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More police to patrol rural town

More police to patrol rural town

Police patrols are being stepped up in a rural town in a bid to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour.

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Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

A bungalow has been destroyed after a blaze tore through its roof, sparking a large response from the fire service.

'We will come back from this'

'We will come back from this'

A manager for a brewing company, the premises of which caught alight after lightning struck, has revealed the devastating impact of the blaze.

Smirking dealer who made drugs in lock-up jailed

Smirking dealer who made drugs in lock-up jailed

A dealer who used a lock-up at a harbour to produce crack cocaine was found with a stash of drugs and cash.

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Students react to double jab plans

Students react to double jab plans

University of Kent students may need to be fully vaccinated to attend lectures in September, here's what they think.

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CCTV released after two men injured in bar

CCTV released after two men injured in bar

Police investigating a disturbance at a bar where two people were injured, have released CCTV images of men they believe could help with inquiries.

Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Video shows residents wading through waters which swept into their homes as torrential rain caused flash flooding.

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Man arrested and cattle prod found after threats to kill

Man arrested and cattle prod found after threats to kill

An electric cattle prod has been recovered following an arrest by officers investigating a report of threats to kill someone.

Teen attacked while riding e scooter through park

Teen attacked while riding e scooter through park

A teenager was attacked while riding his electric scooter through a park which was then reportedly taken by three men.

Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after burning items were launched from the window of a building.

Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

A court has heard claims a young girl was stabbed multiple times as a 16-year-old boy appears before magistrates charged with attempted murder.

Delays after three crashes on M2

Delays after three crashes on M2

A caravan overturned and three vehicles collided in two separate crashes on the M2.

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Sunlight from mirror set our bed on fire

Sunlight from mirror set our bed on fire

A home-owner has warned of the danger of sunlight reflecting from mirrors and glass after it set fire to his bed and damaged his house.

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Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

More than 300,000 people have less than a week left to renew tax credit claims or they risk payments being stopped, warns HMRC.

Body recovered from river

Body recovered from river

A body has been recovered after emergency crews were scrambled to the River Medway.

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More thunder due as flood alert in place

More thunder due as flood alert in place

The Met Office is warning of more rain, hail, thunder and lightning - with a flood alert in place.

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Brewery destroyed by fire after lightning strike

Brewery destroyed by fire after lightning strike

A barn that was home to a brewery has burned to the ground after being struck by lightning.

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Multi-vehicle crash causing long delays on M25

Multi-vehicle crash causing long delays on M25

An early morning crash involving a lorry, two vans and two cars is causing traffic chaos.

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Village loses out on £469k after change to housing plan

Village loses out on £469k after change to housing plan

A decision to increase affordable homes in a development means a village missing out on thousands of pounds to put towards school places.

Are we heading for a cashless society?

Are we heading for a cashless society?

Campaigners says millions would struggle to survive in a society that doesn't use cash, prompting the Post Office to launch a campaign.

Drunk car thief smashed into M2 barrier at 100mph

Drunk car thief smashed into M2 barrier at 100mph

A burglar who was found hiding after fleeing from the wreckage of a stolen car he had crashed on a motorway has been jailed.

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'I still got Covid after double jab'

'I still got Covid after double jab'

KentOnline journalist Jenni Horn warns others to remain cautions after she fell ill with coronavirus despite being vaccinated.

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Meet the men taking over high street

Meet the men taking over high street

A pair of businessmen are preparing to open their fourth and fifth eateries in the same high street.

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'My taxi made Fifty Shades look like a children's book'

'My taxi made Fifty Shades look like a children's book'

A cab driver who has ferried passengers around the county for more than 30 years is retiring – but not before sharing a tale or two.

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Emergency services scour river

Emergency services scour river

Police, fire, ambulance and the coastguard are searching after concern was raised for a man spotted in a river.

Jet skiers saved from deep mud

Jet skiers saved from deep mud

A dangerous rescue bid has prompted calls for water users to be more vigilant.

Burglars raid cigarettes from newsagent

Burglars raid cigarettes from newsagent

A hunt is on after a duo broke into a shop early today.

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Sarah Everard's killer 'barely touching his food'

Sarah Everard's killer 'barely touching his food'

A former armed officer who has admitted murdering a woman is on suicide watch so he doesn't "take the easy way out", according to sources.

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Ambulance crashes en route to 999 call

Ambulance crashes en route to 999 call

An ambulance responding to an emergency call crashed with another car this morning on a country lane.

Superbike rider in induced coma after Brands Hatch crash

Superbike rider in induced coma after Brands Hatch crash

A British Superbike rider is in an induced coma with serious injuries after crashing during a race at Brands Hatch.

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