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Buildings damaged as gale force winds lash county

Buildings damaged as gale force winds lash county

A Poundland store was among buildings damaged as high winds lashed the county last night.

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Prayers tradition scrapped by councillors in Kent's cathedral city

Prayers tradition scrapped by councillors in Kent's cathedral city

A decades-long tradition of holding prayers before council meetings in Kent’s cathedral city is set to end following a vote to scrap the custom.

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Kent woman beats TV's Chasers to land £50k

Kent woman beats TV's Chasers to land £50k

Retired civil servant Sue Brooks triumphed in tonight's episode of ITV's Beat the Chasers.

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Area the size of two tennis courts goes up in flames

Area the size of two tennis courts goes up in flames

Fire crews were called into action this evening after 500 square metres of undergrowth caught alight.

Fire-hit eyesore going under the hammer

Fire-hit eyesore going under the hammer

The derelict site of a building gutted by a massive fire seven years ago is set to be auctioned with a guide price of £750,000.

The two Kent districts with no Covid deaths since February

The two Kent districts with no Covid deaths since February

New figures show the number of people dying with Covid in Kent has fallen by more than 80% in a month.

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Late-night bar to open in former Currys

Late-night bar to open in former Currys

A bid to open a late-night bar in an eyesore shop have been approved - but its planned opening hours have been cut back.

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Anger over return of 'bulky blob'

Anger over return of 'bulky blob'

A bid for a town centre development branded a 'bulky blob' by critics has been controversially approved on appeal.

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65mph winds and heavy rain set to hit Kent

65mph winds and heavy rain set to hit Kent

A weather warning is in place as gale-force winds and heavy rain are set to lash the county overnight.

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Fire crews tackle garden centre blaze

Fire crews tackle garden centre blaze

Six fire engines were called to a blaze which started in an outside area of a garden centre.

'Keep your phone fully charged if going out'

'Keep your phone fully charged if going out'

People venturing out in the Kent hamlet where PCSO Julia James was murdered have been told by police to keep their phones fully charged.

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'We baaa-ck animal sanctuary'

'We baaa-ck animal sanctuary'

A wildlife shelter locked in a battle with neighbours over its noisy cockerels has seen an outpouring of support.

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Shelter's storytime therapy for scaredy cats

Shelter's storytime therapy for scaredy cats

RSPCA carers are reading books to a group of moggies rescued from a Kent home in a bid to improve their confidence around people.

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Arrest after woman raped in alleyway

Arrest after woman raped in alleyway

Police are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a sex attack.

In court: People convicted of attacks on emergency workers

In court: People convicted of attacks on emergency workers

Here are the people who have been convicted of attacking police who have kept us safe during the pandemic.

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What if Battle of Britain had been lost?

What if Battle of Britain had been lost?

A top historian has predicted what Kent would likely have faced if the RAF had been defeated in the 1940 Battle of Britain.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A 38-year-old man who was reported missing has been safely located.

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Police urge public to 'remain vigilant' on sixth day of murder hunt

Police urge public to 'remain vigilant' on sixth day of murder hunt

As the hunt for Julia James' murderer enters its sixth day police have advised the public to "remain vigilant until the full circumstances are known".

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Quest to find dad's beloved lost Morris Minor

Quest to find dad's beloved lost Morris Minor

The son of a man suffering from Alzheimer's is trying to track down the location of his dad's beloved Morris Minor.

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'Decriminalise cannabis', say crime commissioner candidates

'Decriminalise cannabis', say crime commissioner candidates

Two of the three candidates in Kent's police and crime commissioner race want to see cannabis decriminalised to cut drugs crime.

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Moment cocaine dealer brought down in flat full of designer bags

Moment cocaine dealer brought down in flat full of designer bags

A prolific drug dealer will ave to pay back more than £9,000 and auction his clothes after police found him in a flat stuffed with designer goods.

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Drone footage captures gardens ablaze

Drone footage captures gardens ablaze

Drone footage has revealed the extent of a blaze which tore through gardens as it emerges residents battled alongside fire crews to put out flames.

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Footbridge removed in train station revamp

Footbridge removed in train station revamp

An old footbridge at a railway station has been removed as part of a multi-million pound refurbishment scheme to improve access.

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Police referral after man falls from window

Police referral after man falls from window

A man fell from a window while police were carrying out a routine inquiry.

Dognapping report weeks before PCSO's murder

Dognapping report weeks before PCSO's murder

Dog owners were warned about an attempted dognapping incident just weeks before PCSO Julia James was murdered.

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Pub bans under 21s after alcohol smuggling and Covid breaches

Pub bans under 21s after alcohol smuggling and Covid breaches

A pub has made the difficult decision to stop serving under 21s after a number of Covid breaches since reopening.

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'Help us find the monster who attacked Julia'

'Help us find the monster who attacked Julia'

The uncle of a grandmother who was killed while walking her dog has called her attacker a "worthless, cowardly excuse for a human."

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Dad with gun led police on high-speed chase

Dad with gun led police on high-speed chase

A dad claimed his life was blighted by a double tragedy and he planned to kill himself, but his trip led to him being arrested for carrying a weapon.

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Holiday park splashes out £1m for 'staycation summer'

Holiday park splashes out £1m for 'staycation summer'

A holiday park has invested £1m to prepare for a boost in visitors predicted when coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted this summer.

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'I woke up in hospital after 16 days in a coma'

'I woke up in hospital after 16 days in a coma'

A teacher turned author who spent years recovering from a life changing brain haemorrhage is now using her experiences to raise money for good causes.

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