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Trespassers on the line

Trespassers on the line

Some rail services have been delayed after people were spotted on the tracks.

Carer swiped thousands from dementia couple's bank account

Carer swiped thousands from dementia couple's bank account

A 29-year-old mum has pleaded guilty after £12,000 was stolen from the bank account of a vulnerable couple she was caring for.

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English Wine Week: Kent's top vineyards to visit

English Wine Week: Kent's top vineyards to visit

Plan a trip to these gorgeous Kent vineyards for amazing scenery and vino.

'It was freezing but we can't wait to go back'

'It was freezing but we can't wait to go back'

To celebrate a special birthday one Kent family headed to the new aqua park just in time for the grey skies to appear.

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Much-loved cafe put up for sale

Much-loved cafe put up for sale

The owners of a popular eatery are retiring after 25 years and putting the premises on the market.

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The luxury homes in every Kent town which have just gone up for sale

The luxury homes in every Kent town which have just gone up for sale

Whether on the market for the first time in decades, or a stunning new-build, this is a rare chance to see inside some of Kent's most exclusive homes.

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The night the Germans came to tea

The night the Germans came to tea

RAF West Malling welcomed many types of aircraft during the Second World War - including some unexpected guests.

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Carer conned disabled client out of £10k

Carer conned disabled client out of £10k

A carer who conned her disabled client out of £10,000 after winning her trust has avoided jail.

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Child in hospital after cycle crash

Child in hospital after cycle crash

A child has been taken to hospital and a major route is shut after a crash between a cyclist and a car.

Van blaze causes M20 delays

Van blaze causes M20 delays

A van has been towed from the side of the M20 after going up in flames during rush-hour.

Hour long delays on M25

Hour long delays on M25

Drivers are facing lengthy delays with traffic queuing for ten miles on the M25.

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Hotel guest pushed to death in row over cigarette butts

Hotel guest pushed to death in row over cigarette butts

A court has been shown the tragic final moments in the life of an ex-soldier who was pushed to his death on the steps of a hotel.

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'Bin lorry crews swear at us and drop rubbish'

'Bin lorry crews swear at us and drop rubbish'

Two councils have fined a waste company for its 'poor' service and constant missed collections that residents have been dealing with for years.

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Man in court over Sasha Johnson shooting

Man in court over Sasha Johnson shooting

A Kent man has appeared in court charged with taking part in a murder plot after a prominent Black Lives Matter campaigner was shot at a party.

Manston lorry park to shut for good

Manston lorry park to shut for good

The makeshift lorry park at Manston which opened last winter is to shut for good at the end of this month, the government has confirmed.

Police quiz girls after rocks thrown at buses

Police quiz girls after rocks thrown at buses

Rocks and eggs have been thrown at windows of moving vehicles - sparking a police investigation that has seen officers question two teenage girls.

'If government has £4.8bn to spare why not pay for key council tax change?'

'If government has £4.8bn to spare why not pay for key council tax change?'

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

Hospital trust fined £733k over unsafe care leading to baby's death

Hospital trust fined £733k over unsafe care leading to baby's death

East Kent Hospitals has been fined £733,000 for the unsafe care and treatment of a baby which resulted in his tragic death.

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Thousands raised after village pub blaze

Thousands raised after village pub blaze

The owners of a village pub devastated by a fire have pledged to rebuild it as the local community rallies to offer support and financial aid.

Psychic ferret predicts shock result for England game

Psychic ferret predicts shock result for England game

A two-year-old ferret at an RSPCA centre in Kent has made a shock prediction ahead of England's group stage game against Scotland.

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'Predator' claimed he was sleepwalking after sex assault on teen

'Predator' claimed he was sleepwalking after sex assault on teen

A paedophile sniffed six lines of cocaine and drank ten pints of cider before molesting his victim as she slept.

Dame Vera Lynn's name memorialised at White Cliffs

Dame Vera Lynn's name memorialised at White Cliffs

The forces sweetheart now has two parts of the White Cliffs of Dover named after her to mark the first anniversary of her death.

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Flood warnings in place

Flood warnings in place

Flood alerts have been issued for across the county as more heavy fall is expected today.

Legal stand off over child asylum seekers continues

Legal stand off over child asylum seekers continues

The Home Office insists a compulsory scheme for child asylum seekers arriving in Kent is not needed.

Ambitious plan for old theme park cinema site unveiled

Ambitious plan for old theme park cinema site unveiled

Theme park bosses have unveiled ambitious plans for "world-class" 365-day a year entertainment centre and hotel at an old cinema site.

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'Her dog killed my cat and bit me - but she just walked away'

'Her dog killed my cat and bit me - but she just walked away'

A dad has told how he pulled his family's beloved cat from the jaws of a dog that wandered onto his driveway - before its walker left the scene.

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'Hero caught me as a baby as I fell from third floor window'

'Hero caught me as a baby as I fell from third floor window'

A woman has laid flowers at the grave of the man who saved her life 54 years ago.

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Homes on 'Millionaires' Row' estate almost complete

Homes on 'Millionaires' Row' estate almost complete

Construction work on a countryside housing estate is nearing completion, with one of the homes on the market for £1.4 million.

How to avoid a £5,000 fine when loading the car this summer

How to avoid a £5,000 fine when loading the car this summer

Incorrectly loading the car for a family holiday or day trip this summer could land you with a hefty fine or invalidate your insurance. Here's why.

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How to watch Disney's new film Luca

How to watch Disney's new film Luca

Disney and Pixar's latest underwater adventure is released today. Here's how to watch it.

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