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Campaigners stage sit-in to protect sycamore tree

Campaigners stage sit-in to protect sycamore tree

Protesters are camping out at the site of a mature sycamore tree which is due to be felled to make way for flats.

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Man accused of using electric scooter while drunk

Man accused of using electric scooter while drunk

A late-night fight led to one man being charged with operating an e scooter while drunk and another with having a blade in a public place.

Wanted men thought to be in Kent

Wanted men thought to be in Kent

Two men wanted in connection with drug offences are believed to be in the county.

Record numbers attempt Channel crossing

Record numbers attempt Channel crossing

More people attempted to cross the Channel yesterday than any other day this year, with hundreds found in small boats.

Child airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

Child airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

A boy has been airlifted to a London hospital with potentially serious injuries after being hit by a car.

Car crushed by truck at busy roundabout

Car crushed by truck at busy roundabout

A car has been left crumpled after it collided with a truck at a busy city centre roundabout.

Are Crocs making a fashion comeback?

Are Crocs making a fashion comeback?

With soaring sales and hit collaborations with the likes of Justin Bieber, are Crocs going to be this summer's must have?

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Police called in over hedge dispute

Police called in over hedge dispute

A developer insists it has done nothing wrong after reports hedges were being cut but police have been called in over fears for wildlife.

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Home Secretary: 'This is tragic beyond words'

Home Secretary: 'This is tragic beyond words'

Priti Patel has spoken of the 'awful, awful murder' of PCSO Julia James as terrified villagers have told how they are fearful for their safety.

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Air pollution in town worse than Paris, Madrid and Rome

Air pollution in town worse than Paris, Madrid and Rome

Campaigners have called for improvements to air quality monitoring after one town clocked up pollution comparable to various major European cities.

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Cat found stabbed with his ears cut off

Cat found stabbed with his ears cut off

Police are hunting the brute who killed Caesar - the third cat to die in six weeks at the hands of a sick pet mutilator.

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Young boy hit by car

Young boy hit by car

A boy was taken to hospital after police were called to a collision.

It's Barrioke! Actor to host hits night

It's Barrioke! Actor to host hits night

It's Barrioke! Tickets for a hits party featuring a Kent-born actor best known for his role in EastEnders have gone on sale.

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People smuggling gangs targeting UK maritime industry

People smuggling gangs targeting UK maritime industry

People smuggling gangs are increasingly targeting the UK maritime industry to acquire boats and equipment for Channel crossings, the NCA has warmed.

Missing woman found safe and well

Missing woman found safe and well

A woman reported missing has been safely located.

'Your duty is done... we'll take it from here'

'Your duty is done... we'll take it from here'

The former partner of PCSO Julia James, who was killed as she walked her dog, has told of his devastation as floral tributes are laid.

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A2 potholes which 'make homes shake' reopen week after repairs

A2 potholes which 'make homes shake' reopen week after repairs

Lorries thumping over potholes are causing sleepless nights for families living next to a busy road.

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Celebrations in the county for the wedding of Kate and William

Celebrations in the county for the wedding of Kate and William

The Prince and Princess of Wales tied the knot in 2011, with Kent coming together to celebrate

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'Delicious fry-up but one thing left me feeling uneasy'

'Delicious fry-up but one thing left me feeling uneasy'

One of our roving reporters tried the 'lorry park' café with the best fry-up in Kent, and this is what he made of it.

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Hold tight as we take a ride on the buses

Hold tight as we take a ride on the buses

When Arriva decided to ditch some of its Kent routes we climbed aboard for a magical mystery tour and spent a day on a bus for less than a fiver.

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How Covid altered the high street in one Kent town

How Covid altered the high street in one Kent town

When non-essential shops were allowed to reopen in one Kent town it looked a lot different to how it was before the last Covid lockdown.

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Towns' 'phenomenal effort' on jabs gets Downing Street mention

Towns' 'phenomenal effort' on jabs gets Downing Street mention

The vaccination programme in Medway received special praise from a top medic at today's Downing Street briefing after delivering 50,000 jabs.

Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent

Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent

The Environment Agency has put out a number of alerts warning that flooding is possible and residents should be prepared.

Boy taken to hospital after car 'intentionally drove into him'

Boy taken to hospital after car 'intentionally drove into him'

A teenage boy was rushed to a London hospital after a car reportedly drove into him on purpose.

Officers charged over photos of double murder scene

Officers charged over photos of double murder scene

Two police officers have been charged with misconduct following allegations they took and shared photographs of a murder scene.

The street that stepped into the '70s

The street that stepped into the '70s

From shop signs to new music venues, a busy shopping street has been transformed for filming today on Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols TV series.

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First look at new multi-million pound theme park land

First look at new multi-million pound theme park land

Legoland has shared a first look inside its new attraction Land of Mythica, which includes flying and water rides.

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Man found dead in flat fire

Man found dead in flat fire

The fire service and police are investigating after a man was found dead following a fire at a flat.

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Teen guilty of drugs gang murder

Teen guilty of drugs gang murder

A teenager has been found guilty of murdering another on the streets of a Kent town in a gang war over drugs.

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Murder hunt after PCSO found dead in field

Murder hunt after PCSO found dead in field

A murder inquiry is underway after serving PCSO and mum-of-two Julia James was found dead in suspicious circumstances in a quiet hamlet.

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