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How to see this week's Perseid meteor shower

How to see this week's Perseid meteor shower

It's been described as the best display of the year and here's how you can catch the Perseid meteor shower in Kent's skies this week.

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Weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of Kent

Weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of Kent

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been put in place across parts of Kent.

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High demand for MOTs could leave millions without valid certificates

High demand for MOTs could leave millions without valid certificates

Demand for MOTs is expected to surge next month and drivers are being told to book appointments now or risk a £1,000 fine if certificates expire.

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Footballer from Kent enters Love Island villa

Footballer from Kent enters Love Island villa

A footballer who was born in the county is set to join ITV's hit show, insisting he's looking for a long-term love.

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Flood alert issued after heavy rainfall

Flood alert issued after heavy rainfall

People in Kent are being told to prepare for flooding in parts of Kent due to heavy rain fall.

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Just four days off in 40 years

Just four days off in 40 years

A family of shopkeepers are preparing to say goodbye to the community they have served for four decades.

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'Inconsiderate' riders leave horse poo over disabled bays

'Inconsiderate' riders leave horse poo over disabled bays

Fed-up car park users are calling for fines to be introduced for horse riders who leave behind animal poo after dung was left across a disabled bay.

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Mexican restaurant set to open despite setback in planning process

Mexican restaurant set to open despite setback in planning process

A Mexican restaurant with a Californian twist hopes to open next month in spite of a recent setback in the planning process.

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Nuisance students caused misery at city private school

Nuisance students caused misery at city private school

University students terrorised staff from a £12,500-a-year private school by throwing fireworks at properties and taking drugs on playing fields.

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Paranormal-obsessed brothers in exorcism terror

Paranormal-obsessed brothers in exorcism terror

Paranormal-obsessed brothers binged on cocaine before carrying out a terrifying exorcism on two children.

Missing Samantha found safe

Missing Samantha found safe

A 45-year-old woman reported missing from Ashford has been found.

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Three of four crashes 'linked to drink driving'

Three of four crashes 'linked to drink driving'

Police investigating four crashes in west Kent believe three could be linked to drink driving.

Kent castle put up for sale at £11m

Kent castle put up for sale at £11m

A Grade I-listed castle - said to have once hosted Mick Jagger - has been put on the market.

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Arrests made in rural crime crackdown

Arrests made in rural crime crackdown

A number of people have been arrested and vehicles seized as part of a crackdown on rural crime by a team of specialist officers.

Red Arrows wow crowds with stunning display

Red Arrows wow crowds with stunning display

Thousands of people have gathered to watch a display by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.

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Lifetime ban threat over alleged racist abuse

Lifetime ban threat over alleged racist abuse

A football club chairman has hit out at 'mindless idiots' after reports that an opposition player was racially abused from the terraces.

Arrests after high street brawl between bin men

Arrests after high street brawl between bin men

Two men have been arrested following a disturbing town centre fight involving workmen in high-vis clothing.

Sex, rivalry, betrayal and tragedy: Kent's murky past

Sex, rivalry, betrayal and tragedy: Kent's murky past

Kent's historic homes are set to star in an explosive new royal TV docu-drama.

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'I’m frightened for my mother’s safety'

'I’m frightened for my mother’s safety'

Elderly residents have been left frightened by unkempt and poorly lit pathways outside their homes which they say put them at risk of injury.

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Remains of 2,000-year-old Roman temple to be unveiled

Remains of 2,000-year-old Roman temple to be unveiled

The remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman temple that were discovered on a building site are set to be unveiled to the public.

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'We even had to queue to get out of the place'

'We even had to queue to get out of the place'

Customers say they were so shocked by the length of the queues at an event at a popular attraction, they turned round and went home again.

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Two teens arrested after boy stabbed

Two teens arrested after boy stabbed

A boy and a girl are in custody after a 15-year-old was stabbed.

Kent footballer suffers homophobic abuse after coming out

Kent footballer suffers homophobic abuse after coming out

A footballer who recently came out as bisexual says he suffered homophobic abuse from an opposition player during a match today.

Confrontation leads to racism claim at Gillingham

Confrontation leads to racism claim at Gillingham

A man has been bailed while investigations continue in connection with an alleged racially aggravated assault during Gillingham's weekend match.

The two Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

The two Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

While in several parts of Kent more than 90% of adults have had a Covid vaccine, uptake has been far lower in other areas of the county.

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Woman raped in town centre alleyway

Woman raped in town centre alleyway

An 18-year-old is in custody as police investigating a reported rape appeal for potential witnesses to come forward.

Police appeal after front door set alight

Police appeal after front door set alight

Police are appealing for witnesses to a house fire which they believe was started deliberately at the front door.

Warning of 'severe delays' to trains

Warning of 'severe delays' to trains

Trains between London and the county are being affected by delays after a technical issue at a major station.

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'Don't go in the sea' warning after sewage leak

'Don't go in the sea' warning after sewage leak

A council has advised people not to go in the sea along a stretch of the Kent coastline this weekend due to a leak from a sewage treatment works.

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Driver killed in head-on crash

Driver killed in head-on crash

A man in his 40s died in a head-on collision which also saw two people in another car taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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