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Where to see the county's Christmas lights switched on

Where to see the county's Christmas lights switched on

Holidays are coming and so is a packed Kent calendar of Christmas lights events. Find the full round-up here.

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Mum's horror as daughters hit by fairground ride

Mum's horror as daughters hit by fairground ride

A mother has spoken about the traumatic moment her daughter was hit by an out-of-control tea cup ride during a fireworks display.

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Man accused of sexual communication with school girl

Man accused of sexual communication with school girl

A man is to go on trial next year accused of sexually communicating with a 12-year-old schoolgirl.

Child injured at fireworks show

Child injured at fireworks show

A young boy was among two hurt at a fireworks show which had to be cut short, on the same night a teacup ride span out of control elsewhere in Kent.

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Man robbed at cash machine

Man robbed at cash machine

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 30s was assaulted after withdrawing cash.

Suspects charged in 4% of reported rape cases

Suspects charged in 4% of reported rape cases

Just one in every 64 rape cases reported in Kent end with a suspect being charged, new figures show.

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Paul Weller announced for forest gig

Paul Weller announced for forest gig

Paul Weller is the first headliner to be announced for next summer's Forest Live gigs in Kent.

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Zip artwork building to be demolished

Zip artwork building to be demolished

A piece by an internationally renowned artist - which saw a disused building apparently being unzipped - is being taken down this week.

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Manhunt for suspect who led police on chase

Manhunt for suspect who led police on chase

Detectives are on the hunt for a man who led police on a chase and ran away from a dog.

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Drivers set for motorway misery

Drivers set for motorway misery

Kent is set to be hit by huge motorway problems this week as works take place on the M20 and M2 at the same time.

Eleven miles of traffic on motorway

Eleven miles of traffic on motorway

Eleven miles of traffic built up due to a broken down vehicle on a busy motorway this morning.

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TV doctor voted off Strictly

TV doctor voted off Strictly

CBeebies and This Morning star Dr Ranj has seen his Strictly journey come to an end after he was booted out of the ballroom by the show's judges.

Cabbies in diesel taxis face stiffer licensing fees

Cabbies in diesel taxis face stiffer licensing fees

Nine in 10 cabbies in part of Kent are driving a vehicle which fails to meet EU exhaust emission standards, it has been revealed.

Dead bird inspired name of new bar

Dead bird inspired name of new bar

Two pals who have opened a new pub called the Dead Pigeon have revealed the story of how the venue came by its morbid name.

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Lorry clamping crackdown one year on

Lorry clamping crackdown one year on

Almost 2,000 lorries have been clamped since the start of a trial banning drivers from parking overnight on industrial estates and A roads.

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Team's fundraiser for cancer fighter Joe

Team's fundraiser for cancer fighter Joe

An American football team has launched a fundraising campaign for a team-mate forced to pull out of the sport after being diagnosed with cancer.

Young designer sets out to prove doubters wrong

Young designer sets out to prove doubters wrong

A young entrepreneur says he started his own clothing brand to help his disabled parents – and now hopes he can inspire others to fulfil their dreams.

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M2 shut following crash

M2 shut following crash

Several vehicles, including a police car, have been involved in a crash on the M2 London bound.

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Delays as police close part of A249

Delays as police close part of A249

The A249 has been repaired after a hole was found in the carriageway.

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Man left waiting hours for ambulance

Man left waiting hours for ambulance

A Sunday league footballer dislocated his knee just 15 minutes into a game and was forced to wait more than four hours for paramedics.

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Shoppers run from Bluewater after loud 'bang' heard

Shoppers run from Bluewater after loud 'bang' heard

Shoppers have been filmed running towards exits at Bluewater shopping centre following reports of a loud bang.

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Trespasser halts trains service

Trespasser halts trains service

A train service was delayed as a trespasser entered the line.

MP raises money after resignation

MP raises money after resignation

Tracey Crouch has been raising funds for the poppy appeal this weekend, after resigning as Sports Minister.

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Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Police want to hear from any witnesses after a man died after coming off his bike.

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Three people hurt as teacup ride spins out of control

Three people hurt as teacup ride spins out of control

Screams were heard as a teacup ride flew into a crowd of people at a fireworks event.

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Firefighters rescue horse from ditch

Firefighters rescue horse from ditch

Firefighters were called to rescue a horse that had become stuck in a water-filled ditch.

Woman taken to hospital after car 'explodes'

Woman taken to hospital after car 'explodes'

A woman in her 60s had to be pulled from her car which exploded and caught fire in a supermarket car park.

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Boxing legend to become honorary doctor

Boxing legend to become honorary doctor

A university will make a former heavyweight boxing champion an honorary doctor in a graduation service next week.

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Man becomes first person to swim around Great Britain

Man becomes first person to swim around Great Britain

Ross Edgley has arrived in Margate after completing an epic 2,000 mile challenge without touching land.

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Attraction shut for second time in 12 months

Attraction shut for second time in 12 months

A visitor attraction has gone on the market for £900,000 after a husband and wife teamed pulled out.

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