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True toll of pothole woes revealed

True toll of pothole woes revealed

Just one in every seven drivers in Kent wins compensation after damage caused by a pothole, it's been revealed.

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'It's quite pretty!'

'It's quite pretty!'

A firestarter sent a picture of a £40,000 inferno she started with the words "it's quite pretty!".

Bus and car collide

Bus and car collide

Bus routes are being diverted after a crash in a town centre.

Mum's tribute to 'wonderful son' killed in crash

Mum's tribute to 'wonderful son' killed in crash

The mother of a teenager killed in a motorcycle crash pays tribute to him, saying he was a "wonderful son", as friends set up fundraising campaign.

Man, 36, found dead at village home

Man, 36, found dead at village home

A report's being prepared for the coroner after the body of a 36-year-old man was found at a quiet village property.

'Exceptionally low rainfall' sparks drought fears

'Exceptionally low rainfall' sparks drought fears

A water giant has applied for a drought permit - in a week which has seen torrential downpours and flood alerts.

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Convicted sex offender found living with teenage girl

Convicted sex offender found living with teenage girl

A convicted sex offender banned from living with anyone under 18 has avoided jail after being caught staying under the same roof as a teenage girl.

Ambulance crisis at A&E

Ambulance crisis at A&E

A third of people were left waiting in ambulances for more than half an hour outside A&E units in Kent last week.

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Expansion work set to begin at shopping centre

Expansion work set to begin at shopping centre

A popular shopping centre is set to almost double in size as building work gets under way.

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Robbery plot pair killed at crash blackspot

Robbery plot pair killed at crash blackspot

Two men killed at a crash blackspot were notorious criminals who had served time in jail for a failed plot to steal £30,000, it has emerged.

Aftermath of pothole crash

Aftermath of pothole crash

This is the huge pothole stretching more than 100ft seen along a major carriageway after a woman was injured in a crash.

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Slow traffic following crash

Slow traffic following crash

Drivers will contend with disruption in both directs as a road remains partially blocked.

Two arrested by armed police after 'man held prisoner'

Two arrested by armed police after 'man held prisoner'

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and possessing a firearm after armed police were called to reports a man had been hurt.

Two more teenagers charged with boy's murder

Two more teenagers charged with boy's murder

Four people have now been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Kyle Yule, who was stabbed to death in the street.

Ukip leader in relationship with model half his age

Ukip leader in relationship with model half his age

The Ukip leader has confirmed he has split from his wife and started a new relationship with a model less than half his age.

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Warning as strong winds continue to batter Kent

Warning as strong winds continue to batter Kent

Another warning has been issued for strong winds, which could cause travel delays, bridge closures, power cuts and huge waves.

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Road re-opens after three-vehicle crash

Road re-opens after three-vehicle crash

A busy road has reopened following a crash involving three vehicles which led to long queues.

Lanes re-open after five-vehicle crash

Lanes re-open after five-vehicle crash

Traffic is back to normal after a busy road was closed following a five-vehicle pile-up.

Cash for brides who arrive on time

Cash for brides who arrive on time

Being late is a long-held tradition for women getting married, but one vicar is offering a financial reward to get them to stick to the schedule.

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David Beckham 'link' to historic cannon sale

David Beckham 'link' to historic cannon sale

The chauffeur of one of England's most famous footballers is rumoured to have bought an historic cannon at an auction in Kent.

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Kent's lost locals

Kent's lost locals

As more than 20 pubs each week close in the UK, we look back at some of Kent's closed boozers. How many do you remember?

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Man who stole £290,000 told to pay back £1

Man who stole £290,000 told to pay back £1

A con artist who preyed on horse enthusiasts has been ordered to pay back a nominal fee because he has 'no assets'.

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Body found on beach

Body found on beach

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a Kent beach.

Know anyone with 'gaming disorder'?

Know anyone with 'gaming disorder'?

The World Health Organisation plans to add addiction to video games to its International Classification of Diseases.

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Kent youngster's starring role

Kent youngster's starring role

A young boy from Kent stars in a blockbuster movie which premieres tonight.

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Car 'stolen at knifepoint'

Car 'stolen at knifepoint'

Thieves who allegedly stole a car at knifepoint were stopped by police after officers boxed the vehicle in during a chase.

Police cordoned off street

Police cordoned off street

A man has been treated by paramedics after being found injured in the area.

Fee to carry out roadworks to continue

Fee to carry out roadworks to continue

A trial which charged firms thousands of pounds each day to carry out roadworks is set to be extended.

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Men arrested after drugs raid

Men arrested after drugs raid

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing following a drugs raid.

MP still in the dark over allegations

MP still in the dark over allegations

A Kent Tory MP suspended from the party says he still doesn't know why he's being investigated... two months on.

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