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Crews put out fire in third floor flat

Crews put out fire in third floor flat

Crews wearing breathing apparatus entered a high rise block of flats to tackle a fire on the third floor.

121 more homes approved at garden city

121 more homes approved at garden city

A developer has been given planning approval to build 121 more homes at Kent's garden city.

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Thieves jailed after stealing expensive cars

Thieves jailed after stealing expensive cars

Two men who went on a crime spree were caught when one hit traffic while trying to escape police.

Drone used to track down burglary suspect

Drone used to track down burglary suspect

A suspected burglar who reportedly tried to evade arrest by running into nearby woodland has been captured after being spotted by a police drone.

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Coastal town could be 'crushed from all sides'

Coastal town could be 'crushed from all sides'

Two campaigns are uniting in protest at coastal developments as part of a countywide 'day of action' against loss of green spaces.

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£7.1m dementia-friendly housing opens

£7.1m dementia-friendly housing opens

A £7.1 million independent living scheme replacing old facilities has opened with care ready homes for older people.

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New medical centre for 20,000 patients

New medical centre for 20,000 patients

The NHS has unveiled plans for a new health hub which will provide capacity for more than 20,000 patients.

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Probe as stranger 'grabs' child near school

Probe as stranger 'grabs' child near school

A head teacher says he is "very concerned" after a young child was reportedly grabbed in an alleyway by a stranger, who then ran off when challenged.

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Armed police swoop after man 'threatened with gun'

Armed police swoop after man 'threatened with gun'

A man was reportedly threatened with a gun in a residential road - prompting an armed police response.

Cocaine found in car after police chase

Cocaine found in car after police chase

A man has been arrested after a stash of cocaine was found in a car after a high speed chase through the countryside.

KFC row led to 'savage' street attack on woman

KFC row led to 'savage' street attack on woman

A dad-to-be who took part in a beating of a woman tried to use his unborn child to avoid going straight to prison.

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Future of GP care in doubt for 5,700 patients after shake-up

Future of GP care in doubt for 5,700 patients after shake-up

The future of GP services provided at a village surgery has been thrown into doubt.

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'The suggestion people are routinely gaming the system is ridiculous'

'The suggestion people are routinely gaming the system is ridiculous'

A refugee action group has slammed the home secretary's comments that people are exploiting Britain’s “dysfunctional” asylum system.

Body found near river

Body found near river

A man in his 70s has been found dead near a river.

Drama as dog catches bus by himself

Drama as dog catches bus by himself

An adventurous dog has been reunited with his owner after hopping onto a bus alone and riding it for miles until the driver spotted him.

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Police look for drivers to help arson investigation

Police look for drivers to help arson investigation

Police would like to speak to the drivers of two cars who may be able to help them with their investigation into an arson attack.

Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

Inflation has hit a 10-year high. But just what exactly is it, how can it be controlled, and how does it impact on you?

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Two arrests after boy seriously injured in stabbing

Two arrests after boy seriously injured in stabbing

A man and a woman have been arrested after a 17-year-old was stabbed in a serious assault.

Insulate Britain protesters jailed

Insulate Britain protesters jailed

Protesters who blocked the M25 have been jailed for breaching an injunction

Body of man missing for seven months found

Body of man missing for seven months found

Police say a man's body found in woods in Oxfordshire is that of a man from Kent who has been missing since April.

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Teen arrested at station

Teen arrested at station

A joint operation targeting violence and drug offences on the railways saw two people, including a teenage boy, arrested at a station.

Critical incident declared by ambulance service

Critical incident declared by ambulance service

People are being asked to avoid calling 999 as staff deal with a backlog caused by an IT issue.

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University of Kent staff to strike next month

University of Kent staff to strike next month

Staff at the University of Kent will go on strike next month amid a row over pensions, pay and working conditions.

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Distillery plans backed by Rocksalt boss

Distillery plans backed by Rocksalt boss

Plans for a micro-distillery in a small village have been backed by the entrepreneur behind a successful restaurant and pub chain.

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'I stood there and cried' says homeless man after attack on campsite

'I stood there and cried' says homeless man after attack on campsite

A homeless man has spoken of his fear and loneliness after his tent, food, clothes and medication were trashed and stolen.

Motorists tried to save barman's life on bridge

Motorists tried to save barman's life on bridge

Good Samaritans attempted to save a popular barman who took his own life on a bridge, an inquest has heard.

Murder of Molly McLaren to feature in new documentary

Murder of Molly McLaren to feature in new documentary

The University of Kent student was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2017 and her case will feature in new ITV2 series Social Media Murders.

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'We were told to say our goodbyes'

'We were told to say our goodbyes'

A family who nearly lost their baby daughter are collecting donations to help other parents in situations like theirs.

Kent's old banks and what they are now

Kent's old banks and what they are now

With many banks across the county closing due to lack of footfall we looked at what their grand buildings are now being used for.

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Huge 24-hour lorry park planned for field

Huge 24-hour lorry park planned for field

Plans have been revealed for a 200-strong HGV park to be built in a field in Kent.

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