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Moped gang beat man with baseball bat

Moped gang beat man with baseball bat

A man has been hurt after being beaten by a moped-riding gang who were wielding weapons, including a baseball bat.

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Buses caught in petrol queues

Buses caught in petrol queues

Public transport has the fuel to run normally but tailbacks as everyone tries to fill up are causing a problem for bus operators.

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Prioritising emergency services 'almost impossible'

Prioritising emergency services 'almost impossible'

A garage tried to do the "right thing" and offer fuel only to emergency workers for an hour, but were met with queues of hundreds and hard decisions.

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Busy road partially shut

Busy road partially shut

A road has been partially closed for works to be carried out by Kent County Council.

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Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

A gang of burglars who stayed at Pontins while stealing cars across Kent filmed themselves at posted it on Snapchat.

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Millwall consider plans to move training facilities to Kent

Millwall consider plans to move training facilities to Kent

The south London football club is weighing up proposals to move their training base to Kent, according to a letter sent to local residents.

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Teenager suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in station attack

Teenager suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in station attack

A 16-year-old boy has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after falling onto a live rail following an attack at a railway station.

Comment: Don't blame the media for the panic buying

Comment: Don't blame the media for the panic buying

Our editorial director defends the media after being accused of causing the panic buying of fuel.

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9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

Looking to make the petrol or diesel in your car last longer? Motoring experts say there is plenty drivers can do. Here's some top tips:

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Takeaway law 'a fitting legacy' to tragic Natasha

Takeaway law 'a fitting legacy' to tragic Natasha

Firms in the county are being urged to ensure they do no not fall foul of a law introduced this week on the sale of some takeaway food.

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Fire crews leave scene of major blaze

Fire crews leave scene of major blaze

Firefighters have stood down after tackling a fire on a Kent industrial estate for nearly 30 hours.

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

Stamp designs by five Kent children are among those chosen as finalists in the Royal Mail's Heroes of the Pandemic competition.

Emergency repairs result in M25 gridlock

Emergency repairs result in M25 gridlock

Traffic conditions are returning to normal after long queues on the M25 motorway this morning whilst highways workers carried out emergency repairs.

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Record numbers of asylum seekers reach Britain by boat

Record numbers of asylum seekers reach Britain by boat

Officials say more than 16,400 people have already landed in the UK this year by small boats, twice last year's record.

'Utter madness!' Panic buying crisis continues

'Utter madness!' Panic buying crisis continues

Frenzied panic buying has left many without access to fuel to get to work – but suppliers say an end is in sight.

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'No plans' for the Army to drive fuel tankers

'No plans' for the Army to drive fuel tankers

The idea of using the Army to top up the shortage of tanker drivers delivering fuel to forecourts has been downplayed by the government.

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Family's horror as trapped birds die under solar panels

Family's horror as trapped birds die under solar panels

A family say they have been left traumatised by birds dying under solar panels on their home and being left there for months.

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Fireworks hit by supply issues ahead of Bonfire Night

Fireworks hit by supply issues ahead of Bonfire Night

The UK's stock of fireworks is the latest item to be hit by supply issues, which may lead to less availability and higher prices.

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Inside Mr Doodle's unique home studio

Inside Mr Doodle's unique home studio

A renowned artist has unveiled plans to build a home studio clad in laser-cut metal featuring his signature doodles.

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Mum drove dangerously outside pub with baby in car

Mum drove dangerously outside pub with baby in car

A woman who had a row with her partner in a pub later put her baby in her car and drove dangerously without ensuring the tot was safely strapped in.

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'My brother didn't kill mum and daughter'

'My brother didn't kill mum and daughter'

The sister of convicted killer Michael Stone has told of her 24-year battle to prove he didn't kill Lin and Megan Russell.

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Supermarket offers fuel to emergency services only

Supermarket offers fuel to emergency services only

A supermarket petrol station has reserved the remainder of its fuel for emergency services as thousands of stations run out of diesel and petrol.

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Man arrested after lorry driver stabbed

Man arrested after lorry driver stabbed

A 27-year-old is in custody after a lorry driver was found stabbed outside a railway station.

Lifeboat crew member verbally abused while getting fuel

Lifeboat crew member verbally abused while getting fuel

AN RNLI crew member was abused for using jerry cans to fill up a lifeboat amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

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Why has swanky rooftop restaurant not yet opened?

Why has swanky rooftop restaurant not yet opened?

Diners have been awaiting the launch a rooftop restaurant at the summit of an ugly office block - but the approved project has not progressed.

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'World-class' brewery given go-ahead

'World-class' brewery given go-ahead

A village is set to see the return of one of its historic industries after permission was granted for a brewery, brasserie and bar.

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Huge fuel queues for third day

Huge fuel queues for third day

Anxious drivers are causing huge queues at petrol stations as many garages have been forced to shut their pumps.

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Panic room business sets sights on American dream

Panic room business sets sights on American dream

A couple who run a panic room venue have spoken of their excitement at taking their success across the pond to the USA.

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'Not right to say only women have cervix' - Starmer

'Not right to say only women have cervix' - Starmer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out on a transgender row involving a Kent MP, stating it is 'not right' to say only women have a cervix.

Crews remain at scene of major blaze

Crews remain at scene of major blaze

Firefighters are continuing to work at the scene of a huge blaze at an industrial estate, with neighbours warned to keep doors and windows closed.

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