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Record-breaking year for abuse reports

Record-breaking year for abuse reports

A children's charity has revealed a variety of calls from people in Kent about incidents of abuse, neglect and bullying.

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Kent celebrates World Heritage Day

Kent celebrates World Heritage Day

Officials have been celebrating all things cultural as the county marks its historic places.

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Police still at house in Rochester for third day as they continue to question man

Police still at house in Rochester for third day as they continue to question man

A man remains in custody as police are still at the scene of a house after counter terrorism officers made an arrest.

Suspected child groomer arrested after sting

Suspected child groomer arrested after sting

A man has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences after a paedophile hunter sting.

Rush hour delays from London

Rush hour delays from London

Several trains were cancelled or delayed due to signalling faults at London Bridge.

Second time lucky for failed ice rink?

Second time lucky for failed ice rink?

A bid to better last year’s failed attempt at delivering an ice rink to Kent has been launched.

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Head quits 1,512-pupil school to go back to teaching

Head quits 1,512-pupil school to go back to teaching

A head teacher has quit a 1,512-pupil secondary school after 18 months. It is the sixth change at the top in nine years.

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Travellers move onto council car park

Travellers move onto council car park

A council-owned car park next to Dreamland has been descended on by travellers.

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Bomb disposal unit called to village

Bomb disposal unit called to village

A bomb found in a village this morning had been used as a door stop.

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Emergency services looking for man in river

Emergency services looking for man in river

Police officers and coastguards have been seen near the river this afternoon.

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Motorcyclist injured in crash

Motorcyclist injured in crash

Emergency services remain at the scene of a town centre collision.

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Teacher accused of historic sex offences found hanged: Inquest

Teacher accused of historic sex offences found hanged: Inquest

An inquest has opened into the death of a former teacher who was facing trial for historic sexual offences.

Loneliness inquiry launched by council

Loneliness inquiry launched by council

Kent County Council has launched an inquiry into the causes and effects of social isolation.

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Serious reviews 'good thing' for child-protection body, says chair

Serious reviews 'good thing' for child-protection body, says chair

The chairman of a body charged with protecting children says it is a “good thing” it has faced five separate serious case reviews in recent times.

Kent man arrested on suspicion of terror offences

Kent man arrested on suspicion of terror offences

A man has been arrested in Kent on suspicion of terror offences and a home is being searched.

New M&S Foodhall opening date revealed

New M&S Foodhall opening date revealed

M&S has announced the closure date of one of its high street shops with a new food-only store opening in nearby the next day.

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Man in court on drug charges

Man in court on drug charges

A 27-year-old man has been charged with intending to sell heroine and cocaine after an alleged midday drug deal.

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'He was full of life'

'He was full of life'

Tributes have been paid to a doting father after his body was found in a Kent nature reserve.

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'Why charge us and give addicts free collections?'

'Why charge us and give addicts free collections?'

A council's controversial plan to charge people to dispose of clinical sacks has been put on hold in the face of a mountain of opposition.

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Abuser preyed on teenager when she was isolated

Abuser preyed on teenager when she was isolated

A man who preyed on a teenage girl so regularly she saw his behaviour as normal has been locked up.

'Feral' youngsters falling prey to gangs

'Feral' youngsters falling prey to gangs

Children as young as five are becoming "lawless" and preyed upon by gangs, a councillor has warned.

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Town could get its own council

Town could get its own council

A seaside town which has been without its own council for more than 50 years could soon get it back.

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Brothers who set dogs on people and burgled others, locked up

Brothers who set dogs on people and burgled others, locked up

Brothers Brandon, Shamen and Tyler Williams locked up for a string of offences including setting their dogs on people.

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'These calls are beyond aggressive'

'These calls are beyond aggressive'

A community warden in part of Kent has said she's worried about the number of threatening scam calls being made to the elderly as part of a new con.

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Woman's pledge to fundraise in friend's memory

Woman's pledge to fundraise in friend's memory

A woman will be taking on the London marathon to raise money in memory of her friend.

Traveller offers reward after losing part of historic wagon

Traveller offers reward after losing part of historic wagon

A traveller is offering a reward after part of his 128-year-old horse-drawn Romany caravan fell off as he drove through a Kent town.

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Three vehicles in accident

Three vehicles in accident

Traffic was slowed on a major route following an accident involving three vehicles in a sliproad.

Car workshop goes up in flames

Car workshop goes up in flames

The cause of the blaze is not known at this stage.

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Family reunited with 'stolen' dog

Family reunited with 'stolen' dog

A family are celebrating after their beloved Pomeranian was handed in some 40 miles from where he was reportedly snatched last week.

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Fire crews issue warning after kitchen blaze

Fire crews issue warning after kitchen blaze

Homeowners are being urged to take extra care after paper accidentally left on a live hob started a fire.

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