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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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Food bank referrals rise by 40%

Food bank referrals rise by 40%

A charity has reported a spike in referrals to food banks across parts of the county.

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Gay pride event will come to town

Gay pride event will come to town

A gay pride event will come to Medway for the first time despite lack of funding.

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Mum waiting to donate kidney

Mum waiting to donate kidney

A selfless mum-of-four is preparing to give one of her organs to someone in need.

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Woman taking on marathon in memory of her brother

Woman taking on marathon in memory of her brother

A woman is running the London Marathon in memory of her brother on the anniversary of his death.

National TV appearance boosts Kent couple's pub

National TV appearance boosts Kent couple's pub

Bookings are going through the roof since Sarah Lewry and Gareth Segrove appeared on the C4 TV show Four In A Bed.

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Boris Johnson guy goes up in flames

Boris Johnson guy goes up in flames

An effigy of Boris Johnson has gone up in flames as part of Kent's most infamous bonfire night celebrations.

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Arrests after drugs raid

Arrests after drugs raid

Two men have been arrested after police found Class B drugs at a property.

Accident blocks busy road

Accident blocks busy road

A busy road was blocked in both directions following an accident involving two cars.

Ice hockey club fights for survival

Ice hockey club fights for survival

An ice hockey club is fighting for survival amid growing financial pressures and has launched a campaign to raise thousands of pounds to stay afloat.

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Pensioner found safe after going missing from hospital

Pensioner found safe after going missing from hospital

A "vulnerable" pensioner who went missing from hospital has been found safe and well.

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Four taken to hospital after crash

Four taken to hospital after crash

Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash which blocked a village road in both directions.

Stalker policeman put bug in ex-wife's bedroom

Stalker policeman put bug in ex-wife's bedroom

A police officer who stalked his estranged wife and placed a listening device in her bedroom has been sent to jail.

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Swimmer to complete 157 days at sea

Swimmer to complete 157 days at sea

The finish line is finally in sight for a man who set off five months ago to complete an epic 2,000 mile swim.

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Overturned truck causes queues on A2

Overturned truck causes queues on A2

Drivers were left at a standstill on the A2 due to an overturned truck, with tailbacks stretching four miles.

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Mel B to meet fans

Mel B to meet fans

Spice Up Your Life by meeting Mel B at a book signing in the county.

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Derelict building fire 'was deliberate'

Derelict building fire 'was deliberate'

A fire in an unused building in the early hours is believed to have been started deliberately.

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Bonfire 'out of control' at garden party

Bonfire 'out of control' at garden party

Fire crews tackled a blaze in a back garden after a bonfire got out of control during a party.

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Dartford tunnel reopens after repairs

Dartford tunnel reopens after repairs

Drivers are still facing severe delays approaching the Dartford Tunnel, which was partially closed throughout the day for repairs.

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Crumbling hospitals need £28m for urgent repairs

Crumbling hospitals need £28m for urgent repairs

A hospital trust has a £28m backlog of urgent repairs which could cause "catastrophic" failures if not addressed.

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Gran pays the price after neighbour's fire

Gran pays the price after neighbour's fire

A woman has been left to foot the bill after a fire at a neighbouring property damaged her home.

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MP in limbo a year after sexual offence claims

MP in limbo a year after sexual offence claims

An MP is still waiting to be exonerated 12 months after "serious allegations" were made against him.

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