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VIDEO: Wallaby hops to it over the road

VIDEO: Wallaby hops to it over the road

A man driving home from a town's Christmas market did a double take when a wallaby began springing up in front of his car.

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Council responds to claim its building is 'firetrap'

Council responds to claim its building is 'firetrap'

A council has told staff its building housing more than 1,000 workers has had the required fire safety checks.

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Bus and lorry block country lane

Bus and lorry block country lane

Onlookers had to help separate the two vehicles when they came together at a sharp bend.

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Dog dies in sea rescue

Dog dies in sea rescue

A dog has died after getting into trouble in the sea, despite best efforts to rescue it.

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Man bailed after car failed to stop

Man bailed after car failed to stop

A man who was arrested after a car which was suspected to be stolen failed to stop for officers, has now been bailed.

Snooker champ at shopping centre

Snooker champ at shopping centre

Snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will be at Bluewater and will sign his new book for fans.

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Breakdown causes M20 lane closure

Breakdown causes M20 lane closure

Traffic is building following a breakdown earlier this morning.

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Thousands found by police in car

Thousands found by police in car

A man was arrested on suspicion of money laundering after officers found thousands of pounds inside a vehicle.

Car plunges into castle moat

Car plunges into castle moat

A car has careered through railings and into a castle's moat just weeks after another driver suffered the same fate.

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Campaigners remain in tree overnight

Campaigners remain in tree overnight

Activists are protesting plans to cut down a popular community tree to make way for a new medical centre.

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Drivers attacked as fuel demos reach Calais

Drivers attacked as fuel demos reach Calais

People heading to Calais have been urged to take care as France's fuel price protests escalate.

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Drug dealer arrested twice in two weeks

Drug dealer arrested twice in two weeks

Mohammed Mousazia tried to escape on a mountain bike when he was first confronted by officers.

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Egyptian moggy looking for love

Egyptian moggy looking for love

A cat which was found abandoned in a cardboard box before travelling more than 2,000 miles across Europe is looking for a new home.

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Hawks called in to deter nuisance birds

Hawks called in to deter nuisance birds

Hawks are called in to stop nuisance pigeons ruffling feathers among diners.

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Carpet fire breaks out in bedroom

Carpet fire breaks out in bedroom

A woman in her 30s has been treated for smoke inhalation after a bedroom fire.

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Major response at tower block

Major response at tower block

Around 35 firefighters were mobilised when a smoke was seen billowing from a property at a high-rise block of flats.

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Behind the scenes of filming in Kent

Behind the scenes of filming in Kent

From your favourite binge-worthy Netflix series' ot the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Kent has provided locations for them all.

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'Eviction' sparks shop boycott call

'Eviction' sparks shop boycott call

A man collecting for good causes outside an empty shop has been told to move on.

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M20 closes again

M20 closes again

Drivers are warned to expect delays as part of a motorway is now closed to install a new footbridge.

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Sadness and laughter at funeral for 'a real character'

Sadness and laughter at funeral for 'a real character'

The best friend of health club owner Ian Sage recounts some of the happier moments in the life of an extraodinary character.

Star of Take That's musical to release own single

Star of Take That's musical to release own single

A singer who rose to fame on a BBC talent show headed up by pop star Gary Barlow, is set to release music as a solo artist.

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Plan for 300 approved despite concerns

Plan for 300 approved despite concerns

Hundreds of homes are to be built despite concerns they will the area a "terrible suburb to live in".

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Imitation guns seized during raid

Imitation guns seized during raid

Four people have been arrested after police discovered weapons and drugs in a property.

Bank thief makes off with £500

Bank thief makes off with £500

An academic was left shaken after a thief snatched his wallet off a bank counter mid-transaction and escaped.

Van destroyed by blaze

Van destroyed by blaze

Firefighters were called to put out a van which had burst into flames.

Hundreds of caravans on unauthorised sites

Hundreds of caravans on unauthorised sites

There are almost 300 caravans on Kent sites which did not have the required planning permission, new figures say.

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Gorillas released into the wild by Kent charity

Gorillas released into the wild by Kent charity

Three gorillas cared for by a Kent-based conservation charity have been successfully released into the wild.

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Hammer attack on charity shop

Hammer attack on charity shop

A charity shop has been burgled and other stores vandalised in a town centre smashing spree.

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Passengers stranded on platforms as trains lose power

Passengers stranded on platforms as trains lose power

Several trains lost power connection leaving passengers travelling to and from Kent stuck.

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Crossing sees 1.5 billion journeys since opening

Crossing sees 1.5 billion journeys since opening

With plans for a brand new Lower Thames Crossing underway the original Dartford Tunnel is quietly marking its 55th anniversary.

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