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Mum steps in to save children's nursery

Mum steps in to save children's nursery

A childminder who has been inundated with calls from parents has stepped in to take over a pre-school after its sudden closure.

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Prolific shoplifter bit security guard on arm

Prolific shoplifter bit security guard on arm

A serial thief who bit a supermarket security guard on the arm during one of her crime sprees, causing an open wound, has been locked up.

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The 'ghost town' that should be one of Kent's hidden gems

The 'ghost town' that should be one of Kent's hidden gems

We visited a leisure complex offering delicious food, local beers and live music - and tried to find out why hardly anyone seems to know it exists.

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Tributes to young dad with 'beautiful soul' after crane tragedy

Tributes to young dad with 'beautiful soul' after crane tragedy

A mum whose son who took his own life due to money worries after losing his Tesco job has urged young people to open up about their problems.

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'It's onwards and upwards for this lovely girl'

'It's onwards and upwards for this lovely girl'

A neglected German Shepherd that was spotted rummaging through rubbish and mistakenly thought to be a fox is now "settling well into kennel life".

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Sky film crew to descend on historic landmark

Sky film crew to descend on historic landmark

A National Trust property is set to close for three weeks as a Sky period drama film crew moves in.

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Katherine Jenkins lined up to perform at new festival

Katherine Jenkins lined up to perform at new festival

A popular operatic singer has been revealed as the headline act at a new four-day event, despite it not having a licence and police concerns.

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'Large gathering of car enthusiasts' tip-off prompts police action

'Large gathering of car enthusiasts' tip-off prompts police action

Multiple dispersal orders have been put in place after police received information about a "large gathering of car enthusiasts".

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A-road shut as gritter lorry overturns on roundabout

A-road shut as gritter lorry overturns on roundabout

Part of an A-road was shut by police after a gritter lorry overturned on a roundabout.

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Wedding venue to open at country house - but fireworks will be banned

Wedding venue to open at country house - but fireworks will be banned

Divisive plans for a wedding venue at a country house have been given the green light - but fireworks and Chinese lanterns won't be allowed.

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Why did these Kent towns get Levelling Up cash?

Why did these Kent towns get Levelling Up cash?

What are the politics behind how Kent's Levelling Up cash was allocated? Political editor Paul Francis reports...

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Homes for former police station approved despite over-development fears

Homes for former police station approved despite over-development fears

A historic but empty police station will be developed into five houses - despite residents’ fears of over-development and congestion.

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Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

Plans to transform part of an Asda car park into a drive-thru, tipped to be KFC, have been approved.

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Children 'fell through' ice on frozen pond

Children 'fell through' ice on frozen pond

Police were called to a frozen pond after children were seen playing on the ice.

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Banned driver who fled at 115mph almost hit schoolchildren

Banned driver who fled at 115mph almost hit schoolchildren

A disqualified driver narrowly avoided hitting schoolchildren during a 115mph police chase that was caught on camera.

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'It's like they're making Jumanji 3'

'It's like they're making Jumanji 3'

The near relentless sound of pile-driving at the London Gateway is taking a psychological toll on communities across the Thames in north Kent.

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Friends stunned by sudden death of 'outstanding' councillor at 31

Friends stunned by sudden death of 'outstanding' councillor at 31

A community is in shock after the sudden death of a councillor at the age of just 31.

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Lucky escape for driver as car flips on icy road

Lucky escape for driver as car flips on icy road

A car has overturned and blocked a lane as icy conditions continue to cause problems on Kent's roads.

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Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

One of the UK's largest banking groups has confirmed it will be closing two high street banks in Kent later this year.

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Madonna's headline show in Kent

Madonna's headline show in Kent

Tickets to see pop legend Madonna go on sale this morning, but some in the county were once lucky enough to see her for free close to home.

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Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Rail services were delayed this morning after a vehicle struck a bridge.

Where does your area stand on the housing ladder?

Where does your area stand on the housing ladder?

New data has been released which shows how many households in Kent own their homes outright – and the numbers may be surprising.

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Dismantled phone, cocaine and cannabis seized from suspected dealer

Dismantled phone, cocaine and cannabis seized from suspected dealer

A suspected county line drug dealer has been arrested.

10 dogs seized in police raids

10 dogs seized in police raids

Four men were arrested after an RSPCA-led operation was carried out at properties in the county.

Schools closed as crews tackle huge house fire

Schools closed as crews tackle huge house fire

Seven fire engines and a height vehicle tackled a large blaze this morning, with two schools forced to close.

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10,000 homes plan dropped by nearly 3,000

10,000 homes plan dropped by nearly 3,000

A developer has amended a controversial proposal for thousands of homes.

'Being a bridesmaid is hell and hen do planning is torture'

'Being a bridesmaid is hell and hen do planning is torture'

Our columnist says planning a hen do is a torture technique which could break down terrorists.

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'Body blow' for 20,000 patients as 'super surgery' plans on hold

'Body blow' for 20,000 patients as 'super surgery' plans on hold

Proposals for a mega health centre which would provide healthcare for 20,000 people have been postponed due to 'financial challenges'.

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Drink-driving mum crashed with daughter, 8, in car

Drink-driving mum crashed with daughter, 8, in car

A reckless mum crashed her car with her eight-year-old daughter inside after choosing to drive the morning after a boozy Christmas party.

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'I'd lived with this dark secret since I was four years old'

'I'd lived with this dark secret since I was four years old'

A brave cafe owner haunted by a “dark and festering secret” for almost 40 years has finally brought the relative who sexually abused her to justice.

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