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'Run, Forrest, Run!' Drink driver flees police on foot

'Run, Forrest, Run!' Drink driver flees police on foot

Police officers have compared a drink driver to Forrest Gump after he tried to run away from them.

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Lost lorries causing chaos on ‘nightmare’ estate

Lost lorries causing chaos on ‘nightmare’ estate

"Fuming" residents have told how HGVs getting lost on their way to a nearby lorry park are causing mayhem on their estate.

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Mum traumatised after stranger tries to kick down door

Mum traumatised after stranger tries to kick down door

A mum says she was left "paralysed in fear" after a man tried to break into her flat in the early hours.

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Nursery gets worst score after 'radicalisation training' concerns

Nursery gets worst score after 'radicalisation training' concerns

Nursery staff have been told by Ofsted they need to better understand the signs of extremist views and radicalisation.

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'Our fragile green can't cope with even more boot fairs and festivals!'

'Our fragile green can't cope with even more boot fairs and festivals!'

Controversial plans to double the number of days events like boot fairs and food festivals can be held at a "fragile" park have sparked concerns.

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'Show some respect': Funeral director hits out at rude drivers

'Show some respect': Funeral director hits out at rude drivers

A funeral director has called on motorists to pay greater respect to funeral processions amid a worrying increase in road rage cases against corteges.

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Village living in fear as killer dog attacks again

Village living in fear as killer dog attacks again

Pet owners are scared to walk their dogs and villagers fear being attacked as they put out the bins following a fourth attack by a killer dog.

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Watch rare wild beaver in Kent river

Watch rare wild beaver in Kent river

The first-ever sighting of a wild beaver at a country park has been captured on film, sparking hopes a colony may have formed.

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Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga says it is "no longer sustainable nor economically viable" to keep its head office open.

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Men spotted exchanging gun and cocaine in street

Men spotted exchanging gun and cocaine in street

Two men have been jailed for more than five years after they were spotted exchanging a gun and carrying cocaine.

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Man in hospital after being attacked with 'metal pole'

Man in hospital after being attacked with 'metal pole'

A victim of an assault says he was beaten, kicked and hit with a metal pole before managing to get away.

Medway Council tax could rise by nearly 5%

Medway Council tax could rise by nearly 5%

A council looks set to increase council tax by just under 5% as it grapples with a £12 million overspend on services.

Plans for first phase of 800-home estate submitted

Plans for first phase of 800-home estate submitted

A full planning application for the first 91 homes of a controversial 800-home plan has been submitted by developers.

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Heartbreak for restaurant boss as family members die in earthquake

Heartbreak for restaurant boss as family members die in earthquake

A Kent restaurateur is set to join the rescue effort in Turkey after two devastating earthquakes claimed the lives of several loved ones.

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Police called to street after 'man seen with weapon'

Police called to street after 'man seen with weapon'

Three police cars were spotted in a street following reports a man was seen with a weapon.

'They want to demolish our homes – I wish they'd told us'

'They want to demolish our homes – I wish they'd told us'

Two pensioners only heard of plans for their homes to be knocked down and turned into a car park when their neighbours spotted it online.

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Police officers taken to hospital after car crash

Police officers taken to hospital after car crash

A road was closed after a crash which saw two police officers taken to hospital and a woman arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

Delays as urgent repairs are carried out on train line

Delays as urgent repairs are carried out on train line

Rail passengers are experiencing delays as urgent repairs are carried out on part of rail lines in Kent.

Closed Co-op completely emptied for revamp

Closed Co-op completely emptied for revamp

A Co-op which closed suddenly has now been completely emptied as work continues to repair floor and upgrade the interior.

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Hunt for van driver after crash kills pensioner

Hunt for van driver after crash kills pensioner

Detectives want to speak to the owner of a vehicle which was parked at the location of a fatal collision which killed a 75-year-old.

Town centre butcher under investigation after zero hygiene rating

Town centre butcher under investigation after zero hygiene rating

A butcher whose shop has been given the worst possible hygiene rating is urging the council to reinspect the business as soon as possible.

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Duo jailed for robbing Olympic athlete at knifepoint

Duo jailed for robbing Olympic athlete at knifepoint

Two men, including one from Kent, have been sentenced after they punched and threatened a GB cyclist with a knife.

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Coronation street party applications open

Coronation street party applications open

Coronation street parties will take place across the UK in May for King Charles but neighbours have just weeks left to submit their applications.

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'Everyone is shocked - he was a nice guy at school'

'Everyone is shocked - he was a nice guy at school'

Former classmates of a man found dead at his home have been left in shock after it was revealed police suspect he murdered his wife and child.

Meet Flause, the sheep that thinks he's a dog

Meet Flause, the sheep that thinks he's a dog

A sheep has surprised his trainer and is proving to be a hit with the public by completing tricks 'better than a dog'.

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Stadium revamp plan green-lit despite fears of 'obliterated' history

Stadium revamp plan green-lit despite fears of 'obliterated' history

Kent County Cricket Club’s bid to revamp its stadium has been given the green light - despite fears the scheme will “obliterate” the site's history.

Council u-turns on 'ridiculous' Sunday parking charges plan

Council u-turns on 'ridiculous' Sunday parking charges plan

Controversial plans to introduce Sunday parking fees have been dropped after critics branded the idea "ridiculous".

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'Future Queen's glitzy baby photo campaign ignores ugly reality'

'Future Queen's glitzy baby photo campaign ignores ugly reality'

The future Queen is leading a glitzy baby photo campaign to help give children a better start in life, but she's ignoring an ugly reality.

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Tom Jones adds second Kent date due to demand

Tom Jones adds second Kent date due to demand

A historic Kent music venue, which is hosting a series of huge acts this summer, has announced that Tom Jones has signed on for a second date.

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Fire crews battle blazing derelict building

Fire crews battle blazing derelict building

Neighbours told to keep doors and windows closed as fire crews fight a blazing derelict building.

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