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Forecasted hot summer could lead to drought

Forecasted hot summer could lead to drought

Experts fear there will be a water shortage this summer due to forcasted warm weather after a dry winter.

Mum found dead in flat 'failed by care teams'

Mum found dead in flat 'failed by care teams'

An inquiry into the death of a mum-of-two who was found decomposed in her flat has revealed failings in her care by mental health teams.

Policeman hit by ball bearing

Policeman hit by ball bearing

Police are looking to track down two young men seen on a riverside bridge moments before an officer was attacked.

Primark opens new store

Primark opens new store

Hundreds of people gathered at Bluewater for the opening of the county's eighth Primark store.

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Seafront underpass cordoned off after man suffers head injury

Seafront underpass cordoned off after man suffers head injury

Police have taped off the underpass by a seafront after an incident.

Bomb squad called to residential street

Bomb squad called to residential street

A residential street has been sealed off after the bomb squad was called in.

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Car smashed up at McDonald's drive-thru

Car smashed up at McDonald's drive-thru

A man was grabbed by the throat and had his car windscreen smashed in an unprovoked attack at a McDonald's drive-thru.

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Op Stack being removed

Op Stack being removed

Operation Stack is being removed but officials have warned there could still be delays.

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Strong winds cause trouble on crossing

Strong winds cause trouble on crossing

Heavy wind forced two lanes to be shut on a busy crossing.

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Government to review stroke decision

Government to review stroke decision

A decision on where three specialist stroke units will open has been referred to the secretary of state.

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'I'm going to throw acid all over your face'

'I'm going to throw acid all over your face'

A thug who threatened to throw acid in his ex-girlfriend's face and burn her mother's house down has been locked up.

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Town gets new all-day restaurant

Town gets new all-day restaurant

The owners of a popular wedding venue have taken over the site of an old fire station.

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Motorists face nine miles of queues

Motorists face nine miles of queues

Motorists heading towards Dover face severe delays on the A2 as traffic queues build up for miles.

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Village pub goes up for sale

Village pub goes up for sale

A village pub has been put on the market after the current landlord has decided to step down and pursue other business ventures.

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Here's a sneak peek inside Kent's new Primark store

Here's a sneak peek inside Kent's new Primark store

Photos show inside a 60,000sq ft low-cost clothing and homeware store which opens at Bluewater shopping centre today.

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MP backs 'flawed' Brexit deal

MP backs 'flawed' Brexit deal

A Kent MP has defended her decision to switch sides of the Brexit debate in last night's vote, despite saying the deal is flawed.

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'No deal' Brexit 'would take political negligence to new extremes'

'No deal' Brexit 'would take political negligence to new extremes'

Business chief hits out at latest blow to having a withdrawal agreement in time for March 29 exit.

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Ceiling caves in at station after leak

Ceiling caves in at station after leak

A waiting room has been closed after part of its ceiling began falling down.

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Want to volunteer for a charity but not sure how? Help is at hand...

Our new free website matches Kent charities in need of help with willing volunteers

Council's parking ticket court threat to dead man

Council's parking ticket court threat to dead man

A widow has accused a council of cruelty after her husband was threatened with court action over an unpaid parking fine - seven weeks after he died.

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Family's plea after dad's death

Family's plea after dad's death

A claim has been made against a power station after a former worker allegedly died of asbestosis.

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Tougher drone laws backed

Tougher drone laws backed

Fast-tracked laws aimed at preventing the misuse of drones come into force today.

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PM suffers crushing Brexit defeat

PM suffers crushing Brexit defeat

Speculating is growing about a snap election after the government loses another Brexit vote.

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M20 roadworks start tonight

M20 roadworks start tonight

One lane of a major motorway will be closed as work gets underway to make preparations for Operation Brock.

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Plans for McDonald's and Costa drive thrus

Plans for McDonald's and Costa drive thrus

Proposals to create hundreds of jobs by building two drive thrus and four warehouse units have been submitted.

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Love Island's Dani Dyer to meet Kent fans

Love Island's Dani Dyer to meet Kent fans

Love Island star Dani Dyer - the daughter of EastEnders' Danny - will visit a Kent shopping centre to meet fans and sign copies of her book.

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Tree blocks road as Storm Gareth hits

Tree blocks road as Storm Gareth hits

Road users have been blocked from using a busy route after a tree fell causing some delays.

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Main route into village closed all week

Main route into village closed all week

Repairs to a main have been delayed by Storm Gareth, after burst pipe ruins road surface.

Young boy hit by car

Young boy hit by car

A child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

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New free special school will 'enhance opportunities'

New free special school will 'enhance opportunities'

A new special free school is in the pipeline as the Government has earmarked funding for a facility in Kent.

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