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Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

Officers are appealing for information after a man’s ashes were reportedly stolen from a car.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found at property

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found at property

The family of a missing man have been informed after human remains were found at a property and a woman was arrested on suspicion of murder.

‘Flying ant day’ warning as millions of insects set to fill the skies

‘Flying ant day’ warning as millions of insects set to fill the skies

The wet, windy, humid conditions may create the ideal conditions for ‘flying ant day’ with the natural phenomenon thought to be around the corner.

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Community in ‘state of shock’ after two women hurt in ‘gurdwara murder bid’

Community in ‘state of shock’ after two women hurt in ‘gurdwara murder bid’

A community has been left in a “state of shock” following an alleged attempted murder at a place of worship.

Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

NHS trusts across Kent and Medway paid out £76 million in negligence claims for maternity failings over the last five years, new figures show.

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‘With the Conservatives decimated, the far-right are ready to rush into the void’

‘With the Conservatives decimated, the far-right are ready to rush into the void’

After the Conservatives’ bruising defeat, Melissa Todd outlines her hopes for the new government - and what the rise of Reform could mean in future.

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Four die in English Channel crossing

Four die in English Channel crossing

Four people have drowned after their boat capsized while trying to cross the Channel, the French coastguard has confirmed.

Cocktail bar’s bid to stay open until 4am on Mondays branded ‘completely unreasonable’

Cocktail bar’s bid to stay open until 4am on Mondays branded ‘completely unreasonable’

A town centre bar which relies “solely on the weekend” has been refused permission to stay open longer on a Sunday amid an ongoing noise row.

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Family days out for your summer calendar

Family days out for your summer calendar

From food and music festivals to mystery trails and jousting tournaments, we’ve got all the need-to-know dates for the summer holidays.

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‘I booked £8k family holiday - then passport office told me I’m not British’

‘I booked £8k family holiday - then passport office told me I’m not British’

A mum-of-three booked an £8,000 holiday for her young family – only to have her bid for a passport denied by officials claiming she was not British

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‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

A married couple who are living in a home which has had problems with cold and damp say their living conditions are “horrible”.

Owners still 'committed' to £25m high street transformation

Owners still 'committed' to £25m high street transformation

Bosses behind the redevelopment of an abandoned high street site say they remain committed to the project despite obstacles dogging the scheme.

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Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

A veteran broadcaster has spoken about his aborted bid to become a Kent MP while taking aim at a potential new Tory leader.

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Footage of arrest after two people injured in gurdwara attack

Footage of arrest after two people injured in gurdwara attack

The moment a teenager was arrested after an attack on two people at a place of worship was caught on camera.

Rubbish stretching ‘five car lengths’ blocks country lane

Rubbish stretching ‘five car lengths’ blocks country lane

Residents are having to divert after a huge pile of rubbish was dumped on a road, blocking it completely.

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Police and paramedics descend on bus station

Police and paramedics descend on bus station

Officers and ambulance crews attended a bus station following reports a person needed medical care.

Danny Dyer lookalikes and the best barmaid in town at this footie fan’s paradise

Danny Dyer lookalikes and the best barmaid in town at this footie fan’s paradise

Need a pub to watch a big game in? Secret Drinker might just have the answer.

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New Home Secretary invited to Kent as number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply

New Home Secretary invited to Kent as number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply

New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been invited to Kent as the number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply, says Kent County Council.

Former school boss to set up mobile coffee shop in woodland

Former school boss to set up mobile coffee shop in woodland

An ex-school boss is swapping classrooms for a retro van and opening a mobile coffee shop in a community woodland.

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Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

Hundreds turned out for a celebration of around the world food, music and dance at Kent’s garden city.

School boss speaks out after trespasser scaled fence ‘sparking lockdown’

School boss speaks out after trespasser scaled fence ‘sparking lockdown’

School bosses have sought to reassure parents and addressed social media speculation after an intruder scaled a primary school’s fence.

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Balaclava-clad gang pushed teen to the floor and told him ‘he was going to die’

Balaclava-clad gang pushed teen to the floor and told him ‘he was going to die’

Three men have been jailed after a metal bar, pole and wrenches were used in a series of violent street robberies.

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World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

A 25-metre inflatable obstacle course is returning to a popular park for three days this summer, with a new zone for kids.

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Metal grinder used in ‘dementia centre minibus raid’

Metal grinder used in ‘dementia centre minibus raid’

CCTV has captured the ‘devastating’ moment suspected thieves using a metal grinder cut through a dementia centre’s gates to steal three minibuses.

Card payments crash across supermarkets

Card payments crash across supermarkets

Shoppers are reporting problems with paying with their Visa cards at major supermarkets.

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Toddler ‘goes fishing’ in flooded street

Toddler ‘goes fishing’ in flooded street

A three-year-old boy has taken a novel approach to the persistent disruption caused by his grandparent’s street flooding.

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CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

Footage has been released of three men police wish to identify following a suspected attempt to steal a parked motorbike from outside a charity.

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‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

It is “all hands on deck” as the county council uses the summer months to deal with Kent’s pothole crisis.

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‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

An internationally successful rugby player is campaigning to tackle period taboos in sport.

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Council’s bid for social housing on site of ‘dilapidated’ garages

Council’s bid for social housing on site of ‘dilapidated’ garages

A local authority has submitted plans for 11 affordable homes in place of a “dilapidated” row of garages.

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