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Biker who 'goaded' police chased through field

Biker who 'goaded' police chased through field

Officers used a red dot from a Taser to detain a brazen biker who "goaded officers".

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Brazen parcel thief caught on CCTV twice

Brazen parcel thief caught on CCTV twice

Shocking CCTV footage shows the moments a parcel thief strikes twice outside a flat, prompting a police appeal.

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Blockage warning as Christmas lights found in sewer

Blockage warning as Christmas lights found in sewer

Residents in Kent have been urged by a water company to keep their pipes clear after Christmas lights were found in a sewer.

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Man in hospital after assault near Lidl

Man in hospital after assault near Lidl

An appeal has been launched after a man was attacked in the middle of the night on steps near Lidl.

Heartbreak as inspirational primary school teacher dies

Heartbreak as inspirational primary school teacher dies

A brave primary school teacher who spoke publicly about her cancer battle has tragically died.

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Shop worker threatened as gang raids convenience store

Shop worker threatened as gang raids convenience store

A worker was threatened and money stolen from a till after three men robbed a village convenience store.

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Desperate search for missing puppy

Desperate search for missing puppy

A heartbroken family are hoping someone can help reunite them with their Jack Russell, which they fear has been stolen.

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Delays after three car crash near Bluewater

Delays after three car crash near Bluewater

An accident has partially blocked the the approach road towards a shopping centre on the A2.

Child hit by car taken to hospital

Child hit by car taken to hospital

A child was taken to hospital after being hit by a car along a main road.

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Hospital tells people to only visit for 'life-threatening' reasons

Hospital tells people to only visit for 'life-threatening' reasons

A hospital which recently declared a critical incident has told people to not turn up to A&E unless they have an immediate or life-threatening injury.

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Border Force officer suspected of being in UK illegally

Border Force officer suspected of being in UK illegally

A Border Force officer arrested following an investigation in Kent is suspected of being in the country illegally, it has emerged.

Major search operation to find missing teenager

Major search operation to find missing teenager

A major search operation was launched on a seafront to track down a missing teenage girl after reports she may have entered the sea.

'I'm grateful to everyone who made it the magical place it was'

'I'm grateful to everyone who made it the magical place it was'

A popular, family-run pizza restaurant has announced its closure after eight years.

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Aldi shoppers queue for viral Prime drink

Aldi shoppers queue for viral Prime drink

Around 50 people began queuing outside a supermarket shortly before 8am to get hold of the popular and limited Prime drinks.

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'Bomb cyclone' to bring wet and windy weather to Kent

'Bomb cyclone' to bring wet and windy weather to Kent

The deadly bomb cyclone that has sent temperatures plunging in the US will also cause Kent to experience wet and windy weather, the Met Office says.

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Flood alerts extended to three parts of Kent

Flood alerts extended to three parts of Kent

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts covering three parts of the county.

Plans revealed for luxury housing estate with rocking horse museum

Plans revealed for luxury housing estate with rocking horse museum

Ambitious plans have been revealed to create 22 new luxury homes, a rocking horse museum, a cafe and a farm shop on disused land.

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Review of 2022: The year of the crisis

Review of 2022: The year of the crisis

In the first part of our look back over the last 12 months, tempers flared, temperatures soared and Covid beat a retreat.

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'They can't dig our cobbles up - they're part of town's history'

'They can't dig our cobbles up - they're part of town's history'

Traders fear a high street will become full of speeding e-scooter riders if cobbles are ripped up and replaced with black tarmac.

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Flood alert and ferry delays as rain hits Kent

Flood alert and ferry delays as rain hits Kent

Adverse weather conditions have led to a number of issues across Kent.

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Emergency response after concerns for man's welfare

Emergency response after concerns for man's welfare

Police and ambulance crews were spotted outside a fish and chip shop on a busy main road at rush hour.

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Taco Bell launches new high street branch - but you can't eat in yet

Taco Bell launches new high street branch - but you can't eat in yet

American fast-food giant Taco Bell has launched its seventh restaurant in Kent - but diners wanting to eat in will have to wait until the new year.

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Southeastern warns of 'severe disruption' next week as strikes continue

Southeastern warns of 'severe disruption' next week as strikes continue

Members of two railway unions are set to walk out next week in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions, sparking further disruption.

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Jail for man who attempted to kidnap schoolgirl

Jail for man who attempted to kidnap schoolgirl

A brave schoolgirl saved herself from being kidnapped by screaming when she was grabbed by a stranger.

Two arrests after stabbing

Two arrests after stabbing

Two men have been arrested after another was stabbed and taken to a London hospital.

'Unreal' Kent beach goes viral

'Unreal' Kent beach goes viral

A Kent beach described as an "unreal" place to visit has gone viral - but not everyone is impressed.

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Racist thug turns violent at party to celebrate diversity

Racist thug turns violent at party to celebrate diversity

A drunk thug caused chaos at a party celebrating ethnic diversity after unleashing a racist tirade and slapping a woman to the ground.

Road safety fears after multiple crashes on busy route

Road safety fears after multiple crashes on busy route

Concerns have been raised about road safety along a busy route after several recent accidents - including one that claimed the life of an 18-year-old.

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'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

Spare me the talk of cost-of-living snowflakes every generation should want better, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Success for Kent's Lioness and disappointment for the Gills

Success for Kent's Lioness and disappointment for the Gills

We take a look back at another memorable year for Kent sport.

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