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'Stranger tried to snatch my babies'

'Stranger tried to snatch my babies'

A mum has been left scared to go out after being forced to flee from two men who she says tried to grab her pram with her children inside.

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'There's a river of sewage flowing down my street'

'There's a river of sewage flowing down my street'

A disgusted resident says his street is regularly blighted by a "river of sewage", which he claims is not properly cleaned up.

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Charity overwhelmed as customer donates 120 wedding dresses

Charity overwhelmed as customer donates 120 wedding dresses

Brides-to-be can snap up a bargain after a mystery customer donated more than 100 gowns, worth thousands of pounds, to charity shops.

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'We took £125k pay cut to leave rat-race – and we've never been happier'

'We took £125k pay cut to leave rat-race – and we've never been happier'

A couple who left their corporate jobs to live on a canal boat with their baby are documenting their life on a YouTube channel.

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Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

A rescue dog needed stitches and her owner has a £1,000 vet bill to pay after an unprovoked attack as they set off on a walk.

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Kent Harry Potter actor's brutal murder to be explored in documentary

Kent Harry Potter actor's brutal murder to be explored in documentary

The savage killing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince actor Rob Knox, who was stabbed five times, will be discussed in an ITVX film.

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Londis faces licence review after illegal workers found

Londis faces licence review after illegal workers found

Police are appealing to revoke a Londis branch's licence after officers say two students were found working illegally in breach of their visa.

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Gin and prosecco bar plan for double glazing showroom

Gin and prosecco bar plan for double glazing showroom

A bar specialising in gin and prosecco could open at a former double glazing showroom in a town centre.

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Shock at girls' motorway bridge 'selfie stunt'

Shock at girls' motorway bridge 'selfie stunt'

Police were called after three girls were seen climbing over motorway bridge railings and taking pictures.

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Over-the-limit BMW driver had told cops he was getting lift home

Over-the-limit BMW driver had told cops he was getting lift home

A pensioner who was caught behind the wheel of his BMW while over the legal limit had earlier told police he was getting picked up from the pub.

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Council tax bill to see another £5 hike

Council tax bill to see another £5 hike

The part of residents' tax bill going towards the fire service is set to rise to fund pay rises, new engines and a station redevelopment.

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Support for rough sleepers in extreme weather extended

Support for rough sleepers in extreme weather extended

Councils have confirmed they will be helping rough sleepers, not just during cold weather, but also when there is extreme rain, wind and heat.

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'I'm grateful I got cancer - I wouldn't have my husband and son without it'

'I'm grateful I got cancer - I wouldn't have my husband and son without it'

A 33-year-old woman who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer says she's glad she got the diagnosis after it led to her meeting the "love of her life".

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Arson arrest after flat destroyed in huge fire

Arson arrest after flat destroyed in huge fire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat was destroyed in a huge fire.

County councillors to get 4.5% increase in 'pay'

County councillors to get 4.5% increase in 'pay'

The allowances county councillors can claim will go up by at least £700 – costing the public purse more than £2m in total.

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'We're £44k out of pocket after builder botched renovations'

'We're £44k out of pocket after builder botched renovations'

Two grandparents claim they are £44,000 out of pocket after a builder botched work in their garden - and damaged the foundations of their house.

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‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

A beach has been hit with a year-long "do not swim" warning after the discovery of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.

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Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

A former Kent Debenhams department store - which now lies empty - could become home to a council’s offices.

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'My flat’s being invaded by mushrooms - it's like The Last of Us!'

'My flat’s being invaded by mushrooms - it's like The Last of Us!'

A grandmother living in a flat with mushrooms sprouting from the kitchen ceiling says it's like something from post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us.

‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

Families are fuming over the closure of attractions at a leisure centre pool, as plans to replace the building are delayed yet again.

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Police bring in CCTV to crack down on Morrisons thugs

Police bring in CCTV to crack down on Morrisons thugs

A supermarket has teamed up with the police after reports of gangs of youths terrorising staff, trying to set fires and shoplifting.

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Pregnant mum spared jail after stealing from friend to buy drugs

Pregnant mum spared jail after stealing from friend to buy drugs

A mum-of-two who stole from cars and even her own friend to fund her heroin habit has narrowly avoided prison.

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Anger as rabbit thrown over fence 'like bag of rubbish'

Anger as rabbit thrown over fence 'like bag of rubbish'

An animal rescue group has condemned the treatment of a rabbit after it was tossed over a fence into woodlands and left for dead.

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Kent curry house named England's best takeaway

Kent curry house named England's best takeaway

An Indian takeaway in Kent has been named England’s best at the Nation's Curry Awards.

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Delays clear after van fire and M2 crash

Delays clear after van fire and M2 crash

Drivers faced heavy rush hour traffic after a van fire and a separate motorway crash involving several cars this evening.

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Woman escapes being dragged into car in terrifying kidnap bid

Woman escapes being dragged into car in terrifying kidnap bid

Two men have been jailed for robbery and kidnap offences after targeting lone women in the street, including one who escaped being dragged into a car.

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Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

A 16-year-old has appeared in court charged with a string of offences after a teenage boy was stabbed in the street and robbed of his iPhone.

Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

A scantily-clad jogger says he was told to wear more clothing in future after sporting a bright green mankini at a Parkrun event.

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Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Jacob Rees-Mogg has hit out at controversial plans to introduce traffic 'zones' in Canterbury and ban residents from driving directly between them.

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'Cold weather' blamed for delaying roadworks until next month

'Cold weather' blamed for delaying roadworks until next month

Further delays to major roadworks which were set to finish last week have been blamed on cold weather.

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