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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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Get your moles checked

Get your moles checked

A footballer is warning of the dangers of the sun after being diagnosed with cancer in his 20s.

Kemsley begins US trek with veterans

Kemsley begins US trek with veterans

A veteran is setting off on an epic 1,000-mile trek across the US today in aid of Prince Harry's charity.

Man who tried to kill retirement home manager dies

Man who tried to kill retirement home manager dies

An 80-year-old has died months after being locked up for a brutal knife attack.

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New vibe for upmarket restaurant

New vibe for upmarket restaurant

A new image awaits patrons visiting an established town centre eatery.

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Steel tariffs 'dreadful' for Kent firms

Steel tariffs 'dreadful' for Kent firms

Businesses in the county say 25% tariffs on exports could push many firms to the brink.

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Fears for missing 89-year-old

Fears for missing 89-year-old

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a pensioner.

Huge rise in abandoned snakes

Huge rise in abandoned snakes

Concerns have been raised about a nearly 70% rise in the number of snakes found dumped.

Record-breaking steam train arrives in Kent

Record-breaking steam train arrives in Kent

The Bittern travelled from Crewe where it will go on display at the former Hornby site.

Visa issues sparks 'shopping carnage'

Visa issues sparks 'shopping carnage'

Visa has apologised for a glitch which left thousands of people unable to pay for shopping.

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Hundreds of jobs at risk

Hundreds of jobs at risk

Staff working at Mothercare in Kent are facing fresh uncertainty after the company confirmed it will shut 50 stores.

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Labrador found stuck in gate

Labrador found stuck in gate

The RSPCA are appealing for help to find the owners of a dog found stuck in a gate

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Plea as 'sentimental' war medals stolen

Plea as 'sentimental' war medals stolen

A man has been charged after Second World War medals were stolen in a raid

Man named after 'unexplained' death

Man named after 'unexplained' death

Police continue to investigate as a man found dead at a home is named.

Daylight assault on woman

Daylight assault on woman

A vicim in her thirties was attacked near a park entrance.

Dead burglar's alleged accomplice jailed for stealing power tools

Dead burglar's alleged accomplice jailed for stealing power tools

A man arrested over a break-in where a burglar was stabbed to death by the homeowner has been jailed for another raid.

Mass brawl in car park

Mass brawl in car park

Six people have been arrested and two hurt in a fight among youths.

CCTV released after bank card theft

CCTV released after bank card theft

Police hunting a cash card thief have released a CCTV image.

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Amazing drone footage shows extent of sinkhole excavation

Amazing drone footage shows extent of sinkhole excavation

Works on a sinkhole in a busy road could go on past a three-week emergency road closure period.

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Dealer caught after policeman answers knock at the door

Dealer caught after policeman answers knock at the door

A grandfather who was caught dealing a large amount of heroin while armed with a knife has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.

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Boy found in suitcase at port

Boy found in suitcase at port

A man has been charged with people smuggling after a child was found in a life-threatening condition inside a suitcase.

'It's good if they can see what happened'

'It's good if they can see what happened'

Armed police officers in Kent will wear body worn cameras from this summer to record potentially fatal injuries.

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Two lorry crash on motorway

Two lorry crash on motorway

Traffic is moving slowly after two lorries were involved in a collision at a busy motorway junction.

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Lorry driver dies after 'medical episode' at the wheel

Lorry driver dies after 'medical episode' at the wheel

A lorry driver has died after a crash which closed an exit on a motorway for several hours.

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Kent boy heads to Britain's Got Talent finals

Kent boy heads to Britain's Got Talent finals

A 10-year-old dancer has been declared a winner of the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals along with his dance group DVJ.

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Superbike star undergoes surgery after race crash

Superbike star undergoes surgery after race crash

A Kent rider who collided with a safety car in a qualifying race is recovering from injuries to his leg, ankle, pelvis, neck, back and voice box.

Delays as vehicle 'hits central reservation'

Delays as vehicle 'hits central reservation'

Long delays were caused by a crash where a vehicle is understood to have hit the central reservation.

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Doubts over Homebase owner's new store after £1 sale

Doubts over Homebase owner's new store after £1 sale

The future of a giant Bunnings store is in doubt before it has even been built after the company was sold for just £1.

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Passengers fume as steam train causes evacuation

Passengers fume as steam train causes evacuation

Commuters were stopped in their tracks when a train station was evacuated as steam from the Flying Scotsman set off a fire alarm.

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Missing man found

Missing man found

A man who vanished has now been discovered safe and well.

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