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Hilarious pictures of Kent’s naughtiest pets causing chaos

Hilarious pictures of Kent’s naughtiest pets causing chaos

We asked readers to send in pictures of their naughty pets - and have received hundreds of photos of dogs, cats and even sheep getting up to no good.

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Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

A dad was left horrified after his young daughter found and picked up a razor-sharp blade feared to have been buried “maliciously” in a sandpit.

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‘Is Rishi’s national service bombshell further proof the Tories have lost the plot?’

‘Is Rishi’s national service bombshell further proof the Tories have lost the plot?’

The Tories’ bold pledge to bring back national service has caused quite a stir - but its impact on voters remains to be seen, writes Secret Thinker…

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‘I wouldn’t park here if I had to pay - it should stay free’

‘I wouldn’t park here if I had to pay - it should stay free’

Angry drivers say they won't pay to use a pothole-ridden car park after a council confirmed it is considering reintroducing fees.

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Teacher posted about cocaine habit on Snapchat

Teacher posted about cocaine habit on Snapchat

A teacher has been banned from the profession after admitting to posting on Snapchat about taking cocaine.

Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich

Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich

A pricing blunder has seen the cost of a fast food sandwich potentially cost diners a princely sum.

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Busy high street shut off as sinkhole back and bigger than ever

Busy high street shut off as sinkhole back and bigger than ever

Business owners are in disbelief as roadworks shut down a busy high street for the third time in a month.

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M20 crash leads to two-hour delays as emergency services attend

M20 crash leads to two-hour delays as emergency services attend

Two lanes have been blocked on a section of motorway following a crash causing long delays.

Thugs beat man with baseball bat and left him in burning flat

Thugs beat man with baseball bat and left him in burning flat

A "vulnerable" man had his flat set on fire after his neighbour and an accomplice subjected him to a vicious beating with a baseball bat.

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Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

A decision to award a mental health charity the lion’s share of funding to create an enlarged centre in a town has been welcomed.

Permission granted for holiday let despite neighbours’ fears

Permission granted for holiday let despite neighbours’ fears

Plans to replace garages with a holiday let have been approved despite attracting the ire of neighbours fearing “noise” and “anti-social behaviour”.

Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a police car crashed during a blue light response.

Large house dating back 300 years going under hammer

Large house dating back 300 years going under hammer

A large house dating back more than 300 years is going under the hammer.

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‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

Pub licensees who transformed a nightclub into a popular town sports bar have been put forward for an award.

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Pictures have been released from the set of a new series featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton focusing on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Man charged after women seriously injured in crash

Man charged after women seriously injured in crash

A man has been charged after two women were seriously injured in a crash following a police chase.

New flats owners ‘should promise not to have cars’

New flats owners ‘should promise not to have cars’

Councillors are resisting the loss of a care home described as a valuable community asset.

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Tories under fire for pothole ‘blitz’ press push

Tories under fire for pothole ‘blitz’ press push

County hall Conservatives are under fire for a press release publicising a “pothole blitz” during the general election campaign.

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'Tories say our tower block looks like a run-down building in Croydon'

'Tories say our tower block looks like a run-down building in Croydon'

Residents of an iconic Kent building have been left “insulted” after an election leaflet elsewhere in the country used it to represent Croydon.

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96-home estate sent back to drawing board amid flooding fears

96-home estate sent back to drawing board amid flooding fears

Plans for new homes are to be looked at again following fears over flooding and claims infrastructure is ‘pushed to the limit’ in the area.

Police close play park after reports man has been raped

Police close play park after reports man has been raped

Police have shut off a children’s play area where a man was reportedly raped last night.

Disappointment as town centre Waterstones to close

Disappointment as town centre Waterstones to close

A popular bookstore will leave its prime town centre spot within days – but is hoping to relocate to another store soon.

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Police and paramedics called to disturbance at Toby Carvery

Police and paramedics called to disturbance at Toby Carvery

Several police cars and an ambulance were spotted at a restaurant in a retail park after a man suffered self-inflicted knife injuries.

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Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed

Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed

Speculation is mounting that three Brewers Fayre restaurants in Kent could be among several venues earmarked for closure by owner Whitbread.

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Girl, 10, rescued by helicopter after being swept out to sea on inflatable

Girl, 10, rescued by helicopter after being swept out to sea on inflatable

A safety warning has been issued after a child was rescued by the coastguard helicopter after being blown out to sea on an inflatable.

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Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has shared pictures of her holidaying in a Kent seaside town.

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Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.

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‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’

‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’

After a soggy election announcement and an ‘exodus’ of Tory MPs, political editor Paul Francis thinks Labour has come out on top in week one.

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Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

A former Kent footballer says he is looking to settle down as he enters this year’s Love Island villa.

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