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Grieving families told to limit tributes

Grieving families told to limit tributes

A council has told grieving relatives they are only allowed to lay flowers at their loved ones' memorial benches once a year.

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Sheppey port could ease 'no-deal' Brexit chaos

Sheppey port could ease 'no-deal' Brexit chaos

An MP today used a debate in Westminster to press for a port to be incorporated into the government's contingency plans.

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Snowflake the squirrel goes nuts

Snowflake the squirrel goes nuts

An albino squirrel appears to have set up home in a pensioner's garden.

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Six accused of trafficking Chinese girls for sex

Six accused of trafficking Chinese girls for sex

Four women and two men accused of involvement in sex trafficking following raids at suspected brothels have appeared in court.

Craig Mackinlay's 50p dream realised

Craig Mackinlay's 50p dream realised

A Kent MP is celebrating after his idea for a special Brexit coin received government backing.

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Cars doing 80mph through villages

Cars doing 80mph through villages

Residents are demanding action after data shows thousands are speeding in their area.

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Cremations that won't burn a hole in your pocket

Cremations that won't burn a hole in your pocket

The cheapest place to be cremated in Kent has been revealed in a new study.

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'Austerity ending' as Kent gets spending boost

'Austerity ending' as Kent gets spending boost

A string of spending plans have been announced in today's Budget as the Chancellor signalled austerity was nearing an end.

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Family has a lucky escape after gas blast

Family has a lucky escape after gas blast

A blow-torch gas cannister is being blamed for an explosion that brought down the wall of a family's home.

Mercedes driver clocked doing ton

Mercedes driver clocked doing ton

A Mercedes driver has been banned after being clocked doing more than 100mph on a motorway.

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Historic building sold within four minutes

Historic building sold within four minutes

In a fast and furious bidding war an historic Grade II listed building was sold for £590,000.

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Poppy Appeal collections swiped from Burger King

Poppy Appeal collections swiped from Burger King

Six charity boxes - including for the Poppy Appeal - have been stolen from a Burger King restaurant.

Good Samaritan sought after assault

Good Samaritan sought after assault

Police hope to speak to a man who intervened in an assault.

Flooding shuts Superdry store

Flooding shuts Superdry store

Staff have been forced to close a popular clothing store after a water valve burst and flooded the shop.

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Sport stars remember first trophies

Sport stars remember first trophies

Some of Kent's biggest sport stars have launched a video campaign to inspire young children to get active and follow their dreams of success.

Boy George a calmer-chameleon by the sea

Boy George a calmer-chameleon by the sea

Famed singer and DJ Boy George has revealed a trip to the Kent coast makes him happier than winning music awards.

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River searches continue for missing mum

River searches continue for missing mum

Divers are continuing to scour a river today as the search for missing mum-of-five Sarah Wellgreen nears a third week.

Police crackdown on rural poaching

Police crackdown on rural poaching

Two convicted poachers have been issued with criminal behaviour orders in a bid to halt the practice of hare coursing.

Arrest as CCTV released after theft from pensioner

Arrest as CCTV released after theft from pensioner

A man has been arrested after a pensioner had cash and bank cards stolen by strangers who offered to help him home with his shopping.

Dog rescued from stranded yacht

Dog rescued from stranded yacht

A man and his dog had to be rescued from a boat after its engine failed out at sea.

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MP's aide was thought of as 'idiot'

MP's aide was thought of as 'idiot'

A trial into alleged false election expenses involving Kent MP Craig Mackinlay has heard his aide was thought of as an "idiot" by colleagues.

Aldi store to be demolished

Aldi store to be demolished

An Aldi supermarket is set to be bulldozed to make way for a bigger shop.

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Man guilty of murder after half-naked body found on stairs

Man guilty of murder after half-naked body found on stairs

A drug addict has been convicted of murdering a homeless man whose half-naked body was found dumped in the stairwell of a block of flats.

Kent tops eco-friendly drivers list

Kent tops eco-friendly drivers list

Kent has topped a list of the most eco-friendly drivers in the UK after officials revealed "surprising" sales figures of electric and hybrid cars.

Jackknifed lorry causes hold-ups

Jackknifed lorry causes hold-ups

A lorry has caused delays along the A2 after its trailer came off.

Multi-vehicle crash causes delays

Multi-vehicle crash causes delays

A pile-up that involved at least three vehicles has caused tailbacks along the M2.

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Bluewater's Light Night date announced

Bluewater's Light Night date announced

Managers at Bluewater have unveiled their Christmas calendar, including the upcoming lights switch-on, which is the first in the county.

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'I won't give in to bullying'

'I won't give in to bullying'

A councillor supporting the construction of a council building in an historic park has spoken of her battle against trolls and attacks on her family.

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Major investment for Kent's crumbling roads

Major investment for Kent's crumbling roads

The Chancellor is expected to announce an extra £420 million to help fix the potholed roads nationally, as Kent County Council calls for a £20m boost.

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No council plans in place for Brexit

No council plans in place for Brexit

The leader of a city council has said the local authority has not drawn up "formal preparations" for Britain's departure from the European Union.

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