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Get set for another cold snap...

Get set for another cold snap...

A weather alert has been issued by the Met Office - with a 70% probability of snow forecast for the south east this weekend.

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Pervert jailed after 'vile' attacks on young girls

Pervert jailed after 'vile' attacks on young girls

A pervert has been jailed for historical sex offences after he said it was an 'introduction to sex education'.

Decision delayed over Jools neighbour row

Decision delayed over Jools neighbour row

A row between musician Jools Holland and his wedding venue neighbour has not been decided today - after councillors said they needed more time.

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Police 'gobsmacked' by messaging trucker

Police 'gobsmacked' by messaging trucker

A lorry driver stunned police when they stopped him for texting at the wheel... he'd been checking the law on using a phone while driving!

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Two car crash causes delays in town centre

Two car crash causes delays in town centre

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash which is causing congestion through a town centre.

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Eeyore Chancellor 'Tigger-like' over economy

Eeyore Chancellor 'Tigger-like' over economy

Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered an optimistic assessment of the UK economy saying “there is light at the end of the tunnel" after austerity.

Suspect hunted following cash theft

Suspect hunted following cash theft

Cash machines damaged during an early hours theft have sparked a police investigation.

Cold case murder suspect arrested

Cold case murder suspect arrested

A cold case investigation into the 2007 death of a man who died following a house fire has led to an arrest on suspicion of murder.

Two men arrested after drugs raid

Two men arrested after drugs raid

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of possessing drugs after finding more than 1,000 wraps inside a house.

Couple jailed for 'breath-taking rip-off'

Couple jailed for 'breath-taking rip-off'

A couple scammed more than £38,000 in disability benefits... for a man who was running marathons.

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Road rage attacker put two victims in hospital

Road rage attacker put two victims in hospital

A violent thug who seriously injured two people in separate attacks has been jailed.

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Campaign aimed at raising mental health awareness

Campaign aimed at raising mental health awareness

A charity has spoken of its effort to equip police, doctors and other professionals with the skills they need to help people with disabilities.

Tailbacks clearing after lorries crash at crossing

Tailbacks clearing after lorries crash at crossing

The M25 has reopened after a crash involving two lorries and a car transporter near the Dartford Crossing.

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Kent's worst public toilet?

Kent's worst public toilet?

Frequent vandalism, property damage and staff abuse have forced a council to close a set of public toilets every evening.

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Gang of six in beating and robbery

Gang of six in beating and robbery

A group of attackers carried out a beating which left a robbery victim with this bloody injury.

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Alabama Rot warning to dog owners

Alabama Rot warning to dog owners

Dog owners are warned to wash their dogs after muddy walks after a pet reportedly contracted the potentially deadly disease Alabama Rot in Kent.

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Woman charged with arson after flat fire

Woman charged with arson after flat fire

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat was allegedly set alight.

Arrest after biker seriously injured in crash

Arrest after biker seriously injured in crash

A man has been arrested following a crash between a car and motorcycle which resulted in the biker being flown to a London hospital.

Missing diver's wife: 'Our hearts are breaking'

Missing diver's wife: 'Our hearts are breaking'

The wife of a missing diver has issued a desperate plea for help, as police confirm they are investigating the circumstances of his disappearance.

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Battle to save 'national treasure'

Battle to save 'national treasure'

Millions of pounds have been raised to pay for repairs to an historic war ship, but it may not be enough to save it from destruction.

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Green light for hundreds of homes

Green light for hundreds of homes

A council has backed plans for a controversial housing development despite fears about the impact on congested roads.

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Lidl still keen on store despite narrow rejection

Lidl still keen on store despite narrow rejection

A budget chain's desire to build a supermarket has not wavered since councillors voted to reject its planning application.

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Mexican stand-off as bar wins bid to open at former bank

Mexican stand-off as bar wins bid to open at former bank

Councillors voted to approve contentious plans for a Mexican-inspired bar and restaurant despite objections from concerned locals.

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Victims help joyrider avoid jail

Victims help joyrider avoid jail

Neighbours of a teenager who stole one of their vehicles kept him out of prison by offering him the chance to work off his debt.

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Kent celebrates Commonwealth Day

Kent celebrates Commonwealth Day

People around the world have been marking nearly 70 years since the establishment of the Commonwealth.

Fresh hope in fight to save golf course

Fresh hope in fight to save golf course

Cabinet members are to reconsider plans to shut a sports facility after the decision sparked outrage in the community.

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Concerns about plans for 300 homes

Concerns about plans for 300 homes

There are fears a village could change beyond recognition amid a proposal for hundreds of homes to be built on green fields.

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Plans to introduce chewing gum tax

Plans to introduce chewing gum tax

We may soon be shelling out more for a packet of gum as councils say it is costing too much to clear it up from our streets.

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Fire crews tackle huge blaze

Fire crews tackle huge blaze

It took more than a dozen firefighters more than two hours to bring a fire at a derelict building under control.

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Top dog helped owner overcome anxiety

Top dog helped owner overcome anxiety

A dog who helped his owner overcome her anxiety issues celebrated his Scruffts win with his favourite treat - Sainsbury's own brand cocktail sausages.

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