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Teacher 'dead for 10 minutes' after Eriksen-style collapse

Teacher 'dead for 10 minutes' after Eriksen-style collapse

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest and was brought back to life has called for more defibrillators to be installed at sports venues.

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600,000 cars not compatible with new petrol

600,000 cars not compatible with new petrol

A new greener petrol is being sent to forecourts this summer, but it's not a perfect match for all vehicles and drivers are being warned to check.

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Cocaine worth £240,000 found in fridge

Cocaine worth £240,000 found in fridge

A lorry driver who was paid £2,000 to smuggle six kilos of drugs is now behind bars for six years after being caught at a Kent port.

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Men admit ram-raiding village Co-op

Men admit ram-raiding village Co-op

Two men have admitted carrying out a ram-raid burglary at a village Co-op store which caused extensive damage.

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Injured man plotted gun revenge from hospital bed

Injured man plotted gun revenge from hospital bed

Four men who planned a revenge attack on a pair of brothers after a fight over a woman have been jailed for a combined total of more than 27 years.

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'Flood water from road washes up at our home'

'Flood water from road washes up at our home'

A family have revealed their stress at living in the shadow of a dual carriageway which floods every time there is heavy rain.

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Hunt to identify man after shop worker attacked

Hunt to identify man after shop worker attacked

An investigation into a shop worker being assaulted during a robbery has led to police appealing to identify a man.

Bid to open fast-food joint next to England's oldest school

Bid to open fast-food joint next to England's oldest school

A national chain has its sights set on opening a fast-food takeaway next door to England's oldest school.

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Five years on: Brexit challenges and opportunities

Five years on: Brexit challenges and opportunities

It's been five years since an historic referendum saw voters back Brexit, but the journey has not always followed its expected path.

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Has Covid killed off birthday cake candles?

Has Covid killed off birthday cake candles?

With parents worried about spreading Covid at parties, and a no-blow candle in production, has the pandemic ended the tradition of candles on cakes?

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Knifeman threatened to 'slice' child in drink-fuelled rampage

Knifeman threatened to 'slice' child in drink-fuelled rampage

An alcoholic wielding a six-inch blade who threatened to stab strangers at a block of flats, has avoided jail.

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Petition for action as danger railway crossing stays shut

Petition for action as danger railway crossing stays shut

A councillor is calling for urgent action after a busy footpath crossing railway tracks - temporarily shut over safety concerns - remains closed.

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'We couldn't find our loved one's grave, the grass was too long'

'We couldn't find our loved one's grave, the grass was too long'

Residents have reacted angrily to the overgrown state of a cemetery where some relatives struggled to find the graves of loved ones.

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Flexible rail tickets met with fury over savings claims

Flexible rail tickets met with fury over savings claims

Rail commuters have blasted a new flexible season ticket as a "con", claiming some journeys are more expensive under the new scheme.

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Transfer of asylum seekers to barracks suspended

Transfer of asylum seekers to barracks suspended

The transportation of asylum seekers to a controversial holding facility has been suspended.

Missing elderly woman found safe and well

Missing elderly woman found safe and well

A missing 81-year-old woman who was described as "particularly vulnerable" has been found safe and well.

Cat reported missing four years ago found 45 miles from home

Cat reported missing four years ago found 45 miles from home

A mum who thought her moggie was "gone for good", cried when she discovered he had been found, after living as a stray in a different county.

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Fraudster identified by rose tattoo

Fraudster identified by rose tattoo

A distinctive rose tattoo led to the identification of a fraudster who tricked people into handing over expensive deliveries.

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Fallen tree closes road

Fallen tree closes road

A fallen tree closed a major road into a city.

Can I turn off new emergency alerts on my phone?

Can I turn off new emergency alerts on my phone?

Loud sirens are being triggered on mobile phones as part of testing of the country's new emergency alerts system. Learn more about opting-out here.

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Covid patient out of intensive care after six months

Covid patient out of intensive care after six months

A carer who has spent more than 150 days in hospital battling Covid-19 has finally been discharged from intensive care.

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'Callous act could have caused far more serious injuries'

'Callous act could have caused far more serious injuries'

Officers investigating after a child on his BMX was injured by a rope strung across a path, are treating the case as attempted grievous bodily harm.

Graffiti tagger bragged on Facebook

Graffiti tagger bragged on Facebook

A man who was caught on CCTV spraying a symbol all over a town has been jailed after pleading guilty to 20 counts of criminal damage.

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MP warns his party to change tack on housing

MP warns his party to change tack on housing

A Kent MP has warned his party that it risks losing seats at the next election if it fails to listen to concerns over housing.

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Teen repeatedly stabbed on zebra crossing

Teen repeatedly stabbed on zebra crossing

Police investigating a stabbing which left a boy with multiple injuries have released an image of the suspect.

MP blasts 'cronyism' claims over Tory donor's £100m PPE contract

MP blasts 'cronyism' claims over Tory donor's £100m PPE contract

An MP has reacted angrily amid claims of 'government cronyism' after a Kent councillor and Tory donor's firm secured a £100m deal to supply PPE.

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Time is running out to apply to stay

Time is running out to apply to stay

European citizens living in Kent have just over a week left to apply to stay in Britain with full rights after Brexit.

Bridge collapses in landslip at beauty spot

Bridge collapses in landslip at beauty spot

A landslip brought about by heavy rainfall has caused bad damage to a bridge walkway at a popular beauty spot.

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Ooh la la! French eatery not all it seems

Ooh la la! French eatery not all it seems

As Cafe De Paris opens in a street already dominated by a French restaurant, its owner reveals it serves food from around the globe.

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Man chased and robbed by teens

Man chased and robbed by teens

A man was threatened and forced to hand over his phone after being chased by teenagers.

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