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Road closed after car overturns in icy conditions

Road closed after car overturns in icy conditions

An icy country road was sealed off by emergency services after a car flipped onto its side.

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Maternity unit safety concerns flagged at baby deaths scandal hospitals

Maternity unit safety concerns flagged at baby deaths scandal hospitals

Inspectors have found 'areas of concern' at maternity units during an unannounced visit - and will now decide whether to take enforcement action.

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£100 fines for train travel without ticket

£100 fines for train travel without ticket

Passengers who use Kent's railway services will now be hit with £100 fines if they don't have a ticket.

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Hearse driver stopped by police for talking on mobile phone

Hearse driver stopped by police for talking on mobile phone

A hearse driver has been caught talking on a mobile phone while at the wheel.

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'I was angry and upset - I never intended to hurt her'

'I was angry and upset - I never intended to hurt her'

A man accused of stabbing his partner to death in a row over cheating has tearfully told a murder jury he did not mean to hurt her.

Banned driver caught behind wheel of wife's new car

Banned driver caught behind wheel of wife's new car

A disqualified driver who drove he wife's new car home told a court he had no idea he was banned from the road after a previous court hearing.

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Man dies weeks after funeral savings stolen in burglary

Man dies weeks after funeral savings stolen in burglary

Tributes are pouring in for a man following his death just weeks after his funeral savings were stolen in a burglary that shocked the community.

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Woman who stole 53 chocolate bars from Co-op jailed over shoplifting spree

Woman who stole 53 chocolate bars from Co-op jailed over shoplifting spree

A sweet-toothed shoplifter who stole more than £200 of chocolate and whisky was caught after being spotted in a car parked on double yellow lines.

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CCTV image released after pair try to mug man in high street

CCTV image released after pair try to mug man in high street

A man was left injured after being attacked by a pair of would-be robbers who ordered him to hand over cash.

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Road closed for railway bridge repairs

Road closed for railway bridge repairs

A main road has been closed due to planned works on a railway bridge.

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Tiler caught with knife told police it was 'for sharpening pencils'

Tiler caught with knife told police it was 'for sharpening pencils'

A tradesman caught with a knife told police he couldn't afford a stanley blade - despite being able to buy cannabis and a McDonald's takeaway.

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'Penguin' spotted walking along seafront

'Penguin' spotted walking along seafront

Residents have been left stunned at the sight of what appeared to be a penguin on the seafront.

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Police called after three cars collide

Police called after three cars collide

Emergency services were on the A2 this morning after three cars collided, resulting in heavy traffic.

Pensioner hit with £700 bill for walking with dog off lead

Pensioner hit with £700 bill for walking with dog off lead

A dog walker was fined after allowing his pet to roam without a lead, despite being warned by a council official.

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Chase and Status to headline huge Kent drum and bass concert

Chase and Status to headline huge Kent drum and bass concert

DJ duo Chase and Status and jungle music legend Shy FX will perform at the huge summer concert.

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'Nursing staff are being devalued and it hurts'

'Nursing staff are being devalued and it hurts'

Nurses have gone on strike today as part of a national dispute over pay and staffing levels, with pickets taking place at two Kent hospitals.

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Two-car crash near busy crossing causes delays

Two-car crash near busy crossing causes delays

There are delays after a crash near a busy crossing.

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Cold snap to continue into next week as temperatures dip to -8C

Cold snap to continue into next week as temperatures dip to -8C

The cold snap is set to continue into next week, with more warnings of ice, snow and extreme cold expected.

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Cruel thug killed girlfriend's puppies in front of her

Cruel thug killed girlfriend's puppies in front of her

A menacing thug killed his horrified partner's puppies by repeatedly slamming them into a concrete floor.

Diners' joy as popular Wagamama reveals expansion plans

Diners' joy as popular Wagamama reveals expansion plans

Customers have welcomed expansion plans for a popular Wagamama restaurant where diners are often seen queuing out of the door.

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Paramedic found dead at her home after night out

Paramedic found dead at her home after night out

A 22-year-old woman who was found dead in her bedroom on New Year's Eve has been described as a "kind-hearted individual".

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The story of a schoolgirl's senseless murder

The story of a schoolgirl's senseless murder

Today marks 10 years since the man who killed 16-year-old Claire Tiltman in a frenzied stabbing attack down an alleyway was jailed.

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Villagers mobilise against 2,500-home garden village plan

Villagers mobilise against 2,500-home garden village plan

Residents have begun their fight to stop a a huge garden village – with homes, shops, businesses and a school – being built in the countryside.

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'Wedding venue plans will shatter peace of our village forever'

'Wedding venue plans will shatter peace of our village forever'

Villagers have spoken out against divisive plans to turn the grounds of an 18th century Grade II*-listed country house into a wedding destination.

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Firefighters seen tackling smoking packages in van

Firefighters seen tackling smoking packages in van

Fire crews were seen dealing with smoking packages in the back of a van.

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Passenger hurt in row over disabled parking space

Passenger hurt in row over disabled parking space

A woman was injured after a disagreement between three people over a disabled parking space.

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Pick-up truck stolen and set on fire by thieves

Pick-up truck stolen and set on fire by thieves

CCTV footage captured the moment a group of men towed a companies truck away before setting it on fire.

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Paperchase on brink of administration

Paperchase on brink of administration

Popular stationery firm Paperchase is "lining up administrators" as bosses search for rescue buyer.

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Airport plan set for take-off after legal challenge fails

Airport plan set for take-off after legal challenge fails

A second bid to ground plans to reopen an has been rejected by a judge giving clearance for the plans to go-ahead.

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M2 slip road reopening delayed again

M2 slip road reopening delayed again

The four-month closure of two slip roads between the M2 and the A249 has been extended yet again due to the recent spout of cold weather.

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