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Campaigners lose fight as stroke units closures confirmed

Campaigners lose fight as stroke units closures confirmed

The health secretary has confirmed half of Kent's six stroke units will close and be replaced by new "hyper acute" centres despite fierce opposition.

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How a depraved murderer was found after 34 years

How a depraved murderer was found after 34 years

Following a man pleading guilty to the murders of two women in 1987, it can be revealed how the killer was found decades on.

Necrophiliac arrested for '87 murders as wife sleeps

Necrophiliac arrested for '87 murders as wife sleeps

Watch the moment a necrophiliac is arrested for murder after 33 years, with police then discovering he filmed himself having sex with 98 bodies.

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The County Lines dealers jailed last month

The County Lines dealers jailed last month

A police operation against drug dealers across the county has resulted in another 28 arrests in one month.

CCTV shows moment thieves struck

CCTV shows moment thieves struck

Detectives investigating a theft from a parked car have released CCTV footage of the crime.

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Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'

Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'

County councillors are split over whether a controversial online booking service at waste recycling centres in Kent should be dumped.

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Avian flu prevention zone in force as public are told to report dead birds

Avian flu prevention zone in force as public are told to report dead birds

An avian flu prevention zone has come into force across the UK as government officials take steps to contain outbreaks of bird flu.

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Long delays after three-vehicle crash closes major road

Long delays after three-vehicle crash closes major road

Traffic ground to a halt for more than an hour after a serious crash on one of Kent's busiest roads.

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'I did not believe suicide note was written by my son'

'I did not believe suicide note was written by my son'

The father of a victim of serial killer Stephen Port has told jurors he never confirmed a suicide note found on his body was written by his son.

New £5 coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi

New £5 coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi

At the start of Diwali celebrations, the Treasury has unveiled a new £5 coin to mark the life of Indian independence campaigner Gandhi.

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Traffic stretches to M2 after crash outside school

Traffic stretches to M2 after crash outside school

Motorists are stuck in queues stretching back to a M2 turn-off following a crash between a car and motorbike outside a secondary school.

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Shipwreck on special protection list

Shipwreck on special protection list

The wreck of a 17th century warship at shifting sands off Kent is now one of several sites added to a list of at risk heritage places.

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Historic lift to be given new lease of life

Historic lift to be given new lease of life

A much-loved but broken cliff-side lift has been awarded a grant of £344,828 to help preserve it for the future.

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School bus 'knife terror' sparks three arrests

School bus 'knife terror' sparks three arrests

Witnesses say a reported disturbance on a school bus left one woman covered in blood - with support now being offered to traumatised pupils.

Theatre urged to drop 'offensive' ballet

Theatre urged to drop 'offensive' ballet

An international statesman for the Hindu community is urging a theatre to withdraw a ballet claiming it trivialises Eastern religion and traditions.

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Duo take over second village pub

Duo take over second village pub

A village pub has new landlords after a couple with a long history in the hospitality industry took over the reins.

'I was kidnapped from prostitute's home and held at gunpoint'

'I was kidnapped from prostitute's home and held at gunpoint'

A man was kidnapped from a prostitute's home and held at gunpoint as his captor threatened to kill his family, a court has heard.

John Lewis launches intergalactic TV advert

John Lewis launches intergalactic TV advert

John Lewis has launched its Christmas advert, featuring a teenage alien falling in love with an earthling.

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One dead, one missing after Channel tragedy

One dead, one missing after Channel tragedy

One person is dead and another missing after they tried to cross the English Channel to get to the UK.

Couple find 1950s' TV stashed in attic

Couple find 1950s' TV stashed in attic

A television set dating back to the Queen's Coronation in 1953 has been uncovered in a dusty loft.

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'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

A mum says her world fell apart when told her baby had suffered a stroke but seven years on she's determined her daughter will live her best life.

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Islanders face 128-mile journey for Covid jab

Islanders face 128-mile journey for Covid jab

People in part of Kent wanting a booster jab have found 'the only way is Essex' as the 'nearest' bookable clinic is a three-hour drive away.

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'The takeaway so tasty I had to order it twice'

'The takeaway so tasty I had to order it twice'

One of Kent's newest restaurants might stand out on the high street like a sore thumb, but the food on offer will leave you wanting more...

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When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

See how young fans in Kent celebrated the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.

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Woman in her 70s cut free from crash

Woman in her 70s cut free from crash

A major route has been closed after the air ambulance were called to an accident involving a car and a lorry.

Man taken to hospital after 'digger accident' off the A2

Man taken to hospital after 'digger accident' off the A2

A man has been taken to hospital after an industrial accident involving a digger on a busy stretch of road under construction near the A2.

Appeal over 1,250 home decision rejected

Appeal over 1,250 home decision rejected

The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal to build 1,250 homes on an orchard.

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Cyclist in critical condition after suspected hit-and-run

Cyclist in critical condition after suspected hit-and-run

Police say a critically-injured cyclist remains in hospital more than 24 hours after they were believed to have been hit by a car.

'It's time for grown up conversation over crossings'

'It's time for grown up conversation over crossings'

Figures show the number of people crossing the Channel stands at more than 20,000, as a Kent charity calls for a better solution to perilous journey.

Woman, 64, found after two days

Woman, 64, found after two days

A 64-year-old woman who was missing for two days has been found.

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