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One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

One horse or pony is harmed deliberately on average each day during the summer months, according to the latest cruelty figures released by the RSPCA.

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Man acquitted of stabbing another with rusty blade

Man acquitted of stabbing another with rusty blade

A man accused of stabbing another man with a rusty blade and headbutting him has been found not guilty.

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Relief as start of dreaded roadworks pushed back

Relief as start of dreaded roadworks pushed back

The start of a dreaded roadworks scheme on a dual carriageway has been pushed back to next year, sparking relief for drivers.

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New £8bn crossing will only 'buy us time'

New £8bn crossing will only 'buy us time'

A new £8bn Thames crossing 'will ease congestion for 30 years' before returning to current levels as campaigners say plans are not up to the job.

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Hotel takes in more than 100 Afghan refugees

Hotel takes in more than 100 Afghan refugees

A 92-room hotel is being used to house several dozen Afghan families brought to the UK, as donations of clothes flood in from kind-hearted residents.

Waste water release rules relaxed over chemical shortage caused by Brexit

Waste water release rules relaxed over chemical shortage caused by Brexit

Partially-treated waste water could be released into rivers and seas because of a chemical shortage caused by Brexit.

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How hard can it be to buy a box of ants?

How hard can it be to buy a box of ants?

We tried to buy a box full of undelivered parcels to see what we'd find – it turned out to be harder than we thought.

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Former Kent schoolgirl, 22, stabbed in chest

Former Kent schoolgirl, 22, stabbed in chest

A former Kent schoolgirl killed in what police believe to be murder-suicide by her boyfriend died of stab wounds to the chest, it has emerged.

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Workers forced to lay new road surface around parked van

Workers forced to lay new road surface around parked van

Council contractors were left with no choice but to lay a brand new road surface around a van left parked in a street.

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Delays after crash involving car and lorry

Delays after crash involving car and lorry

Drivers were facing heavy traffic on the M25 following two collisions.

Motorhome bursts into flames on motorway

Motorhome bursts into flames on motorway

A motorhome burst into flames on the M20 causing delay for other motorists.

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Police called as anti-vaxxers accost pupils

Police called as anti-vaxxers accost pupils

Kent schoolchildren have again been targeted by anti-vaxxers - with activists accosting pupils with leaflets this morning.

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'I'm happy to be here'

'I'm happy to be here'

A teen asylum seeker shared his joy after he and other asylum seekers arrived on a Kent beach as Priti Patel set for showdown talks with French.

9,000 patients told to find new GP

9,000 patients told to find new GP

Thousands of people in Kent will have to register with a new GP in a shock new twist to a major health shake-up.

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From stunning harbour to 'apocalyptic' high street

From stunning harbour to 'apocalyptic' high street

A survey has revealed a split in how locals view their town, with a "beautiful" harbour just feet from a "dirty, unsafe and neglected" high street.

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How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

Empty shelves, medicines delayed, jobs going unfilled - is this the sting in Brexit's tale?

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Rabbits at centre of row have new home

Rabbits at centre of row have new home

Meet Eric and Brian, the rabbits at the centre of complaints that resulted in animal inspectors arriving at a pet shop, who are now living in luxury.

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Why this three-bedroom house with sea views could be yours for £110k

Why this three-bedroom house with sea views could be yours for £110k

A three-bedroom house on the Kent coast can be snapped up for a third of the average local property price.

Objects thrown on track cancels trains

Objects thrown on track cancels trains

Trains were cancelled near a station after an object was thrown on the tracks.

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Body found in search for missing Wayne

Body found in search for missing Wayne

A body has been found in the search for a missing pensioner.

Charity told proposal is 'whack' in planning blunder

Charity told proposal is 'whack' in planning blunder

Officials are red faced after a junior staff member was unwittingly let loose on approving and rejecting planning notices.

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Conman staged his own kidnapping

Conman staged his own kidnapping

A man who staged his own kidnapping has been jailed after he was caught by making spelling mistakes.

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The BBQ queen from Kent who beat the Americans at their own game

The BBQ queen from Kent who beat the Americans at their own game

The only non-American to be crowned winner of the most prestigious international BBQ competition in the world has shared some of her top tips.

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Blue star in town to launch panto

Blue star in town to launch panto

Blue and Masterchef star Duncan James was in Kent today to launch one theatre's Christmas panto, and said he hopes to bring some magic to the stage.

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Devastating fall in girls' happiness warns Girlguiding UK

Devastating fall in girls' happiness warns Girlguiding UK

The happiness of girls continues to decline dramatically, says the well-respected charity, which is now insisting the government take action.

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‘Despicable’ mum used dead gran’s blue badge in Range Rover

‘Despicable’ mum used dead gran’s blue badge in Range Rover

A mum-of-three who used her dead gran’s blue badge to enjoy free parking has been branded “despicable” by magistrates.

Major search sparked by man looking for bomb

Major search sparked by man looking for bomb

A metal detectorist sparked a major rescue operation when he waded out from a beach in search of a 'cluster bomb'.

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What is care tax increase and what will it mean for me?

What is care tax increase and what will it mean for me?

Boris Johnson has abandoned a manifesto pledge not to raise taxes in a controversial move to fund social care reform.

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Demolition progresses on gas explosion homes

Demolition progresses on gas explosion homes

Demolition work has started on the final properties left standing in a terrace blown apart by a blast sparked by a portable heater.

Lego advent calendars go on sale - but two are already out of stock

Lego advent calendars go on sale - but two are already out of stock

Lego's advent calendars have gone on sale, and despite this week's mini heatwave, two are already sold out online.

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