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Tremors felt across Kent

Tremors felt across Kent

A number of tremors have been felt in several towns - here is why.

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College puts 320 jobs at risk

College puts 320 jobs at risk

Staff could lose their jobs at a Kent college as it faces government funding cuts and rising costs.

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Wrong-way driver sped along motorway after drinking

Wrong-way driver sped along motorway after drinking

A motorist has admitted driving the wrong way along the M2 at excessive speeds while more than twice the legal limit.

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Concern for teenager on cliff

Concern for teenager on cliff

A car park has been closed amid concerns for a teenage girl seen on nearby cliffs.

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Teen jumped in front of train after stepfather's abuse

Teen jumped in front of train after stepfather's abuse

A 16-year-old girl jumped in front of a train travelling at 75mph after years of sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather, an inquest heard.

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'Arrogant' man spared jail after taxi driver attack

'Arrogant' man spared jail after taxi driver attack

A man who broke a taxi driver’s wrist after parking in a taxi rank has avoided going immediately to prison.

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Jury decide Star Trek fan's case is 'highly illogical'

Jury decide Star Trek fan's case is 'highly illogical'

A man accused of attacking his friend with a metal bar while he watched an episode of Star Trek has been acquitted after a bizarre testimony.

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School budgets on a cliff edge over growing number of special needs pupils

School budgets on a cliff edge over growing number of special needs pupils

KCC leader warns government that schools need more cash for 'high needs' children

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£45k raised for couple after horror crash

£45k raised for couple after horror crash

A couple faced with hefty medical bills after a devastating crash in Thailand are flying home today.

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Colourful memorial created for Manchester attack

Colourful memorial created for Manchester attack

A group has created a special memorial for the victims of the Manchester attack.

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M&S confirms 100 shops to shut

M&S confirms 100 shops to shut

Marks & Spencer will close dozens of shops in a move it says is "vital" for its future, leaving staff across Kent facing uncertainty.

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Helicopter scrambled in hunt for burglars

Helicopter scrambled in hunt for burglars

Police have arrested a man suspected of using an angle grinder to steal power tools after deploying a helicopter.

Slow traffic after car overturned

Slow traffic after car overturned

Police and paramedics are at the scene of an accident which has left this car on its roof.

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Man standing trial for 'Rolex murder'

Man standing trial for 'Rolex murder'

A 25-year-old accused of killing a man for his Rolex during a moped-mounted attack is beginning his trial.

Club chairman confirms talks over possible take-over

Club chairman confirms talks over possible take-over

League One team has long courted external investment to help it deliver on its potential and build a new stadium.

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To park or not to park...

To park or not to park...

Confusing signs telling bargain hunters where to park at a boot fair are leaving drivers puzzled.

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Man had image of extreme sex act

Man had image of extreme sex act

A man who had an image of a gruesome sex act and thousands of indecent pictures of children has avoided prison.

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Delays after train breaks down

Delays after train breaks down

Rail services have been suspended across parts of Kent after a train broke down.

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Superbike champion 'alert and in good spirits'

Superbike champion 'alert and in good spirits'

Kent Superbike champion Shane Byrne is said to be in good spirits, recovering from a major operation following a bike crash.

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Crews tackle flat fire

Crews tackle flat fire

Firefighters spent an hour tackling a fire in a first-floor flat after smoke was seen billowing from a window.

Auction strikes the right chord

Auction strikes the right chord

A collection of more than 100 vintage pianos goes up for auction next month.

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Wait for smear test results triples

Wait for smear test results triples

Women in part of Kent are having to wait up to six weeks for results showing if they could be at risk of getting cervical cancer.

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Arrest after arson attack on cash machines

Arrest after arson attack on cash machines

A man's been arrested after at least two cash machines were damaged in "malicious" attacks.

Shed fire spreads to home

Shed fire spreads to home

Three fire engines have been called to the scene of a potentially serious blaze.

Minister hails clampdown on lorry 'fly-parking'

Minister hails clampdown on lorry 'fly-parking'

A crackdown on lorries parking unlawfully in lay-bys and residential roads could be extended to other parts of the county.

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Delays as car hits pedestrian

Delays as car hits pedestrian

A car has been involved in a collision with a pedestrian causing delays in part of Kent.

Gang in metal pole attack

Gang in metal pole attack

A gang attacked a man with a metal pole, striking him and snatching his phone before fleeing the scene.

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Pensioner robbed after visiting cashpoint

Pensioner robbed after visiting cashpoint

Police are appealing for information after a pensioner had £200 stolen from her in the street after visiting a cash machine.

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Woman collapses outside surgery

Woman collapses outside surgery

Doctors tried to resuscitate an elderly woman after she collapsed outside a GP surgery.

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Three admit car park gang rape

Three admit car park gang rape

A group of men in their 20s are facing lengthy jail sentences after admitting raping a woman in a car park.

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