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Woman taken to hospital after cars crash on ice

Woman taken to hospital after cars crash on ice

Police closed a road and a woman was taken to hospital after two cars collided in icy conditions near a town centre.

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'Adored and loved' father-of-two took his own life

'Adored and loved' father-of-two took his own life

A fund has been set up to help men access mental health help in memory of an 'exceptional' business school graduate.

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‘All we have left is a vape shop, takeaway and post office’

‘All we have left is a vape shop, takeaway and post office’

Plans to transform one of the last-remaining businesses in a village high street will make the area irreversibly "poorer”, residents fear.

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Christmas Eve trains to stop as early as midday

Christmas Eve trains to stop as early as midday

Strike action will cause problems for rail passengers this week, with further chaos expected over the Christmas period.

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'Nando's vouchers for good attendance? What a terrible idea'

'Nando's vouchers for good attendance? What a terrible idea'

In the age of Covid and Strep A, attendance awards are one of the worst school policies, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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People living in huge 10,000-home 'garden town' by 2025

People living in huge 10,000-home 'garden town' by 2025

Exclusive: The first homes at one of Kent's most controversial developments could be occupied within three years - with up to 10 new schools planned.

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Victory for locals as hotel told to remove marquee

Victory for locals as hotel told to remove marquee

Plans to keep a marquee up for eight months of the year have been refused due to the impact on the area and residents.

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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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