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Drugs probe - two arrested

Drugs probe - two arrested

Two men are today in custody after their car was stopped by police.

Book published after 13 rejections

Book published after 13 rejections

A man has become an author at the age of 60 after notes he wrote 10 years ago were found by his wife.

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May The Toys Be With You

May The Toys Be With You

An exhibition of Star Wars toys collected by a Kent dad has been smashing records as it tours the country.

'They told me I'd never walk again'

'They told me I'd never walk again'

A 22-year-old has defied the odds after suffering a stroke when trying to cure her epilepsy

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Are you worried about getting old?

Are you worried about getting old?

The number of elderly people in Kent needing round-the-clock care is set to double, says a study.

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Pledge to improve park's 'appalling' toilets

Pledge to improve park's 'appalling' toilets

A multi-million pound visitor centre refurbishment has been given the green light.

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Bad Brexit could 'mess up' Kent port's economy

Bad Brexit could 'mess up' Kent port's economy

A shadow cabinet member says the wrong deal to leave the EU could have severe local effect.

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Fire forces family into single room

Fire forces family into single room

A large family has been left living in a single room as they await repairs to their fire damaged home.

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kmfm listener bags a grand

kmfm listener bags a grand

A woman will be celebrating a family barbecue in style after winning a cash prize.

Threat to wedding firm as council denies permission

Threat to wedding firm as council denies permission

A wedding business in a family home is under threat after a council rejected a planning application - despite it already having held seven nuptials.

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Police appeal after armed robbery

Police appeal after armed robbery

Two men have been arrested following an armed raid on a bookmakers where a "large quantity of money" was reported stolen.

Bridge plans look loopy

Bridge plans look loopy

This loop-the-loop bridge will draw the eye if plans for a regeneration scheme are given the go-ahead.

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Football agent charged over bribery

Football agent charged over bribery

A football agent has been charged in connection with bribery at a League One football club along with its former assistant manager.

Stun gun puts shocked man in jail

Stun gun puts shocked man in jail

A man has been jailed for buying a stun gun on the internet to muck about with friends - after an ex-girlfriend he assaulted alerted police.

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Man in court after robbery

Man in court after robbery

A man has appeared in front of magistrates charged with robbery and fraud after his arrest caused traffic chaos.

Homebase confirms closure of store

Homebase confirms closure of store

Struggling DIY chain Homebase has confirmed the closure of the store as part of restructure plans.

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Pensioner's walking stick stolen after dog attack

Pensioner's walking stick stolen after dog attack

A pensioner had his walking stick stolen by a thug after he used it to protect his dog from attack - and was then threatened by a woman on crutches.

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VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

An incredible natural phenomenon has been captured off the Kent coast.

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Council fined £200k over school asbestos

Council fined £200k over school asbestos

Kent County Council has been fined £200,000 after asbestos was discovered in a school.

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House used as drug-dealing base closed

House used as drug-dealing base closed

A ban has been put in place on anyone - including the tenant - entering a house known for persistent antisocial behaviour and drug-related issues.

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Men charged with £1.3m fraud

Men charged with £1.3m fraud

Six men from the county have been charged for their alleged involvement in two sales scams worth a combined £1.3 million.

Trust investigates Grenfell Tower fraudster

Trust investigates Grenfell Tower fraudster

Health trust bosses have launched a £35,000 fraud investigation into the woman who stole from Grenfell fire victims.

MP in talks over third train station

MP in talks over third train station

A long-discussed proposal for a third railway station in a city looks set to take a step forward following talks between an MP and Network Rail.

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Pony rescued from dyke

Pony rescued from dyke

A mare was pulled to safety after getting trapped in a water-filled dyke.

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'Completely out of control' thug avoids jail

'Completely out of control' thug avoids jail

A drunken man who turned a university students’ Halloween party into a nightmare with a violent outburst has avoided jail.

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Organisers apologise after cancelling German beer festivals

Organisers apologise after cancelling German beer festivals

Organisers behind two Oktoberfest events in Kent have said they're sorry after they failed to secure appropriate venues.

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Celebrity chef restaurant open from today

Celebrity chef restaurant open from today

A new Marco Pierre White restaurant has had its first customers.

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Fire engine gets stuck

Fire engine gets stuck

Fire crews have issued a plea to motorists after an engine got stuck in a medieval village's narrow streets.

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Get carried away with your shopping

Get carried away with your shopping

A supermarket is adopting a novel way to encourage shoppers into its store – a free taxi ride home.

Rise of the 'casino councils'

Rise of the 'casino councils'

Cash-strapped councils in Kent are risking millions of pounds of taxpayers' cash buying offices, shops and restaurants amid cuts in government grants.

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