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Southeastern's rollercoaster ride on our rails ends

Southeastern's rollercoaster ride on our rails ends

What now for Kent's train passengers? We take a look at the chequered history of the latest franchise to fall off the rails.

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Opening date set for town's new B&M

Opening date set for town's new B&M

A discount retailer has posted a scheduled opening date ahead of the festive season for its new store on the site of a former Homebase.

'He literally had to run to get away from them'

'He literally had to run to get away from them'

An ambulance had to be called for a dad after he was attacked by fire ants in a town park.

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Mum's anger after fuel thieves target car

Mum's anger after fuel thieves target car

A mum-of-four has spoken of her anger after struggling to get her children to school after masked vandals targeted her car for its fuel.

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Line reopens after umbrella causes 'substantial' damage to track

Line reopens after umbrella causes 'substantial' damage to track

A railway line has reopened this morning after an umbrella caused substantial damage to the track.

Fuel fury as man attacks driver

Fuel fury as man attacks driver

Shocking footage shows the moment a man threatens a driver only to be run over outside a petrol station.

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Train company Southeastern taken over by government

Train company Southeastern taken over by government

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed in a series of Tweets that the rail company which serves Kent has been stripped of its franchise.

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Animal liberators' chicken break saw 54 hens slaughtered

Animal liberators' chicken break saw 54 hens slaughtered

A gang of animal liberators caused the death of more than 50 birds after trying to steal them from a giant egg farm.

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Daughter glasses mum in row over milk

Daughter glasses mum in row over milk

A woman has avoided jail after cutting her mother with a glass after a row over milk.

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Harbour arm toilets are 'a national disgrace'

Harbour arm toilets are 'a national disgrace'

Traders at one of Kent's most famous landmarks say the toilets are so disgusting they are losing them business.

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'People used to compliment my garden - now it's a mess'

'People used to compliment my garden - now it's a mess'

A couple whose garden has been 'ruined' by floods ever since a footpath was installed behind their home are seeking compensation from a council.

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Right royal living for the retired

Right royal living for the retired

An historic stately home where royalty was once entertained but stood empty for years has been transformed into a plush retirement village.

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Your ultimate guide to Kent's links to 007

Your ultimate guide to Kent's links to 007

We look at how the county played a huge role in the creation - and upbringing - of James Bond.

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'Bizarre' UFO spotted in night sky

'Bizarre' UFO spotted in night sky

Here's the explanation behind a 'bizarre' flying object that left people baffled after it was spotted in the skies over Kent...

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Trains halted after umbrella causes 'substantial' damage

Trains halted after umbrella causes 'substantial' damage

A railway line is expected to remain shut this evening, with replacement buses drafted in, after a track was severely damaged by an umbrella.

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Brain tumour leaves comic Reeves deaf in one ear

Brain tumour leaves comic Reeves deaf in one ear

Comedian Vic Reeves has revealed he is living with a benign brain tumour which has left him completely deaf in one ear.

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Secondary school to close in shock decision

Secondary school to close in shock decision

A secondary school battered by poor Ofsted ratings and low pupil numbers is to close, the government has decided.

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Body found in field

Body found in field

Police have set up a crime scene after a body was found in woodland near a field.

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Moped gang beat man with baseball bat

Moped gang beat man with baseball bat

A man has been hurt after being beaten by a moped-riding gang who were wielding weapons, including a baseball bat.

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Buses caught in petrol queues

Buses caught in petrol queues

Public transport has the fuel to run normally but tailbacks as everyone tries to fill up are causing a problem for bus operators.

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Prioritising emergency services 'almost impossible'

Prioritising emergency services 'almost impossible'

A garage tried to do the "right thing" and offer fuel only to emergency workers for an hour, but were met with queues of hundreds and hard decisions.

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Busy road partially shut

Busy road partially shut

A road has been partially closed for works to be carried out by Kent County Council.

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Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

A gang of burglars who stayed at Pontins while stealing cars across Kent filmed themselves at posted it on Snapchat.

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Millwall consider plans to move training facilities to Kent

Millwall consider plans to move training facilities to Kent

The south London football club is weighing up proposals to move their training base to Kent, according to a letter sent to local residents.

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Teenager suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in station attack

Teenager suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in station attack

A 16-year-old boy has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after falling onto a live rail following an attack at a railway station.

Comment: Don't blame the media for the panic buying

Comment: Don't blame the media for the panic buying

Our editorial director defends the media after being accused of causing the panic buying of fuel.

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9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

Looking to make the petrol or diesel in your car last longer? Motoring experts say there is plenty drivers can do. Here's some top tips:

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Takeaway law 'a fitting legacy' to tragic Natasha

Takeaway law 'a fitting legacy' to tragic Natasha

Firms in the county are being urged to ensure they do no not fall foul of a law introduced this week on the sale of some takeaway food.

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Fire crews leave scene of major blaze

Fire crews leave scene of major blaze

Firefighters have stood down after tackling a fire on a Kent industrial estate for nearly 30 hours.

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

Stamp designs by five Kent children are among those chosen as finalists in the Royal Mail's Heroes of the Pandemic competition.

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