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Woman threatened to jump off bridge talked down by police

Woman threatened to jump off bridge talked down by police

Traffic was stopped on the A2 earlier this afternoon after a woman apparently tried to jump off a bridge going over the carriageways.

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Traffic boy video goes viral

Traffic boy video goes viral

A schoolboy who prevented vehicles from crashing into each other on a hill in treacherous driving conditions has been described as a 'hero'.

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Least from the East

Least from the East

Snow from the Siberian winds have only scraped by a district but its railway stations have remained closed.

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Image released two months after pub attack

Image released two months after pub attack

Police investigating an assault in a town centre pub two months ago have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

Some homeless choose streets during freeze

Some homeless choose streets during freeze

Despite efforts by charities and the council some rough sleepers are remaining on the streets in sub-zero temperatures.

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Staff pictures used on adult websites

Staff pictures used on adult websites

Police are investigating after pictures of school staff were stolen and used to create fake profiles on pornography sites.

Homeless man hurled racial abuse at shop owner

Homeless man hurled racial abuse at shop owner

An unemployed man called a shop owner a 'Jew with a big nose' following a dispute about his pet dog.

Dartford tunnel reopens after icicles cleared

Dartford tunnel reopens after icicles cleared

Engineers closed one of the Dartford tunnels so icicles could be removed from the entrance.

Motorway reopens after multiple crashes

Motorway reopens after multiple crashes

A motorway has reopened after a series of crashes, one of which damaged 50m of a central reservation.

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VIDEO: So cold the sea is freezing

VIDEO: So cold the sea is freezing

For the first time since 1963 the sea around Kent is starting to freeze.

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Villagers stranded as snow returns

Villagers stranded as snow returns

There are concerns for vulnerable people as heavy snow blocks all routes out of a village, leaving a community cut off.

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Beast from the East shuts courtrooms

Beast from the East shuts courtrooms

Courts are the latest service to face disruption as snow, wind and icy conditions batter the county.

Has snow scuppered World Book Day plans?

Has snow scuppered World Book Day plans?

The Beast from the East's disruption has dragged into its third day putting one of the most popular events in school calendars at risk.

Kent County Council urged to carry out Brexit impact assessment

Kent County Council urged to carry out Brexit impact assessment

EU remain campaign group says Brexit will hit jobs and investment in county

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Bride's plea to save her wedding

Bride's plea to save her wedding

A couple are appealing for help to ensure the bride can beat the snow and make it to the church.

Kent school closures latest

Kent school closures latest

More than 240 schools are to remain closed for a third consecutive day for safety reasons due to the Beast of the East.

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Live: Blizzards and snow drifts cause chaos

Live: Blizzards and snow drifts cause chaos

Rail users have been warned not to travel, hundreds of schools are closed and some communities have been cut off as snow and strong winds hit Kent.

Travel company offers free lifts to elderly in snow

Travel company offers free lifts to elderly in snow

A travel company is helping the elderly to attend doctor's appointments and pick up groceries with free lifts during this week's snow chaos.

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Court blocks vicar's bid to remove historic pews

Court blocks vicar's bid to remove historic pews

A vicar who wanted to replace traditional pews in his listed church with metal-framed chairs has had his plans blocked by a judge.

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Ex-priest finds new love with younger man

Ex-priest finds new love with younger man

A priest who hit the headlines when his marriage to a man 50 years his junior ended has revealed he has found new love ... with an even younger man.

Secondary school places record

Secondary school places record

Almost 21,000 applications have been made by children to secondary schools in Kent - and close to 80% are set to get their first choice.

'These sad internet trolls are talking rubbish'

'These sad internet trolls are talking rubbish'

The people behind a website that named a Kent town among the worst places to live in the country have been branded "dimwit keyboard warriors".

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Trust in local press 'eclipsing social media'

Trust in local press 'eclipsing social media'

Local press in print and digital is the most trusted source for news and information, way ahead of social media, according to new research.

Pensioners left in cold by boiler failures

Pensioners left in cold by boiler failures

Residents aged between 70 and 97 have been in a "freezing" block of flats after going several days without heating and hot water.

Ukip set to lose control of Thanet council

Ukip set to lose control of Thanet council

The Conservatives are set to take over running Thanet council

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The impact of bullying

The impact of bullying

It is no secret children in Britain are being bullied for their appearance but how much is it a problem in our schools?

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Man 'assaulted' on seafront

Man 'assaulted' on seafront

A woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking a man she knew in a public place.

'Oh the irony'

'Oh the irony'

A ski centre is closed for a second day due to snow.

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Concern growing for missing man

Concern growing for missing man

Police are seeking help to find a man who has not been seen for more than two weeks.

Severe delays to train services

Severe delays to train services

Passengers are experiencing severe delays on all Southeastern trains from Charing Cross due to various problems and the weather.

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