have been a laser pen being shone from the shore.

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Paedophile ex-fireman jailed after preying on child

Paedophile ex-fireman jailed after preying on child

A former fireman and musician lost his job after admitting having sexual activity with a child he had met at a concert.

'What a PM he'd have been'

'What a PM he'd have been'

Paddy Ashdown, the late former Liberal Democrat leader, has been described as a "warm and inspirational human being" by party members in the county.

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It's Christmas with Call the Midwife

It's Christmas with Call the Midwife

The popular TV drama Call the Midwife, which is filmed on location at the Historic Dockyard, is back with its Christmas special.

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Plans for 300 homes spark objections

Plans for 300 homes spark objections

Residents say a planned housing estate would destroy farmland and put added pressure on roads.

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What to expect from local council elections in 2019

What to expect from local council elections in 2019

Next year the political environment in Kent will see a lot of changes as all councils across the county hold elections.

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Police called to stations over mental health concerns

Police called to stations over mental health concerns

Police have called for more support after dealing with two people suffering with mental health issues at separate stations in one night.

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Woman and baby in car crash drama

Woman and baby in car crash drama

A baby and woman were involved in a smash on a main road.

New theatre could open 'within five years'

New theatre could open 'within five years'

A theatre could open in a town within the next five years according to a council leader.

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Niece's surgery tragedy inspired mum to lose six stone

Niece's surgery tragedy inspired mum to lose six stone

A mum-of-four chose to lose weight naturally after the tragic outcome of her niece's gastric band operation.

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Oliver spreads Christmas joy in brother's memory

Oliver spreads Christmas joy in brother's memory

A six-year-old boy has been carrying out random acts of kindness this festive season in memory of his brother.

'Tainted blood' victim Steve Dymond loses fight for life

'Tainted blood' victim Steve Dymond loses fight for life

A victim of what has been described as the biggest-ever NHS scandal has died aged 62.

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Crash cleared on A249

Crash cleared on A249

Drivers are facing delays after a crash blocked a main route to the M2.

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Rescue volunteers get thousands to buy new kit

Rescue volunteers get thousands to buy new kit

Kent Search and Rescue has been awarded almost £10,500 to buy essential equipment.

Driver caught doing almost 100mph in heavy rain on motorway

Driver caught doing almost 100mph in heavy rain on motorway

Three motorists in two days have been stopped by police after being caught speeding excessively on the M2.

Car dumped following shoplifting attempt

Car dumped following shoplifting attempt

Police are hunting the driver of a car that was abandoned following a shoplifting attempt.

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Arrests after fight near bar

Arrests after fight near bar

Reports of a fight in the early hours of the morning have led to three men being arrested.

Man arrested after 'road rage' assault

Man arrested after 'road rage' assault

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault in which two people were reportedly punched.

Four charged after stowaways 'threaten' ship crew

Four charged after stowaways 'threaten' ship crew

Four men who were detained after police and special forces boarded a vessel in the Thames Estuary have been charged with affray.

Cancelled pantomime cast will be 'lifelong friends'

Cancelled pantomime cast will be 'lifelong friends'

Children cast as dwarfs in a cancelled pantomime have not let the show's premature end get them down.

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Actor rescues teen stranded on motorway after crash

Actor rescues teen stranded on motorway after crash

An aspiring actor has come to the rescue of a young driver who was left stranded on a motorway following a crash.

'Let's help them in their hour of need'

'Let's help them in their hour of need'

A fundraiser has been launched for a family whose home was devastated by fire just days before Christmas.

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Knife seized and teens arrested at railway station

Knife seized and teens arrested at railway station

Two teenagers were arrested after police were called to separate incidents at a railway station within an hour and a half.

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