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Air ambulance lands in town centre

Air ambulance lands in town centre

The emergency helicopter has landed in a park near a town centre following reports of someone being taken ill.

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Warning as jellyfish with 'nasty' sting pictured off Kent coast

Warning as jellyfish with 'nasty' sting pictured off Kent coast

Huge numbers of jellyfish have been spotted on the Kent coast as temperatures soar - including a species with a "nasty" sting.

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Town centre bingo hall set for closure

Town centre bingo hall set for closure

The number appears to be up for a town centre bingo hall that's set to close its doors after almost 50 years.

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CCTV of missing woman released

CCTV of missing woman released

Police trying to track down a missing woman have released CCTV images of the last sighting of her.

Arrest warrant after police officer hit by motorbike

Arrest warrant after police officer hit by motorbike

An arrest warrant has been issued after a man accused of hitting a police officer with his motorbike failed to appear in court.

5 ice lollies for dogs you can make at home

5 ice lollies for dogs you can make at home

While supermarkets Aldi and Morrisons are selling dog-friendly ice cream, here's 5 quick and easy recipes you can knock-up for your pets from home.

Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

Kent is set to bask in what could be the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury is expected to soar.

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Kent MP to run for Tory leadership

Kent MP to run for Tory leadership

A Kent MP has thrown his hat into the ring to become the next Tory leader and Prime Minister.

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Bees the key to unlocking prisoners' potential

Bees the key to unlocking prisoners' potential

Prison staff are preparing long-serving prisoners for their release by teaching them beekeeping.

Dad's shock at finding tooth in Fray Bentos pie

Dad's shock at finding tooth in Fray Bentos pie

A dad says "it was like crunching a stone" when he discovered a tooth in his minced beef and onion pie.

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'I tried surplus food app Too Good To Go to see if it matched the hype'

'I tried surplus food app Too Good To Go to see if it matched the hype'

With the cost of living crisis and fears about the environment worsening our reporter tried an app that says it's helping the planet and our pockets.

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'It's almost like we're the forgotten age group'

'It's almost like we're the forgotten age group'

An over-40s disco dance class set up just six weeks ago to 'fill a gap' has proved so popular it has expanded to four weekly classes at four venues.

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New taxi firm 'to fill void' as long-running company closes

New taxi firm 'to fill void' as long-running company closes

A team of brothers who quit their jobs to start a new taxi company hope to fill a void after one of a town's biggest firms closed for good.

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Fifteen fire crews battle field blaze

Fifteen fire crews battle field blaze

A huge blaze in a field was tackled by 15 fire crews for more than three hours.

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Car fire causes delays at Dartford Crossing

Car fire causes delays at Dartford Crossing

Traffic is being held on the M25 following an oil spill and car fire.

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Child attacked by dog

Child attacked by dog

A child has been flown to hospital and a man has been arrested following a dog attack.

Motorway crash triggers miles of tailbacks

Motorway crash triggers miles of tailbacks

There are long delays after a crash between a van and a car on a Kent motorway.

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Mystery surrounds 'poisoned' foxes dumped on driveway

Mystery surrounds 'poisoned' foxes dumped on driveway

Residents have spoken of their dismay after a spate of fox deaths where their remains have been left outside an elderly woman's home.

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BMW driver arrested after 155mph police chase

BMW driver arrested after 155mph police chase

Officers followed the driver through Kent before they crashed and tried to flee on foot.

Close call for BMW driver at roundabout

Close call for BMW driver at roundabout

A car that failed to slow down at a roundabout narrowly managed to avoid crashing into trees.

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‘The Specials proved that their stamp on ska has stood the test of time’

‘The Specials proved that their stamp on ska has stood the test of time’

We caught the final night of the spectacular Rochester Castle Concerts with ska and two-tone legends The Specials.

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'End of an era' as vintage clothing store to shut

'End of an era' as vintage clothing store to shut

A popular vintage clothing shop that has been a staple on the high street for 26 years is set to close.

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Thousands due at County Show today

Thousands due at County Show today

Big crowds expected on the final day of this year's Kent County Show as the country continues to enjoy blue skies and sunshine.

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Oh what a night of partying at the Leeds Castle Concert

Oh what a night of partying at the Leeds Castle Concert

It was as though the stars had aligned for the return of the Leeds Castle Concert as it slipped to its usual spot of July and glorious sunshine.

Temperatures to push 30C as heatwave continues

Temperatures to push 30C as heatwave continues

A heat-health alert remains in place as temperatures across the county look set to keep climbing as we head into next week.

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Tory leadership hopeful draws on military experience

Tory leadership hopeful draws on military experience

A Kent MP bidding to become the next Prime Minister has spoken of his time serving in Iraq as more challengers enter the contest.

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Car park lifts closed after failing safety inspection

Car park lifts closed after failing safety inspection

Notoriously faulty lifts at a town centre car park have been closed 'for the foreseeable future' after failing a safety inspection.

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Fears for vulnerable customers as meals on wheels service to end

Fears for vulnerable customers as meals on wheels service to end

Hundreds of vulnerable elderly people across Kent will be left without a hot meals service as one of the main providers is set to close down.

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Homegrown political heavyweights

Homegrown political heavyweights

A look back at some of the county's most celebrated political figures.

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Plans for 220-home estate could solve 'nightmare' road problems

Plans for 220-home estate could solve 'nightmare' road problems

A catalogue of 'nightmare' issues along a rat-run where road rage and accidents are a regular occurrence could be solved by plans for 220 new homes.

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