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Town wants control of its own affairs

Town wants control of its own affairs

At least 1,400 people have already responded to a public consultation about setting up a new town council in Kent.

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'I was aiming at the car'

'I was aiming at the car'

The man accused of murdering a love rival by throwing a knife five metres through a car window has said he didn't want to hurt his victim.

Dartford Crossing remains shut

Dartford Crossing remains shut

The Queen Elizabeth II bridge remains closed this morning amid high winds.

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Head torch causes fire

Head torch causes fire

A warning has been issued after electrical item left on charge caught alight.

Crane catches fire on motorway

Crane catches fire on motorway

Part of the M26 was closed as emergency services dealt with a crane on fire.

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Child hit by car

Child hit by car

A youngster has been taken to hospital with a leg injury after an accident involving a car.

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Cute Kent gibbons now living in the wild

Cute Kent gibbons now living in the wild

A group of animals which grew up in a Kent animal park have been returned to the wild.

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Panorama investigator witnessed 'threats to annihilate' youth inmates

Panorama investigator witnessed 'threats to annihilate' youth inmates

An undercover investigator has told a court he witnessed staff at a youth jail inflicting headlocks and kicks and making threats to inmates.

'Dangerous driver' to appear in court

'Dangerous driver' to appear in court

A driver has been charged with several offences after a police pursuit along the A2.

Shopping centre 'assault' arrest

Shopping centre 'assault' arrest

A 14-year old boy is being questioned by police following an incident at a shopping centre, where three men reported they were assaulted.

Judge praises officers after violence at murder hearing

Judge praises officers after violence at murder hearing

A judge has praised guards who restrained two murderers as violence erupted after they were jailed for life, describing it as "a very ugly" scene.

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Thousands raised for adored Lara who 'walked into the darkness'

Thousands raised for adored Lara who 'walked into the darkness'

A family has paid a loving tribute for a teenager who died just days after Christmas.

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McDonald's to close for four weeks

McDonald's to close for four weeks

A busy McDonald's restaurant will close for one month to undergo a six-figure sum renovation.

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Woman 'raped and murdered by uncle'

Woman 'raped and murdered by uncle'

A man accused of kidnapping and raping his niece before padlocking her in a deep freeze was found in a Kent hotel with the keys, a court heard.

Hug but no help as troubled firm turns away youngsters

Hug but no help as troubled firm turns away youngsters

There are fears for dozens of apprenticeships after trainees were turned away from a centre following the collapse of construction giant Carillion.

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Reservoir granted drought permit after low water levels

Reservoir granted drought permit after low water levels

A reservoir serving hundreds of thousands of people is allowed to take water from rivers after reporting exceptionally low levels.

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Tributes to ‘model of kindness’ former MP

Tributes to ‘model of kindness’ former MP

A long-serving MP sacked by Margaret Thatcher after he refused to accept reductions in the size of the Royal Navy has died.

Police arrest man after knuckle duster find

Police arrest man after knuckle duster find

Police officers have arrested a man on suspicion on money laundering and having a knuckle duster.

Suspected shoe thief caught on temple CCTV

Suspected shoe thief caught on temple CCTV

A woman who was caught on camera apparently stealing shoes from a Sikh temple went free after the victim declined to press charges.

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Man denies killing grandfather at harbour

Man denies killing grandfather at harbour

A man will stand trial after pleading not guilty to the manslaughter of a grandfather found dead at a harbour.

Pep&Co to open in Poundland stores across Kent

Pep&Co to open in Poundland stores across Kent

Discount retailer Poundland is targeting the fashion industry after announcing it will stock clothing lines at a number of its stores.

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Precious 11th Century tapestry should go on show in Kent

Precious 11th Century tapestry should go on show in Kent

The magnificent Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman Conquest, could be on its way to Britain, leading to calls for it to be displayed in Kent.

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Warning after schoolgirl approached at bus stop

Warning after schoolgirl approached at bus stop

A school has warned parents after one of its female students was "persistently" approached at a bus stop.

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Teachers in hoax 'meteorite' claim

Teachers in hoax 'meteorite' claim

A school has admitted a story about a meteorite hitting its grounds was a hoax.

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Man and dogs rescued from mudbank

Man and dogs rescued from mudbank

A lifeboat crew has plucked a wildfowler and his two dogs to safety after a rising tide trapped them on mud.

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Air ambulance scrambled to help man

Air ambulance scrambled to help man

Emergency services including police, firefighters and air ambulance crews spent two hours helping a man who suffered a "medical incident".

Kent MP put in charge of loneliness

Kent MP put in charge of loneliness

Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a Kent MP to carry on the work of murdered MP Jo Cox to help the lonely.

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Warnings for snow, wind and ice cancelled

Warnings for snow, wind and ice cancelled

Weather warnings issued by forecaster for snow, wind and ice have now been cancelled for Kent.

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Fancy snapping up this modernised flat for £45k?

Fancy snapping up this modernised flat for £45k?

This flat - complete with fitted kitchen - could be yours... for the price of a BMW sports car. Here's how to snap it up...

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BBC's Flog It set to film in the county

BBC's Flog It set to film in the county

Do you have a hidden gem? It's time to dig it out as popular BBC antiques show Flog It will hold a free valuation day in the county.

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