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Smile... you're on CCTV!

Smile... you're on CCTV!

If you live here, you're more likely to be caught on CCTV than almost any other UK city.

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What a nifty idea to feed people...

What a nifty idea to feed people...

A revolution in food shopping could soon be hitting more of our towns.

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'There's been a fight and blood is on the floor'

'There's been a fight and blood is on the floor'

A pedestrianised street was sealed off by police as they responded to a fight.

Police confirm a body found near a main road

Police confirm a body found near a main road

Officers remain at the scene of a main road after a body was found earlier today

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Paul O'Grady's famous dog has been put to sleep

Paul O'Grady's famous dog has been put to sleep

Kent-based star Paul O'Grady has paid tribute to his dog Olga who had to be put to sleep after an illness.

Hero tells how he saved girl from drowning

Hero tells how he saved girl from drowning

River hero Fred Colaluca has told how he jumped into a raging river to pluck a schoolgirl to safety.

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Thief jailed after robbing shop

Thief jailed after robbing shop

A robber who raided a store and made off with cash has been locked up.

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Arrest after three 'attacks' in one day

Arrest after three 'attacks' in one day

Police have arrested a boy on suspicion of assault and robbery following three alleged attacks in one day.

Adder spotted sunbathing at park

Adder spotted sunbathing at park

An adder has been enjoying the sunny weather and basking in the sun at a park.

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Man stabbed in alleyway

Man stabbed in alleyway

A man has suffered stab wounds in an assault in a alleyway and has been airlifted to hospital.

Child airlifted to hospital after falling from window

Child airlifted to hospital after falling from window

Witnesses have reported seeing the air ambulance land in a park after an incident where a young child fell from a window.

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Car fire sparks lane closure on motorway

Car fire sparks lane closure on motorway

Police have closed a lane on a motorway after a car caught alight.

Kent war hero has second Victoria Cross pavement unveiled in his honour

Kent war hero has second Victoria Cross pavement unveiled in his honour

First World War flying ace Major James McCudden, who diced with death with the Red Baron, has had a second memorial unveiled in his honour.

Police trying to find car which reportedly fled crash

Police trying to find car which reportedly fled crash

A crash caused injuries to two bikers on a main road through a village.

Broken down vehicle causes delays at crossing

Broken down vehicle causes delays at crossing

A broken down vehicle is causing delays for motorist heading towards the Dartford Crossing.

Police hunt two kidnapped goats

Police hunt two kidnapped goats

A frantic owner has appealed for the safe return of two stolen baby goats after they were taken from their mother last night.

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Woman's body pulled from water in harbour

Woman's body pulled from water in harbour

A body believed to be a woman aged between 60 and 70 years old has been pulled from the water in a harbour.

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'Disgust' over Windrush migrants' treatment

'Disgust' over Windrush migrants' treatment

A former council leader and others across the political spectrum have spoke of their feelings of shame over the Windrush immigration situation

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Five people rescued from river

Five people rescued from river

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning after five people got caught out when automatic weir gates opened

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Delays at Dartford Crossing for motorists

Delays at Dartford Crossing for motorists

Two lanes of the Dartford Crossing were closed after concerns for the welfare of a man threatening to jump off the QEII Bridge.

Couple found dead in their home

Couple found dead in their home

An elderly man and woman have been found dead in their home in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Police round up three runaway horses

Police round up three runaway horses

Three horses running wild on the public highway have have been rounded up by police officers.

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Fire crews still at tip blaze

Fire crews still at tip blaze

Fire crews are still at Pepper Hill recycling centre in Southfleet after a huge blaze broke out on Saturday evening.

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MP's solicitor says police have not interviewed his client over rape claim

MP's solicitor says police have not interviewed his client over rape claim

A solicitor acting for an MP has issued a statement responding to reports in the national media

Church goers clash over state of pews

Church goers clash over state of pews

A debate is being held about whether to get new modern seating or restore the crumbling pews at a church.

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Kent runners tackling London Marathon

Kent runners tackling London Marathon

Tens of thousands will be pounding the streets in one of the world's biggest marathons today, including many from Kent for poignant reasons.

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Landlord who lost licence claims 'drug abuse is in every pub'

Landlord who lost licence claims 'drug abuse is in every pub'

All pubs have a problem with drugs, says a landlord as committee revokes his licence.

Massive pothole causing concern

Massive pothole causing concern

Rabbits have set up home in a rapidly expanding pothole that poses a danger to motorists.

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TV star backs campaign to protect

TV star backs campaign to protect

Paul O'Grady gives support to rural campaign

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Fire erupts at recycling centre

Fire erupts at recycling centre

Huge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from a waste centre.

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