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Footage shows dramatic river rescue

Footage shows dramatic river rescue

Video footage has emerged of the rescue of a man stuck on a boat in the River Medway during Storm Dennis.

Shots fired at flats

Shots fired at flats

A window has been shattered after a firearm was discharged at a block of flats.

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Historic pub up for sale

Historic pub up for sale

The owners of a popular pub, the name of which is commonly mispronounced, are selling up after two years in charge.

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'Ghost of Debenhams' past' appears in shop window

'Ghost of Debenhams' past' appears in shop window

Mystery surrounds why a mannequin, hailed as "weird" and "spooky" due to its outfit, has appeared in a town centre shop window.

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Man seriously injured in window fall

Man seriously injured in window fall

A person has been seriously injured and taken to a London hospital after falling from a window in a town centre.

Storm causes power cuts and flooding

Storm causes power cuts and flooding

Homes and businesses were left without power for hours in the aftermath of Storm Dennis.

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'It's like living in a prison'

'It's like living in a prison'

A frustrated OAP fears a new multi-storey car park built opposite her home has wiped thousands off house prices in her street.

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Op Brock 2? New barrier plan unveiled

Op Brock 2? New barrier plan unveiled

The government has unveiled a new barrier plan for the M20 that it thinks will end the misery of operations Brock and Stack – here's how it works.

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Skatepark opening date still up in air

Skatepark opening date still up in air

The official opening of a long-awaited skatepark remains unknown after months of delays.

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Serious crashes close Island roads

Serious crashes close Island roads

Roads on the Isle of Sheppey were closed and two people were taken to hospital after two serious crashes.

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'It could have ended so differently'

'It could have ended so differently'

Residents and business owners have spoken out after a building partially collapsed during Storm Dennis, crushing a car.

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Robber held knife to shop worker's throat

Robber held knife to shop worker's throat

A man held a knife to a woman's throat before stealing a large quantity of cash in a raid on a high street business.

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Armed police called to reports of man with gun

Armed police called to reports of man with gun

Armed officers and a police helicopter was deployed following reports of an armed man this afternoon.

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'Devastating' arson attack at popular wetland

'Devastating' arson attack at popular wetland

A £65,000 boardwalk and section of grass has been 'razed to the ground' in a senseless arson attack on a popular beauty spot.

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Train collides with tree

Train collides with tree

Passengers were delayed and a train was damaged after a collision with a fallen tree this morning.

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Kent blaze spotted from Essex

Kent blaze spotted from Essex

Fire crews were called to a large fire in a country lane after flames were spotted from across the Thames in Essex.

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Naked man rescued from river

Naked man rescued from river

A man was saved by emergency services after getting caught in Storm Dennis in a rowing boat in the Medway.

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Live: Storm Dennis batters Kent again

Live: Storm Dennis batters Kent again

Residents are being urged to take "immediate action" as several parts of the county are expected to be hit by floods.

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Death and destruction as Storm Dennis rages

Death and destruction as Storm Dennis rages

At least one person died as Storm Dennis hit the county early in 2020.

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'I was a sergeant, how could I possibly get PTSD?'

'I was a sergeant, how could I possibly get PTSD?'

A former marine has opened up on how he turned to alcohol after leaving the forces, but is now putting his life back together.

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Legendary joke shop closing after 40 years

Legendary joke shop closing after 40 years

A much-loved novelty store which opened in the 70s is closing due to online retail pressure.

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Talks delay huge town centre revamp

Talks delay huge town centre revamp

Construction of a massive development which includes a 14-storey block has yet to begin 12 months after being given the green light.

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Vegan runner beets the taunts

Vegan runner beets the taunts

A runner given stick for turning Vegan has proved his mates wrong by running 1,542 miles in 374 consecutive days.

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Where to celebrate Pancake Day

Where to celebrate Pancake Day

Here are a few places hosting pancake races, activities and of course, serving up plenty of yummy treats to enjoy.

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Dying pony found dumped on footpath

Dying pony found dumped on footpath

BEWARE GRAPHIC IMAGES: The RSPCA has appealed for help to find the cruel owner who abandoned this exhausted pony.

Storm Dennis: live updates

Storm Dennis: live updates

Emergency services have recovered two bodies from the sea as Storm Dennis forces its way through the county.

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Activists seize dog from jailed farmer

Activists seize dog from jailed farmer

Animal rights activists have raided the farm of a woman who was jailed after leaving livestock in 'atrocious conditions'. WARNING: Graphic images

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Body found near housing estate

Body found near housing estate

Police have sealed off the entrance to an exclusive new housing development after the body of a man was discovered nearby.

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Major sea search for missing man

Major sea search for missing man

The RNLI, Coastguard and Royal Navy are scouring the seas off the Kent coast for a man who is missing from a gas tanker.

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Log burner warning after house fire

Log burner warning after house fire

Firefighters have issued a safety warning after hot ash from a log burner caused a house blaze.

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