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Police and paramedics search woodland

Police and paramedics search woodland

Emergency services have been searching a woodland for a missing man, with a helicopter also helping teams on the ground.

Arson suspect arrested after petrol station blaze

Arson suspect arrested after petrol station blaze

A suspect has been arrested after a car became engulfed in flames on a petrol station forecourt in an alleged arson attack.

Paedophile filmed himself abusing child

Paedophile filmed himself abusing child

An "extremely dangerous" paedophile who filmed himself abusing a young child in the Philippines has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The astronomical price of seeing Star Wars

The astronomical price of seeing Star Wars

The cosmic difference in the cost of a ticket to see the latest installment of Star Wars at Kent cinemas over the festive period has been revealed.

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Garage catches alight next to pub

Garage catches alight next to pub

Fire crews raced to a town centre after a garage caught alight next to a pub, spreading to a boiler room and several cars.

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Rock throwing delivery driver jailed

Rock throwing delivery driver jailed

A delivery driver who caused terror and injury by throwing rocks at motorists "for fun" has been jailed for 10 years.

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Youth seen with gun at railway station

Youth seen with gun at railway station

Police were called to a railway station after a passenger spotted a youth with a gun on the platform.

Buzzard found hanging from fishing line

Buzzard found hanging from fishing line

The RSPCA is reminding people about the hazards of fishing litter after a buzzard was found hanging by her wing from a line and hook.

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Wrong-way driver 'worried about running out of fuel'

Wrong-way driver 'worried about running out of fuel'

A driver caught travelling the wrong way down the A2 told police he was worried about running out of fuel and needed to access a petrol station.

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Game of Thrones star announced for festival

Game of Thrones star announced for festival

Another star has been revealed for the line-up of a festival inspired by hit show Game of Thrones.

Serial burglar jailed after DNA discovered by police

Serial burglar jailed after DNA discovered by police

A prolific burglar has been jailed after police found his DNA on a discarded cigarette butt and pebble he used to smash a window.

Toys R Us rescue under threat

Toys R Us rescue under threat

Plans to save troubled retailer Toys R Us are at risk in a disagreement over its ability to meet its pension obligations.

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Ambulance firm goes bust

Ambulance firm goes bust

A private ambulance business has ceased trading with the loss of dozens of jobs.

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Delays clear after car fire

Delays clear after car fire

A busy A-road has reopened after an earlier car fire caused traffic delays.

Teacher at prestigious school jailed for sex with pupil

Teacher at prestigious school jailed for sex with pupil

The head of history and politics at a prestigious school has been jailed for two years after admitting sexual activity with a 17-year-old pupil.

Rowdy behaviour sparks pub's New Years Eve closure

Rowdy behaviour sparks pub's New Years Eve closure

An historic high street pub says it will close on New Year’s Eve following “rowdy behaviour” at previous events.

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Missing man found by police

Missing man found by police

Detectives have found Calvin Skinley after he went missing from his home.

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Delivery driver flasher faces jail

Delivery driver flasher faces jail

A delivery driver who left three women shocked and disgusted after exposing himself has been told to prepare for a prison sentence.

Dreaming of a white Christmas?

Dreaming of a white Christmas?

Meteorologists have revealed the likelihood of snow falling in Kent on Christmas Day.

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Mum kicked and spat at police after Prosecco binge

Mum kicked and spat at police after Prosecco binge

A drunk mum kicked in a coffee shop window before assaulting four police officers who attempted to arrest her.

'New house has destroyed our view and privacy'

'New house has destroyed our view and privacy'

A mother says her life has been made a misery after the picturesque view from her garden was blocked by a "monstrosity" of a housing development.

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Proposals would mean 'children go hungry'

Proposals would mean 'children go hungry'

Nearly 30,000 disadvantaged youngsters in Kent could lose access to free school meals.

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Store pulls 'offensive' card from shelves after complaint

Store pulls 'offensive' card from shelves after complaint

A department store has pulled a greetings card from its shelves after claims it was vulgar and offensive.

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Vandals cut down town centre holly trees

Vandals cut down town centre holly trees

Council officials believe three 50-year-old trees were cut down so they could be stripped of berries and holly for the festive season.

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Mum's heartache as missing son, 28, confirmed dead

Mum's heartache as missing son, 28, confirmed dead

The mother of a young man missing for six weeks says he has been confirmed dead.

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Rape allegations made Kent MP's aide sick

Rape allegations made Kent MP's aide sick

A man accused of raping a woman in a MP's Westminster office says he's had the worst year of his life.

Car bursts into flames after crash

Car bursts into flames after crash

A road was blocked in both directions while emergency services dealt with an accident involving two cars.

Lorry damages several vehicles

Lorry damages several vehicles

Police were called following reports the rear doors of a heavy goods vehicle had smashed into cars parked at the roadside.

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Two hurt in crashes near temporary lights

Two hurt in crashes near temporary lights

A man and woman have been injured – one seriously – after accidents on a main road.

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Mum tells of relief and pain over son's diagnosis

Mum tells of relief and pain over son's diagnosis

A mother has told of her relief and pain after her son was diagnosed with a rare condition, as the family try to raise awareness.

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