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Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

A toddler was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a pram.

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

An animal park owner has bid an emotional farewell to two lions he helped hand-rear with his daughter.

Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

Three out of four lanes are closed on the M20 due to a broken-down lorry.

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Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

Two people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash which has left a major A-road blocked in both directions.

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Police arrested a 63-year-old man on drugs offences after a lengthy car chase led to a stinger being deployed.

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Residents face disruption to bin collections this week after a recycling lorry crashed.

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Reports of a multi-vehicle smash at a motorway junction sparked queues on two dual carriageways.

School remains ‘vigilant’ after schoolgirl grabbed by unknown man

School remains ‘vigilant’ after schoolgirl grabbed by unknown man

A headteacher says a school remains “vigilant” after reports a schoolgirl was grabbed by an unknown man.

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Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns are growing for a missing man last seen six days ago.

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans to open a fish and chip shop less than 100 yards away from two similar firms in the shell of an empty dessert restaurant have been submitted.

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Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

A sexual predator who followed women and girls around streets before attempting to touch and grab them has been jailed.

Man taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in high street

Man taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in high street

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a lorry in a town centre.

Struggling Kent council urged to ‘come clean’ over £105m pot of unspent cash

Struggling Kent council urged to ‘come clean’ over £105m pot of unspent cash

The county’s largest local authority is sitting on £105 million of developer money that could be spent on services such as schools.

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Delays after crash on diversion route

Delays after crash on diversion route

Drivers are being warned to expect delays after a crash on a diversion route

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

A shop sold a litre of vodka to a 16-year-old boy found extremely drunk in a town centre street.

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McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

The fast food chain has revealed the date it will be unveiling its latest eatery at a town shopping centre.

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Body found in undergrowth amid search for missing man

Body found in undergrowth amid search for missing man

Police and paramedics were called to a report of a body being found in dense shrubbery near a busy main road.

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‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

A heartbroken mother who almost died and lost a child during pregnancy after her daughter caught a disease is raising awareness to help other mums.

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Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at gym

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at gym

A man has been charged with sexual assault and outraging public decency after a woman reported being attacked at a PureGym.

Gridlock traffic on city estate after ‘leaking hydrant’

Gridlock traffic on city estate after ‘leaking hydrant’

Thousands of drivers have been facing hours of delays due to various works taking place on a busy industrial estate.

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Two asylum seekers die after vessel sinks

Two asylum seekers die after vessel sinks

Two asylum seekers have died at sea and cross-Channel sailings have been stopped for the rescue of survivors.

Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

An Evri driver who had his rounds taken away after taking his wife to hospital has been given a new role after almost 60,000 people signed a petition.

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Factory to be flattened for 120-home estate with no affordable housing

Factory to be flattened for 120-home estate with no affordable housing

A factory is set to be flattened to make way for a new housing estate - but not a single home will be affordable.

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Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

A pub which has sat empty for five years will no longer need to be demolished, as a council drops plans for a junction revamp.

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Man who rushed to rescue crash victims jailed after police found large knife

Man who rushed to rescue crash victims jailed after police found large knife

A man who rushed to help the victims of a crash has been jailed after police called to the scene discovered he was carrying a knife.

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‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

Residents have joked that they would need to set up a GoFundMe page to afford a £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast being offered in Kent.

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Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

When a “timid” dog went missing from a friend’s garden word quickly spread online, sparking a huge 11-day search which even saw several road closures.

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Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Owners of buildings in five areas of ancient woodland in Kent have been ordered to tear them down.

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‘We’ve been given one month to pay £14k for safety works’

‘We’ve been given one month to pay £14k for safety works’

Homeowners and landlords say they have had ‘sleepless nights’ since receiving a bill for £14,000 for fire safety measures needed at a block of flats.

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Crews tackling recycling centre blaze

Crews tackling recycling centre blaze

Three fire engines are at the scene of a fire at a recycling site, with residents warned to shut their doors and windows.

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