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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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Cat killer appeal after mutilated body found

Cat killer appeal after mutilated body found

The discovery of a cat's mutilated body in Kent has sparked a cross county appeal.

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Panto star rushed to hospital after injury

Panto star rushed to hospital after injury

A pantomime dame appeared on stage on crutches after accident

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Pedestrian hit by car on main road

Pedestrian hit by car on main road

A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after he was hit by a car.

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Lucky lady turns £2 into £20,000 at bingo

Lucky lady turns £2 into £20,000 at bingo

One woman was left stunned after turning £2 into £20,000 at a bingo game.

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Phone fraud sparks police warning

Phone fraud sparks police warning

Police have issued a warning after two elderly men were targeted by telephone fraudsters within a few days.

Man's ecstasy death at sex festival

Man's ecstasy death at sex festival

Police investigating the death of a man after a kinky rave festival in Kent discovered widespread drug taking where it was held, a coroner heard.

Man sent vile messages for naked teen pictures

Man sent vile messages for naked teen pictures

A jobless mechanic bombarded a teenage girl with sex messages urging her to take pictures of herself.

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