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‘It felt like my face was burning – I thought we were going to die’

‘It felt like my face was burning – I thought we were going to die’

A Kent mum has told of the dramatic moment she and her family were evacuated from a beach in Rhodes moments before it was hit by a wildfire.

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Paedophile unleashed horrifying violence on child

Paedophile unleashed horrifying violence on child

A child sex offender who subjected his victim to horrific violence has been jailed for eight years.

'Labour's ULEZ expansion cost party victory in by-election - Starmer needs to act fast'

'Labour's ULEZ expansion cost party victory in by-election - Starmer needs to act fast'

After controversial plans to expand ULEZ cost Labour Boris Johnson’s former seat, Paul Francis says Starmer must act quickly to limit the damage.

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Concerns grow for missing man, 22

Concerns grow for missing man, 22

Police searching for a man who went missing more than 48 hours ago are becoming increasingly concerned about his welfare.

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‘It’s like living in the dark ages – but they are still building more homes’

‘It’s like living in the dark ages – but they are still building more homes’

We visited one of Kent’s fastest growing villages where residents complain they can’t make a phone call and have to rely on generators for power.

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Outcry as new locked gate keeps walkers out of estate

Outcry as new locked gate keeps walkers out of estate

The installation of a lock on a gate at a private estate has sparked outcry – as it blocks walkers from using the popular route as a shortcut.

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Traffic fears as six-month road closure starts today

Traffic fears as six-month road closure starts today

There are fears of traffic hell for the next six months as work begins by South East Water to replace burst-prone water pipes.

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Boxing club looks set to close amid plans for new community centre

Boxing club looks set to close amid plans for new community centre

A boxing club fears it will have to shut after plans were approved to demolish its home to make way for a new community centre.

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Flats and shops plan approved – but ‘where will residents park’?

Flats and shops plan approved – but ‘where will residents park’?

Plans for five new town centre shops and 17 flats have been approved, despite concerns over a lack of parking spaces.

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National task force to be set up in response to east Kent baby deaths scandal

National task force to be set up in response to east Kent baby deaths scandal

A national task force is to be set up in response to the baby deaths scandal at East Kent Hospitals.

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Young woman defies odds after suffering huge injuries in four-storey fall

Young woman defies odds after suffering huge injuries in four-storey fall

A 23-year-old given just a 10% chance of survival after suffering huge injuries has defied predictions and is now working on her recovery.

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Four arrests after armed police stop car

Four arrests after armed police stop car

Armed police surrounded a vehicle and arrested four men after an aggravated burglary at a property.

‘Hallelujah!’ Key route to town closed for a year finally reopens

‘Hallelujah!’ Key route to town closed for a year finally reopens

The main road to a town has finally reopened – after being closed for a year for work on a multi-million-pound series of improvements.

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Inferno at Kent race circuit started in battery of electric car

Inferno at Kent race circuit started in battery of electric car

A huge fire that erupted at a Kent circuit started in the battery of an electric race car while it was charging, organisers have revealed.

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Residents evacuated and dog saved in fire drama at block of flats

Residents evacuated and dog saved in fire drama at block of flats

Six fire engines and a height vehicle were sent out as crews tackled a blaze at a four-storey block of flats.

BMW ‘drifter’ gains support with petition for dedicated Kent track

BMW ‘drifter’ gains support with petition for dedicated Kent track

A ‘drifting’ enthusiast whose car was seized after being caught on public roads is calling for a dedicated Kent track for fellow fans to practice.

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Inside Kent’s needle-strewn ‘subway from hell’

Inside Kent’s needle-strewn ‘subway from hell’

Shocking images show an “alleyway from hell” filled with hypodermic needles in a town centre just metres from a busy path.

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When our beaches rocked to Radio 1’s legendary roadshows

When our beaches rocked to Radio 1’s legendary roadshows

Did you attend Radio 1’s summer roadshows when they headed into the county? On their 50th anniversary, we speak to the man behind them.

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Primary school rated ‘good’ for first time in its history

Primary school rated ‘good’ for first time in its history

A school is celebrating its dramatic turnaround after it receives its first-ever “good” rating.

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Police arrest pair following ‘burglary’ reported 290 miles away

Police arrest pair following ‘burglary’ reported 290 miles away

Passersby spotted five police cars and firearms officers in a town centre.

A2 now open following three-vehicle crash

A2 now open following three-vehicle crash

A person is suffered serious head injuries following a multi-vehicle crash which blocked a main road.

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Dead whale washed up on beach moved by crane onto lorry

Dead whale washed up on beach moved by crane onto lorry

The body of a dead whale found on a Kent beach has been taken away by the authorities – almost two days after it washed up on the shore.

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Two arrests following ‘stabbing’ in high street

Two arrests following ‘stabbing’ in high street

Two men have been arrested after a man was taken to hospital with stab wounds.

‘Green space will be filled with out-of-character houses’

‘Green space will be filled with out-of-character houses’

Protesters have been defeated in their fight to stop 27 ‘out-of-character’ homes being built in their village.

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Ultimate 80s party at the stunning Dreamland

Ultimate 80s party at the stunning Dreamland

The latest act to grace the park’s stage were The Human League – finally making it there after 40 years for a full on celebration of 80s electro pop.

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Arrest after suspected arson attack

Arrest after suspected arson attack

A man has been arrested after three people had to be rescued from a house fire.

Lengthy queues as summer travel chaos continues

Lengthy queues as summer travel chaos continues

Travellers are being warned to expect delays with traffic continuing to build at Dover as families flock to summer holidays.

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'Missing fence panels have turned our garden into a shortcut'

'Missing fence panels have turned our garden into a shortcut'

A grandmother says she is “at her wits end” as missing fence panels have created a cut-through which is being used by walkers.

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‘Mum’s been a loyal customer for years – but Aldi accused her of being a thief’

‘Mum’s been a loyal customer for years – but Aldi accused her of being a thief’

Aldi bosses have apologised to a gran with a trolley bag who was stopped and searched by staff after wrongfully being accused of shoplifting.

‘Today kids on bikes are greeted like the four horsemen of the apocalypse’

‘Today kids on bikes are greeted like the four horsemen of the apocalypse’

Remember when children used to cycle everywhere with their friends? Why have attitudes changed so dramatically?

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