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Invasive crabs swarm town

Invasive crabs swarm town

A couple were shocked to find a crab scratching at the door, apparently trying to get in, and it's not the first crustacean spotted in the area.

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New £2.5m relief road opens after 6 year wait

New £2.5m relief road opens after 6 year wait

A six-year wait for a new relief road to alleviate congestion on one side of a town has ended.

Shocking video shows mass brawl in town centre

Shocking video shows mass brawl in town centre

Residents were woken by women "screaming in terror" as a huge fight broke out in the street, which was captured on camera.

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Actor Jude Law spotted on seafront

Actor Jude Law spotted on seafront

Hollywood actor Jude Law visited the seaside today to greet a puppet representing a child refugee as she took her first steps in the UK.

Gillingham fan defends himself over chairman's claims

Gillingham fan defends himself over chairman's claims

A Gillingham fan named by chairman Paul Scally as being partly responsible for Saturday's disorder at Priestfield has hit back at those suggestions.

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Adele enjoyed cockles in Kent seaside town

Adele enjoyed cockles in Kent seaside town

Global superstar Adele has recalled fond childhood memories of eating seafood in a Kent town.

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Cannabis factory discovered in town centre

Cannabis factory discovered in town centre

Police unearthed a cannabis factory in a empty property in a Kent town.

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Arrest after man left with critical head injuries

Arrest after man left with critical head injuries

A man has suffered serious head injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital after an assault led to an arrest by police.

GoFundMe launched to help Mya's family

GoFundMe launched to help Mya's family

A GoFundMe appeal in memory of a 13-year-old hit by a car could allow her family to create a lasting memorial.

Backpack causes Crossing chaos

Backpack causes Crossing chaos

A police incident at the Dartford Crossing is causing traffic to be held after a bag was found near the carriageway.

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Ghostbusters car coming to Bluewater

Ghostbusters car coming to Bluewater

Shoppers will get the opportunity to grab a selfie with an iconic movie vehicle when it appears at a major shopping centre.

£2m asking price for penthouse apartment

£2m asking price for penthouse apartment

A three-bedroom luxury apartment with sea views, underfloor heating and a sun terrace is now on the market for nearly £2 million.

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Fury as community bench torched

Fury as community bench torched

Devastated residents have hit out after a beloved community bench was targeted by arsonists.

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Father and son jailed after 6kg coke haul

Father and son jailed after 6kg coke haul

A father and son have been jailed after police found a huge stash of cocaine hidden at their home and in several other properties.

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Landowner jailed over illegal woodlands development

Landowner jailed over illegal woodlands development

A landowner who defied a High Court injunction preventing building works and tree felling at an 'irreplaceable' woodland habitat has been jailed.

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Man dies as police and ambulances called to house

Man dies as police and ambulances called to house

A man died after police and paramedics were called to a medical incident at a house.

Man exposes himself in park

Man exposes himself in park

Police are investigating after a man committed an indecent act in front of a dog walker at a park.

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Bomb ship could detonate and cause tsunami, Sky drama predicts

Bomb ship could detonate and cause tsunami, Sky drama predicts

A new Sky drama has predicted that an infamous 'bomb ship' off the Kent coastline could detonate and cause a huge tsunami.

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Rape arrest leads police to cannabis factory

Rape arrest leads police to cannabis factory

Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of rape and sexual assault this morning and discovered a cannabis factory at the same time.

Tyson Fury pays tribute to crash victims

Tyson Fury pays tribute to crash victims

Heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury paid tribute to four members of the same family who died in a crash on their way to watch him fight.

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Severe disruption and cancellations to Kent train timetable

Severe disruption and cancellations to Kent train timetable

One of the busiest train lines in the county is facing severe disruption throughout the day, with a number of cancelled services.

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Family baffled by thieving cat's glove collection

Family baffled by thieving cat's glove collection

A five-year-old tabby has brought home an extraordinary haul of more than 30 workmen's gloves.

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Hospital 'failings' led to death of support worker

Hospital 'failings' led to death of support worker

An inquest has found that hospital staff failed to carry out capacity checks on a support worker who died.

Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car?

Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car?

We take a look at the pros and cons of making the move – and ask if the infrastructure is there to support a surge in sales?

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Is this the best view from a hot tub in Kent?

Is this the best view from a hot tub in Kent?

This secluded four-bedroom detached house with a hot tub and views to die for is on the market for £1.6m

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'My son nearly died - then I had to relive nightmare'

'My son nearly died - then I had to relive nightmare'

A mother-of-two has told of her shocking experience as both her sons underwent heart surgery.

Public inquiry over divisive seafront development starts

Public inquiry over divisive seafront development starts

A four-day hearing looking into the stopping up of a coastal road to make way for a new housing scheme will start today.

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Village braces itself to double in size

Village braces itself to double in size

A development company has started the planning process for 900 houses to be built in a village which currently only has 752 homes.

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Poundland to move into empty M&S store

Poundland to move into empty M&S store

A discount chain has confirmed it will be moving into a large empty shop, after M&S left more than two years ago.

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Weightlifting record to give tot 'fighting chance'

Weightlifting record to give tot 'fighting chance'

A gym has set a new weightlifting record to raise money to help explore treatments for a baby boy born with an extremely rare genetic condition.

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