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Two arrests as armed police storm house

Two arrests as armed police storm house

Two men have been arrested after armed police entered a property following reports someone had been seen with a weapon.

Enormous thunderclap 'sounded like explosion'

Enormous thunderclap 'sounded like explosion'

A large burst of thunder from an electrical storm was caught on camera.

'We need action not votes on belly bins'

'We need action not votes on belly bins'

A campaigner has called for action after litter louts were spotted defecating on beaches and in residents' gardens.

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Police Gypsy flag tweet defended

Police Gypsy flag tweet defended

A councillor has said showing solidarity with communities helps save money, as police were criticised for supporting Gypsy Roma history month.

Medical incident at shopping centre

Medical incident at shopping centre

Police were spotted running through Bluewater on their way to an emergency.

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Lambs die after poisonous plants chucked into field

Lambs die after poisonous plants chucked into field

A farmer has urged people to think before they dump garden waste into fields, after five lambs died painfully.

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Health centres closed 'to protect patients'

Health centres closed 'to protect patients'

A health watchdog has closed three medical centres due to their poor performance.

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'Leave the inflatables in the pool'

'Leave the inflatables in the pool'

A lifeboat crew has urged the public to leave inflatable toys and crafts at home following a spate of recent rescues.

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New holiday rules explained

New holiday rules explained

Summer holidays are back on the cards as travel restrictions are set to be relaxed - here's everything you need to know.

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'This has taken our grief to another place'

'This has taken our grief to another place'

A grieving mum has slammed the Met police following allegations officers took 'selfies' next to the bodies of her dead daughters.

Murder charge after father-of-two stabbed

Murder charge after father-of-two stabbed

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a former paratrooper.

Virtual salute for Armed Forces Day

Virtual salute for Armed Forces Day

People are being encouraged to show their support for the military on social media as part of Armed Services Day.

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Heatwave aftermath

Heatwave aftermath

Another clean up is underway after bottles, bags and laughing gas cannisters were dumped on a seafront.

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Back to school for history lesson

Back to school for history lesson

Their names are familiar to generations - but how well do you know the stories behind Kent's secondary schools?

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Plans emerge for 600 homes on town's edge

Plans emerge for 600 homes on town's edge

A 150-acre site could become home to hundreds of properties, a retirement village and business park.

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Two care homes lose £120k during Covid-19 crisis

Two care homes lose £120k during Covid-19 crisis

Bosses of two care homes are £120,000 out of pocket due to the coronavirus crisis – and expect the sum to more than double over the next six months.

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Video shows train rammed with beachgoers amid lockdown

Video shows train rammed with beachgoers amid lockdown

Alarming footage shows a train packed full of people during the heatwave - with many neglecting to wear face masks and failing to socially distance.

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Support floods in for Kent MP after cancer diagnosis

Support floods in for Kent MP after cancer diagnosis

Politicians and constituents alike have expressed their support for a Kent MP who revealed she has breast cancer.

Renewed appeal after lorry driver's death

Renewed appeal after lorry driver's death

Police have renewed their appeal into the death of a lorry driver after a witness brought new information to light.

'Specialist developer' takes on bingo hall project

'Specialist developer' takes on bingo hall project

A controversial town centre project which involves the partial demolition of a bingo hall will now be headed up by a 'specialist developer'.

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Dog suffers excruciating burns in heatwave

Dog suffers excruciating burns in heatwave

The RSPCA has issued a warning after a dog suffered painful burns to her feet and ears during the hot weather.

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Biker seriously hurt in crash at junction

Biker seriously hurt in crash at junction

Officers investigating a collision that left a motorcyclist in a serious condition are asking for witnesses to come forward.

Drugs flat forced to shut

Drugs flat forced to shut

A flat that was used by drug dealers is now out of bounds for three months after police action.

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Man threatened Sainsbury's workers with traffic cone

Man threatened Sainsbury's workers with traffic cone

A man who threatened Sainsbury's workers while holding a traffic cone is being hunted by police.

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University staff face 20% pay cut

University staff face 20% pay cut

Universities are proposing drastic cuts to salaries and a year-long pay freeze as they deal with the financial fall-out of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Traffic held on M2 due to man on bridge

Traffic held on M2 due to man on bridge

Traffic was stopped on the M2 after police were called to help a distressed man on a bridge.

Family's heartbreaking tribute to young mum killed on M20

Family's heartbreaking tribute to young mum killed on M20

A 20-year-old woman killed on the M20 has been remembered as an "absolutely fantastic and devoted" mother by her heartbroken family.

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Lockdown fines on the decline

Lockdown fines on the decline

Police have seen a reduction in the number of fines handed out for flouting lockdown rules.

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Three cars torched in arson spree

Three cars torched in arson spree

Three cars have been torched in an early morning arson spree.

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Shocking scenes as 62,000 sunseekers hit two beaches

Shocking scenes as 62,000 sunseekers hit two beaches

Some 62,000 people descended on two beaches in one day sparking a plea for help to the government from a cash-strapped council.

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