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1,200 homes and businesses without power in Kent

1,200 homes and businesses without power in Kent

A total of 1,200 homes and businesses in Kent still without power three days after Storm Eunice hits as Storm Franklin reaches the county.

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'Do not travel' warning as winds lash Kent

'Do not travel' warning as winds lash Kent

Drivers are stuck in queues at the Dartford Crossing as high winds from Storm Franklin closes the bridge.

Drunk dad-to-be fly-kicked pregnant partner in stomach

Drunk dad-to-be fly-kicked pregnant partner in stomach

A thug has been jailed after fly-kicking his pregnant partner outside her home, stamping on her abdomen and dragging her along the ground.

End of an era for popular town centre pub

End of an era for popular town centre pub

The landlord of a popular sports pub says it will likely never open again, after plans to turn the site into flats were unveiled.

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'I have to work an extra job just so I can afford the train'

'I have to work an extra job just so I can afford the train'

Ahead of a steep rail fare increase in March, commuters have told how they struggle to afford their daily travel costs.

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Tens of thousands won't automatically get tax rebate

Tens of thousands won't automatically get tax rebate

Does your council have your bank details? There's concern some people might miss out on a £150 council tax discount if they don't pay by direct debit.

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We tried one of Kent's hardest escape rooms

We tried one of Kent's hardest escape rooms

We review one of Kent's hardest escape rooms and talk all things panic and new business ventures with the masterminds behind it.

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Flood warnings in place for Kent coast

Flood warnings in place for Kent coast

Multiple flood warnings have been issued for miles of the Kent coast as bad weather continues to hit the county.

Missing man found after police appeal

Missing man found after police appeal

A missing 47-year-old man has found been found following a police appeal.

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

The Dartford Bridge has been shut due to strong winds causing traffic for three miles while trains have also been cancelled as Storm Franklin arrives.

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Woman grabbed in park as boy, 16, charged

Woman grabbed in park as boy, 16, charged

A teenage boy has been charged with an attempted sexual assault after a woman was grabbed while walking in a park.

Divisive shooting range plan pulled

Divisive shooting range plan pulled

Plans to open a shooting range for quiet air rifles have been withdrawn amid fears horses could be spooked on a nearby bridleway.

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River search in hunt for missing Ryan

River search in hunt for missing Ryan

A missing 17-year-old has been picked up on CCTV as police and search and rescue volunteers scour a river.

Champagne tearoom plans for riverside cottage

Champagne tearoom plans for riverside cottage

A restaurateur has added a tiny riverside cottage bordering a park to his growing empire – as he hopes to transform it into an upmarket tearoom.

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Gaping hole at storm-hit garage after wall collapses

Gaping hole at storm-hit garage after wall collapses

Security are manning a garage which has lost an entire wall but as Storm Eunice clear ups carry on, Storm Franklin is blowing in.

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Queen tests positive for Covid-19

Queen tests positive for Covid-19

Buckingham Palace has confirmed The Queen has tested positive for Covid, days after Prince Charles was able to leave isolation.

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'Sadness beyond belief' at sudden death of charity worker

'Sadness beyond belief' at sudden death of charity worker

A popular charity worker devoted to helping the homeless has died suddenly - sending shockwaves through a Kent community

Four in hospital after car crash

Four in hospital after car crash

Two men and two women are in hospital after the car they were in hit a telegraph pole.

Two arrests after high street attack outside McDonald's

Two arrests after high street attack outside McDonald's

Police have made two arrests after an attack outside a high street McDonald's which left an off-duty officer injured.

Thousands still without power after Storm Eunice wreaks havoc

Thousands still without power after Storm Eunice wreaks havoc

Engineers are battling to restore power to more than 11,000 homes in Kent today as clean up efforts continue after ferocious winds.

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Identity of 'murdered' woman remains a mystery one year on

Identity of 'murdered' woman remains a mystery one year on

We return to a flat where the discovery of a woman's body a year ago sparked a murder probe – but police still haven't revealed who she was.

Nine months of roadworks to begin as roundabout replaced

Nine months of roadworks to begin as roundabout replaced

Work to replace a busy roundabout on a dual carriageway with traffic lights is set to start, sparking nine months of delays.

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'Real life super hero' is still helping others

'Real life super hero' is still helping others

The family of a man who took his own life are determined to help those suffering from depression and stop others being devastated by suicide.

Red phone box transformed into 'Kent's smallest museum'

Red phone box transformed into 'Kent's smallest museum'

A disused red phone box is set to become the smallest museum in Kent, where visitors will be able to listen to stories celebrating the area.

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The singing hospital porter on a town's 'frontline' at weekends

The singing hospital porter on a town's 'frontline' at weekends

A porter who volunteers to help stricken weekend revellers has spoken of the night he was first on the scene after a young man was fatally injured.

Worker wins surprise holiday on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Worker wins surprise holiday on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

A long-serving railway station worker is presented with a surprise holiday on ITV's popular Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway show.

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Concerns for missing teenager

Concerns for missing teenager

A teenager has gone missing which has prompted police to issue an appeal to help try and trace him as they are concerned for his welfare.

Synagogue employs security after CCTV cable cut

Synagogue employs security after CCTV cable cut

A synagogue has had to employ security guards after excrement was smeared over it's doors and it's CCTV cable cut.

Christmas Turkey found roaming streets

Christmas Turkey found roaming streets

A turkey who was once doomed to be on a plate at Christmas, tried to make another escape and was spotted wandering around a housing estate.

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Part of damaged shopping centre remains shut

Part of damaged shopping centre remains shut

Part of a town centre shopping centre remains shut today following significant storm damage to its roof.

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