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'We will continue to fight on'

'We will continue to fight on'

A protest is to be held amid the ongoing battle against the proposed closure of a stroke unit.

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Fine refund for smokers who quit

Fine refund for smokers who quit

Smokers in one part of Kent will be offered the chance to get a partial refund on their litter fine if they kick the habit, from today.

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Pupils' behaviour 'improves' after mobile phone ban

Pupils' behaviour 'improves' after mobile phone ban

A head teacher has told how banning mobile phones has improved pupils' behaviour after curbing the amount of time children spend on social media.

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Villagers invited to mourn 'murdered' mum and daughter

Villagers invited to mourn 'murdered' mum and daughter

Mourners are being invited to say a prayer and light a candle at a village church today after a double death tragedy.

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Thousands affected by 'serious' blood testing problems

Thousands affected by 'serious' blood testing problems

Nearly 2,500 patients will have to give new blood samples after "serious" issues arose when two pathology units were merged.

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Have you seen missing Benjamin?

Have you seen missing Benjamin?

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of an elderly man who went missing this weekend.

Video: Benny the beluga splashes about

Video: Benny the beluga splashes about

A whale that has made Kent its home for nearly a week has been captured clearly on video splashing about.

The only way is Dover...

The only way is Dover...

Bosses at the port of Dover claim it is the only solution to keeping freight traffic moving after Brexit.

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Double-murder suspect Jack Ralph appears in court

Double-murder suspect Jack Ralph appears in court

A 28-year-old charged with the murder of a Kent mother and daughter has appeared in court via video link.

Have a spooky half term: here's our guide

Have a spooky half term: here's our guide

Get spooked this October half term with a host of Halloween happenings across the county.

Bipolar sufferer's battle to help others

Bipolar sufferer's battle to help others

A former policeman who has suffered from mental illness for years has set up a charity to help others.

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MP tells road bosses: ‘Finish Brenley works before Brexit’

MP tells road bosses: ‘Finish Brenley works before Brexit’

An MP is calling for resurfacing works at a key junction to be finished before Brexit.

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Mum-of-two’s shock at breast cancer diagnosis aged 28

Mum-of-two’s shock at breast cancer diagnosis aged 28

A mum's campaigning to raise awareness of breast cancer - after getting the disease aged just 28.

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Nearly 7,400 smoking deaths in Kent

Nearly 7,400 smoking deaths in Kent

Smokers are being urged to sign up and stub out as part of this year's national Stoptober campaign.

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Man trapped in burning flat

Man trapped in burning flat

Fire crews have rescued man who suffered smoke inhalation after a fire in a three-storey building.

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Horses seized by police

Horses seized by police

Police have given a horse owner 21 days to come forward or lose the animals.

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E-fit released in attempted robbery probe

E-fit released in attempted robbery probe

Police have released an image as they investigate the attempted robbery of a woman.

Police hunt for man after woman 'sexually assaulted'

Police hunt for man after woman 'sexually assaulted'

Officers have released an image of a man who is said to have assaulted a woman in a park.

Woman's body found on train tracks

Woman's body found on train tracks

British Transport Police are investigating after a woman was found dead on railway tracks.

Third of GP surgeries at risk of closure

Third of GP surgeries at risk of closure

Thousands of patients could be affected as the NHS struggles to replace retiring GPs.

Family dinner ends in fire

Family dinner ends in fire

A tray of potatoes started a fire which forced a family to flee their home.

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Carpetright is leaving retail park

Carpetright is leaving retail park

A sign has appeared outside a store telling customers it is moving.

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Man charged with double murder

Man charged with double murder

A dispute about a shared driveway could have led to the death of a mum and daughter.

Farm recreates wartime experience

Farm recreates wartime experience

A teenager's fascination for history led to the creation of a 200-metre network of wartime trenches.

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Gran retires after 65 years in same street

Gran retires after 65 years in same street

Dozens gathered to bid farewell to a popular shop worker who has been serving villagers since the 50s.

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Legion branch facing closure

Legion branch facing closure

An emergency recruitment drive is underway to try and save a branch of the British legion from closure.

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Man taken to London hospital after 'stabbing'

Man taken to London hospital after 'stabbing'

Police are appealing for information after a suspected stabbing of a man.

Missing 15-year-old girl found

Missing 15-year-old girl found

Police have confirmed a teenager missing for two days has been found safe.

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Investigation after 'burning slime' thrown at school boy

Investigation after 'burning slime' thrown at school boy

A mum has spoken of the terrifying moment her son called her claiming he was in agony after a burning slime substance had been thrown at him.

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Benny the Beluga whale makes some friends

Benny the Beluga whale makes some friends

Two porpoises have joined up with Benny the Beluga on his trip to the Kent coast.

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