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'Over-critical' student walked on tracks

'Over-critical' student walked on tracks

A 20-year-old student who was described as kind, caring and thoughtful walked in front of an oncoming train, an inquest has heard.

Dozens treated after chemical leak

Dozens treated after chemical leak

Almost 60 people have been treated after a major chemical leak this evening.

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Moments which made The Queen smile

Moments which made The Queen smile

It's been a day of "smiles and laughter" after the longest-reigning living monarch paid a visit to Kent.

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New Travelodge opens in town

New Travelodge opens in town

A new budget hotel has officially opened as part of a multi-million pound riverside development.

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'Facebook breast ban devastated my business'

'Facebook breast ban devastated my business'

A beautician has spoken out after Facebook banned her page when she shared a picture of a semi-nude model to raise awareness of breast cancer.

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Chillenden murderer loses latest appeal bid

Chillenden murderer loses latest appeal bid

A convicted murderer's latest attempt to overturn his life sentence for a double murder in Kent more than 20 years ago has been turned down.

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Shocking footage of dealer's botched escape

Shocking footage of dealer's botched escape

Watch the moment a drug dealer rammed into a police car after dragging an officer along the ground in a botched attempt to escape.

Mural blessing for tragic Kelly

Mural blessing for tragic Kelly

A mural has been blessed two years after the death of a 17-year-old who had been battling a rare form of cancer.

'Don't speak for me or my ovaries'

'Don't speak for me or my ovaries'

Piers Morgan, Martina Navratilova and Katie Hopkins have joined the debate after a transgender player was named Kent's women cricketer of the year.

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'Everything is gone': Video shows blaze destroy store

'Everything is gone': Video shows blaze destroy store

Watch as neighbours film a devastating blaze which destroyed a furniture store and left the owners with nothing.

Travellers move onto town centre car park

Travellers move onto town centre car park

It is believed the same group of travellers forced to move from a shopping centre have now set up camp on a car park four miles away.

Norovirus shuts part of hospital

Norovirus shuts part of hospital

A hospital has seen part of a ward closed for a week due to the winter vomiting bug.

Lorry driver asked for help

Lorry driver asked for help

An inquest has heard a man asked a GP for help the day he died but was refused an immediate appointment.

Bus route axed after yob attack

Bus route axed after yob attack

An evening bus route will no longer run "in darkness" after being hit with a pole and shot at by youngsters.

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Vogue editor to present Turner Prize

Vogue editor to present Turner Prize

Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful will present the Turner Prize as gallery celebrates £1.7 million boost.

Drivers could pay extra 40p an hour in city centre car parks

Drivers could pay extra 40p an hour in city centre car parks

Plans have been put forward to shake up parking in a city centre to get more people using the park and ride.

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Fire crews to open rebuilt supermarket

Fire crews to open rebuilt supermarket

Firefighters will serve as the guests of honour at the official opening of a new supermarket - a year after the original burnt down.

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Double tragedy on industrial estate

Double tragedy on industrial estate

Minutes before medics were called to a fatal collision, crews were sent to a separate incident nearby.

Woman charged after stabbing

Woman charged after stabbing

A 33-year-old woman will appear in court after a man was stabbed.

Swinson defends contesting Labour seat

Swinson defends contesting Labour seat

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has defended the party's decision to field a candidate against the county's only Labour seat.

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Gridlock continues as M2 roadworks enter second day

Gridlock continues as M2 roadworks enter second day

Delays are continuing on a motorway where emergency bridge repairs works have prompted a lane closure.

Car flips onto roof

Car flips onto roof

A car has crashed outside a busy train station prompting police to partially close a main road.

Fire breaks out in High Street

Fire breaks out in High Street

A fire has caused extensive damage to a High Street furniture shop.

Ex-squaddie glassed in neck left at rock bottom

Ex-squaddie glassed in neck left at rock bottom

An ex-squaddie has spoken of his journey back from the brink after a series of tragic blows left him at rock bottom.

Jealous thug jailed for 'merciless' attack

Jealous thug jailed for 'merciless' attack

A painter and decorator who jumped up and down on another man's head in a jealous rage has been locked up.

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Spike in village traffic sparks child asthma fears

Spike in village traffic sparks child asthma fears

Fears more children could develop asthma have been sparked after it was revealed 11,000 cars travel through the centre of a village each day.

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The Queen visits Kent

The Queen visits Kent

We've pictures, video, and audio as the Queen made a landmark visit to the county.

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Veterans will welcome the Queen

Veterans will welcome the Queen

Former military personnel and their families are ready to welcome and meet the Queen.

'This is the voice of the people finally being heard'

'This is the voice of the people finally being heard'

Cheers rang out in a council chamber as controversial proposals to turn a shopping centre into a huge tower block were unanimously scrapped.

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Fraudster falsely registers man as child's father

Fraudster falsely registers man as child's father

An immigration fraudster has been jailed for a scam based on falsely registering a British man as the father of his child.

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