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Bat-wielding thugs storm charity cricket match

Bat-wielding thugs storm charity cricket match

A charity cricket match was abandoned after a fight that saw players striking each other with bats broke out between two teams.

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Man fighting for life after attack in street

Man fighting for life after attack in street

Three people have been arrested after a man was attacked and had to be taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Tributes paid to 'oldest swan'

Tributes paid to 'oldest swan'

Pickles, believed to be the oldest swan in Britain, has died aged 30.

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Whole school reverts to home learning amid 'pingdemic'

Whole school reverts to home learning amid 'pingdemic'

All pupils at a secondary school will learn remotely for the final days of term as rising Covid cases mean only a quarter wouldn't be self-isolating.

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Thunderstorms to rock parts of Kent

Thunderstorms to rock parts of Kent

The Met Office has issued a weather warning as thunderstorms have been forecast to hit parts of Kent after temperatures rose to 29C.

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Man found not guilty of causing death of teen

Man found not guilty of causing death of teen

A 22-year-old driver has been found not guilty of causing the death of a 15-year-old who died after a van crashed into a stranded car.

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Asylum seekers' beach landing

Asylum seekers' beach landing

About 30 people were seen by beachgoers landing in one dinghy this morning before police were called to take them in.

Ex-Love Island winner in court over drug driving

Ex-Love Island winner in court over drug driving

A former winner of the ITV series Love Island has appeared in court accused of driving after taking cocaine and valium.

Fake police officer attempted to steal life savings

Fake police officer attempted to steal life savings

A con artist posed as a police officer in an attempt to steal a vulnerable elderly adult's life savings, a court has heard.

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Biker still critical after slip road crash

Biker still critical after slip road crash

A man had to be airlifted to a London hospital after he was involved in a collision with a car on a slip road, leaving him with serious injuries.

Car transporter stuck in medieval streets

Car transporter stuck in medieval streets

Worried shop owners looked on as a heavy goods vehicle got stuck in the narrow streets of a medieval town centre.

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How to keep your pets safe in the sun

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Heat exhaustion can pose a danger to pets. Here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping your animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

M20 delays after car hits central reservation

M20 delays after car hits central reservation

There were delays after a car collided with a barrier on a stretch of motorway covered by Operation Brock.

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'The almost perfect beach - if it wasn't swamped by seaweed'

'The almost perfect beach - if it wasn't swamped by seaweed'

Beach review: On a sun-soaked weekend we put one of Kent's Blue Flag beaches to the test

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Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

A new proposed release of 2021 emojis includes a pregnant man and a gender-neutral person wearing a crown. See more here:

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How Kent responded to 'Freedom Day' mask change

How Kent responded to 'Freedom Day' mask change

As masks and social distancing are scrapped we sent reporters out and about to see how many people are adapting to something resembling normality.

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Ocado faces week of disruption after major fire

Ocado faces week of disruption after major fire

An online retailer has warned customers of some disruption after three robots collided at one of its warehouses, sparking a major blaze.

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Cannabis factory found as blaze engulfs house

Cannabis factory found as blaze engulfs house

Cannabis has been found growing in a house after it was engulfed in flames in the early hours, leaving the property severely damaged.

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'I am still not going to supermarkets'

'I am still not going to supermarkets'

The easing of Covid restrictions might be a reason to celebrate for many but for some the unlocking is cause for considerable concern.

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It's Freedom Day: But will you notice the difference?

It's Freedom Day: But will you notice the difference?

Laws over face masks and social distancing are scrapped today - but prepare to be disappointed if you expect things to be back to normal.

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Kent's history of Olympic heroes

Kent's history of Olympic heroes

The stories of Kent athletes who have pulled on the GB jersey to compete in the Olympics.

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‘What do they expect me to do? I can’t soundproof cows’

‘What do they expect me to do? I can’t soundproof cows’

The boss of a sanctuary has been given an ultimatum – hush up her animals in the next 90 days or face prosecution.

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How Kent enjoyed the weekend sunshine

How Kent enjoyed the weekend sunshine

With the sun beating down and temperatures rising, revellers headed to some of Kent's best beaches over the weekend to have fun by the seaside.

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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash

The air ambulance was called to a crash involving a motorcyclist and car before the biker was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

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Queues after crash involving four vehicles

Queues after crash involving four vehicles

Drivers on a major route through Kent have been suffering delays after a crash involving four vehicles forced a lane to be shut.

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Historic ship docks ahead of crucial restoration

Historic ship docks ahead of crucial restoration

A historic ship has arrived in a harbour where she will be docked outside the country's biggest Wetherspoon's pub ahead of restoration work.

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Teen riding e-scooter dies after crashing with car

Teen riding e-scooter dies after crashing with car

A man is being quizzed by police after a teenage boy riding an e-scooter died in a crash with a car which police say failed to stop at the scene.

Ex-Love Island winner charged with drug driving

Ex-Love Island winner charged with drug driving

A former winner of the ITV series Love Island is due to appear in court accused of driving after taking cocaine and valium.

Jack Whitehall spotted enjoying sunny weekend in Kent

Jack Whitehall spotted enjoying sunny weekend in Kent

The popular comedian and actor has been spotted basking in the sun in Kent along with his trusted canine companion.

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Channel's largest ferry ready for action

Channel's largest ferry ready for action

The largest passenger ferry to operate across the Channel will begin services next month after successfully completing trials.

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