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Family horror at oven glass blast

Family horror at oven glass blast

A family was left in shock after their oven door shattered while the Sunday roast was cooking, sending shards of glass spraying across the kitchen.

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Boy, 16, in court accused of murder

Boy, 16, in court accused of murder

A teenager has appeared in court today charged with the murder of Wayne Chester.

Driver's car seized after licence expired 30 years ago

Driver's car seized after licence expired 30 years ago

A driver has had his car seized after his provisional licence was more than 30 years out of date.

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Railway station cordoned off

Railway station cordoned off

A Kent railway station was sealed off while police investigate an alleged assault.

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Takeaway accused over 'discriminatory' job ad

Takeaway accused over 'discriminatory' job ad

A restaurant has taken down a job advert that was branded discriminatory after it asked for a young woman recruit.

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Emergency services called to church

Emergency services called to church

Emergency services have descended on a church in Kent after a man suffered a heart attack.

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Electro-rockers Metronomy headline seaside festival

Electro-rockers Metronomy headline seaside festival

Metronomy blew the roof off a striking venue at Margate's Dreamland as they headlined the second day of By the Sea Festival to a rapturous reception.

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Amputee racer takes first steps on charity walk

Amputee racer takes first steps on charity walk

A teenager who lost both of his legs in a near-fatal crash during a motor race has completed a charity walk to thank those who saved his life

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Ofsted downgrades £38k-a-year school

Ofsted downgrades £38k-a-year school

A school for children with special needs has been downgraded by inspectors to "inadequate".

The boy who fought back from death... 16 times

The boy who fought back from death... 16 times

A desperately sick teenager is fighting against the odds - despite his parents being told 16 times he was about to die.

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Boy 'traumatised' after roundabout collapse

Boy 'traumatised' after roundabout collapse

A mum is demanding safety procedures are improved after her 10-year-old son suffered a fractured kneecap while playing at a council-owned play area.

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Fireplace ripped out of charity's home

Fireplace ripped out of charity's home

An intruder caused damage costing thousands of pounds after breaking into a building belonging to a charitable organisation.

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Rejected man threatened to kill woman

Rejected man threatened to kill woman

A drunken man saw red and threatened to throw acid over his flatmate and kill her after she spurned his advances.

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Crash leads to two lane closures

Crash leads to two lane closures

One person has been taken to hospital following a collision last night.

Crews called to van fire

Crews called to van fire

No injuries reported after engine goes up in flames.

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Five injured in A249 crash

Five injured in A249 crash

Police, fire crews and ambulances are at the scene of a three-vehicle collision.

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Police appeal after man stabbed

Police appeal after man stabbed

The victim is in a serious condition in a London hospital.

Kmfm listener wins a grand

Kmfm listener wins a grand

A Kent woman got her weekend off to a perfect start after being chosen at random as the winner of a £1,000 cash prize.

Dangerous rail crossing could be closed

Dangerous rail crossing could be closed

New safety measures are being planned for a level crossing, but officials would eventually like to see it shut and replaced with a footbridge.

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Town centre flood after workers hit main

Town centre flood after workers hit main

Workers digging up a town centre road as part of regeneration works pierced a water pipe.

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Latest convictions from the county's courts

Latest convictions from the county's courts

Here are the latest convictions to go through Kent's courts recently.

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New Ukip leader announced

New Ukip leader announced

A Kent politician has won his bid to take over the leadership of one of the UK’s biggest parties.

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Air ambulance called to 'medical emergency'

Air ambulance called to 'medical emergency'

The air ambulance was called to a medical emergency this afternoon.

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Appeal after child-snatch bid

Appeal after child-snatch bid

An alert has been issued after a young girl was approached outside a school and asked to get into a stranger's car.

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Tribute to recovery driver killed in M25 tragedy

Tribute to recovery driver killed in M25 tragedy

The family of a breakdown worker who was hit and killed by a lorry while standing on the hard shoulder say he will be sorely missed.

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Squash tribute after player's tragic death

Squash tribute after player's tragic death

Friends of a young man who took his own life are hoping to keep his memory alive by raising thousands of pounds for a mental health charity.

Dangerous equipment stolen from archery club

Dangerous equipment stolen from archery club

Police are appealing for witnesses after a range of dangerous equipment including bows and arrows was stolen from an archery club.

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Naked man spotted near station

Naked man spotted near station

Police were called after a naked man was spotted performing an indecent act near a railway station.

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Funding of £80,000 secured for historic Leas Lift

Funding of £80,000 secured for historic Leas Lift

A new company set up to get the Leas Lift up and running again has secured £80,000 for the project.

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Fire crews tackle farm blaze

Fire crews tackle farm blaze

More than 30 firefighters are currently tackling a large blaze at a farmhouse property.

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