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How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

The Geminids meteor shower is taking place this month - here's how to catch one of Mother Nature's very best light shows.

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Is there no end to London’s ‘colonisation’ of Kent?

Is there no end to London’s ‘colonisation’ of Kent?

Economic forecaster and university professor Richard Scase examines the impact of increasing numbers of Londoners snapping up homes in the county.

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'I tried the Ninja Warrior UK course and this is how it went'

'I tried the Ninja Warrior UK course and this is how it went'

With Ninja Warrior UK opening its first Kent venue we tried our hand at being pro – how hard can it be, right?

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Woman scarred for life in bar glass fight

Woman scarred for life in bar glass fight

A man has avoided jail and says he has turned his life around after launching a glass across a bar during a fight, permanently scarring a bystander.

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'Vibrant' 90-room motel plans approved

'Vibrant' 90-room motel plans approved

A brightly coloured motel on one of Kent's docks has been given the green light despite concerns it is too vibrant.

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Former PC jailed for raping vulnerable teen

Former PC jailed for raping vulnerable teen

A former Kent Police officer and an accomplice have been jailed after raping a vulnerable teenager who was groomed on social media.

Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A-road

Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A-road

A collision understood to have involved a lorry and a cyclist has resulted in the closure of a major route.

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'Who put a penis on my car?'

'Who put a penis on my car?'

A mum has been left bemused after finding a joke penis attached to her car.

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First look inside Kent's first Ninja Warrior challenge

First look inside Kent's first Ninja Warrior challenge

An indoor obstacle course based on the hit TV show Ninja Warrior has opened and we got a sneak peek inside.

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'When is a party not a party? Were Twiglets available?'

'When is a party not a party? Were Twiglets available?'

Our political editor takes a look at the national and local politics story affecting Kent this week.

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Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

A report by a cross-party group of parliamentarians has called on the Government to shut down Napier Barracks as accommodation for asylum seekers.

Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

An investigation has been launched after a man allegedly approached a young girl and tried to usher her into a car.

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

The boyfriend of Stephen Port's youngest victim has called for a police head to resign after an inquest found failings "probably" led to more deaths.

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Murder investigation launched after prisoner's death

Murder investigation launched after prisoner's death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a prison inmate in his 20s died.

Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

A pub that once had a bad reputation has reopened after undergoing a huge makeover and name change.

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Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

Two brothers have been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting a child.

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

A police constable was taken to hospital after being run over by a motorcyclist who fled the scene.

Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Emergency services descended on a busy shopping precinct after a person collapsed - but they tragically could not be saved.

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9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

With some festive trees and plants full of toxins that can be harmful to pets, here's nine that owners should be aware of.

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Double amputee Tony Hudgell, seven, has been chatting to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a Royal carol concert.

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Bar at middle of 'spiking' investigation reopens

Bar at middle of 'spiking' investigation reopens

A bar which was forced to temporarily close after reports multiple people were spiked has reopened with "enhanced" security measures.

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

The number of patients with Covid in the county's hospitals is four times lower than in December 2020 despite there being twice as many cases.

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Same-day booking introduced at two Kent tips

Same-day booking introduced at two Kent tips

Two of Kent's busiest household waste recycling centres are trialling a same-day online booking system.

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Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

Drivers should expect long delays and some problems on major routes, says the AA, which expects millions of cars to take to the roads this Christmas.

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One of UK's top restaurants bids for 17 hotel rooms

One of UK's top restaurants bids for 17 hotel rooms

Owners of a popular restaurant in a Georgian manor are planning to increase the number of hotel rooms available at their historic site.

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Police investigate death of child who choked at nursery

Police investigate death of child who choked at nursery

The death of a nine-month-old who choked on food while at nursery will be investigated by police.

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Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Construction workers who began breaking ground at a controversial housing estate have downed tools.

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Councillors unable to vote at county meet due to new restrictions

Councillors unable to vote at county meet due to new restrictions

Some elected members of Kent County Council will be barred from voting at an upcoming meeting due to efforts to curb the spread of Covid.

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Town to lose its Park and Ride

Town to lose its Park and Ride

A council has expressed its sadness at hearing a town is to lose its last two remaining Park and Ride services.

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