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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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11 things you only know if you grew up in a Kent village

11 things you only know if you grew up in a Kent village

The Garden of England is home to some seriously beautiful villages - here's what you'll remember if you grew up in one.

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Thousands of roof tiles stolen

Thousands of roof tiles stolen

There have been three reports of thousands of tiles being stolen in just one area in the last month.

Father and teenage daughter 'burgled home'

Father and teenage daughter 'burgled home'

A teenage girl accused of burgling a home with her father has appeared in court.

Teenager found safe and well

Teenager found safe and well

Police say a 16-year-old went missing more than a week ago, has been found.

Town's most popular takeaways revealed

Town's most popular takeaways revealed

Deliveroo has revealed its most popular orders as it celebrates a year of operating in a town.

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New Argos set to open

New Argos set to open

Catalogue firm Argos is to open a new branch inside a Sainsbury's as part of its continuing move into the stores of its supermarket parent company.

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Delays after lorry smashes into central reservation

Delays after lorry smashes into central reservation

Drivers faced travel chaos following a crash on the A21.

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Armed police called to 'attempted robbery'

Armed police called to 'attempted robbery'

Officers with guns were called to a petrol station after an alleged attempted robbery.

Thief 'stole cash then exposed himself'

Thief 'stole cash then exposed himself'

A thief stole £300 in cash from a charity worker's car before exposing himself in front of her and her 81-year-old mother as he ran away.

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Man plucked from sea in lifeboat rescue

Man plucked from sea in lifeboat rescue

A man was rescued by lifeboat crews after getting into difficulty out of his depth off the Kent coast.

One in three properties missing out on full 4G

One in three properties missing out on full 4G

A councillor is urging mobile phone networks to invest in 4G coverage.

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