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The bomb ship explosion felt '5,000 miles away'

The bomb ship explosion felt '5,000 miles away'

For those concerned over the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery, a bomb ship detonated in the Channel gives a chilling clue as to what could happen.

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Gritters out as temperatures drop

Gritters out as temperatures drop

Gritting teams are being deployed across Kent as temperatures are set to plunge towards freezing overnight.

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94mph driver had toddler in car

94mph driver had toddler in car

A motorist was caught doing more than 90mph while a one-year-old child sat in the back 'without a suitable restraint'.

The Kent borough with a higher than average Covid rate

The Kent borough with a higher than average Covid rate

Only one part of the county now has a rate of new Covid-19 cases higher than the national average.

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Pubs and shops WILL reopen as planned

Pubs and shops WILL reopen as planned

Pubs, shops, hairdressers and gyms will all be able to reopen next week, Boris Johnson has announced.

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Police probe as woman fights for life

Police probe as woman fights for life

Police officers remain at the scene after a young woman was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Crews called to car fire on main road

Crews called to car fire on main road

Crews were called to a busy main road in Kent after a car caught fire by accident.

Further blow for airport comeback plans

Further blow for airport comeback plans

Plans to use the Manston Airport site as a freight air hub have suffered another setback.

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Police and paramedics attend incident at port

Police and paramedics attend incident at port

Police and ambulance crews have been called to assist the Border Force after a number of people were suspected of being illegally on board a vessel.

Snow flurries hit Kent after stunning Easter Sunday

Snow flurries hit Kent after stunning Easter Sunday

Gritting lorries will be out in force as hail, sleet and light flurries of snowfall arrive in Kent following a glorious spell of Easter weather.

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Man seriously hurt in crash

Man seriously hurt in crash

A man is in hospital after suffering serious injuries following a car crash as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Safari park report reveals five animals escaped enclosures

Safari park report reveals five animals escaped enclosures

A bear and a cat native to India were among the animals which escaped their enclosures at a safari park in Kent.

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Man seriously hurt after crash

Man seriously hurt after crash

A man is in hospital after suffering serious injuries following a car crash as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Outrage over bid for late-night pizza takeaway in town square

Outrage over bid for late-night pizza takeaway in town square

A bid to turn a former restaurant into a pizza takeaway operating until 2am has been blasted as 'highly inappropriate' for a historic town centre.

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'Flying ship' spotted off coast

'Flying ship' spotted off coast

A ship has been spotted off the Kent coast appearing to hover above the sea as if it's flying.

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Trains diverted after trespasser on tracks

Trains diverted after trespasser on tracks

Police have detained a trespasser who was found on a railway line after trains had to be diverted because of the incident.

Police attacked and hospital staff abused

Police attacked and hospital staff abused

Two police officers were allegedly attacked and hospital staff abused after a man was arrested on suspicion of driving without a licence.

Unlicensed 'rave' thwarted by police

Unlicensed 'rave' thwarted by police

An unlicensed music event was prevented by police following reports a large group of people planned to meet.

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Dogs to be kept on leads at beauty spot to protect wildlife

Dogs to be kept on leads at beauty spot to protect wildlife

Dog walkers are to be banned from letting their pets off leads at a beauty spot - despite fears the rule will be enforced "once in a blue moon".

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Vision for regenerated town centre announced

Vision for regenerated town centre announced

A vision to regenerate a Kent town and draw wealthy people to its high street to part with their cash after the pandemic, has been announced.

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Man 'grabbed and threatened' in daytime robbery

Man 'grabbed and threatened' in daytime robbery

A pedestrian was grabbed and threatened by two men in a car as they stole his bank card and driving licence.

Former Strictly star's emotional challenge for dad

Former Strictly star's emotional challenge for dad

James Jordan has vowed to shave off his 'pretty bad' long hair for charity, as he speaks of the pain of losing his dad to a brain tumour.

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Bomb disposal unit rushes to car park

Bomb disposal unit rushes to car park

Part of a city centre has been blocked off after a Second World War bomb was pulled out of a river.

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Puppy grabbed and stolen while on walk

Puppy grabbed and stolen while on walk

A 13-week-old puppy was stolen by a teenager while she was being taken for a walk in a town centre.

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Major engineering halts trains

Major engineering halts trains

Dramatic images show a new rail bridge being craned into position, as operators warn of disruption across the county today and tomorrow.

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Pair rescued after crash

Pair rescued after crash

Firefighters rescued two people after a crash between two vehicles.

Shed blaze sparked by barbecue

Shed blaze sparked by barbecue

A warning is being issued from the fire service after one person suffered burns when a barbecue led to a shed catching alight.

Bridge removal scheduled to protect swans

Bridge removal scheduled to protect swans

A temporary bridge at a coastal park in Kent is being removed to stop swans from being attacked during nesting season.

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Where can women in danger go for help?

Where can women in danger go for help?

Women's safety has dominated the news in recent weeks - but what do you do if you need help?

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Underground tattoo parlour shut down in tobacco raids

Underground tattoo parlour shut down in tobacco raids

A chance discovery during raids on 21 businesses selling knock-off tobacco has resulted in a tattoo parlour being shut down.

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