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The events in Kent tackling loneliness this Christmas

The events in Kent tackling loneliness this Christmas

For those who may not have anyone to spend Christmas with, there are plenty of meals and events being organised in Kent.

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'Our village will be cut in half'

'Our village will be cut in half'

Villagers are continuing their fight to get a crossing added to a £100 million highways scheme, fearing it will cut their community in half.

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'We want to give them a chance to enjoy Christmas'

'We want to give them a chance to enjoy Christmas'

A teenage boy is hoping to spread festive cheer and help the homeless with his huge Christmas light display.

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Infected puppies found dumped by roadside

Infected puppies found dumped by roadside

Two puppies left in a lay-by on a busy road have been handed into the care of an animal rescue centre.

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Seven arrested after £500,000 of gold stolen

Seven arrested after £500,000 of gold stolen

Police investigating more than 100 burglaries, including 40 in the south east which have seen £500,000 of Asian gold stolen, have arrested 7 people.

A special Xmas treat after 12 hard months

A special Xmas treat after 12 hard months

A mum who kept working as a hairdresser while going through cancer treatment has been recognised for her resilience.

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Kent tops abandoned pets chart

Kent tops abandoned pets chart

Last Christmas the highest number of pets abandoned in the south east were found in Kent — here's how you can help this year.

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Police release image of river attack suspect

Police release image of river attack suspect

A woman was punched by a stranger while she walked along a river.

Crash on M2 diversion route

Crash on M2 diversion route

A crash and a broken down vehicle have affected traffic diverted away from a motorway.

Dealer who hid drugs in soup can jailed

Dealer who hid drugs in soup can jailed

Police seized drugs with a street value of £10,610 during an early morning raid on a flat.

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Heavy downpours warning

Heavy downpours warning

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Kent with up to 30mm of rain expected.

Trio not guilty of pub 'pool cue attack'

Trio not guilty of pub 'pool cue attack'

A jury has cleared three men of an attack that left a pub goer with several injuries including two broken eye sockets.

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Dad 'can't forget day' of Lucas' death

Dad 'can't forget day' of Lucas' death

The father of a six-year-old who died after falling in a river says he "plays it over everyday."

100mph hit-and-run driver jailed

100mph hit-and-run driver jailed

A woman who failed to stop after hitting a motorcyclist at 100mph has been sentenced.

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Half a million washing machines hit by fire risk

Half a million washing machines hit by fire risk

A warning has been issued after Whirlpool revealed more than 519,000 products will have to be recalled.

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Queues to see shepherd figurine said to resemble politician

Queues to see shepherd figurine said to resemble politician

Congregation members stopped to get a look at a figurine with a famous face in a church crib set.

Number of benefit claimants rises yet again

Number of benefit claimants rises yet again

The number of people claiming universal credit or job seeker's allowance in Kent has risen for the 16th month in a row.

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Church bells to toll for Victoria Cross hero

Church bells to toll for Victoria Cross hero

A squadron leader who died during a bombing mission is to be honoured.

Driver accused of causing death appears in court

Driver accused of causing death appears in court

A man charged with causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail.

'I was stranded on the M20 and no one came to help'

'I was stranded on the M20 and no one came to help'

A BMW driver left stranded on the M20 for over an hour could only watch on as passing traffic hit his abandoned car.

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69 suspected migrants picked up

69 suspected migrants picked up

An MP is seeking an urgent meeting with the Home Secretary after dozens of migrants were rescued.

Police tape off path after riverside attack

Police tape off path after riverside attack

Officers have cordoned off a large section of pathway after a woman was assaulted.

Deliveroo coming to town

Deliveroo coming to town

A takeaway giant is on the look-out for drivers and riders ahead of its plans to expand further into the county.

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Will it be a white Christmas in Kent?

Will it be a white Christmas in Kent?

The Met Office has predicted what weather we can expect during the festive period.

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Pensioner calls on Bluewater to close

Pensioner calls on Bluewater to close

An angry OAP wants the county's biggest shopping centre to cease trading on Boxing Day.

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Racist graffiti sprayed in busy retail park

Racist graffiti sprayed in busy retail park

Residents have expressed their disgust at racist graffiti sprayed on a path in a busy retail park.

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Pothole forces M2 closure

Pothole forces M2 closure

A motorway has reopened after a large pothole forced part of the M2 to be shut for several hours.

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This is what is being done to help homeless people through the winter

This is what is being done to help homeless people through the winter

A homeless outreach team is working to gain the trust of rough sleepers in Sheerness

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Distressed man talked down from bridge

Distressed man talked down from bridge

Emergency crews were sent to the Dartford Crossing over concerns for a man's safety.

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'Unacceptable' levels of violence used against locked up youths

'Unacceptable' levels of violence used against locked up youths

An inspection of a detention centre for children has rated it inadequate with the management of serious incidents declining and children put at risk.

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