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Hundreds of caravans on unauthorised sites

Hundreds of caravans on unauthorised sites

There are almost 300 caravans on Kent sites which did not have the required planning permission, new figures say.

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Gorillas released into the wild by Kent charity

Gorillas released into the wild by Kent charity

Three gorillas cared for by a Kent-based conservation charity have been successfully released into the wild.

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Hammer attack on charity shop

Hammer attack on charity shop

A charity shop has been burgled and other stores vandalised in a town centre smashing spree.

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Passengers stranded on platforms as trains lose power

Passengers stranded on platforms as trains lose power

Several trains lost power connection leaving passengers travelling to and from Kent stuck.

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Crossing sees 1.5 billion journeys since opening

Crossing sees 1.5 billion journeys since opening

With plans for a brand new Lower Thames Crossing underway the original Dartford Tunnel is quietly marking its 55th anniversary.

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Teens gatecrash party and trash hall

Teens gatecrash party and trash hall

A 20-strong mob of teenagers gatecrashed a party and trashed a community hall, causing £1,000 worth of damage.

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'Brazen' fly-tippers block junction with rubbish

'Brazen' fly-tippers block junction with rubbish

A councillor has slammed those who dumped a heap of building waste in a road, calling their actions outrageous.

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Concern over bid to open new bakery

Concern over bid to open new bakery

Critics have hit out at proposals to open a new bakery which hopes install an "awful" sign on the side of a grade II-listed building.

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Rhinos take trip in a lorry to move home

Rhinos take trip in a lorry to move home

Forklift trucks, lorries and tractors were among the heavy machinery needed to help transfer two rhinos between Kent wildlife parks.

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'It goes against all the things I did as leader'

'It goes against all the things I did as leader'

Nigel Farage has criticised the current Ukip leader for appointing Tommy Robinson as an advisor.

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Leisure complex to open ahead of schedule

Leisure complex to open ahead of schedule

A new £75m leisure complex featuring a cinema and hotel is to open earlier than planned - but visitors will be greeted by empty restaurants.

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County schools ranked among the best

County schools ranked among the best

A number of Kent's leading secondary schools have scored highly in one of the country's top surveys on performance.

'It is going to be the first tour for many of us but we are good to go'

'It is going to be the first tour for many of us but we are good to go'

The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1RGR) have been deployed to Afghanistan in what will be their first army tour for many of the soldiers.

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Dad punched man while breaking up bar brawl

Dad punched man while breaking up bar brawl

A father-of-three has apologised after punching a man in the head at a sports bar.

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Man suffers head injury in 'assault'

Man suffers head injury in 'assault'

A 60-year-old man has been arrested after another man received a head injury in a reported assault.

Mosque demolished to prepare for regeneration

Mosque demolished to prepare for regeneration

A mosque will be redeveloped into a three-storey centre, including three shops and a flat.

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Coastguard assist in latest suspected migrant incident

Coastguard assist in latest suspected migrant incident

More suspected migrants have been detected off the Kent coast today as the number picked up in the last two weeks nears 100.

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Crash leaves woman trapped

Crash leaves woman trapped

A woman had to be freed from her car by firefighter after a crash which left two injured.

Mystery surrounds rogue Fiat 500

Mystery surrounds rogue Fiat 500

A motorist has been embroiled in a bizarre row with the council over whether his car is parked legally – for four months.

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Protester climbs tree to stop felling

Protester climbs tree to stop felling

An activist is defiantly staying in a tree to stop it being chopped down.

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Wheelie bin set alight in arson attack

Wheelie bin set alight in arson attack

A bin fire at a block of flats is believed to have been started deliberately.

Vulnerable woman pulled from sea

Vulnerable woman pulled from sea

A 26-year-old woman was treated for hypothermia after being pulled from the sea by police and coastguard officers.

Driver in hospital following crash with lorry

Driver in hospital following crash with lorry

A driver was treated for a head injury following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

Kent's Black Friday deals

Kent's Black Friday deals

Want a luxury getaway, an animal encounter, gig tickets or to tick off your Christmas list? Here are some Black Friday deals with Kent at their heart.

'Breakfast in Deal, lunch and tea in France and then back to Deal for supper!'

'Breakfast in Deal, lunch and tea in France and then back to Deal for supper!'

The Queen of the Channel was just one of the vessels used to take holidaymakers on a holiday to the continent.

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Family facing Xmas eviction

Family facing Xmas eviction

The death of a father means a family are facing being kicked out of their home.

Racecourse homes plan put back

Racecourse homes plan put back

Two thousands homes have been knocked off plans for a huge development after a frosty reception from residents.

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Shock at death of fitness coach

Shock at death of fitness coach

A community is mourning the loss of a "wonderful" fitness coach and gym owner.

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Vandals trash more than 20 vehicles

Vandals trash more than 20 vehicles

Car owners urge police and council to tackle the problem.

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Village suffers another theft

Village suffers another theft

Thieves have struck again days after a digger was used to rip a cash machine off a wall.

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