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Stolen bikes and £10k seized at M20 services

Stolen bikes and £10k seized at M20 services

Six stolen bicycles and more than £10,000 in cash has been seized at an M20 service station after police were tipped off.

Lorry crash blocks M25

Lorry crash blocks M25

A crash involving two lorries has led to huge delays for traffic on the clockwise carriageway of the motorway.

'Disgrace' as crack pipe and graffiti found in loos

'Disgrace' as crack pipe and graffiti found in loos

A set of public toilets have been branded a ‘health hazard’ - after photos emerged of the facilities covered in faeces and drug paraphernalia.

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Swimming pool shuts after 'very small debris' found

Swimming pool shuts after 'very small debris' found

Leisure centre bosses have been forced to close a recently renovated swimming pool after "very small pieces of debris" were found.

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Man found guilty of double murder

Man found guilty of double murder

A man has been found guilty of murdering two women after one was found in a petrol drum.

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Huge multi-storey car park to finally reopen - but not all lifts will work

Huge multi-storey car park to finally reopen - but not all lifts will work

Drivers will finally be able to use a multi-storey car park again next week following a months-long closure.

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Lane closures and diversions cause traffic chaos

Lane closures and diversions cause traffic chaos

Drivers are enduring huge delays as a diversion sends motorists into more lane closures - and there could be more disruption due to overnight work.

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Heartless thieves steal bike from boy with Down's syndrome

Heartless thieves steal bike from boy with Down's syndrome

A heartless thief has swiped a bike used by an 11-year-old with Down’s syndrome.

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'I've lost two-thirds of my bodyweight - now I can fit on a rollercoaster'

'I've lost two-thirds of my bodyweight - now I can fit on a rollercoaster'

A former chef who vowed to transform his life after receiving a diabetes diagnosis at 29st has lost almost two-thirds of his bodyweight.

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Man banned from village over claims he slapped girl and kicked dog

Man banned from village over claims he slapped girl and kicked dog

Police have banned a man from entering a village for three months following his arrest on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.

Plans to allow asylum seekers to be held for 96 hours

Plans to allow asylum seekers to be held for 96 hours

Ministers are reportedly considering changing the law to allow asylum seekers to be held at a Kent processing centre for up to 96 hours.

Margate 'one of best places to visit in the UK'

Margate 'one of best places to visit in the UK'

Margate has been named among the best places to visit in the UK thanks to its "burgeoning restaurant scene" and "respected position" in the art world.

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'Appalling' £1.5m bus stop is mouldy just one year after revamp

'Appalling' £1.5m bus stop is mouldy just one year after revamp

A town's main bus station has been found to be leaking and mouldy just one year after a £1.5m revamp.

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Everything we ate at Kent’s biggest Christmas market

Everything we ate at Kent’s biggest Christmas market

We headed down on opening day to fill up on festive treats from every stall in the market's Bavarian village.

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'Fame' school gets rave reviews

'Fame' school gets rave reviews

A school which has only been open for a year can take a bow after a visit by inspectors.

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Fury over plans for 'abhorrent eyesore' mast in school field

Fury over plans for 'abhorrent eyesore' mast in school field

Residents fear an "eyesore" 5G mast the height of four double-decker buses will "eat up" children's space if it is erected on a school field.

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‘Please don’t auction my baby’s pram'

‘Please don’t auction my baby’s pram'

A mum-of-three is in a dispute after her housing association confiscated a pram leaving her to carry her baby on the school run.

The criminals locked up in November

The criminals locked up in November

It was another busy month for the court system in November with ram-raiders, perverts and thieves all jailed for their crimes.

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‘The next thief is going to get a melon thrown at their head’

‘The next thief is going to get a melon thrown at their head’

A balaclava-clad shoplifter scampered off with a melon, lemon and pineapple from a family greengrocer regularly targeted by fruit thieves.

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Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie dies

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie dies

Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, who once lived in a Tudor mansion in Kent, has passed away aged 79.

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Arrest after disturbance at health centre

Arrest after disturbance at health centre

A man has been arrested after police were called to a health centre following a disturbance.

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

Hospital bosses will carry out an investigation after mothers in labour were unable to access gas and air pain relief.

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Tragic death of boy bullied for being autistic

Tragic death of boy bullied for being autistic

A dad has told how bullies "drained every bit" of his 15-year-old son's self-confidence until he felt "worthless".

Crash near bridge causing delays

Crash near bridge causing delays

A collision near a busy Kent crossing is causing delays for motorists.

More pop-up stalls set for closure-hit shopping centre

More pop-up stalls set for closure-hit shopping centre

Shoppers will be able to enjoy more pop-up stalls in a town centre next year following the successful arrival of Christmas-themed stands.

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Appeal to help get yoga studio and vegan cafe off the ground

Appeal to help get yoga studio and vegan cafe off the ground

A yoga instructor has set up a crowdfunder to raise money towards a 'home of wellness'.

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Stunning space pictures taken in Kent garden

Stunning space pictures taken in Kent garden

A hobbyist has captured a series of incredible photographs of stars, planets and far-away nebulas from his back garden in Kent.

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Could US property-tycoon be Gillingham's saviour?

Could US property-tycoon be Gillingham's saviour?

Gillingham fans hoping for a brighter future will be cheered by the latest documents filed at Companies House.

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'Stigmatising drug use stops children getting help'

'Stigmatising drug use stops children getting help'

A charity says punishing drug use doesn't solve the issue, as it emerged police deal with hundreds of offences involving children each year.

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Huge queue stretches down high street as restaurant opens

Huge queue stretches down high street as restaurant opens

Mexican restaurant Tortilla drew huge queues as they celebrated the opening of their newest branch with free burritos and a mariachi band.

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