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Faulty electrical wiring sparks fire in kitchen

Faulty electrical wiring sparks fire in kitchen

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a property believed to have been caused by faulty electrics.

The parts of Kent hit by cold weather warning as snow forecast

The parts of Kent hit by cold weather warning as snow forecast

A weather warning is in place for large parts of the county ahead of icy conditions and potential snow showers.

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Police issue warning to driver at boy racer hotspot

Police issue warning to driver at boy racer hotspot

Police have issued a warning to a driver over their conduct at a leisure complex known to be a meeting place for boy racers.

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Man arrested after major road closed by serious crash

Man arrested after major road closed by serious crash

The A228 was shut in both directions following a collision between two cars.

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Freezing temperatures on the way

Freezing temperatures on the way

A warning for ice has been issued for Kent by the Met Office.

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Man dies after QEII Bridge tragedy

Man dies after QEII Bridge tragedy

Police have confirmed a person in their 30s was declared dead after the Dartford Crossing was closed for several hours.

Tributes paid to ‘risk-taking’ solicitor who represented Myra Hindley

Tributes paid to ‘risk-taking’ solicitor who represented Myra Hindley

A Kent solicitor who represented one of the Moors Murderers during their plea for parole has died.

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Three people and two dogs trapped in house fire

Three people and two dogs trapped in house fire

There has been a huge emergency response this morning to rescue those trapped after a blaze broke out.

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400 drivers avoiding one-way system stopped by police

400 drivers avoiding one-way system stopped by police

Police officers have been cracking down on motorists attempting to use a bus gate to avoid a one way system.

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‘He’s not well enough’: XL Bully owner’s plea for neutering extension

‘He’s not well enough’: XL Bully owner’s plea for neutering extension

The owner of an epileptic XL Bully has pleaded to the government for more time to neuter her dog which vets say is too ill to undergo an operation.

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‘My school told me I couldn't read - now I teach kids’

‘My school told me I couldn't read - now I teach kids’

A man who was told he would never be able to read “has proved everyone wrong” and now teaches youngsters.

Scout group pays tribute to leader with ‘heart of gold’

Scout group pays tribute to leader with ‘heart of gold’

A Scout leader, who has been part of the group for over 40 years, will be "truly missed” following his death.

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Shocking pictures of protected Kent woodland turned into wasteland

Shocking pictures of protected Kent woodland turned into wasteland

Exclusive: A historic Kent woodland has been turned into a “disgusting” wasteland, sparking an investigation by the Environment Agency and police.

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The Kent sub-postmaster whose life was ruined by the Post Office scandal

The Kent sub-postmaster whose life was ruined by the Post Office scandal

A former Kent sub-postmaster’s life was devastated by the false accusations highlighted in ITV’s hit drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

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Did The Traitors hopeful survive ‘murder’ threat?

Did The Traitors hopeful survive ‘murder’ threat?

Hit BBC reality TV show The Traitors is back...but how has Kent’s contestant fared during the first week?

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Classic car show scrapped because of ULEZ

Classic car show scrapped because of ULEZ

Organisers of a long-running festival of vintage vehicles have decided to scrap this year’s event because of the expansion of ULEZ.

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Serving police officer suspended after rape charge

Serving police officer suspended after rape charge

A serving Met Police officer has been suspended after he was charged with rape.

Giant-killers: Maidstone United revel in FA Cup glory

Giant-killers: Maidstone United revel in FA Cup glory

The Stones have progressed to the fourth round for the very first time after beating Stevenage in front of a capacity crowd at the Gallagher Stadium.

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Bridge shut amid three-hour delays

Bridge shut amid three-hour delays

Motorists faced significant delays after the closure of the QEII Bridge following a police incident.

Double stabbing: 31-year-old charged

Double stabbing: 31-year-old charged

A 31-year-old man has been charged after two teenagers were stabbed in a town centre.

Suspect charged after stolen vehicle used in burglaries

Suspect charged after stolen vehicle used in burglaries

Police have charged a man who is alleged to have stolen a vehicle before using it in two burglaries at business premises.

Bid to flatten eyesore buildings at hugely popular roadside cafe

Bid to flatten eyesore buildings at hugely popular roadside cafe

Plans have been submitted to flatten and upgrade eyesore buildings next to a hugely popular roadside cafe.

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For Sale board prompts pub rumours

For Sale board prompts pub rumours

Five years on from its purchase by Kent County Council for junction improvements, a once popular pub is still standing – and still empty.

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Woman hit by car taken to hospital

Woman hit by car taken to hospital

A woman was taken to hospital after she was hit by a car.

Stretch of M20 closed amid blaze lorry recovery

Stretch of M20 closed amid blaze lorry recovery

The M20 has been partially closed as crews work to recover a broken-down crane which caught fire yesterday.

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'Stop throwing dog poo into new-build estate'

'Stop throwing dog poo into new-build estate'

Extra warden patrols are being carried out as bags of dog poo are being thrown into a construction site where new homes are being built.

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Holiday park’s 110-caravan expansion bid branded ‘excessive’

Holiday park’s 110-caravan expansion bid branded ‘excessive’

Plans to expand a holiday park by erecting 110 more caravans have been branded “excessive” and sparked fears of extra traffic.

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Travel disruption as key railway line closed for weekend

Travel disruption as key railway line closed for weekend

Rail passengers are facing travel disruption this weekend with a key Southeastern line out of action.

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Former bus driver ‘likely to die in prison’ after learning fate for horrific abuse

Former bus driver ‘likely to die in prison’ after learning fate for horrific abuse

A "predatory" former school bus driver who sexually abused children over four decades has been told by a judge he is likely to die in prison.

‘Kind and gentle’ dad stabbed on way home from work out of intensive care

‘Kind and gentle’ dad stabbed on way home from work out of intensive care

A popular restaurant worker stabbed at a railway station on his way home is now out of intensive care.

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