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Mum won't live beyond 40 without policy U-turn

Mum won't live beyond 40 without policy U-turn

A woman who has to take 45 tablets a day just to survive is pleading for the government to make a life-changing drug available on the NHS.

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Plastic bag tax for small shops

Plastic bag tax for small shops

Smaller shops will be forced to charge customers for plastic bags as part of measures to protect the environment.

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Police called to crash scene

Police called to crash scene

Fire crews assisted officers following a crash that blocked part of a busy road.

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Millions invested in Kent wine

Millions invested in Kent wine

One of the biggest wine producers in the country is ready to double in size in the coming years.

Long delays after three vehicles crash

Long delays after three vehicles crash

Queues of traffic built up following a crash that blocked an exit slip road on the M2.

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Staff 'secretly filmed abusing inmates'

Staff 'secretly filmed abusing inmates'

Members of staff were were recorded on camera abusing inmates at a youth jail, a court has heard.

Crash affected A2 traffic

Crash affected A2 traffic

Drivers suffered delays following a crash involving three vehicles.

Hospital forced to close after 'attack' by teen prisoner

Hospital forced to close after 'attack' by teen prisoner

A hospital was forced to close after a teenage prisoner allegedly assaulted someone while attending an appointment.

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Warning after 'palm oil' found on beaches

Warning after 'palm oil' found on beaches

A warning has been issued after suspected palm oil deposits, which can be deadly to animals, were found on beaches.

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Tragic drugs deaths of two musicians in same house

Tragic drugs deaths of two musicians in same house

Two popular musicians died just five days apart in the same house after taking a powerful street drug known as China White.

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School searches pupils' bags for junk food

School searches pupils' bags for junk food

A school has announced it will be searching pupils' bags and confiscating unhealthy food and drink after concentration and behaviour deteriorated.

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Ferrets stolen from falconry centre

Ferrets stolen from falconry centre

Two male albino ferrets, which are said to have 'full killer instinct', have been stolen from a falconry centre.

BlackRock invests in winemaker

BlackRock invests in winemaker

The world’s largest fund manager has taken a stake in a winemaker in the county marking a step-change for the Kentish fizz producer.

Escape room plans unveiled

Escape room plans unveiled

An escape room will be the latest addition to Kent's growing array of unusual attractions.

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Developers apply to build three blocks of flats

Developers apply to build three blocks of flats

Developers are hoping to demolish an office building on brownfield land to make way for 70 homes.

Man charged with armed robbery

Man charged with armed robbery

A man has been charged with armed robbery after an alleged raid on a supermarket.

Burglary suspect arrested after disembarking flight

Burglary suspect arrested after disembarking flight

A man suspected of committing burglaries in villages in north Kent has been arrested.

Police called to shopping centre over fears for man

Police called to shopping centre over fears for man

Emergency services were called to a shopping centre car park after concerns were raised for a man's welfare.

Starving woman 'could have had more help'

Starving woman 'could have had more help'

A malnourished woman who lived in a cold home with no working toilet and evidence of "extreme hoarding" was let down by the authorities.

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Chemical leak at school leaves staff ill

Chemical leak at school leaves staff ill

Hundreds of pupils were sent home from a Kent school after a chemical leak, which left 15 adults and eight children needing medical treatment.

Update:Travellers leave village site

Update:Travellers leave village site

Travellers who moved in to a village on Tuesday have been forced to leave.

Family's fundraiser after postman hit by 'drink-driver'

Family's fundraiser after postman hit by 'drink-driver'

The family of a postman flown to hospital after being hit by a suspected drink-driver have set up a fundraising page for the air ambulance.

Young undertaker to be featured on TV

Young undertaker to be featured on TV

Ever thought of becoming a funeral director? One of Kent's youngest explains what it's like.

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Homeless man faces jail after stabbing OAP in neck

Homeless man faces jail after stabbing OAP in neck

A homeless man is facing jail after admitting inflicting a knife wound to the throat of a pensioner.

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Travellers ignore eviction notice

Travellers ignore eviction notice

The council handed them an eviction notice to move by 10am this morning.

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Plea to find exotic cat

Plea to find exotic cat

An appeal has been launched to find an exotic cat which has been missing for two weeks.

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Armed response following reports of man with weapon

Armed response following reports of man with weapon

Police were called after reports of a disturbance involving a man with a weapon.

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'I will love her forever'

'I will love her forever'

The daughter of woman who died in a house fire has paid tribute to her mum, saying the tragedy has been "a shock to the whole family".

Travellers ignore request to leave

Travellers ignore request to leave

Car parking bays have been taken up by six caravans outside a leisure centre.

Jail staff suspended in racism inquiry

Jail staff suspended in racism inquiry

Allegations of racism are believed to be behind the suspension of prison officers at Sheppey’s largest jail.

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