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Man arrested after suspected explosive found

Man arrested after suspected explosive found

A man has been arrested after a number of properties were evacuated following the discovery of a suspected explosive device.

Rail boss apologises for unacceptable delays

Rail boss apologises for unacceptable delays

A railway boss has apologised to commuters for suffering lengthy delays for three consecutive weeks on the return to work.

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Boycie's 'remarkable support' for Kent charity remembered

Boycie's 'remarkable support' for Kent charity remembered

A Kent charity has paid tribute to Only Fools and Horses star John Challis for his remarkable support after the much-loved actor's death.

Coke dealers snared after hiding drugs in books and paintings

Coke dealers snared after hiding drugs in books and paintings

A drug dealing pair who imported £250,000 of cocaine inside books and paintings have been jailed after officers cracked an encrypted chat network.

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Lorry and scooter crash in town centre

Lorry and scooter crash in town centre

There were lengthy delays in and around a town centre following a crash understood to have involved a lorry and a scooter.

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Used needles removed from children's play park

Used needles removed from children's play park

Young volunteer police cadets helped remove used needles, alcohol and cannisters from a children's play park.

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Plans for 400 new homes revealed

Plans for 400 new homes revealed

A developer's vision for a new housing scheme includes co-working space for those now working from home.

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Latest results from Kent's courts

Latest results from Kent's courts

Dozens of people across Kent have appeared in court charged with a range of offences including driving, drugs, thefts and dangerous dog orders.

Man charged over alleged Euro 2020 racist online abuse

Man charged over alleged Euro 2020 racist online abuse

Police have charged a man suspected of posting an offensive video online after England's Wembley defeat this summer.

Junior doctor, 26, drowned during late-night swim

Junior doctor, 26, drowned during late-night swim

A heartbroken family have paid a touching tribute to a junior doctor who drowned after a late-night swim ended in tragedy.

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Former PC accused of raping vulnerable teen

Former PC accused of raping vulnerable teen

A former Kent Police officer and an accomplice are accused of raping a vulnerable teenager after she was groomed on social media.

'Our kids are going to love watching you on the TV'

'Our kids are going to love watching you on the TV'

Disability groups and celebrities are among those praising Cbeebies, which has chosen 20-year-old George Webster as their newest presenter.

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Fire crews help passengers off stranded train

Fire crews help passengers off stranded train

Passengers were rescued from a stranded train by fire crews after it lost power and caused chaos on other routes into London.

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'Cost of living crisis could impact thousands'

'Cost of living crisis could impact thousands'

A Kent MP has warned that the rise in energy and food costs and the £20 cut in Universal Credit could see thousands of families struggle this winter.

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Police descend on high street

Police descend on high street

Shoppers watched drama unfold as a number of police cars responded to a call-out outside a high street Superdrug store.

Town centre car park to close tomorrow

Town centre car park to close tomorrow

A multi-storey car park is to suddenly close permanently tomorrow.

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Park taped off after woman raped

Park taped off after woman raped

A man has been arrested and a police cordon set up after a woman was raped in a park.

'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

The trend for buying dogs over the internet must stop, says The Kennel Club, which is concerned the habit shows no signs of stopping post-lockdown.

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Luxury future of departing river barge revealed

Luxury future of departing river barge revealed

A barge berthed on the River Medway for eight years is to make a 1,500-mile journey to start a new life as 400 luxury holiday apartments.

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Cycle lane 'will spell end' for many businesses

Cycle lane 'will spell end' for many businesses

A businessman has vowed to fight 'all the way to the High Court' in his campaign against the loss of parking spaces to make way for cycle paths.

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Kent gastropub ranked UK's best

Kent gastropub ranked UK's best

Two Kent restaurants have been named among the UK's top ten gastropubs - with one bagging the top spot.

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Bus giants eye merger

Bus giants eye merger

Two of the biggest names in bus and coach travel are locked in talks over a possible merger.

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Insulate Britain dragged from M25

Insulate Britain dragged from M25

Insulate Britain protesters descended on the M25 for the fifth time, blocking both sides in Surrey but soon being dragged away by police.

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'Don't let our village become the next Sheppey'

'Don't let our village become the next Sheppey'

Concerned residents fear their village could 'become like Sheppey' if plans to significantly expand a caravan park are given the go-ahead.

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Fury as town prepares for cashless parking

Fury as town prepares for cashless parking

Angry residents have hit out over plans to introduce cashless parking in their town and say it costs more and will drive trade away from the town.

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'I'm still surprised by my Great British Bake Off fame'

'I'm still surprised by my Great British Bake Off fame'

Chetna Makan reflects on her time in the Great British Bake Off tent ahead of the new series being launched this evening.

The Ryder Cup star and the media magnate

The Ryder Cup star and the media magnate

He's immortalised on top of one of golf's most prized trophies - but few know the remarkable story of one of the sport's forgotten legends.

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The team hunting for fly-tippers

The team hunting for fly-tippers

We joined council and police officers to search for fly tippers on one of their monthly operations.

Overnight closures on A2 begin

Overnight closures on A2 begin

A series of overnight closures on the A2 are set to last for 12 nights while major works continue on £112m junction upgrades.

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More than 1,000 care home workers in Kent yet to have jab

More than 1,000 care home workers in Kent yet to have jab

Care home bosses fear they will face staff shortages if they are forced to let go their unvacinated staff.

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