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Power station offline indefinitely after storm damage

Power station offline indefinitely after storm damage

No date is in sight to restart a power station where a chimney collapsed during Storm Eunice as an inspection is launched.

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Now flooding hits storm-battered Kent

Now flooding hits storm-battered Kent

Flooding has hit parts of Kent, with a shopping centre shut and many streets underwater.

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Train sex offender caught after police track hire 'Boris bike'

Train sex offender caught after police track hire 'Boris bike'

A sexual predator who carried out a sex act on woman's belongings on a train just days after attacking another victim in a park has been jailed.

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Self-isolation rules scrapped in new plan for 'living with Covid'

Self-isolation rules scrapped in new plan for 'living with Covid'

The Prime Minister has announced a move "towards normality" with self-isolation scrapped and testing scaled back.

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Pensioner's house devastated in gas explosion

Pensioner's house devastated in gas explosion

A pensioner's house has been irreparably damaged by an explosion a camping stove exploded.

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Drivers fear being priced out of town by parking fees

Drivers fear being priced out of town by parking fees

Motorists face being driven out of town centres by parking fees warns the AA, which says councils hiking costs to balance books will damage trade.

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Body of dog who'd just given birth found dumped in bag

Body of dog who'd just given birth found dumped in bag

WARNING: Graphic image – The body of a female Cane Corso who had just had puppies was found dumped behind garages.

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Main road reopened days after storm brought down scaffolding

Main road reopened days after storm brought down scaffolding

A main road one of the UK's longest villages has reopened days after scaffolding fell during Storm Eunice.

Man charged with shop raids and assaulting emergency worker

Man charged with shop raids and assaulting emergency worker

A man has appeared in court accused of three burglaries at high street shops and assaulting an emergency worker.

First homes at 'woodland' housing estate go on sale

First homes at 'woodland' housing estate go on sale

A sprawling "woodland" development is being launched this week, with shared ownership schemes available on all the new properties.

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80-bed care home will 'harm' country park

80-bed care home will 'harm' country park

One of Kent's best-preserved country parks will be harmed if developers gain permission to build an 80-bed care home at the site, it is feared.

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1,200 homes and businesses without power in Kent

1,200 homes and businesses without power in Kent

A total of 1,200 homes and businesses in Kent still without power three days after Storm Eunice hits as Storm Franklin reaches the county.

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'Do not travel' warning as winds lash Kent

'Do not travel' warning as winds lash Kent

Drivers are stuck in queues at the Dartford Crossing as high winds from Storm Franklin closes the bridge.

Drunk dad-to-be fly-kicked pregnant partner in stomach

Drunk dad-to-be fly-kicked pregnant partner in stomach

A thug has been jailed after fly-kicking his pregnant partner outside her home, stamping on her abdomen and dragging her along the ground.

End of an era for popular town centre pub

End of an era for popular town centre pub

The landlord of a popular sports pub says it will likely never open again, after plans to turn the site into flats were unveiled.

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'I have to work an extra job just so I can afford the train'

'I have to work an extra job just so I can afford the train'

Ahead of a steep rail fare increase in March, commuters have told how they struggle to afford their daily travel costs.

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Tens of thousands won't automatically get tax rebate

Tens of thousands won't automatically get tax rebate

Does your council have your bank details? There's concern some people might miss out on a £150 council tax discount if they don't pay by direct debit.

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We tried one of Kent's hardest escape rooms

We tried one of Kent's hardest escape rooms

We review one of Kent's hardest escape rooms and talk all things panic and new business ventures with the masterminds behind it.

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Flood warnings in place for Kent coast

Flood warnings in place for Kent coast

Multiple flood warnings have been issued for miles of the Kent coast as bad weather continues to hit the county.

Missing man found after police appeal

Missing man found after police appeal

A missing 47-year-old man has found been found following a police appeal.

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

The Dartford Bridge has been shut due to strong winds causing traffic for three miles while trains have also been cancelled as Storm Franklin arrives.

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Woman grabbed in park as boy, 16, charged

Woman grabbed in park as boy, 16, charged

A teenage boy has been charged with an attempted sexual assault after a woman was grabbed while walking in a park.

Divisive shooting range plan pulled

Divisive shooting range plan pulled

Plans to open a shooting range for quiet air rifles have been withdrawn amid fears horses could be spooked on a nearby bridleway.

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River search in hunt for missing Ryan

River search in hunt for missing Ryan

A missing 17-year-old has been picked up on CCTV as police and search and rescue volunteers scour a river.

Champagne tearoom plans for riverside cottage

Champagne tearoom plans for riverside cottage

A restaurateur has added a tiny riverside cottage bordering a park to his growing empire – as he hopes to transform it into an upmarket tearoom.

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Gaping hole at storm-hit garage after wall collapses

Gaping hole at storm-hit garage after wall collapses

Security are manning a garage which has lost an entire wall but as Storm Eunice clear ups carry on, Storm Franklin is blowing in.

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Queen tests positive for Covid-19

Queen tests positive for Covid-19

Buckingham Palace has confirmed The Queen has tested positive for Covid, days after Prince Charles was able to leave isolation.

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'Sadness beyond belief' at sudden death of charity worker

'Sadness beyond belief' at sudden death of charity worker

A popular charity worker devoted to helping the homeless has died suddenly - sending shockwaves through a Kent community

Four in hospital after car crash

Four in hospital after car crash

Two men and two women are in hospital after the car they were in hit a telegraph pole.

Two arrests after high street attack outside McDonald's

Two arrests after high street attack outside McDonald's

Police have made two arrests after an attack outside a high street McDonald's which left an off-duty officer injured.

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