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Teen's motorbike torched days after he bought it

Teen's motorbike torched days after he bought it

An apprentice mechanic was devastated after his bike was stolen and set alight while he was out celebrating completing part of his course.

Church to screen England World Cup matches

Church to screen England World Cup matches

A church is offering free viewings of World Cup matches for fans praying divine intervention will bring football home.

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Lights, smiles and festive fun as town kicks off Christmas

Lights, smiles and festive fun as town kicks off Christmas

There was festive joy all around as kmfm and specsavers kicked off a town's Christmas lights switch-on.

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Concerns for man missing for several days

Concerns for man missing for several days

A search for a missing man is being launched by police after he was last seen several days ago with officers growing more worried for his safety.

Ninth time lucky? Superfan jets off to Qatar for World Cup like no other

Ninth time lucky? Superfan jets off to Qatar for World Cup like no other

An England superfan is heading to his ninth World Cup but with a beer ban and human rights controversies, it is set to be a unique experience.

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Ambitious plans to transform football stadium

Ambitious plans to transform football stadium

Bosses at a Kent football club have submitted ambitious plans to transform their stadium.

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Football-mad boy, 11, in cancer fight

Football-mad boy, 11, in cancer fight

A community is rallying around a "lovely and brave" 11-year-old after he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

'I felt like prisoner of war in own home'

'I felt like prisoner of war in own home'

Residents living next to floodlights that had been left on all night had to fork out on new curtains as they struggled to sleep under the glare.

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'I knew Roly - we were best mates'

'I knew Roly - we were best mates'

A 98-year-old veteran has been able to help a Dutch family trace the history of 'their' British serviceman.

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'I'm frightened for kids' health after eight years in mouldy home'

'I'm frightened for kids' health after eight years in mouldy home'

A mum says the high-profile death of a toddler who was exposed to mould has left her frightened for her own family's welfare.

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'I'm going to kick most objects off someone’s head in a minute'

'I'm going to kick most objects off someone’s head in a minute'

A mum and former world Thai boxing champion is on her way to break a Guinness World Record and recalls the time entering the ring in a Thai prison.

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Toy shop to close permanently

Toy shop to close permanently

The Entertainer children's store has announced one of its town centre branches will not be replaced.

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Man held at Manston immigration centre dies in hospital

Man held at Manston immigration centre dies in hospital

A man being processed at a controversial immigration centre has died in hospital, the Home Office has confirmed.

Flats evacuated as fire ravages garage

Flats evacuated as fire ravages garage

Four flats were evacuated in the early hours as a fire ravaged a garage in a residential street.

Bumbling driver has two vehicles seized in one day

Bumbling driver has two vehicles seized in one day

A driver was left fuming after being stopped twice in the same day by police, who seized both his vehicles.

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Former mayor 'bullied council staff'

Former mayor 'bullied council staff'

A former mayor breached a council's code of conduct after allegations of bullying the authority's clerk were found proven.

Fresh bid for 70-bed care home sparks privacy and traffic fears

Fresh bid for 70-bed care home sparks privacy and traffic fears

Plans have been submitted for a fourth time to build a care home in a residential area - sparking renewed concerns from residents.

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'It's just mindless violence - and it's getting worse'

'It's just mindless violence - and it's getting worse'

Troublesome youths are suspected of wrecking a landmark at a centuries-old green space in an act of "mindless violence".

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'We found one Staffie tied to a tree in the woods'

'We found one Staffie tied to a tree in the woods'

An animal sanctuary says it is becoming overrun with unwanted pets as the cost of living crisis bites.

High street blocked off after stabbing

High street blocked off after stabbing

A man is in a critical condition after a town centre stabbing.

Festive fun at lights switch-on

Festive fun at lights switch-on

Crowds got in the festive spirit as the first of Medway's Christmas lights were turned on.

Huge pile of fly-tipped waste blocks road

Huge pile of fly-tipped waste blocks road

The owners of waste dumped in the middle of a road are being tracked down.

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Flood warnings ease but more rain forecast

Flood warnings ease but more rain forecast

A village has seen flood warnings eased this morning - but more rain is forecast over the coming days.

Two-mile police dog chase after fuel thefts

Two-mile police dog chase after fuel thefts

Two men have been arrested after a police dog sniffed them out over two miles of chasing.

Mum attacked and puppy stolen in terrifying raid

Mum attacked and puppy stolen in terrifying raid

A gang who carried out a violent raid in front of the victim's three young children have been jailed - but a pinched puppy is still missing.

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'The Christmas experience that would leave Scrooge with a festive glow'

'The Christmas experience that would leave Scrooge with a festive glow'

As Bedgebury Pinetum's mile-long lights trail launches for its fifth year, we went to see if the illuminations still have the wow factor...

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Fly-tipping camera used to banish boy racers

Fly-tipping camera used to banish boy racers

High-tech recording equipment typically used to catch those who dump rubbish is being redeployed to crack down on street racing.

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Green light for transformation of abandoned oasthouse

Green light for transformation of abandoned oasthouse

A historic oasthouse built in the 19th century is set to be converted into a number of two-bedroom homes.

How 'magic Welsh cow' followed landlord home

How 'magic Welsh cow' followed landlord home

When a pub landlord was told a fibreglass cow in Wales had magical powers, he laughed it off – until it turned up in his storage unit.

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Neighbours 'terrorised' by 100 teens on rampage demand compensation

Neighbours 'terrorised' by 100 teens on rampage demand compensation

A public meeting has been called after a mob of youths ran riot, smashing up cars after being turned away from a house party.

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