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Thunder storms and hail in Kent

Thunder storms and hail in Kent

Storm spotters have turned their eyes to the skies across the county after darkening clouds brought rumbles of thunder and lightning forks.

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Body found in search for missing student

Body found in search for missing student

The family of a missing student have been informed by police after a body was found in a harbour.

Donations pour in for blast victims

Donations pour in for blast victims

A community has offered up furniture and clothes and has launched a fundraiser for those left homeless by a sudden explosion.

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Car ploughs into councillor's garage

Car ploughs into councillor's garage

A councillor's garage has been destroyed after a Mercedes ploughed through his fence this morning.

Union threatens strike action over plan to close town's bus depot

Union threatens strike action over plan to close town's bus depot

Arriva staff are being balloted on strike action after the bus firm announced its plan to close one of its town centre depots.

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700 pieces of evidence gathered in murder probe

700 pieces of evidence gathered in murder probe

The detective investigating the murder of a much-loved mum and PCSO says he is 'keeping an open mind' while looking for her killer.

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'Committed burglar' jailed after series of break-ins

'Committed burglar' jailed after series of break-ins

A thief who targeted a number of homes during a three-day spree in towns across the county has been sent to prison.

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Delays on M2 as car overturns

Delays on M2 as car overturns

Drivers travelling along the M2 are facing delays after a car veered off the road and flipped onto its side.

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Charitable business hit with £8k break in

Charitable business hit with £8k break in

Company bosses have been left counting the cost after thieves took vital equipment and trashed their premises.

Knife held to teen's throat in park robbery

Knife held to teen's throat in park robbery

A knife was pushed against a teenager's throat as a gang forced a group of mates to empty their pockets during a terrifying robbery.

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Fox trapped in sewage works after falling 30ft

Fox trapped in sewage works after falling 30ft

A not-so-wily fox got himself stuck after falling 30ft into a storm tank at a sewage plant.

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'Not only was it his only job but it was his birth home'

'Not only was it his only job but it was his birth home'

Tributes have been paid to a hard-working garage owner who worked tirelessly into his later years to serve the community.

New photo released in hunt for PCSO killer

New photo released in hunt for PCSO killer

Detectives investigating the murder of a much-loved mum and PCSO have released a photo of her wearing the clothes the wore the afternoon of her death.

Four homes hit by explosion 'will have to be demolished'

Four homes hit by explosion 'will have to be demolished'

A council leader says a block of four houses damaged by a huge explosion will have to be knocked down.

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University set to leave county campus

University set to leave county campus

A creative university which boasts designers Zandra Rhodes and Karen Millen as former students is consulting up to 100 staff on plans to close.

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Travellers leave seaside car park

Travellers leave seaside car park

Travellers who pitched-up at a seaside car park have left the site after negotiations with the city council and the police.

Armed police help arrest two men

Armed police help arrest two men

Reports of a weapon resulted in the arrest of two men after armed police were called to an incident outside a property in the early hours.

Mum and partner locked love rival in cellar and raped her

Mum and partner locked love rival in cellar and raped her

A mum-of-two and her partner who locked a love rival in a cellar and raped her face lengthy jail terms.

People return home after explosion

People return home after explosion

People living next to houses that were damaged in an explosion have been able to return home as police continue inquiries.

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'Our cat brought home a goldfish - and it was still alive'

'Our cat brought home a goldfish - and it was still alive'

A family was left scratching their heads after their cat came home with a goldfish that turned out to be very much alive.

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Explosion heroes straight back to work after 'morning off'

Explosion heroes straight back to work after 'morning off'

A father and son who saved the lives of three people in an explosion have spoken about their heroic actions.

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Joy as family reunited with stolen dog

Joy as family reunited with stolen dog

A family has been reunited with their missing dog - but remain concerned about their other beloved cocker spaniel which has not yet been found.

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Dramatic footage as police chase ends in field

Dramatic footage as police chase ends in field

A man aged 55 has been arrested after a police car chase ended in a farmer's field.

530-bed student flats block to become summer hotel

530-bed student flats block to become summer hotel

One of Kent's biggest student complexes has been accused of 'undercutting' local hotels after winning a bid to offer its rooms to summer guests.

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'My dad is stuck in the middle of India's Covid crisis'

'My dad is stuck in the middle of India's Covid crisis'

As Kent communities help send scores of ventilators to the country ravaged by coronavirus, Sikhs continue to fear for the safety of their families.

The bogus news site, the teen entrepreneur and the 'robot' journalists

The bogus news site, the teen entrepreneur and the 'robot' journalists

We reveal the story of the Kent Chronicle - which posed as a legitimate online news service by stealing stories by genuine reporters.

People light candles for murdered PCSO

People light candles for murdered PCSO

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to murdered PCSO Julia James - as residents left lit candles outside their homes to remember the popular grandmother.

Dealers targeted young child to sell drugs

Dealers targeted young child to sell drugs

Three county lines dealers who targeted a 12-year-old child to sell drugs have been jailed.

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Plans submitted for 78-bed care home

Plans submitted for 78-bed care home

A developer is seeking permission to build a new care home as part of wider development plans for a site.

Name chosen for new £467k food hall

Name chosen for new £467k food hall

The name for a town's newest dining destination has been chosen following a public vote.

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