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Anti-Brexit flashmob return

Anti-Brexit flashmob return

A group of European Union supporters made their voices heard in a Kent protest on Sunday.

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Police investigating suspicious fire

Police investigating suspicious fire

Flames spread to a house after a car was reportedly deliberately set alight.

Extreme sports enthusiast prompts rescue operation

Extreme sports enthusiast prompts rescue operation

Lifeboat crews were alerted after a man ventured into the freezing sea to experience the terrible weather.

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The Beast from the East in pictures

The Beast from the East in pictures

We captured the good, the bad and the ugly from a week of extraordinary weather to hit Kent in 2018.

Travel and weather updates

Travel and weather updates

We've brought you live coverage as Kent continued to suffer the effects of the Beast from the East.

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Driver's view blocked by overgrown hedgerows

Driver's view blocked by overgrown hedgerows

A driver's visibility was affected by overgrown hedgerows just moments before a fatal crash.

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Gills school requires improvement

Gills school requires improvement

A school run by Gillingham Football Club has been given a poor Ofsted rating.

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Is the worst of the Beast over?

Is the worst of the Beast over?

Temperatures are forecast to rise today amid hopes the county may return to some form of normality after four days of travel chaos.

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Plea for fishing rod after dad's death

Plea for fishing rod after dad's death

A man who kept his father's memory alive by using his dad's fishing rod after he died has appealed for its return, after it was stolen.

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Fire in warehouse now under investigation

Fire in warehouse now under investigation

A fire in a warehouse in Strood is now out and under investigation, after earlier warning to keep windows closed.

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Woman charged after seafront 'stabbing'

Woman charged after seafront 'stabbing'

A 47-year-old woman has been charged after a stabbing on a Kent seafront.

Hospital staff sleep at work to avoid missing shifts

Hospital staff sleep at work to avoid missing shifts

Staff at one Kent hospital have been compared to angels after sleeping at work to ensure they didn't miss their shifts due to the weather.

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Person found dead in road

Person found dead in road

A person was pronounced dead after paramedics came across someone lying in the street.

Hero to the rescue as snow leaves people stranded

Hero to the rescue as snow leaves people stranded

A man has taken it upon himself to help save those stranded on the roads and ferry people trapped in their homes.

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Passengers stuck on freezing train

Passengers stuck on freezing train

Passengers on an early morning train got stuck for up to six hours after it came to a halt near Rainham Railway Station.

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Police car collides with vehicles

Police car collides with vehicles

Two police officers and a member of the public were taken to hospital after a patrol car collided with three vehicles while responding to a 999 call.

Group of teens attack man

Group of teens attack man

A man in his 40s had to be taken to hospital with a head injury after being assaulted by a group of teenagers.

Hackers blamed for head teacher's porn tweet 'like'

Hackers blamed for head teacher's porn tweet 'like'

A grammar school head teacher has blamed hackers after a pornographic tweet was "liked" from his Twitter account.

Homeless man found dead in sleeping bag

Homeless man found dead in sleeping bag

A rough sleeper has been discovered dead in his sleeping bag at a night shelter for the homeless.

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Thief locked up after making up fake burglary

Thief locked up after making up fake burglary

A £35,000 Land Rover went missing after a thief rented it, claiming the car was a Valentine’s Day experience for his girlfriend.

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Listen: Four-year-old boy recognised after 999 call

Listen: Four-year-old boy recognised after 999 call

A brave four-year-old boy has been commended after he was recorded telling emergency crews his mummy had blacked out.

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Several crashes closes key road

Several crashes closes key road

The weather is causing driver hell as police close a road following several crashes with at least three reported injuries.

Dual carriageway closed after crashes

Dual carriageway closed after crashes

Police have urged drivers to avoid a dual carriageway and to take care on the roads after a series of crashes caused a pile up.

Series of pile-ups as drivers struggle with ice

Series of pile-ups as drivers struggle with ice

Several serious accidents forced the closure of the M20 amid hazardous driving conditions in freezing temperatures.

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Snow-covered town captured from new angle

Snow-covered town captured from new angle

A drone photography company has captured a snow-covered Kent town from a whole new angle.

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Woman posed as charity worker to burgle pensioner's home

Woman posed as charity worker to burgle pensioner's home

A burglar has admitted her part in a burglary which saw jewellery taken from a pensioner's house.

Pictures: See the sights of Kent's attractions in the snow

Pictures: See the sights of Kent's attractions in the snow

It may be snow go for most of Kent's attractions, due to the weather, but enjoy seeing them in all their wintry glory.

Man suffers serious injuries in tree crash

Man suffers serious injuries in tree crash

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed into a tree, leaving a dual carriageway closed for hours.

Man found lying on pavement with head injury

Man found lying on pavement with head injury

Detectives have appealed for information after a late night attack left a man in a serious condition in hospital.

Motorway reopens after van flips

Motorway reopens after van flips

A motorway had to be closed after a van crashed and overturned in icy conditions, leaving motorists stranded while it was recovered.

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