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Crime-hit park to get CCTV to tackle e-scooters and yobs throwing eggs

Crime-hit park to get CCTV to tackle e-scooters and yobs throwing eggs

A mobile CCTV camera is set to be installed in a crime-hit park terrorised by yobs on e-scooters and youths throwing eggs at houses.

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Drug dealing waitress, 28, groomed 15-year-old boy

Drug dealing waitress, 28, groomed 15-year-old boy

A mum-of-three who groomed a 15-year-old boy into a sexual relationship has been spared jail.

Parents left 'waiting for answers' after death of four-year-old

Parents left 'waiting for answers' after death of four-year-old

An inquest into the death of a nursery school pupil has been delayed as evidence is gathered from the staff who cared for him in hospital.

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Playgroup staff in fear as mystery man targets cars

Playgroup staff in fear as mystery man targets cars

Workers at a town centre playgroup say they are the victims of a long-running vandalism campaign which has left them hundreds of pounds out of pocket.

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The bombs which changed the county

The bombs which changed the county

Many of our towns and villages were forever shaped by bombs dropped during the war. We look at some of the key sites hit and what is there now.

Council chief hits out at low-emissions zone expansion

Council chief hits out at low-emissions zone expansion

Expansion of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone to the edge of the county will not count one council leader among its fans.

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Disturbing video shows fox 'attack' by hounds

Disturbing video shows fox 'attack' by hounds

Hunt saboteurs have released video they believe shows a fox being torn apart by hounds during a hunt - despite it being made illegal in 2004.

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Roads warning of 'plethora of potholes'

Roads warning of 'plethora of potholes'

The county could find itself pockmarked with potholes this spring as the weather causes chaos to our roads.

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Miraculous escape after horrific smash

Miraculous escape after horrific smash

Police have made an arrest after two people were in a vehicle involved in an horrific crash.

The multi-million pound firm which makes parts for Formula 1 cars

The multi-million pound firm which makes parts for Formula 1 cars

A tech firm which makes parts for Formula 1 cars and space orbiters is now helping in the fight against epilepsy, autism and Parkinson's.

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Town's 'best barbers' to shut after 20 years

Town's 'best barbers' to shut after 20 years

A barber shop described as the "best in town" has announced it is closing after two decades, sparking sadness among regulars.

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Foam covers road after car fire

Foam covers road after car fire

Drivers are being warned to drive safely after foam spilled out onto a road following a car blaze.

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Yellow warning as heavy rain could turn to snow

Yellow warning as heavy rain could turn to snow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain could turn to snow causing travel disruption across Kent.

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Parkrun celebrates its 100th anniversary

Parkrun celebrates its 100th anniversary

A pensioner aged 88 and a 10-year-old schoolgirl were among 71 runners who helped a seafront parkrun celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Traffic stopped after car destroyed by blaze on M20

Traffic stopped after car destroyed by blaze on M20

Traffic was brought to a standstill after a car caught fire on a motorway during the early hours.

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Trio shipped £3.5 million crystal meth to Australia in glass Buddhas

Trio shipped £3.5 million crystal meth to Australia in glass Buddhas

Three people including one from Kent shipped £3.5 million worth of crystal meth to Australia in cargo of glass Buddhas.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A man reported missing leading to concerns for his welfare has been found safe.

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Driver 'didn't hear sirens' before police car crash

Driver 'didn't hear sirens' before police car crash

A BMW driver crashed into a police car when he turned right from a left hand lane after failing to see his blue lights and sirens.

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Eye-catching new designs for apartments on former amusements site

Eye-catching new designs for apartments on former amusements site

Detailed plans for the final development of homes of a former seafront amusement park have been submitted for approval.

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Historic pier to be repaired after river collapse

Historic pier to be repaired after river collapse

Steps are under way to repair an historic pier and return it to public use after it collapsed into a river.

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'I lost 10 stone in 10 months - and still have a beer after Slimming World'

'I lost 10 stone in 10 months - and still have a beer after Slimming World'

A labourer has told how he has managed to lose a huge amount of weight while still enjoying microwave meals and the odd pint of bitter.

Mum with 'heart of gold' leaves behind 'three beautiful girls'

Mum with 'heart of gold' leaves behind 'three beautiful girls'

The parents of a young mother who tragically took her own life have paid tribute to their "generous and kind-hearted" daughter.

'The Beatles are playing - they're supposed to be really good'

'The Beatles are playing - they're supposed to be really good'

We speak to people who remember the Beatles trips to Kent 60 years ago.

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Music venue to remain shut for months after fatal crush

Music venue to remain shut for months after fatal crush

The O2 Brixton Academy is set to remain closed for several months while police carry out their investigation after a 23-year-old security guard died.

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Road closed after crash near The Range

Road closed after crash near The Range

A homeware store has been cordoned off by police after a collision involving two cars.

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Drink-driver crashed into railings in late-night McDonald's trip

Drink-driver crashed into railings in late-night McDonald's trip

A drink-driver who crashed his car into railings during a late-night trip to McDonald's called police to the scene himself.

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'Never-ending roadworks could force my garage to close'

'Never-ending roadworks could force my garage to close'

A furious garage owner says constant queues caused by ongoing roadworks could lead to the closure of his business.

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Police hunt for suspects after attempted fuel theft

Police hunt for suspects after attempted fuel theft

Several police cars were spotted near a petrol station after reports two men tried to steal fuel.

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Family's plea after dog vanishes

Family's plea after dog vanishes

A family has been left heart-broken after their beloved dog vanished while out on a walk.

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Pilot 'unable to control aircraft' before serious crash

Pilot 'unable to control aircraft' before serious crash

A report into a terrifying plane crash found the pilot was "unable to control the aircraft's direction" soon after takeoff.

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