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Police hunt after car ends up on roof

Police hunt after car ends up on roof

Police are appealing for information about a crash which a driver in hospital.

'Grammar schools lowering pass rate to boost budget'

'Grammar schools lowering pass rate to boost budget'

KCC's leader has warned some grammar schools deliberately accepting children on lower pass rates.

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Person injured in fire

Person injured in fire

A casualty has been treated for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire.

Arson suspected after spate of fires

Arson suspected after spate of fires

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after three fires in nearby garages in the space of two days.

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VIDEO: Man arrested after supermarket staff 'assault'

VIDEO: Man arrested after supermarket staff 'assault'

A 28-year-old is in custody after allegedly assaulting a supermarket worker.

Police called in millionaire's fish meal row

Police called in millionaire's fish meal row

A property tycoon triggered a police response after throwing his dinner on a restaurant floor – because service took 20 minutes.

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Kent's second-hottest summer

Kent's second-hottest summer

Farmers are calling on the government to do more following the county's second-hottest summer on record.

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Jail for burglar who targeted elderly people

Jail for burglar who targeted elderly people

Con-artist who burgled elderly victims after tricking his way into their homes is jailed.

Boy mowed down by 'drug driver'

Boy mowed down by 'drug driver'

A 12-year-old is recovering in hospital after being hit by a suspected drug driver.

Labour MPs 'could strike' over anti-Semitism

Labour MPs 'could strike' over anti-Semitism

The row over anti-Semitism in Labour deepened further with an MP allegedly claiming her colleagues could strike.

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CCG proposes reducing IVF cycles

CCG proposes reducing IVF cycles

A CCG is proposing halving the number of IVF cycles available on the NHS.

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Currys PC World store to close

Currys PC World store to close

An electrical retailer is to close its flagship store in the county putting more than a dozen jobs at risk.

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Campaigners slam KCC fracking investment

Campaigners slam KCC fracking investment

Kent County Council is under fire after its pension scheme invested millions of pounds into companies associated with fracking.

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Man injured after wall collapses

Man injured after wall collapses

An air ambulance was called to an industrial estate following a freak accident.

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Two more charged with people smuggling

Two more charged with people smuggling

Two men have been charged in connection with a human trafficking investigation which came to light when a speedboat was intercepted on a beach.

Early morning police raid nets drugs and suspects

Early morning police raid nets drugs and suspects

Police have seized drugs and cash after storming into a property on a housing estate.

Drugs and phones smuggled into jail

Drugs and phones smuggled into jail

A report warns drugs and phones are still being smuggled into a prison.

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Boy's jibe wins Redknapp's respect

Boy's jibe wins Redknapp's respect

A school boy managed to convince Harry Redknapp to pose for a photo with him despite delivering a jibe when he bumped into him outside a cafe.

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New Look store to close this week

New Look store to close this week

Shoppers have just days left to visit a New Look store before it closes down.

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Two-lorry crash closes lane

Two-lorry crash closes lane

One lane was blocked on the M20 after two lorries collided.

Shadow Chancellor's fares demand

Shadow Chancellor's fares demand

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell arrived in the county this morning to join rail campaigners protesting against hikes in ticket prices.

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Cyclist killed in crash

Cyclist killed in crash

A van driver has been held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Banned driver fled police at 70mph in 30mph zone

Banned driver fled police at 70mph in 30mph zone

A banned driver who fled police at night with his car lights switched off has been given “one final opportunity” to reform.

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Racist grabbed boy by throat in kebab house

Racist grabbed boy by throat in kebab house

A thug with a long history of racial crimes has been jailed after he abused and assaulted a boy in a kebab shop.

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Man accused of abducting child

Man accused of abducting child

A man accused of abducting a child and perverting the course of justice will stand trial later this year.

Crash on M25 causes delays

Crash on M25 causes delays

A van and a lorry collided this morning on the anticlockwise carriageway of the major motorway.

Delays on M2 after accident

Delays on M2 after accident

Drivers are facing heavy delays after an accident on the motorway.

Bomb squad descends on city

Bomb squad descends on city

Bomb disposal experts descended on a city in the early hours after a suspicious package was reported.

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A Summer Holiday awaits

A Summer Holiday awaits

The stage version of Cliff Richard's 60s film Summer Holiday is set to stop off in Kent.

More than 60 die waiting for organs

More than 60 die waiting for organs

Families are being urged to talk about organ donation, as figures show dozens have died waiting for a transplant.

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