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'Show me evidence of abuse,' says farmer as petition hits 57k

'Show me evidence of abuse,' says farmer as petition hits 57k

A farmer has dismissed online detractors, saying they haven't seen his animals after 57,000 signed a petition demanding his business be shut down.

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Police were chasing driver before multi-vehicle crash

Police were chasing driver before multi-vehicle crash

A driver who was arrested after crashing into five cars was being chased by police before the accident.

Psychologists' signs help cut pollution at crossings

Psychologists' signs help cut pollution at crossings

Carefully worded road signs have helped 'significantly' cut pollution by reducing engine idling at busy railway crossings, a study has found.

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Gang of 10 rob teen of mobile

Gang of 10 rob teen of mobile

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was approached by a large group of teenagers and robbed of his mobile.

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April Fooled? The pranks from around Kent

April Fooled? The pranks from around Kent

The producers of Love Island called and confirmed they may not have planned to film in Medway....

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a disturbance inside and then outside a property, which left two men in hospital.

Knife attack at estate flats

Knife attack at estate flats

A man has been taken to hospital and a second is in custody after a knife attack at a block of flats on an estate.

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Police called to incident outside nursery

Police called to incident outside nursery

Officers were called to an incident outside a pre-school nursery following reports of a row between two people.

Two bomb alerts just hours apart

Two bomb alerts just hours apart

Bomb disposal units have been called in after two unexploded devices were found within two miles of each other.

The Kent towns with the best and worst internet speeds

The Kent towns with the best and worst internet speeds

More than half of people in Kent are living in areas with internet speeds below the national average - is your town one of them?

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NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

A demonstration against the government's 'derisory' pay increase offer took place at one of Kent's hospitals.

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From mini heatwave to snow showers

From mini heatwave to snow showers

Kent's short-lived and inconsistent heatwave is set to give in to a cold front this weekend, with chances of snow.

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'Clever and funny' sister found dead in flat

'Clever and funny' sister found dead in flat

An inquest has heard how a woman described by her sisters as witty and much loved was found dead in her flat nearly two weeks after she was last seen.

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'Everyone at school saw the photos - it was horrendous'

'Everyone at school saw the photos - it was horrendous'

A teenage girl has spoken of the 'hell' she experienced after an ex leaked naked selfies she had sent him, which were then used to blackmail her.

The tragic Kent racer tipped to become F1 champion

The tragic Kent racer tipped to become F1 champion

Just months after landing a drive in F1, Kent's biggest motor racing talent lost his life aged just 23 – here we remember his all-too-brief career.

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The weapons seized from Kent criminals

The weapons seized from Kent criminals

We've named the offenders caught carrying knives, CS gas canisters and knuckle dusters who have appeared in court over the last month.

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Casualty rescued in hillside drama

Casualty rescued in hillside drama

The coastguard helicopter was called in to rescue a casualty after an accident on a hill overlooking the Channel.

'Anyone socialising should be tested twice a week'

'Anyone socialising should be tested twice a week'

Kent's director of public health is encouraging anyone who leaves home to socialise to get tested for Covid-19 twice a week.

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Bomb alert after device unearthed

Bomb alert after device unearthed

A bomb disposal unit was called after a suspected wartime device was found near new housing on the edge of town.

Nearly 400 asylum seekers attempt crossing in two days

Nearly 400 asylum seekers attempt crossing in two days

The Home Office says there have been 19 cross-Channel incidents involving 371 people believed to be asylum seekers in the last couple of days.

Major road shut after crash

Major road shut after crash

A key route was closed in both directions after an accident which left a man in his 50s trapped in a vehicle by his injuries.

Harry Potter car thief jailed

Harry Potter car thief jailed

A thief who stole a replica of the Weasleys’ car in the Harry Potter films from a Kent garage has been jailed for nearly two years.

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Covid cancels Christmas event and regatta

Covid cancels Christmas event and regatta

Bosses at a Kent port have scrapped a major summer and winter event for the second year running because of the continuing coronavirus pandemic.

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Year group isolating after confirmed Covid cases

Year group isolating after confirmed Covid cases

A secondary school has instructed a year group to work from home after it confirmed positive Covid-19 cases.

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Man arrested after six-vehicle collision

Man arrested after six-vehicle collision

Two people have been taken to hospital and a man has been arrested after a six-vehicle collision on a busy road.

'Act responsibly or we close the park'

'Act responsibly or we close the park'

A park manager has issued a plea for visitors to be responsible and stick to Covid rules as "excessive" numbers congregate in the play area.

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Man arrested after 'arson attack'

Man arrested after 'arson attack'

Four people had to be rescued from a property overnight after a suspected arson attack.

Ice cream vans could cut jingles

Ice cream vans could cut jingles

Some ice cream vans in Kent could be ditching their well-known jingles for chart hits this summer, but is it the right choice?

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Probe launched into animal charities

Probe launched into animal charities

Two animal charities in Kent are under investigation after concerns over finance management were raised.

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Boy, 15, clocked at 100mph in police chase

Boy, 15, clocked at 100mph in police chase

A teenager is alleged to have driven at more than 100mph during a chase with police after officers suspected occupants had been involved in a theft.

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