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Trains cancelled after thieves steal cables from railway

Trains cancelled after thieves steal cables from railway

Trains have been cancelled after thieves made off with about seven metres of cable

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Family's plea following death of motorcyclist

Family's plea following death of motorcyclist

The grieving family of a husband-to-be killed in a tragic crash have urged highways officials to mark the side of a road to prevent future deaths.

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Shop forced to close after break-in

Shop forced to close after break-in

A shop owner has been forced to close up after burglars stole stock and caused damage to the store.

Man hospitalised after 'brutal attack'

Man hospitalised after 'brutal attack'

A man was left with life-changing injuries after being punched to the ground then kicked in the head, a court heard.

Crews respond to 'medical incident'

Crews respond to 'medical incident'

A police car and an ambulance have been spotted outside a block of town centre flats.

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Driver flees after car overturns

Driver flees after car overturns

Police are hunting a driver after a car smashed into a wall and ended up on its roof.

Auntie of abuse victim petitions stranded motorists

Auntie of abuse victim petitions stranded motorists

The aunt of a three-year-old abuse victim used her 11 hours stuck in a traffic jam to collect petition signatures.

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Police ad makes arresting sight

Police ad makes arresting sight

A police advert has left some scratching their heads... as it appears to suggest an officer has fled from jail.

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Town to get Monopoly edition

Town to get Monopoly edition

A seaside town is set to get its very own version of Monopoly, and creators are looking for your suggestions on landmarks to feature.

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Chase and Status to play in Kent

Chase and Status to play in Kent

Electronic band Chase and Status are set to play a DJ set in Kent this winter.

'A highly dangerous young man'

'A highly dangerous young man'

A drink and drug-crazed thug made horrifying knife attacks on a couple in their home and then mowed down and killed a father in a separate incident.

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Swimmers' sewage warning

Swimmers' sewage warning

Bathers are being urged to steer clear of the water off parts of Kent - as 'faecal material' has washed up in downpours.

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Fire caused by deep fat fryer

Fire caused by deep fat fryer

Crews put out the fire which was caused by a deep fat fryer.

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Police officers spotted in residential road

Police officers spotted in residential road

Two police cars and a police van attended a disturbance in a residential area.

Let the hopping begin

Let the hopping begin

Thousands are expected to flock to the Faversham Hop Festival this weekend for celebrations of hopping to traditional parades and morris dancing.

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Man missing for a week found safe and well

Man missing for a week found safe and well

A missing man has been found safe and well.

Craig David is set to fill us in this week

Craig David is set to fill us in this week

Singer Craig David has said his gig at the Kent Event Centre with Rita Ora this week is set to be "wicked."

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British and French fishermen clash in scallop war

British and French fishermen clash in scallop war

An armada of French fishermen launched smoke bombs at British boats in the English Channel in a skirmish over scallops.

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Historic wartime paper unearthed

Historic wartime paper unearthed

A glimpse of how the end of World War Two was reported in Kent has been found among family papers.

History made with Channel swim

History made with Channel swim

A man raising awareness about sea pollution has become the first person to swim the entire length of the Channel this afternoon.

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You can't kid a kid

You can't kid a kid

A study involving goats could have important implications for how we interact with livestock.

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'You'll end up on a mortuary slab'

'You'll end up on a mortuary slab'

A judge has given a drug user one more chance to turn his life around.

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Officer sues police after dodging live rounds in training

Officer sues police after dodging live rounds in training

A police sergeant left with PTSD has launched a high court case after live ammunition was used instead of blanks during a training exercise.

Man found dead at fairground was in 70s

Man found dead at fairground was in 70s

A man found dead at a former fairground was in his 70s, police say.

Judge slams 'insane' charges against bully

Judge slams 'insane' charges against bully

A thug dragged his lover through nettles, beat her up and then attacked others including a police officer - but was only charged with a minor assault.

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Man offers drugs to woman near kids' play park

Man offers drugs to woman near kids' play park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man approached a woman, put his arm around her and made suggestive comments.

Saunders leaves Stones

Saunders leaves Stones

Maidstone United manager Jay Saunders has left the club by mutual consent after seven years in charge.

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Power cut in high street

Power cut in high street

At least one shop has closed after an electrical fault has caused a high street power outage.

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Motorway reopens after lorries collide

Motorway reopens after lorries collide

A crash between two lorries closed the approach to the Dartford Crossing - but all lanes are now open.

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Teen suffers face burns after lighter assault

Teen suffers face burns after lighter assault

A teenage boy was left with burns to his face after he asked two men to borrow a lighter.

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