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‘It exploded like a nail bomb - my kids could have been killed’

‘It exploded like a nail bomb - my kids could have been killed’

A mum has been left scared to do laundry after her washing machine exploded, sending glass shards flying across her house metres from her children.

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'It's been empty for 14 years - someone needs to save it!'

'It's been empty for 14 years - someone needs to save it!'

Campaigners joined a protest demanding action to restore a rundown former cinema shut for 14 years as its owners face potential enforcement action.

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New anti-acne drug warning ‘does not go far enough’

New anti-acne drug warning ‘does not go far enough’

A man whose son took his own life after taking a controversial acne drug says it should be taken off the market alotgether.

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Raw mince stored with cheese at 'greasy' takeaway

Raw mince stored with cheese at 'greasy' takeaway

A “greasy” and “sticky” takeaway where inspectors found raw meat being stored with cheese has been ordered to undergo a deep clean.

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Fish and chip shop at huge Spoons approved

Fish and chip shop at huge Spoons approved

A “vibrant” seafront fish and chip shop with a roof terrace will be added to the country's biggest Wetherspoon pub.

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Man ‘teamed up’ with brother-in-law in ‘revenge attack on pub landlord’

Man ‘teamed up’ with brother-in-law in ‘revenge attack on pub landlord’

A jury heard a man believed his former boss was having an affair with his wife as he launched a ‘revenge attack’ which saw his brother-in-law killed.

Prison officer cleared of allowing attack on inmate

Prison officer cleared of allowing attack on inmate

A prison officer has been acquitted of misconduct after jurors cleared him of deliberately allowing two inmates to attack a fellow prisoner.

Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

Nesting seagulls have been blamed for some of the damage forcing the closure of a Grade II-listed library which will cost millions to repair.

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True blue or rainbow alliances? What we can expect this Friday

True blue or rainbow alliances? What we can expect this Friday

Housing has dominated the council election campaign as battle for control of town halls enters its final phase.

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Killer jailed for attacking man in street

Killer jailed for attacking man in street

A man who fatally punched another in the street after he commented on his friend’s dress has been jailed after a teen was cleared of killing him.

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Man found dead on seafront

Man found dead on seafront

A man in his 60s has been found dead on a seafront after concerns were raised for his welfare.

Kent’s most patriotic borough revealed ahead of coronation

Kent’s most patriotic borough revealed ahead of coronation

One borough leads the way for patriotic street parties – again – with 57 road closures announced by the council.

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'Amazing moment' American aircraft flies low over pier

'Amazing moment' American aircraft flies low over pier

Passersby were left stunned after spotting a low-flying American USAF Hercules turboprop soaring over the sea.

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‘Pack of jackals’ knifed stranger in face in pub doorway

‘Pack of jackals’ knifed stranger in face in pub doorway

A trio who left a stranger permanently scarred after attacking him in a pub doorway as his terrified girlfriend begged them to stop have been jailed.

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Fire tears through caravan in suspected arson attack

Fire tears through caravan in suspected arson attack

A blaze which tore through an abandoned caravan is believed to have been started deliberately.

Teachers strike for another day

Teachers strike for another day

Teachers are on strike today as the row over pay and working conditions with the government continues.

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Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

A headteacher who died nearly two years ago from cancer is having her legacy carried on with a sporting celebration set up by her son.

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'Kitchen theatre' and comedy tent at revived food and drink festival

'Kitchen theatre' and comedy tent at revived food and drink festival

New organisers of an annual food and drink festival promise to make it even bigger and better when it returns this year.

Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

A young mum is despairing at mould invading her flat when one of her children has asthma – and says she’s not the only victim in the block.

New entertainment centre planned for Bluewater

New entertainment centre planned for Bluewater

Proposals have been put forward to create a leisure area which could attract the likes of Putt Shack and Ninja Warrior to Bluewater.

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Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

Many children with special needs are set to face life in mainstream schools after the county council accepted a huge government bailout.

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Drivers’ fury over 2.5-hour-long queues at car show

Drivers’ fury over 2.5-hour-long queues at car show

Drivers voiced their frustrations after traffic chaos left them stuck for hours trying to get into a car show.

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Delays after two car crash on M25

Delays after two car crash on M25

Emergency services were called to the M25 after a crash involving two cars.

Rumours quashed over ghost town shopping centre

Rumours quashed over ghost town shopping centre

A councillor has addressed speculation over the future of a largely empty shopping centre after a fence went up around it.

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Biker killed and passenger injured in horror crash

Biker killed and passenger injured in horror crash

A motorcyclist has died and a passenger was left seriously injured after a crash today.

Beach-themed bar with cocktails and bubble tea opens

Beach-themed bar with cocktails and bubble tea opens

The owner of a new town centre bar with a Thai twist says he’s excited with his new venture.

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Drink-driver almost five times alcohol limit in ‘highest-ever’ breath test reading

Drink-driver almost five times alcohol limit in ‘highest-ever’ breath test reading

A motorist was found to be more than five times the legal drink-drive limit – the highest breath test reading magistrates had ever seen.

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Busy road closed after serious bike and car crash

Busy road closed after serious bike and car crash

A well-used trunk road is closed in one direction following a collision.

Farm park ‘heartbroken’ after break-in

Farm park ‘heartbroken’ after break-in

A popular farm had to delay opening after thieves broke in overnight.

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MP warns of disruption at the polls

MP warns of disruption at the polls

The election watchdog has been urged to take steps to ensure voting in this week’s local council ballots are not disrupted.

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