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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.

Meet Kent's 'snow heroes'

Meet Kent's 'snow heroes'

The county's community spirit came to the fore as people rushed to help strangers amid the Beast from the East chaos.

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'Tommy' rises up in remembrance

'Tommy' rises up in remembrance

A national movement which has seen silhouette soldiers pop up across the country was inspired by an art installation in a small Kent church.

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Desperate woman jumps in frozen lake to save dogs

Desperate woman jumps in frozen lake to save dogs

A desperate dog-owner jumped into a frozen lake this morning to rescue two dogs that had fallen in.

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Pooches, cats and snowmen... what more could you want?

Pooches, cats and snowmen... what more could you want?

It may seem like a scourge... but for some four-legged friends and snowmen the freezing scene is perfect! We've rounded up some of the best pictures.

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Concerns grow for missing teen

Concerns grow for missing teen

Police and relatives are concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old girl who is missing.

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Bomb ship film screening cancelled

Bomb ship film screening cancelled

Bad weather has forced the public showing of A Disaster Waiting To Happen about the Sheppey bomb ship to be called off.

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Health services affected by snow

Health services affected by snow

Bad weather forced a minor injuries unit to close today and also affected several health clinics.

Car ends up on roof in snow

Car ends up on roof in snow

The Beast from the East has caused travel chaos on roads across the county.

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Police appeal for missing teenager

Police appeal for missing teenager

Police have launched an appeal after a 16-year-old boy were reported missing.

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Beast from the East puts homeless at risk

Beast from the East puts homeless at risk

The freezing temperatures have been labelled as potentially fatal to those sleeping on the streets.

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School opens despite snowfall

School opens despite snowfall

A school opened its door to children this morning despite others in the area keeping closed due to the weather.

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Four arrested over suspected brothel

Four arrested over suspected brothel

Arrests were made after police were called to a property following reports it was being used as a brothel.

Crossing reopens after almost six hours

Crossing reopens after almost six hours

Sheppey Crossing has reopened almost six hours after a lorry jack-knifed.

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Toys R Us goes into administration

Toys R Us goes into administration

Toy giant Toys R Us has collapsed into administration, affecting workers in two stores in Kent.

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Jobs at risk as Maplin enters administration

Jobs at risk as Maplin enters administration

Electrical retailer Maplin, which has stores across Kent, has gone into administration.

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Bargain hunters queue for brr..and new store

Bargain hunters queue for brr..and new store

Shoppers queued in freezing temperatures to be the first into a new pound store in Kent.

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Medals, jewellery, wine and TV stolen in burglary

Medals, jewellery, wine and TV stolen in burglary

Detectives have launched a burglary investigation after two medals, 60 bottles of wine and a television were stolen during a break-in.

Snow day? Schools closed in Kent

Snow day? Schools closed in Kent

Hundreds of schools across the county have shut after heavy snowfall. Here's a full list of school closures.

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Snow sunrise in pictures

Snow sunrise in pictures

The white stuff has returned for a second day with many people taking the opportunity to get a shot of the snowy sunrise.

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Kent attraction to reopen

Kent attraction to reopen

Live music and entertainment will greet the re-opening of a harbour that attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

'Paedo-hunters' trap man twice

'Paedo-hunters' trap man twice

A jobless man who thought he was chatting to a 14-year-old girl is behind bars after being tricked by a member of a vigilante group.

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Respite from snow as weather warnings lifted

Respite from snow as weather warnings lifted

Kent is set to get a break from the snow, with warnings for heavy showers lifted - but temperatures are still hovering around freezing.

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'The pain never goes away'

'The pain never goes away'

A father is still fighting relentlessly for answers after his son was shot dead in his home in 2008.

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Live: Here we snow again

Live: Here we snow again

It might be starting to thaw, but Kent's freezing temperatures are still causing hazardous conditions. Follow our live updates for the latest news.

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Snow prompts 'panic buying'

Snow prompts 'panic buying'

Stocks of bread and milk has reportedly been flying off the shelves as people prepare to bunker down amid the Beast of the East.

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Gas leak closes road

Gas leak closes road

Police and engineers have been called to the scene of a gas leak.

Beast from the East causes chaos

Beast from the East causes chaos

Up to 10 inches of snow fell across Kent as the county was hit by the so-called Beast from the East.

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Band's 26 minute journey to a record deal

Band's 26 minute journey to a record deal

Folk-Americana band, featuring a singer from Cranbrook, release their debut album after being discovered 26 minutes after uploading their first demo.

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