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Couple mark 50 years since joke wedding bet

Couple mark 50 years since joke wedding bet

A husband and wife are renewing their 50-year-old vows today, despite early doubts that the marriage would last a year.

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Murder accused no 'Mr Big'

Murder accused no 'Mr Big'

A drug runner accused of murdering a dealer after he was robbed is no 'Mr Big', according to his barrister.

Flagship M&S store opening delayed

Flagship M&S store opening delayed

Bosses had hoped to cut the ribbon on the state-of-the-art outlet later this year.

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Going, going, gone: Littlebrook demolition in pictures

Going, going, gone: Littlebrook demolition in pictures

The third explosive demolition took place at the last power station on the River Thames at midnight.

Video shows dramatic M2 crash fireball

Video shows dramatic M2 crash fireball

Dramatic footage shows the moment cars go up in flames on the M2 following a crash.

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University admission process "unethical"

University admission process "unethical"

The Education Secretary is calling on universities to scrap "unethical" admissions tactics.

'I am not racist'

'I am not racist'

A Ukip councillor could be struck off the ballot after posting 'revolting' comments on Facebook where she suggested remain voters 'should be hung.'

Drivers warned to avoid A249

Drivers warned to avoid A249

A burst water main is continuing to cause problems for drivers this morning.

Carnival gets first king in 121-year history

Carnival gets first king in 121-year history

A five-year-old boy has been named first-ever king of an annual carnival dating back more than a century as organisers announce a scaled-back event.

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Fly-tipping pair left rubbish near play park

Fly-tipping pair left rubbish near play park

Two people who were paid to dispose of household waste from a home later dumped it near a children's play park.

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Fury over leisure centre plans

Fury over leisure centre plans

Leisure centre users say plans for a smaller leisure centre would cut activities and "destroy" an over 50s fitness club.

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Sheep worrying stats just the 'tip of the iceberg'

Sheep worrying stats just the 'tip of the iceberg'

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of reported incidents of sheep worrying across Kent over the last three years.

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Gills slash season ticket prices

Gills slash season ticket prices

Bosses at Priestfield have slashed prices in the hope of reversing falling attendences.

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Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

The emergency services were called to the centre of a town this evening and the air ambulance landed in a park after a medical incident.

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Giant Brexit-themed 'tweet' appears on cliffs

Giant Brexit-themed 'tweet' appears on cliffs

A Brexit-themed 'tweet' is currently illuminating the White Cliffs and has been put up by a group set up to haunt politicians.

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Hotels for officers running Operation Brock could cost £1000s

Hotels for officers running Operation Brock could cost £1000s

Hotel bills that could run into thousands of pounds are having to be paid to accommodate officers brought in to help with managing Operation Brock.

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Police called to man acting suspiciously near nursery

Police called to man acting suspiciously near nursery

Police were called after a man was spotted acting suspiciously near a children’s nursery.

Burst water main closes road

Burst water main closes road

Kent Highways have closed the northbound carriageway the A249 following a burst water main.

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Emotional farewell as bingo hall closes

Emotional farewell as bingo hall closes

Bingo players are bidding an emotional farewell to their beloved club when it calls its last numbers tonight.

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Town 'magnet for investment'

Town 'magnet for investment'

The news Netflix is set to make a new film and TV studio in a town has the potential to become a 'magnet for investment' say business bosses.

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Illegal workers arrested at slaughterhouse

Illegal workers arrested at slaughterhouse

A slaughterhouse is facing a fine of up to £40,000 after two illegal workers were arrested following a raid.

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Man found dead in field named

Man found dead in field named

The body of a man found dead in a field has been repatriated following a fundraising plea from friends as an inquest into his death opens.

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'Impossible' for Network Rail to react to forecast

'Impossible' for Network Rail to react to forecast

Network Rail is considering using its winter protocol after an unexpected amount of ice appeared on the tracks.

Ill shadow cabinet minister pulls out of event

Ill shadow cabinet minister pulls out of event

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti has pulled out of a Labour manifesto launch event in Kent due to illness.

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Seven MPs who u-turned on the Brexit deal - and what they said

Seven MPs who u-turned on the Brexit deal - and what they said

Seven Kent MPs strongly attacked the Prime Minister's Brexit plans, only to change their minds and back her - here is what they said before and after.

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Arrests made after illegal migrants found on beach

Arrests made after illegal migrants found on beach

Three UK nationals have been arrested after eight migrants were found on a beach.

Parking charges rake in £5m profit

Parking charges rake in £5m profit

A council in Kent received the highest increase in profits from on and off-street parking fees and charges in the country.

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Knife crime panel sets date for report

Knife crime panel sets date for report

A new committee on knife crime set up by Kent County Council is expected to deliver its findings in the autumn.

McDelivery arrives in another town

McDelivery arrives in another town

Another town in the county has been added to McDonald's delivery service.

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Fourth teenager arrested after men 'assaulted'

Fourth teenager arrested after men 'assaulted'

Officers have arrested a fourth suspect after two men were 'assaulted' on a playing field.

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