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Kent’s rarest bumblebee given hope for survival

Kent’s rarest bumblebee given hope for survival

Hope for the survival of Kent’s rarest bumblebee has been boosted after conservation efforts proved successful.

Colman's Golden Globe nomination for Empire of Light

Colman's Golden Globe nomination for Empire of Light

Oscar-winning star Olivia Colman has been nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress for her role in a Hollywood film shot in Margate.

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'I found butterfly alive in sub-zero garden'

'I found butterfly alive in sub-zero garden'

A stunned bed and breakfast owner gave shelter to a hardy peacock butterfly after finding it flying around her garden in wintry conditions.

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Pregnant addict jailed after crime spree

Pregnant addict jailed after crime spree

A pregnant woman who dealt drugs and shoplifted to fund her heroin addiction has been jailed.

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Drug dealers forced to hand over £93k

Drug dealers forced to hand over £93k

A pair of drug dealers who netted £1 million between them have been forced to hand over more than £93,000.

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'I've been left a week without heating - one day it was -4C'

'I've been left a week without heating - one day it was -4C'

A woman returned from hospital to recover from surgery to find her heating was broken – and has been waiting for a fix ever since.

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Police name suspect after park 'sex attack' on teen

Police name suspect after park 'sex attack' on teen

Police have charged and named a man accused of a sexually assaulting a teenage girl in a Thanet park.

Tot reunited with toy after heart-warming 550-mile journey

Tot reunited with toy after heart-warming 550-mile journey

An autistic three-year-old who couldn't sleep after losing her special teddy had the smile put back on her face thanks to a kind stranger.

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Dealer found with £2k of cocaine hidden in sock in hotel room

Dealer found with £2k of cocaine hidden in sock in hotel room

A Class A drug dealer has been jailed after stashing 58 bags of cocaine inside a suitcase.

Bin men spotted playing in the snow

Bin men spotted playing in the snow

Video footage shows bin men playing and having snowball fights with children while on their round.

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School with heating issues won't close 'because of a flurry of snow'

School with heating issues won't close 'because of a flurry of snow'

The head teacher of a school with heating issues insists classes will not be cancelled "just because of a snow flurry".

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Murderer jailed after fatal stabbing

Murderer jailed after fatal stabbing

A thug who stabbed a man to death after a restaurant row has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Several residents evacuated as bomb disposal team probes suspicious devices

Several residents evacuated as bomb disposal team probes suspicious devices

Police set up a cordon as bomb disposal experts investigated three suspicious devices - while several residents were evacuated to a nearby hotel.

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'Farage's comeback threat will scare Tories – he's right about one thing'

'Farage's comeback threat will scare Tories – he's right about one thing'

Nigel Farage's threatened comeback will scare the Tories but he's right about Brexit, writes political editor Paul Francis.

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Huge Nike store reopens with live DJ set - but snow hits turnout

Huge Nike store reopens with live DJ set - but snow hits turnout

The county's only Nike store has reopened following a lengthy refurbishment - but heavy snow put many shoppers off attending the unveiling.

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Five Kent stores face closure as chain plunged into administration

Five Kent stores face closure as chain plunged into administration

Five Kent clothing stores face closure as a fashion retailer has fallen into administration.

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Great books with Kent connections to gift this Christmas

Great books with Kent connections to gift this Christmas

We round up the best novels with links to the Garden of England you could gift this festive period.

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Women arrested after alleyway attack

Women arrested after alleyway attack

Two women were allegedly punched, kicked and struck with items including a metal bar during an attack in an alleyway.

Couple forfeit more than £110k in seized cash

Couple forfeit more than £110k in seized cash

A court ordered the forfeiture of a large sum of cash after a couple were unable to demonstrate how they legally obtained the money.

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Amputee, 8, stranded at Gatwick for five hours

Amputee, 8, stranded at Gatwick for five hours

Tony Hudgell – who had his legs amputated after being abused as a baby – was stranded when his special wheelchair was left on a plane for five hours.

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Ice warning for drivers and disruption on rail services

Ice warning for drivers and disruption on rail services

Drivers are warned to take care after a day of disruption on the roads and rails, with more problems expected as temperatures plunge again tonight.

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'Cost-of-living crisis is forcing us to sell up now'

'Cost-of-living crisis is forcing us to sell up now'

The owner of a popular cafe has decided to put it on the market as some business costs have doubled.

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'I won't let the thieves break me down'

'I won't let the thieves break me down'

A jewellery seller is set to hire security to deter thieves after a shoplifter stole two display busts full of necklaces from her stall.

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'Legendary' music teacher to the stars still going at 81

'Legendary' music teacher to the stars still going at 81

A punk band frontman and the composer of one of TV's most famous theme tunes are among the past pupils in a music teacher's 50-year career.

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‘My mother was screaming on the floor covered in glass'

‘My mother was screaming on the floor covered in glass'

An 80-year-old woman was sitting on the sofa watching TV when she was suddenly thrown across the room by the impact of a van smashing into her house.

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Rat-runners make residents’ lives a misery on diversion route

Rat-runners make residents’ lives a misery on diversion route

A never-ending stream of traffic is shaking homes and leaving villagers in fear during motorway roadworks.

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Car overturns as heavy snow falls

Car overturns as heavy snow falls

A car overturned on the A251 as heavy snow covers roads across Kent.

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Snow brings county to standstill

Snow brings county to standstill

Traffic is at a standstill across the county as heavy snow causes accidents and makes roads impassable.

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Dad blasts supermarket after son, 7, bought £2 scratchcard

Dad blasts supermarket after son, 7, bought £2 scratchcard

A dad has blasted a supermarket after claiming his son was allowed to buy a £2 scratchcard - despite being nine years below the legal age limit.

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Weed smoker banned from road for 12 months

Weed smoker banned from road for 12 months

A weed smoker who was pulled over after not wearing his seatbelt was found to be driving whilst unfit through drugs.

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