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A2 shut by police

A2 shut by police

The dual carriageway was closed in both directions by police after concerns for the welfare of a woman.

Multiple fines for nuisance drivers

Multiple fines for nuisance drivers

Police have acted to shut down nuisance 'car meets' after numerous complaints about noisy gatherings of vehicles in the area.

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Traffic held on M25 due to police incident

Traffic held on M25 due to police incident

A police incident led to traffic being held and long queues on the motorway in both directions.

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Pervert bought Thor costume on Amazon to rape child

Pervert bought Thor costume on Amazon to rape child

A pervert who arranged to meet a boy to rape him came armed with a Thor costume because he thought it was the youngster's favourite Marvel character.

'McDonald's chicken and bacon wrap could have killed my daughter'

'McDonald's chicken and bacon wrap could have killed my daughter'

An angry mum has hit out at McDonald's after her daughter almost swallowed packaging left inside a chicken and bacon wrap.

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Man arrested after woman's drink spiked

Man arrested after woman's drink spiked

A restaurant staff member's suspicions and call to police resulted in a man's arrest.

'The fences need to be extended – my dog could have died'

'The fences need to be extended – my dog could have died'

A dog owner is calling for park fences to be lowered after his dog was badly injured.

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Boris has 100 backers - but who are Kent MPs supporting?

Boris has 100 backers - but who are Kent MPs supporting?

As the crucial Monday deadline for 100 backers looms, Kent's MPs have been revealing who will get their support to become the next PM.

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Disabled kitten dumped in M&S bag

Disabled kitten dumped in M&S bag

A six-month-old cat with spinal problems had to be put down after it was found dumped outside a rugby club.

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Plans for new airfield in village refused

Plans for new airfield in village refused

A scheme to create a 750 metre runway, helipad and aircraft hangars on farmland has failed to take off, after being refused by planning committee.

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Body found near shopping centre

Body found near shopping centre

A man's body was found in the early hours of this morning near a shopping centre.

Half term bus strike suspended

Half term bus strike suspended

Bus company Arriva has made an improved pay offer to its drivers to avoid further strikes over half term.

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Weather warning issued for thunderstorms tomorrow

Weather warning issued for thunderstorms tomorrow

A weather warning has been issued for rain and thunderstorms - with the possibility of flooding - in Kent tomorrow.

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Teenager jailed after man fatally stabbed

Teenager jailed after man fatally stabbed

A teenager has been jailed after helping trick a man into going to a block of flats where he was fatally stabbed.

When to see partial solar eclipse in Kent next week

When to see partial solar eclipse in Kent next week

People across Kent should be able to see part of the sun being blocked out by the moon next week.

Europe's No.1 (and only) crab museum is right here in Kent

Europe's No.1 (and only) crab museum is right here in Kent

Kent's unique crab museum has a cult following, tall tales plus an educational message - and celebrates its first birthday this weekend

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'It was like Brands Hatch – there were hundreds of boy racers'

'It was like Brands Hatch – there were hundreds of boy racers'

There are calls for tougher action after a lorry driver says he was verbally abused and threatened by spectators at another large 'boy racers' meet.

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Much-loved ‘Sainsbury’s cat’ thrown in the bin

Much-loved ‘Sainsbury’s cat’ thrown in the bin

Police are investigating after a cat which has become a "little celebrity" at a supermarket was attacked by a gang of youths.

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The night Oasis played in a converted Kent toilet block

The night Oasis played in a converted Kent toilet block

Noel wanted to 'buy the place and sack the barman', but the Gallagher brothers didn't yet have the cash when they played to 50 people at The Forum.

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'We've got nowhere to go when poorly baby's released from hospital'

'We've got nowhere to go when poorly baby's released from hospital'

The parents of a baby who may never be able to eat after he was born with no digestive system fear they won't have a home when out of hospital.

'The b*****d won't drive me out'

'The b*****d won't drive me out'

Boris Johnson could be eyeing up a Kent seat for the next election, an MP has claimed.

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Greedy barman scammed streaming giants out of hundreds of thousands of pounds

Greedy barman scammed streaming giants out of hundreds of thousands of pounds

'Fagin' fraudsters who ripped off Netflix, Disney and cinemas to rake-in more than half-a-million pounds have been jailed.

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Owners of one of Kent's favourite cafés sell up

Owners of one of Kent's favourite cafés sell up

A couple are retiring after 24 years at the helm of a venue voted the third best place to go for an English breakfast in the county.

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Hunt for nine men after brawl leaves two injured

Hunt for nine men after brawl leaves two injured

Police want to track down nine men after a brawl left two people injured.

Council goes ahead with 'heartless' plans to axe 38 bus routes

Council goes ahead with 'heartless' plans to axe 38 bus routes

A last-ditch effort to reverse controversial cuts to bus services across the county has failed.

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Everywhere kids can eat for free or £1 this half term

Everywhere kids can eat for free or £1 this half term

From restaurants to supermarket cafes - here's everywhere the kids can eat for free, or just £1, during October half term.

Mexican restaurant chain to open in high street next month

Mexican restaurant chain to open in high street next month

A Mexican restaurant chain will open its second Kent branch on one of the county's busiest high streets next month.

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Drivers warned of two-week overnight A2 closure

Drivers warned of two-week overnight A2 closure

A four-mile stretch of the A2 will be shut at night for a fortnight from Monday to allow for resurfacing work.

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Hollywood Bowl to open in former Debenhams store

Hollywood Bowl to open in former Debenhams store

Hollywood Bowl has confirmed it will be opening a bowling alley with 22 lanes and arcades in a former Kent Debenhams store.

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Woman found dead at house

Woman found dead at house

A woman has been confirmed dead after a huge emergency service response on a street.

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