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Four-minute charity shop drop-off lands driver with ticket

Four-minute charity shop drop-off lands driver with ticket

A Good Samaritan given a parking ticket while dropping off donations to a charity shop is calling for compassion from over-zealous traffic wardens.

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Mum's meal paid for by mystery man

Mum's meal paid for by mystery man

A 999 responder wants to find a man who offered to pay for her and her son's KFC meal.

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Suicide prevention song released using words from survivors

Suicide prevention song released using words from survivors

In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, a song has been created using words of those who have considered taking their own life.

Tesco food counters to close - but could butchers benefit?

Tesco food counters to close - but could butchers benefit?

“Give us a try” says a town centre butcher - as Tesco confirms it is closing food counters at several stores across Kent.

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'We don't want a dangerous individual back on the streets of Kent'

'We don't want a dangerous individual back on the streets of Kent'

An MP has voiced concerns over the potential release of serial killer Patrick Mackay.

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It's not all cheese when it comes to Eurovision

It's not all cheese when it comes to Eurovision

The cheese-fest that is the Eurovision Song Contest is back this week: here's our look at some of the food and drink to cheer along the entries with.

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Motorcyclist wedged beneath car

Motorcyclist wedged beneath car

A motorcyclist has been treated by medics after falling from their bike and becoming wedged beneath a car.

Thousands raised in memory of 'loving family man'

Thousands raised in memory of 'loving family man'

A fundraiser has been set up in memory of a "loving family man" to build his family their dream home.

'Without the surgery she will die'

'Without the surgery she will die'

Parents of a teenager suffering from a rare illness are fighting to get her the operation she needs to survive.

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Hundreds raised after house fire

Hundreds raised after house fire

A fundraiser to help a man whose home was destroyed in a fire has been set up by villagers.

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Bishop bids farewell as he retires

Bishop bids farewell as he retires

The Bishop of Dover has today stepped down from his role after a decade in the position.

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Three teens arrested after stabbing

Three teens arrested after stabbing

Police have arrested three teenagers following an early morning attack which left a man with neck and shoulder stab wounds.

More migrants stopped in Channel

More migrants stopped in Channel

A group of more than 20 migrants has been intercepted by Border Force - a day after another large group were stopped.

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Police release CCTV after robbery

Police release CCTV after robbery

Detectives have released an image of a man who they would like to speak to after a robbery took place early last month.

Farage barred from pub after crash

Farage barred from pub after crash

The Brexit Party leader has been accused of leaving the scene of a crash without checking to see if others were alright.

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Man stabbed in neck and shoulder

Man stabbed in neck and shoulder

A man in his 20s is in a serious condition after he was stabbed in the neck and shoulder in a town centre.

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Drivers braced for more 'nightmare' roadworks

Drivers braced for more 'nightmare' roadworks

After eight months of roadworks residents are asking why a key road is shutting again for 10 weeks.

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From farm manager to town's shepherd

From farm manager to town's shepherd

As a new minister finds his feet in a new community church, he sits down for a chat on how he is settling in.

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Mum's giant leap for daughter with cancer

Mum's giant leap for daughter with cancer

A woman is jumping out of a plane to raise money for a hospice caring for her six-year-old daughter.

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Thousands of super-size babies born in Kent

Thousands of super-size babies born in Kent

The county was ahead of the national average for the number of large babies born last year.

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Fire crews called to crash

Fire crews called to crash

Two people received first aid after a crash.

Seatbelt warning after crash

Seatbelt warning after crash

Drivers were reminded to wear their seatbelts after a motorist was injured in a crash.

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Prom cancelled after 'pranks' taken too far

Prom cancelled after 'pranks' taken too far

Parents are begging a headteacher to change her mind after a girls school prom was cancelled following end-of-year mischief.

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Teenager missing from home

Teenager missing from home

A 17-year-old has gone missing from his home.

Fox dies after getting head stuck

Fox dies after getting head stuck

A fox struggling to free itself from a tight spot died just moments before an RSPCA officer could help free him.

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16 migrants stopped in Channel

16 migrants stopped in Channel

Border Force has intercepted a small boat carrying a group of migrants including children off the Kent coast.

Traffic following road accident

Traffic following road accident

A car spinning in the road has caused long delays.

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'No way out' for motorists as town centre roadworks begin

'No way out' for motorists as town centre roadworks begin

The first weekend in a series of high street closures have cause anguish amongst motorists

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Police hunt for 'armed man'

Police hunt for 'armed man'

A search for a man carrying a weapon has extended into a second day as officers try to track him down.

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Gaming centre owners reeling after break-in

Gaming centre owners reeling after break-in

Burglars broke in to a game centre and stole consoles, games and food during the overnight raid.

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