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Puppies rescued by police

Puppies rescued by police

Puppies found living in poor conditions have been rescued by police and the RSPCA.

Thug plunged his girlfriend's head under water

Thug plunged his girlfriend's head under water

A bully who plunged his girlfriend's head under water and bit her has been jailed.

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Two women in hospital after car and lorry crash

Two women in hospital after car and lorry crash

Two women are in a critical and serious condition in a London hospital after a crash between a car and an articulated lorry.

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Man stabbed on beach after Euros final

Man stabbed on beach after Euros final

A man in his 30s needed hospital treatment after he was stabbed twice during an assault on a Kent beach.

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Missing woman found safe

Missing woman found safe

A 27-year-old woman reported missing has been safely located.

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Police look for witnesses after girl, 10, dies in crash

Police look for witnesses after girl, 10, dies in crash

A 10-year-old girl who was critically injured after being hit by a car has sadly died in hospital as police renew their appeal for information.

What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

Cases of the Lambda variant have been found in the UK. With concerns it could be more transmissable, here's all you need to know about its arrival:

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Asylum seekers in dinghy brought into harbour

Asylum seekers in dinghy brought into harbour

A dinghy containing more than 20 asylum seekers was intercepted off the Kent coast and brought into a harbour.

Warning after potentially dangerous items left in coffins

Warning after potentially dangerous items left in coffins

Crematorium staff say items being places in coffins, such as mobile phones or alcohol, could cause an explosion if cremated.

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Parasites kill fish in public pond

Parasites kill fish in public pond

Residents are calling for action after scores of disease-ridden fish died in a pond on a housing estate.

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Driver of stranded car in fatal crash knew it was low on fuel

Driver of stranded car in fatal crash knew it was low on fuel

A 22-year-old driver has denied causing the death of a 15-year-old girl by leaving a car she was a passenger in stranded before it was hit by a van.

Music venue hits back at abuse after tickets sell out in seconds

Music venue hits back at abuse after tickets sell out in seconds

Tickets to see Rag 'n' Bone Man in Kent sold out in less than one minute.

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Man found dead in country park

Man found dead in country park

Police have confirmed a man in his 50s was found dead at a country park.

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Former employee targeted firm in cyber-attack putting 150 jobs at risk

Former employee targeted firm in cyber-attack putting 150 jobs at risk

A company was almost brought to its knees after being targeted in a "vicious, revenge" cyber-attack, by a disgruntled former employee.

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How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

Mars and Venus will appear close together in the sky in a unique meeting - or conjunction - with the moon. Here's how you might be able to see it.

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Town set for biggest week in a decade

Town set for biggest week in a decade

Just days away from one of the biggest sporting events in the calendar, we find out how Sandwich is preparing for The Open.

'We'll run a casual restaurant and won't be demolishing things'

'We'll run a casual restaurant and won't be demolishing things'

Those behind plans to open a fast-food restaurant in a historic part of Kent have defended their vision following criticism.

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Tattoo boss bans football racists from shop

Tattoo boss bans football racists from shop

A tattoo shop boss has vowed to ban customers who share racist abuse online and says their deposits will not be returned.

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Lorry crash sees notorious road shut

Lorry crash sees notorious road shut

A notorious route was shut following a collision between a car and a lorry.

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MP condemns 'racist idiots' but defends those booing the knee

MP condemns 'racist idiots' but defends those booing the knee

A Kent MP says more needs to be done to tackle the 'racist idiots' who abuse footballers but has defended the right to boo those taking the knee.

Gig cancelled after comic's racist penalty Tweet

Gig cancelled after comic's racist penalty Tweet

A comedian's gig has been cancelled by a Kent theatre after he Tweeted racist comments after England's penalty loss.

'We're not speaking right now!'

'We're not speaking right now!'

Italians living in Kent have spoken of their divided loyalties after watching the Euro 2020 final.

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Woman raped in town centre

Woman raped in town centre

A woman was raped after being approached by a man at 1am in a town centre.

PM urges caution over ditching face masks

PM urges caution over ditching face masks

People have been urged by the PM to remain cautious despite confirmation that the majority of Covid restrictions are to be lifted on July 19.

Man arrested for animal cruelty after reports of 'indecency' in field

Man arrested for animal cruelty after reports of 'indecency' in field

Police investigating reports a man was 'behaving indecently' in a horse field have arrested a man.

Woman banned from keeping birds

Woman banned from keeping birds

A woman who trapped wild goldfinches has been banned from keeping birds for six months and fined by magistrates.

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Crowd gathers to pay respects to girl, 10

Crowd gathers to pay respects to girl, 10

Members of the community gathered on a busy road near the spot a 10-year girl was critically injured over the weekend.

Rampaging thugs smash sports bar's windows

Rampaging thugs smash sports bar's windows

A police investigation is under way after two windows at a sports bar were smashed after England's Euro loss.

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'Accident scam' man attacked bus then dived in river

'Accident scam' man attacked bus then dived in river

A witness has told how he called the coastguard after seeing a shirtless man jump in the River Medway – prompting a major rescue effort.

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Nine police officers attacked in town after Euros loss

Nine police officers attacked in town after Euros loss

Bottles were thrown at police during chaotic scenes following the Euros final last night.

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