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Dog owners tell charity ‘take my dog or we’ll put him to sleep’

Dog owners tell charity ‘take my dog or we’ll put him to sleep’

People are threatening to put down their animals due to rising vet bills, a rescue charity has revealed.

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'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'

'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'

Three Kent firms say their energy bills are set to soar by tens of thousands of pounds - and warn the impact will be worse than lockdown.

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'It's not a real postbox - stop sending me your letters!'

'It's not a real postbox - stop sending me your letters!'

A villager's hopes to ensure a quiet life by installing a Royal Mail-style postbox at the end of his driveway have not gone to plan.

Huge fire breaks out at derelict water tower

Huge fire breaks out at derelict water tower

Firefighters are battling to save a derelict Victorian landmark and stop flames spreading to neighbouring properties.

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10 years on since 'horrific' traffic trial

10 years on since 'horrific' traffic trial

This time a decade ago, a crucial routes used by thousands every day was blocked as part of a hated - and short-lived - traffic management scheme.

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Police chase down suspect as power tools stolen

Police chase down suspect as power tools stolen

Officers chased down a suspect on foot after a number of power tools were stolen.

Fire crews battle shed blaze

Fire crews battle shed blaze

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze which has swept through a shed, fencing and bushes.

Family informed as body found in river

Family informed as body found in river

Police searching for a man reported missing after abandoning his car on the Dartford Crossing have located a body.

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'Urgent safety works' shut major road for five nights

'Urgent safety works' shut major road for five nights

Six miles of a major road will be shut from this evening in the first of multiple closures to fix undulation issues.

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Woman mugged near Asda

Woman mugged near Asda

A man has been charged with robbery after a woman walking along a footpath near a supermarket was struck and had her purse stolen.

Image released after child hit by motorbike

Image released after child hit by motorbike

Police have released an image of a man they want to identify after a 12-year-old was seriously hurt crossing the road.

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Boy threatened with knife and robbed by teens in Bluewater

Boy threatened with knife and robbed by teens in Bluewater

A 14-year-old was punched in the ribs, threatened with a knife and had his necklace stolen in the middle of a Marks and Spencer.

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Mum, 23, took own life at army camp after night out

Mum, 23, took own life at army camp after night out

A mum-of-one went on a night out in Kent with army colleagues before taking her own life - despite there being no signs she had suicidal thoughts.

Victim in hospital three months after attack

Victim in hospital three months after attack

An assault victim remains in hospital with life changing head injuries, as police renew their appeal for information.

Travellers pitch up at rugby club

Travellers pitch up at rugby club

Up to six caravans have pitched up in a corner of a rugby club – but bosses say they are not affecting the "day-to-day running" of the site.

Vision to transform historic pub building into 'bold landmark'

Vision to transform historic pub building into 'bold landmark'

A harbourside revamp of a building that houses a historic pub has sparked fears it will turn turn the site into a "bulky and obtrusive" structure.

What Kent will want to hear from Liz Truss

What Kent will want to hear from Liz Truss

Liz Truss has won the Tory leadership contest and we've taken a look at what the people of Kent will expect from her.

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Bakery closing despite efforts to improve hygiene rating

Bakery closing despite efforts to improve hygiene rating

A popular town centre bakery is set to shut down after it received a zero hygiene rating - despite the owners saying an improved score is imminent.

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Judge 'baffled' after man admits stabbing

Judge 'baffled' after man admits stabbing

A knifeman who stabbed a teenager in a town centre attack has admitted the act but then refused to explain why he did it.

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Petrol drivers are being overcharged at the pumps says RAC

Petrol drivers are being overcharged at the pumps says RAC

Drivers of petrol cars are still paying too much for fuel, says the RAC, which says a drop in wholesale costs should be making price pumps cheaper.

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Lorry park plan approved as wider vision remains 'ambition'

Lorry park plan approved as wider vision remains 'ambition'

One of the UK’s largest fresh produce companies has gained the go-ahead to open a lorry park at its Kent base.

Stunning Kent 'mirage' sunset among world's best photos

Stunning Kent 'mirage' sunset among world's best photos

A spectacular photograph captured a rare 'mirage' sunset on the Kent coastline.

Thunderstorms hit parts of Kent

Thunderstorms hit parts of Kent

Dramatic images capture the moment lightning and thundery showers were spotted in Kent.

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Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

A person has died after being killed on the railway when they were involved in a collision with a train.

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'Developer misled us - now orchard will be bulldozed'

'Developer misled us - now orchard will be bulldozed'

A furious grandad has learned a green buffer between his house and 700 new homes - which he thought was protected - is to be built on.

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'Hideous' plans for old hospital site 'another prison for old people'

'Hideous' plans for old hospital site 'another prison for old people'

Designs for a "monolithic" care home and private houses at the derelict site of a former hospital have been blasted as "unacceptable" and "appalling".

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Pervert viewed images of sex acts with animals

Pervert viewed images of sex acts with animals

A pervert who downloaded images of someone performing a sex act with a dog and a horse has been sentenced.

Residents ‘confused and upset’ as village pub plans thrown out

Residents ‘confused and upset’ as village pub plans thrown out

Pub owners are being supported by punters and their MP after plans to rejuvenate a village's only inn were torpedoed.

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What will new PM mean for grammar school ban?

What will new PM mean for grammar school ban?

As we wait to discover the result of the Tory leadership contest, we take a look at what the new leader could mean for grammar schools in Kent

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Huge police search launched for man and baby

Huge police search launched for man and baby

Officers and a police helicopter were involved in a major search after concerns were raised about a man and his baby.

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