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Tragedy strikes on the railways of Kent

Tragedy strikes on the railways of Kent

We take a look back at some of the most dramatic accidents and incidents in the history of the county's railways.

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Rescue mission after man falls from harbour wall

Rescue mission after man falls from harbour wall

A casualty has been taken to hospital after they were rescued by RNLI crews following a pier fall at a harbour.

Leisure centre to close for a year

Leisure centre to close for a year

A popular leisure centre will remain closed for a year as part of a £6.5m refurbishment.

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Work begins on new McDonald's drive-thru

Work begins on new McDonald's drive-thru

Construction has begun on a development featuring warehouses and drive-thru restaurants.

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Health care provider could appeal closures

Health care provider could appeal closures

A company that provides healthcare to 11,000 people could appeal the decision to close three of its branches.

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Health boss plays down virus spike concerns

Health boss plays down virus spike concerns

A health boss has spoken out against rumours that an area could see a large spike in cases.

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Touching tribute to son who had 'world at his feet'

Touching tribute to son who had 'world at his feet'

A dad has paid tribute to his loving son and supportive friends after the teenager died in tragic circumstances.

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Heroic Tony completes charity walk

Heroic Tony completes charity walk

The five-year-old fundraiser takes final steps of a challenge which has captured hearts and raised more than £1m for a hospital.

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Pop up school hopes to prepare pupils for September

Pop up school hopes to prepare pupils for September

A pop up school is planned to go live this summer, offering free online lessons to pupils across the county.

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Trial of former MP accused of sexual assault to begin next week

Trial of former MP accused of sexual assault to begin next week

The trial of a former MP accused of sexual assault will begin next week and could last up to three weeks.

BB gun recovered after armed stand-off

BB gun recovered after armed stand-off

Two men have been released without charge after an overnight stand-off with armed police which was captured on video.

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Dreamland to become drive-in cinema

Dreamland to become drive-in cinema

A popular seaside attraction is set to be turned into a drive-in cinema this August to the joy of film lovers.

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Cinema opening date revealed as regeneration nears completion

Cinema opening date revealed as regeneration nears completion

Work on a town centre's multi-million pound regeneration is almost complete.

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Mum's dying wish to buy family home

Mum's dying wish to buy family home

A mum with terminal cancer is raising money to buy the home she has lived in for 28 years to leave something for her family.

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Body found in search for 20-year-old

Body found in search for 20-year-old

The search for a man has been called off after officers discovered a body.

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MP fears beach 'morons' will spark second lockdown

MP fears beach 'morons' will spark second lockdown

A "moronic minority" of beachgoers risk a second Covid-19 lockdown being enforced, according to a worried MP.

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Cinema giant delays reopening

Cinema giant delays reopening

A cinema firm which has chains across Kent has delayed its reopening date.

'It would be irresponsible to reopen on Saturday'

'It would be irresponsible to reopen on Saturday'

Some landlords and restaurateurs in Kent are refusing to reopen this weekend, amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus.

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200 people at illegal rave in woods

200 people at illegal rave in woods

A 200-strong illegal rave in the woods was shut down at the weekend - and police say they won't tolerate such events.

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Plans for 2,500-home development revealed

Plans for 2,500-home development revealed

A scheme which could see thousands of homes built on about 500 acres have been shown in a public exhibition for the first time.

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Police search for missing 20-year-old

Police search for missing 20-year-old

Police are appealing for information about a missing man and are concerned for his welfare.

Church removes mementoes from baby's grave

Church removes mementoes from baby's grave

A mum-of-three has spoken of her anger after a church removed items from her stillborn baby's grave.

Fruit-picking robots could solve jobs crisis

Fruit-picking robots could solve jobs crisis

A Kent farm boss says fruit-picking robots could solve the industry's jobs crisis.

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Watch Tony complete his charity walk live

Watch Tony complete his charity walk live

A five-year-old fundraiser, who has captured the hearts of the nation, had the final steps of his challenge broadcast on YouTube.

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Virtual pre-inquest review to be held for 'Grinder killer's' victims

Virtual pre-inquest review to be held for 'Grinder killer's' victims

A second pre-inquest review is to be held for the four victims who were murdered by the "Grinder killer."

Sheep spotted strolling down street

Sheep spotted strolling down street

The fluffy farmyard creatures were seen trotting down a road and an appeal was made to reunite them with their owner.

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Parents fined for school absence next term

Parents fined for school absence next term

The government has been criticised after saying parents will be fined for school non-attendance from September.

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More than 100 moved on in yob crackdown

More than 100 moved on in yob crackdown

The enforcement of a 48-hour dispersal order has been deemed a success by police after more than 100 people were moved on from a town.

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Frankie & Benny's confirm restaurant closures

Frankie & Benny's confirm restaurant closures

The group which runs Frankie & Benny's has confirmed dozens of its branches will close down, while all Wagamama restaurants will reopen.

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Murder accused in court over dad's death

Murder accused in court over dad's death

A man accused of murdering a father-of-two at a town centre flat has appeared before a judge in court for the first time.

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