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Road closed after woman hit by car

Road closed after woman hit by car

All three emergency services were called out - including an air ambulance - after a pedestrian was injured in an accident.

Pensioner dies after river fall near pub

Pensioner dies after river fall near pub

A pub landlord has told how he dived into a river in a desperate attempt to save a pensioner who had fallen in.

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From Greta to XR - what's the right way to tackle the climate emergency?

From Greta to XR - what's the right way to tackle the climate emergency?

Join us for today's live-streamed episode of The Lowdown, where we're delving into the hot topic of climate change.

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Police search farmland after 'unexplained' death

Police search farmland after 'unexplained' death

Detectives are continuing to search farmland after a man in his 20s died following a horse fair event.

Biker killed in crash named as fundraiser launched

Biker killed in crash named as fundraiser launched

A 22-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash has been named, as friends and family raise cash to pay for his funeral.

All women and girls encouraged to fill out police survey

All women and girls encouraged to fill out police survey

Kent’s police and crime commissioner has launched a survey to gauge how safe women and girls feel in the county.

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People line high street for funeral of popular barber

People line high street for funeral of popular barber

Tributes have flooded in to a 'charming' barbershop owner who ran his business for more than 40 years.

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Marvel film director tees up at Kent golf course

Marvel film director tees up at Kent golf course

The director of the newest Marvel film has shared a picture of himself playing golf in Kent.

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Man sat outside McDonald's beaten in random attack

Man sat outside McDonald's beaten in random attack

A man sitting on a bench was beaten in a random attack carried out by two strangers.

Facebook group set up to help find Dan

Facebook group set up to help find Dan

Friends desperate to find a man who has now been missing for 17 days have set up a Facebook group for people to share potential sightings.

Former Olympic boxer dies

Former Olympic boxer dies

A boxing champ who represented Britain at the Tokyo Olympics 57 years ago has died after a long battle with dementia.

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Leases for harbour sheds set to spark ‘intense’ competition

Leases for harbour sheds set to spark ‘intense’ competition

A blot on the landscape of a harbour has been transformed into an impressive mixed-use space for shops, eateries and cultural activities.

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The microchip mistake costing dog owners £500

The microchip mistake costing dog owners £500

Outdated microchips are one of the most overlooked pet problems, says an animal charity, and a mistake which could land dog owners with a big fine.

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Several hurt in caravan park attacks

Several hurt in caravan park attacks

A number of people have been injured and a man was arrested following assaults at a caravan park.

Pub boss speaks out over tree removal

Pub boss speaks out over tree removal

A businessman has sought to reassure nature lovers after four trees were felled in a beachside beer garden.

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Ram-raiders target petrol station

Ram-raiders target petrol station

A shop front was left badly damaged after ram-raiders targeted a petrol station.

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Darwin's former holiday home for sale

Darwin's former holiday home for sale

If you snap up this Georgian townhouse on the Kent coast, you'll also be getting a piece of history.

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Demolition of historic school given go-ahead

Demolition of historic school given go-ahead

A 223-year-old school which shut under a cloud of controversy is to be bulldozed to make way for a new secondary.

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'Lottery scammers said I'd won £750k...'

'Lottery scammers said I'd won £750k...'

An upset gran has called for more to be done to tackle fraudsters after she was led to believe she'd had a major lottery windfall.

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'Pedestrians are playing Russian roulette at danger junction'

'Pedestrians are playing Russian roulette at danger junction'

There are calls for a busy four-way junction with limited traffic lights to be redesigned before another pedestrian is killed in the area.

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Porch pervert performed sex act in front of child

Porch pervert performed sex act in front of child

A man who performed a sex act in front of a schoolchild has avoided jail, but is subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

The Kent 'smuggler' behind Australia's £350m wine industry

The Kent 'smuggler' behind Australia's £350m wine industry

From tales of smuggling to emigrating to avoid arrest - a tailor from Kent would go on to help create one of the world's biggest wine regions.

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High Street to reopen after pipe burst

High Street to reopen after pipe burst

People were left with no water or very low pressure after a water pipe burst.

'It is like being on death row'

'It is like being on death row'

Small businesses in the footprint of a proposed multi-billion pound theme park say they fear for their future if the long-awaited plans are approved.

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Dangerous weapons recovered after alleged stabbing

Dangerous weapons recovered after alleged stabbing

A sword, machete and two baseball bats have been seized by police after a reported stabbing.

Bank Holiday traffic causing long delays

Bank Holiday traffic causing long delays

Drivers are facing 45-minute delays near the Dartford Tunnel at the end of the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Huge Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears over environment

Huge Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears over environment

A 66-acre post-Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears it could harm swathes of countryside, increase air pollution and disturb residents nearby.

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Tributes paid to 'kind, caring, thoughtful' former Kent schoolgirl

Tributes paid to 'kind, caring, thoughtful' former Kent schoolgirl

A family say they are heartbroken after a former Kent schoolgirl was found dead at a property.

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Kent woman arrested after XR protest at St Paul's Cathedral

Kent woman arrested after XR protest at St Paul's Cathedral

An activist from Kent was among those arrested at an Extinction Rebellion and Christian Climate Action protest at St Paul's Cathedral.

Man left dog collapsed on floor for at least a week

Man left dog collapsed on floor for at least a week

A pet owner whose Staffie was left slumped on a kitchen floor in her own filth has been banned from keeping dogs after appearing in court.

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