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Appeal after man's body found at roadside

Appeal after man's body found at roadside

Police say they are treating the death of a man whose body was found at the side of the road as unexplained.

Man revived by medics after collapsing at leisure centre

Man revived by medics after collapsing at leisure centre

A man who collapsed at a leisure centre has been taken to hospital in a "very serious condition" after being resuscitated by medics.

Police car rammed twice after car theft

Police car rammed twice after car theft

A police car was hit twice as officers and a police dog investigated suspected car thieves.

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Iron Age hill fort remains discovered

Iron Age hill fort remains discovered

Archaeologists excavating an area have uncovered the remains of an Iron Age hill fort.

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Signalling problem sparks train chaos

Signalling problem sparks train chaos

Trains were delayed or diverted due to a signalling problem on part of Kent's rail network.

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Litterbugs targeted in purge on anti-social menace

Litterbugs targeted in purge on anti-social menace

A council crackdown on littering, graffiti, flyposting and flytipping has resulted in 600 fines being issued in just three months.

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Woman injured in A2 crash

Woman injured in A2 crash

A woman has been injured after a crash between a mini bus and a car.

Car blocking traffic in Harbledown

Car blocking traffic in Harbledown

A VW Golf is blocking traffic along a road in Harbledown this morning (Wednesday)

Shock as one of the most influential head teachers in Kent dies

Shock as one of the most influential head teachers in Kent dies

Past pupils and colleagues have paid tribute to a senior head teacher in charge of six schools, who has died suddenly.

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National retailer opens new branch

National retailer opens new branch

The newest branch of a budget chainstore opened for the first time today, attracting large crowds of bargain-hunters.

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Get your game on with gaming festival GEEK

Get your game on with gaming festival GEEK

Three-day gaming expo GEEK returns this week with workshops and retro gaming, including celebrations for the 40th anniversary of Space Invaders.

Campaign launched for supported loving

Campaign launched for supported loving

A fundraising scheme has begun to sponsor a dating event for people with learning difficulties.

Mum's delight at home makeover

Mum's delight at home makeover

A mother who has undergone gruelling cancer treatment has had a double "dream come true" - meeting Peter Andre and having a home makeover.

Teenager with cancer defies all odds

Teenager with cancer defies all odds

A 14-year-old boy facing death after his parents shunned traditional treatments has stunned nurses with his progress.

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'Worryingly fast' speeds clocked on Kent's roads

'Worryingly fast' speeds clocked on Kent's roads

Kent's roads and motorways have had some of the highest speeds recorded in the UK, according to police figures.

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What is Shrove Tuesday all about?

What is Shrove Tuesday all about?

It's Pancake Day! It is an excuse to enjoy the battery treat but it also marks a time for feasting and celebration.

Mums and dads snubbing shared parental leave

Mums and dads snubbing shared parental leave

The government is encouraging new parents to take advantage of shared time off work as figures show up to 98% don't.

Taking a glimpse into the past

Taking a glimpse into the past

Artefacts of historical importance have gone on display in a Kent town.

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'I was going to leave him'

'I was going to leave him'

A mum accused of child cruelty says she was planning to break up with the child's father the day before her new-born baby ended up in hospital.

Landlady fined after ten people contract food poisoning

Landlady fined after ten people contract food poisoning

A landlady has been fined almost £8,000 after ten people contracted food poisoning after eating at her pub.

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Rubber fears spark microwave meal recall

Rubber fears spark microwave meal recall

A batch of ready meals has been recalled after some are thought to have been contaminated.

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Mosque plans take step forward

Mosque plans take step forward

More than £500,000 has now been raised to help fund plans for a new multi-purpose community building.

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Man charged with attempted robbery

Man charged with attempted robbery

A man is to appear in court charged with attempted robbery and having an imitation firearm after a shop worker was shot in the neck.

'Permanent lorry parking should be built near A2'

'Permanent lorry parking should be built near A2'

The bosses of three Kent councils have urged the government to look at building permanent lorry parking.

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Woman found dead in residential road

Woman found dead in residential road

A woman has died after emergency services were called out to a home.

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Teenage girl hit by van

Teenage girl hit by van

A teenager was flown to hospital with a serious leg injury after being struck by a van.

Health chiefs face shortfall of millions

Health chiefs face shortfall of millions

A GPs group in part of Kent is facing a potential budget deficit of £12m this year.

Magistrate sues legal chiefs in gay adoption row

Magistrate sues legal chiefs in gay adoption row

A Christian magistrate is suing the UK's most senior law chiefs after being "sacked for his views on gay adoption".

Police look for owner of pocket watch while searching suspect's house

Police look for owner of pocket watch while searching suspect's house

The watch officers found while searching a suspects house is described as having a chrome casing with a white face and black Roman numerals.

Teenage girls injured in street attacks

Teenage girls injured in street attacks

A man has been arrested after two teenage girls were taken to hospital - one with a serious head injury - following two street attacks.

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