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'Grenade' detonated at beach

'Grenade' detonated at beach

The bomb squad were called to a Kent beach this evening after a device was found.

Tunnel set to close

Tunnel set to close

Delays are expected while roadworks take place on a main Kent route.

Boy, 14, arrested for robbery

Boy, 14, arrested for robbery

A teenager arrested on suspicion of robbery was one of a number of offenders caught by police in one night.

Motorway delays ease after fire

Motorway delays ease after fire

Queues are clearing on a Kent motorway following a fire.

Fire crews save scout hut

Fire crews save scout hut

Firefighters have been praised for saving a scout hut from burning down.

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The police arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was reportedly hit by a car.

Two car crash closes road

Two car crash closes road

Three people have been taken to hospital following a collision on a busy road.

Kent pays tribute to Dame Tessa

Kent pays tribute to Dame Tessa

Politicians have been paying tribute to Dame Tessa Jowell following her death yesterday.

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Bat-wielding yob targets corner shop

Bat-wielding yob targets corner shop

A man wielding a baseball bat smashed the windows of a convenience store, sparking a police investigation.

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Lucky escape after kitchen fire

Lucky escape after kitchen fire

Residents were asleep when paper left on an electric hob caught fire.

Eurostar services cancelled due to strike action

Eurostar services cancelled due to strike action

Industrial action means some trains to the continent will not be running.

'Don't choose Squarey McSquareface'

'Don't choose Squarey McSquareface'

Residents are being given the chance to name a new public square being revamped.

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MP blasts 'destruction' of historic town centre

MP blasts 'destruction' of historic town centre

Developers have been accused of misleading a council about a £120 million project regeneration project.

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'World first' sports centre to open

'World first' sports centre to open

Work is well underway on an urban sports park that will feature a skate park, bouldering room, boxing gym, and a climbing wall.

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Bridge fault stops train services

Bridge fault stops train services

Train passengers had to use buses this afternoon when a railway line was closed because of a fault on a bridge.

Comic-con festival draws in crowds

Comic-con festival draws in crowds

An annual comic-con event featuring fans' favourites from Star Wars and Ghostbusters is taking place this weekend.

Lorry collision closes motorway

Lorry collision closes motorway

A motorway in Kent was closed after a collision between two cars and a lorry in which a woman has been injured.

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Police pursuit after Tesco break-in

Police pursuit after Tesco break-in

Officers had to chase two men on foot following a burglary at a supermarket.

Cute red squirrels make first appearance

Cute red squirrels make first appearance

Baby red squirrels, which will help bring the species back from the brink of extinction, have come out from their nest boxes at a Kent wildlife park.

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Michelin restaurant chef's award for cook book

Michelin restaurant chef's award for cook book

A renowned chef at a popular seaside pub has won an award for his first cookery book.

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'Blood' splattered on pavement

'Blood' splattered on pavement

Shocking images show the scene outside a hairdresser's where a glass door was smashed.

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Uncertainty for Kent jobs at Poundworld

Uncertainty for Kent jobs at Poundworld

Thousands of jobs could be in doubt at high street retailer Poundworld after the discount store was put up for sale.

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Two cars and van in collision

Two cars and van in collision

Traffic was queueing on a motorway after a collision reportedly involving three vehicles.

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Crash sparks motorway delays

Crash sparks motorway delays

Drivers faced lengthy delays on a motorway following a crash which led to one being lane being closed.

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Popular tea rooms go up in smoke

Popular tea rooms go up in smoke

Firefighters tackled a thatched roof blaze at a tea rooms for more than three hours.

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Man arrested after 'carrying loaded air rifle'

Man arrested after 'carrying loaded air rifle'

Police cordoned off a road late last night and arrested a man on suspicion of firearms offences.

Concrete plans to stop the caravans...

Concrete plans to stop the caravans...

A council has taken an unusual step to stop caravans moving onto a rec... these huge concrete blocks!

Towie star to open shisha bar

Towie star to open shisha bar

A reality star will be signing autographs and meeting fans when he visits this owner's bar.

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'We'd love to hold hands in the streets'

'We'd love to hold hands in the streets'

Same-sex couples have spoken out about the prejudice and discrimination they face on a daily basis.

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People risking vision problems

People risking vision problems

Newly-published research shows one in five people in Kent have never had their eyes tested.

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