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Reports of flashers 'nearly every day' in Kent

Reports of flashers 'nearly every day' in Kent

Police are urging people to reports cases of indecent exposure over fears suspects will move on to more serious offending.

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Snake on the loose in street

Snake on the loose in street

A missing snake has been spotted slithering along a pavement - as the RSPCA warns the hot weather could lead to more on the loose.

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The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

Much of the county is set to fall under a hosepipe ban next week – but several towns look set to escape restrictions.

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'You don't have to go to London to find a cool café'

'You don't have to go to London to find a cool café'

A new café wanting to offer "the aesthetic and feel" of the capital has opened - but you won't have to pay London prices!

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Giant hogweed warning issued during summer holidays

Giant hogweed warning issued during summer holidays

A warning has been issued to young people about the dangers of burning and scarring caused by a highly toxic plant.

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Fresh warning to parents over 'Hello Mum' WhatsApp scam

Fresh warning to parents over 'Hello Mum' WhatsApp scam

Fraud experts are warning phone users, and in particular parents, to be vigilant to an ongoing scam that starts with the message 'Hello Mum'.

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Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

A historic steam train is touring across Kent today, stopping at various stations and criss-crossing around the rail network.

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Final plans unveiled for major city makeover

Final plans unveiled for major city makeover

A bold vision to reimagine parts of a city and mould the destination into a "world-class" attraction has been fully revealed.

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GP practices merge to create 30k-patient super-surgery

GP practices merge to create 30k-patient super-surgery

Two medical practices, including a troubled town centre GP surgery, have joined forces – affecting more than 30,000 patients.

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'It was already quiet - now there's no one coming in'

'It was already quiet - now there's no one coming in'

Frustrated traders say footfall has plummeted since a multi-storey car park was forced to close after it was damaged by falling concrete.

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P&O hit with claims from 132 sacked staff over lost valuables

P&O hit with claims from 132 sacked staff over lost valuables

Seafarers are demanding compensation from their former employer after belongings were lost during the firing of almost 800 staff.

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Two arrested after parents filmed giving child cap of vodka

Two arrested after parents filmed giving child cap of vodka

A man and woman have been arrested after footage of a child being given a cap of vodka was shared online.

We tried a foot-long hot dog at top Kent 'restaurant'

We tried a foot-long hot dog at top Kent 'restaurant'

Our reporter tried one of Kent's finest 'restaurants' - according to Tripadvisor - which comes in the form of a town-centre hot dog stall.

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Opening date revealed for county's third burger branch

Opening date revealed for county's third burger branch

A popular burger chain will be bringing their handmade burgers to a third town in the county.

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Euros hero Russo to be honoured in home town

Euros hero Russo to be honoured in home town

England footballer Alessia Russo will have a new visitor attraction named after her following her part in the Lionesses' Euros win.

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Paralysed Paula in Channel swim attempt

Paralysed Paula in Channel swim attempt

A woman who has spent the past 21 years in a wheelchair will tomorrow be part of a six-strong team attempting to swim the English Channel.

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'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

We tried Europe's biggest swing which features a massive, exhilarating drop over a cliff and reaches 80mph speeds.

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Travellers accused over village trouble

Travellers accused over village trouble

Villagers say they endured days of trouble after travellers set up camp on a popular park.

Fire spreads over corn field

Fire spreads over corn field

A field fire which affected 15 acres of cut corn, is thought to have been caused by a fault with a combine harvester.

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Big Brother housemates – where are they now?

Big Brother housemates – where are they now?

As Big Brother is set to back a comeback on ITV2 we take a look at what the Kent stars of the show are doing now.

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Father and son to pay £20k after worker's horror fall

Father and son to pay £20k after worker's horror fall

A father and son who run a building company have been fined after a glazier fell from scaffolding and broke his leg.

Man taken to hospital after town centre stabbing

Man taken to hospital after town centre stabbing

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the back in a high street.

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Kent emergency workers to star in new Paramount show

Kent emergency workers to star in new Paramount show

Police and paramedics who join forces to respond to emergencies in Kent are to be the stars of a new TV series.

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Supermarkets begin slashing petrol prices

Supermarkets begin slashing petrol prices

The price of petrol and diesel is starting to drop at supermarkets but the RAC says bigger retailers could still do more for drivers.

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How women marked end of football ban

How women marked end of football ban

When the FA lifted the ban on women playing organised football in 1972, these ladies decided to make the most of it.

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Police dog finds 'speeding driver' in woods

Police dog finds 'speeding driver' in woods

A police dog played a key part in tracking down a suspect who drove across six lanes of the A2 at speeds of up to 120mph.

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Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

From hefty fines to whether you can fill your child's paddling pool - here's everything you need to know about South East Water's hosepipe ban.

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Man from Kent charged after fatal shooting

Man from Kent charged after fatal shooting

A man has been charged with assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice after a 23-year-old was shot and killed.

Funfair bosses 'deeply shocked' over teen's death

Funfair bosses 'deeply shocked' over teen's death

A teenage boy has been confirmed dead after a tragedy at a funfair.

Hosepipe ban for Kent

Hosepipe ban for Kent

The use of hosepipes and sprinklers is to be banned across the county following the driest July since 1935.

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