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Hundreds of parents prosecuted for child truancy

Hundreds of parents prosecuted for child truancy

Hundreds of parents are being prosecuted for taking their children out of Kent and Medway schools without permission, new figures reveal.

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MEP slams Manston Airport firm's 'ignorance' of air pollution

MEP slams Manston Airport firm's 'ignorance' of air pollution

A Green politician says he is 'astonished' at Manston Airport firm's 'ignorance' about air pollution.

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Teen victim threatened at knifepoint

Teen victim threatened at knifepoint

Police are hunting for a suspect after a teenager was threatened with a knife in an attempted robbery.

Former MP to star in new TV show

Former MP to star in new TV show

Ann Widdecombe is set to join a host of famous faces on a new programme putting the spotlight on rogue companies and red tape.

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Men charged over stolen medals

Men charged over stolen medals

Two men have appeared in court in connection with a burglary in which sentimental medals where stolen.

Listed theatre added to risk register

Listed theatre added to risk register

A Grade II* listed theatre has been added to the Theatre Buildings at Risk register.

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Police hunt petrol station burglary trio

Police hunt petrol station burglary trio

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a petrol station.

Burglars strike village in 'targeted attack'

Burglars strike village in 'targeted attack'

A spate of burglaries has left villagers locking their doors as thieves pinch jewellery, cash and games consoles.

Dead birds dumped in car park

Dead birds dumped in car park

A parish council is looking into increasing its security arrangements after the "horrific" discovery of more than a dozen dead ducks and geese.

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Ship's figurehead needs a touch of paint

Ship's figurehead needs a touch of paint

Titan, the ship's figurehead, needs a facelift after more than 30 years of guarding a sea wall, say residents. He also needs a dog-waste bin moved.

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by van

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by van

A woman has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a van.

Stranger tries to coax teenager into van

Stranger tries to coax teenager into van

Police have issued an e-fit after a man tried to persuade a young teenager into his van.

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Travellers allowed to stay after baby born

Travellers allowed to stay after baby born

A council allowed a group of travellers to stay in a car park because one of the group gave birth.

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Grieving mother's horror over morgue failings

Grieving mother's horror over morgue failings

A grieving mother is demanding answers after a series of delays left her dead son decomposing in a hospital morgue.

Judge halts murder trial

Judge halts murder trial

The trial of two men accused of murder has been dramatically halted by the judge.

Appeal after suspicious fires

Appeal after suspicious fires

Police have launched an appeal for information after two suspected arson attacks near homes in the early hours.

Warning after dogs poisoned at beauty spot

Warning after dogs poisoned at beauty spot

A vet centre has warned dog owners to be vigilante after two pets who ate a mystery substance at a popular park had to be treated for poisoning.

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End of an era for 40-year-old cafe

End of an era for 40-year-old cafe

A popular cafe in the middle of a battle for a marina is being pulled down to make way for 1,000 houses.

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Tunnel reopens after concerns raised for person

Tunnel reopens after concerns raised for person

Traffic heading for the Dartford crossing was halted after concerns were raised for a person inside one of the tunnels.

Pair to stand trial after newborn's death

Pair to stand trial after newborn's death

A teenager and a 20-year-old man are to stand trial accused of causing suffering to a newborn baby boy, who died at one month old.

Car overturns on M20

Car overturns on M20

Police and paramedics are at the scene of a crash on the London-bound M20.

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Outpouring of support following hospice theft

Outpouring of support following hospice theft

An astonishing £10,000 has been raised by the public following the theft of catalytic converters from a hospice's minibuses.

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Kent sweet shop creates a 'world's first'

Kent sweet shop creates a 'world's first'

A confectionery shop is giving customers the chance to record an audio message as part of a sweet-toothed gift set.

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Obesity rescue callouts rocket

Obesity rescue callouts rocket

Fire crews in Kent have been called out to help hundreds of people trapped in their homes because of their weight.

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Patients left queuing in the cold

Patients left queuing in the cold

Questions have been asked after more than a dozen people had to wait for up to an hour outside a doctor's surgery.

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'They'd only just got their dad back'

'They'd only just got their dad back'

A father-of-two who died after being hit by a car has been described as someone who would do anything for his girls.

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Grandad killed in bicycle crash was loving family man

Grandad killed in bicycle crash was loving family man

The widow of a 71-year-old man killed in a bicycle crash has described him as a family man who loved his grandchildren.

Dramatic rise in dog thefts

Dramatic rise in dog thefts

The number of pet dogs being stolen is growing despite the introduction of compulsory microchipping.

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Changing the way we breathe

Changing the way we breathe

Researchers are examining how athletes breathe in the hope it could improve their performance.

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Street death 'not suspicious'

Street death 'not suspicious'

Police say they have ruled out foul play following the death of a man found in the street.

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