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Greenpeace diesel stand-off over

Greenpeace diesel stand-off over

The last two campaigners attempting to stop Volkswagen diesel imports from leaving Sheerness docks have been arrested.

Drunk attacked partner days before wedding

Drunk attacked partner days before wedding

A man hit his fiancee just days before their wedding, cutting her face with his engagement ring, a court heard.

Hundreds of cannabis plants found at house

Hundreds of cannabis plants found at house

A man has been charged with growing cannabis after 200 plants were seized during a raid on a house.

M25 reopens after serious crash

M25 reopens after serious crash

Part of the M25 was closed for several hours after a serious crash, leading to long queues.

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Couple’s dream eco house up for top award

Couple’s dream eco house up for top award

A couple, who built their own eco-friendly home, are due to find out if their property has won a design award this evening.

'Had it been a young man stripping off, it would be different'

'Had it been a young man stripping off, it would be different'

A cabaret club has pulled the plug on a pensioner's full-body wax for charity because it was ‘too cringey'.

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Outrage at CCTV car seen blocking path near school

Outrage at CCTV car seen blocking path near school

Residents were outraged after a council CCTV car was seen parked blocking the pavement near a school.

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Partner misled police over missing man

Partner misled police over missing man

The girlfriend of suicidal man found dead in a park lied about when he disappeared because she feared officers would not take her report seriously.

VIDEO: Ambulances damaged in daring ram raid

VIDEO: Ambulances damaged in daring ram raid

Exclusive footage shows a thief using a 4x4 to smash his way into a warehouse during a daring break-in that lasted only 90 seconds.

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Critical condition? Setbacks for the NHS in Kent raise questions

Critical condition? Setbacks for the NHS in Kent raise questions

The collapse of the contract for out-of-hours service for east Kent GPs is the latest setback for the NHS in the county

Fire at memorial gardens

Fire at memorial gardens

Firefighters were called after people spotted smoke coming from a public park.

EXCLUSIVE: New location for town's Banksy revealed

EXCLUSIVE: New location for town's Banksy revealed

A piece of artwork that became a huge tourist attraction before being ruined by graffiti is being specially built into the new building.

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Delays after motorway crash

Delays after motorway crash

One of Kent's busiest motorways was almost at a standstill following an earlier collision.

Van on its side after crash

Van on its side after crash

Delays built up after a crash on a major route left a van on its side.

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Dad cleared of forcing daughter to marry cousin

Dad cleared of forcing daughter to marry cousin

A father accused of forcing his 16-year-old daughter to marry her cousin in Pakistan against her will has been cleared by a jury.

McFinished

McFinished

A town's McDonald's restaurant will shut in six weeks, it's been confirmed.

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Meet The Gruffalo - and two tiny new arrivals

Meet The Gruffalo - and two tiny new arrivals

A farming attraction, which welcomes The Gruffalo this weekend, is also celebrating the arrival of its first baby meerkats.

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One of county's busiest roads opens after £70m revamp

One of county's busiest roads opens after £70m revamp

A major A-road was officially opened following an upgrade.

NHS explains why its not attending GP crisis public meeting

NHS explains why its not attending GP crisis public meeting

A public meeting is being held tonight about the GP crisis in a Kent town but it won't be attended by the NHS, which has explained the reason why.

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Parked cars block fire engine racing to blaze

Parked cars block fire engine racing to blaze

Drivers have been told to think about how they park after a fire engine on its way to an emergency was unable to get through a road.

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Queen guitarist encourages pupils to help save the hedgehog

Queen guitarist encourages pupils to help save the hedgehog

Queen legend Brian May spoke to youngsters about his fight to save the UK's hedgehogs during a visit to an infant school today.

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Warning after man targets schoolgirls on Facebook

Warning after man targets schoolgirls on Facebook

A school has warned parents after reports a man has been contacting teenage pupils on Facebook.

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Convicted killer set fire to sheltered housing

Convicted killer set fire to sheltered housing

A man jailed for killing his wife has returned to prison after starting a fire out of frustration and loneliness, a court heard.

Ruff justice for pair after village burglary

Ruff justice for pair after village burglary

Two suspected burglars felt the full force of the paw after they were tracked down by Police Dog Parker and his human handler.

Violent robbers jailed over Co-op raid

Violent robbers jailed over Co-op raid

A pair of masked robbers who punched a female supermarket worker in the face in a violent early-morning raid have been jailed for more than 13 years.

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Town centres keen to keep Primark after Bluewater bombshell

Town centres keen to keep Primark after Bluewater bombshell

Town centre shoppers have been told not to be fearful for their local Primark store - despite the company's plans to open at Bluewater.

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Town to get its fifth McDonald's

Town to get its fifth McDonald's

McDonald’s is planning to open a new drive-thru- its fifth restaurant in a Kent town.

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Delays clear after A2 pile-up

Delays clear after A2 pile-up

A busy stretch of the A2 was partially shut while emergency services dealt with a crash involving several vehicles.

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Primark to open store at Bluewater

Primark to open store at Bluewater

The discount fashion chain has confirmed it is coming to Kent's biggest shopping centre.

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Doctor referred to tribunal after young mum's death

Doctor referred to tribunal after young mum's death

A doctor who failed to diagnose the condition of a woman who died hours after being discharged has been referred to a tribunal.

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