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Pensioner helped by 'angel on earth' at petrol station

Pensioner helped by 'angel on earth' at petrol station

A nan who is living 'hand to mouth' due to the cost of living crisis was left overwhelmed by a kind stranger who paid for her fuel.

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Supermarket puts security tags on baby milk

Supermarket puts security tags on baby milk

A chain has resorted to tagging baby milk as prices rise amid the cost of living crisis.

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Teens kicked man in head in senseless spate of attacks

Teens kicked man in head in senseless spate of attacks

A man in his 60s dragged to the ground and kicked in the head was among several people 'going about their business' who were brutally assaulted.

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Scorching 30C temperatures to hit Kent

Scorching 30C temperatures to hit Kent

High pressure is going to bring very hot dry weather to Kent over the next week with some forecasts warning of the potential for another heatwave.

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Spillage causing tailbacks near tunnel

Spillage causing tailbacks near tunnel

There are delays on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel due to reports of a lorry dropping some of its cargo.

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£25m leisure centre overhaul back on the agenda

£25m leisure centre overhaul back on the agenda

Plans to demolish and replace an ageing leisure centre as part of a multi-million pound project are due to be voted on.

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'Dogs, cats and rabbits are being dumped all over the place'

'Dogs, cats and rabbits are being dumped all over the place'

An animal rescue is housing 140 cats while another is running out of food donations as people struggle to afford to look after their pets.

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Hit-and-run driver Googled 'body found'

Hit-and-run driver Googled 'body found'

A man was thrown into a skip after being hit by a speeding mum who drove off after the crash and later Googled the crime.

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Illegally demolished pub could become care home

Illegally demolished pub could become care home

An old pub site could become a care home as early plans are drawn up.

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Should child obesity be treated as abuse?

Should child obesity be treated as abuse?

We asked our readers if they think obesity in children should be a form of abuse.

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Abandoned bus discovered blocking main road

Abandoned bus discovered blocking main road

A late-night driver was forced to diver after coming across an abandoned bus blocking a main road.

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'Heartbreak' as RSPCA banned from taking in seabirds

'Heartbreak' as RSPCA banned from taking in seabirds

A decision to ban the RSPCA from taking in sick seabirds has been described as "heartbreaking".

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Covid cases and hospital numbers on rise as new 'top' symptom revealed

Covid cases and hospital numbers on rise as new 'top' symptom revealed

Cases of Covid in Kent have surged by 36% week-on-week while hospital admissions are also on the rise.

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Fire breaks out behind shop

Fire breaks out behind shop

Firefighters were called to a blaze which broke out behind a town centre shop.

Main road into town shut after crash

Main road into town shut after crash

A main road has been closed by police following a crash.

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Spike dangles off unsafe seafront structure

Spike dangles off unsafe seafront structure

An unsafe seafront structure was cordoned off as a spike dangled in mid-air.

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120 evacuated from tower block as 100 firefighters tackle blaze

120 evacuated from tower block as 100 firefighters tackle blaze

Around 100 firefighters were tackling a fire in a tower block near a cinema, restaurants and hotel.

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Man missing near harbour found 'safe and well'

Man missing near harbour found 'safe and well'

A large scale search was carried out for a man from London who went missing and was last seen in Dover.

Harper's happy birthday thanks to Kent cake company

Harper's happy birthday thanks to Kent cake company

The youngest member of the Beckham family has been celebrating in style thanks to a cake made by a bakery in the county.

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Biker flown to hospital after crash

Biker flown to hospital after crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car.

Dangerous driver escapes punishment due to police backlog

Dangerous driver escapes punishment due to police backlog

A driver was caught on camera mounting a pavement to overtake traffic but has only received a written warning from police.

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'Knowing I have cancer gene saved my life'

'Knowing I have cancer gene saved my life'

A cancer survivor with same deadly gene mutation as actress Angelia Jolie says knowing she has it has been a blessing.

Stolen Monroe painting still missing three years on

Stolen Monroe painting still missing three years on

A painting of Marilyn Monroe stolen from Bluewater is still missing three years on despite all four conmen responsible being brought to justice.

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When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in giant swarms but when is Flying Ant Day and what should you do when the critters arrive?

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Road closed following crash

Road closed following crash

Police and paramedics have been at the scene of a collision.

Long queues on M25 after bike crash

Long queues on M25 after bike crash

Two lanes of a major motorway were shut after a car and bike collided.

Race circuit cancels events due to 'senseless behaviour'

Race circuit cancels events due to 'senseless behaviour'

A race circuit has cancelled its midweek car meets due to the behaviour of a few visitors.

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Vigil for law graduate killed walking home

Vigil for law graduate killed walking home

Hundreds have turned out to pay their respects to a young woman a Kent man stands accused of murdering.

Month-long road closure lifted

Month-long road closure lifted

A road that has been closed for more than a month following a fire has reopened.

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Rylan's X-rated discovery during Amazon warehouse shift

Rylan's X-rated discovery during Amazon warehouse shift

TV star Rylan Clark was left in stitches after a visit to Kent's enormous Amazon warehouse.

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