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Baby found dead by gran at holiday home

Baby found dead by gran at holiday home

A six-month-old baby died after his grandmother left him to sleep in a double bed while holidaying on the Kent coast, an inquest heard.

Council condemn fly-tipping culprits caught on CCTV

Council condemn fly-tipping culprits caught on CCTV

Fly-tippers caught on CCTV could be slapped with a £400 fixed penalty notice.

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Youngster wins £1m on Friday 13th

Youngster wins £1m on Friday 13th

A young man has broken the curse of Friday 13th - by winning £1 million in the lottery.

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Burnt to a crisp

Burnt to a crisp

A couple's smokey bacon was saved after crisps set fire to their home.

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Drugs recovered from River Medway

Drugs recovered from River Medway

Police have used a boat to recover suspected drugs thrown into a river.

Driver reverses into man in parking feud

Driver reverses into man in parking feud

A businessman who reversed into a fitness instructor as a long-running parking feud came to a head has escaped with a fine.

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New town centre restaurant set for opening

New town centre restaurant set for opening

A chef who has worked in a Michelin-starred Kent restaurant is opening a new place in one of the county's seaside towns.

Another arrest in murder investigation

Another arrest in murder investigation

Detectives investigating the alleged murder of Gillingham teenager, Kyle Yule have arrested another boy.

Wrong-way killer driver jailed

Wrong-way killer driver jailed

A man who crashed while driving against oncoming traffic on the M20 says he will never forgive himself for causing the death of his best friend.

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Medieval bridge reopens

Medieval bridge reopens

A bridge damaged by a crash involving a drink driver has reopened this afternoon after weeks of delays.

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Crews called to bedroom fire

Crews called to bedroom fire

A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out in a bedroom.

Teenager drowned during epileptic fit

Teenager drowned during epileptic fit

A teenager suffered an epileptic fit and drowned in the bath after returning from a fishing trip, an inquest heard.

Tot methadone tragedy report cites 'missed opportunities'

Tot methadone tragedy report cites 'missed opportunities'

A report says a mum whose child died after swallowing methadone was not challenged enough about her lifestyle.

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'Selfish' M2 queue jumpers blasted

'Selfish' M2 queue jumpers blasted

A motorist has hit out at 'selfish drivers' using the hard shoulder to avoid traffic jams on a busy motorway.

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Student homeless after fridge fire destroys flat

Student homeless after fridge fire destroys flat

A young woman is urging people to check their smoke alarms after a fire at her flat left her homeless.

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Appeal after referee knocked out on pitch

Appeal after referee knocked out on pitch

Police have appealed for further witnesses after a referee was knocked out during a football game last month.

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Kent set to be battered by winds

Kent set to be battered by winds

A warning has been issued for turbulent conditions which could affect road, rail and air transport.

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Woman hurt after car and lorry collide

Woman hurt after car and lorry collide

A driver was treated by paramedics following a rush-hour accident on a busy road.

More young people on unemployment benefits

More young people on unemployment benefits

Unemployment remained static across Kent last month but there was a surge in young people claiming.

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Station needs £4m upgrade if town is to host the 2020 Open

Station needs £4m upgrade if town is to host the 2020 Open

Documents warn Kent will lose out on hosting the Open unless upgrades are made to nearby stations.

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'I've seen bigger things on a cocktail stick'

'I've seen bigger things on a cocktail stick'

A serial flasher was dealt the ultimate put down when he exposed himself to a service station worker.

Busy road closed following rush hour crash

Busy road closed following rush hour crash

A man has been taken to hospital following a crash between two vans at a notorious junction

Three cut from wreckage

Three cut from wreckage

Three people were cut from wreckage and treated following a crash last night.

Lanes reopen after three-car crash near Bluewater

Lanes reopen after three-car crash near Bluewater

All lanes have now reopened after a pile-up on the A2 - in what's been a morning of crashes.

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All Rise: it's your chance to meet the boys from Blue

All Rise: it's your chance to meet the boys from Blue

The boys from 90s band Blue talk coping with fame, their highs and lows and the future as they head to the county this weekend to meet fans.

'It's larger than your house!'

'It's larger than your house!'

It's not your average delivery but a massive transformer is due to pass through Kent later this month.

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'Mule' blew £80,000 of stolen money

'Mule' blew £80,000 of stolen money

A man earning £200 a week went on a gambling and shopping spree after using money stolen from bank accounts by a gang of fraudsters.

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Tramps' Supper fundraiser row

Tramps' Supper fundraiser row

Campaigners for the homeless say the name given to a charitable event is insulting to people living on the streets.

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TV stars help autistic boy

TV stars help autistic boy

A gay teenager on the autistic spectrum has made a video about the difficulty of coming out with the help of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

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Child found in lorry handed to social services

Child found in lorry handed to social services

Immigration enforcement officers were called after police found seven men and a child in the back of a lorry.

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