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‘Suicidal’ motorway limit slammed by lorry drivers

‘Suicidal’ motorway limit slammed by lorry drivers

A controversial 50mph speed limit on the M20 has been branded “suicidal” as drivers are slamming on their brakes to avoid fines.

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Takeaway worker sheds 11 stone to join the Navy

Takeaway worker sheds 11 stone to join the Navy

A former takeaway worker achieved his lifelong dream of being accepted to the Royal Navy after losing almost half his body weight in just 18 months.

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The men who make the jailhouse rock

The men who make the jailhouse rock

Prisoners have united to form a choir in a bid to combat stress and improve their mental health.

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Man fights for life after serious crash

Man fights for life after serious crash

A man has been flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious crash which left three others injured.

Man, 48, charged with murder

Man, 48, charged with murder

A 48-year-old has been charged with murder after a man suffered serious injuries and later died.

Children 'attacked with rocks' during training session

Children 'attacked with rocks' during training session

Police are investigating after children as young as 10 reportedly had stones thrown at them while trying to enjoy a training session.

'Distressed' woman found on train tracks

'Distressed' woman found on train tracks

Police and ambulance crews were called to a railway station after a distressed woman was spotted lying on the tracks.

Couple celebrating anniversary saved at sea

Couple celebrating anniversary saved at sea

Nine people including two children were helped by rescue teams after they were cut off by the tide.

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Suspect released after car crashes into house

Suspect released after car crashes into house

A man who allegedly crashed a car into a house, leaving a woman in a serious condition, has been released as police continue to investigate.

Gallery: The best of the World Custard Pie Championships

Gallery: The best of the World Custard Pie Championships

More than 2,000 pies were flung in the name of fun at this year's World Custard Pie Championships. Take a look at the best photos.

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Kent youngster in BGT final

Kent youngster in BGT final

A 10-year-old Kent boy took centre stage in one of the most hotly-anticipated television events of the year.

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Elderly woman falls ill at shop

Elderly woman falls ill at shop

A pensioner who fell ill while in a shop was taken to hospital by paramedics.

Cannabis farm raided by police

Cannabis farm raided by police

Police have seized more than 100 cannabis plants during a raid of a house.

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CCTV image released in hunt for missing pensioner

CCTV image released in hunt for missing pensioner

A huge search operation has taken place over the weekend to find Dennis Whyard, 89, who has not been seen since Friday.

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Crews tackle loft fire

Crews tackle loft fire

Firefighters have managed to extinguish a loft blaze.

Superbike star still 'critical' after race crash

Superbike star still 'critical' after race crash

A Kent rider is still unable to breathe for himself having suffered serious injuries following a crash with a safety car during a race.

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Ted the missing dog is found

Ted the missing dog is found

A dog which went missing more than six weeks ago has been found.

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Bedroom fire caused by sun's reflection

Bedroom fire caused by sun's reflection

Firefighters spent more than an hour tackling a freak blaze sparked by sun rays reflecting from a mirror.

Blue Peter craze sweeps school

Blue Peter craze sweeps school

They hadn't even heard of the show two years ago, but now, more than 70 pupils at a Kent primary school have a Blue Peter badge thanks to a new trend.

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Bottles of urine and boar's carcass cleared in A2 clean-up

Bottles of urine and boar's carcass cleared in A2 clean-up

Dozens of bottles of urine were picked up in a major clear-up of a stretch of the A2.

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Courageous woman who made her mark

Courageous woman who made her mark

Of the 531 names on a Kent memorial to the fallen of the Great War only one is a woman. Here's her story...

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Who knew there was a superhero cricket?

Who knew there was a superhero cricket?

You've heard of Batman, Superman and Wonderwoman... but what about the DC Comics creation Canterbury Cricket?

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Crews battle garage fire

Crews battle garage fire

A team of firefighters was at the scene for almost an hour.

Man arrested after High Street crash

Man arrested after High Street crash

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Pair in court after 'cannabis factory' unearthed

Pair in court after 'cannabis factory' unearthed

Two men are to appear in court after police uncover a 'cannabis factory' after being called out to an alleged burglary

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Three vehicle crash causes delays

Three vehicle crash causes delays

A three vehicle smash has caused delays for motorists heading along the London-bound carriageway of the A2.

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Helicopter launched in hunt for missing pensioner

Helicopter launched in hunt for missing pensioner

Search teams are stepping up their hunt for an 89-year-old who has been reported missing.

Crews tackle fire in flat

Crews tackle fire in flat

Firefighter were called to a blaze in a second floor flat.

Pensioner freed by firefighters

Pensioner freed by firefighters

A pensioner was taken to hospital after being freed from his vehicle by firefighters after a two car crash.

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WATCH: World Custard Pie Championships in town

WATCH: World Custard Pie Championships in town

Thousands of custard pies will be thrown today at a popular annual event.

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