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Donations in Lara's memory could save thousands of lives

Donations in Lara's memory could save thousands of lives

Donations made in memory of a 19-year-old who took her own life will help a suicide hotline field more than 2,000 calls from those in need.

MRSA outbreak at hospital

MRSA outbreak at hospital

Seven cases of the deadly infection MRSA have been confirmed on a ward of a Kent hospital.

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Strong winds damage buildings

Strong winds damage buildings

There was a damage to the roof of a football club's changing rooms and a farm building as strong winds battered parts of Swale.

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Ex-squaddie prosecuted for personal data leak

Ex-squaddie prosecuted for personal data leak

A former soldier broke data protection laws by revealing sensitive details from the police about a vulnerable adult on Twitter.

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Model dumped by Ukip leader: 'He's a perfect gentleman'

Model dumped by Ukip leader: 'He's a perfect gentleman'

A model dumped by Ukip leader Henry Bolton after she became embroiled in a race row has broken her silence, describing her ex as "perfect gentleman".

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Drunk chased construction workers with pick axe

Drunk chased construction workers with pick axe

A drunk man staggered onto a construction site and threatened workers, before chasing them with a pick axe and smashing up machinery.

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CCTV footage released after theft of power tools

CCTV footage released after theft of power tools

Police have issued CCTV footage as they look to identify two men in connection with the theft of power tools from parked vehicles.

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Woman injured as fallen tree causes crash

Woman injured as fallen tree causes crash

A fallen tree is believed to have caused a two-crash which left a woman trapped in her vehicle.

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Woman cut free from smashed car

Woman cut free from smashed car

A woman has been taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after an early morning crash.

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Strong winds bring down trees and cause travel chaos

Strong winds bring down trees and cause travel chaos

Kent was battered by strong winds, causing power cuts, fallen trees, building damage and problems on the roads and rails.

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Boy saving brother's life

Boy saving brother's life

A five-year-old boy is donating his bone marrow to help save the life of his younger brother.

Huge cash black hole to fund new schools

Huge cash black hole to fund new schools

Education chiefs need to fill a £100m cash shortfall if they are to build or expand schools and provide 12,500 extra places, it's been revealed.

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Most cost-effective commuter towns revealed

Most cost-effective commuter towns revealed

Here are the Kent towns that feature on a new league table of the most cost-effective commuter areas.

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Mum jailed for club glass attack

Mum jailed for club glass attack

A woman was left having to take food and drink through a straw for eight weeks following an unprovoked attack in the toilets of a club.

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Murder trial jury retires to consider verdict

Murder trial jury retires to consider verdict

Defence barrister tells trial 'He’s not some sort of champion knife-thrower.'

Council votes to change its name

Council votes to change its name

A council is to change its name for the first time in four decades - at a cost of around £10,000.

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Pedestrian hit by bus

Pedestrian hit by bus

Police and paramedics were called after a man was hit by a bus in a town centre.

Could you pass the presidential test?

Could you pass the presidential test?

The White House has said the president is in good health, but how do you measure up in the presidential test?

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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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