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Man taken to hospital after burglary

Man taken to hospital after burglary

Three people believed to have been involved in a burglary have been arrested after a man was reportedly attacked.

Cases soar but mask wearing and social distancing 'to end'

Cases soar but mask wearing and social distancing 'to end'

Covid cases have more than doubled in Kent - but mask wearing and social distancing are set to end this month, according to widespread reports.

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Armed teen vomited at police on train

Armed teen vomited at police on train

A 19-year-old who armed himself with a combat knife was arrested after drunkenly throwing up on board a train.

Burning invasive plant spreading in Kent

Burning invasive plant spreading in Kent

Highways authorities are being urged to tackle the spread of potentially dangerous giant hogweed which can cause severe blistering and even scar.

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Meet therapy donkeys Pedro and Poncho

Meet therapy donkeys Pedro and Poncho

Interaction with donkeys is said to have a number of health benefits – that's why one part of Kent became home to Pedro and Poncho.

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The man who plunged 200ft down a well – and was left there

The man who plunged 200ft down a well – and was left there

The shocking death of a father-of-two turned into a national scandal when no-one would pay to have his body recovered.

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Fans rejoice as England thrash Ukraine

Fans rejoice as England thrash Ukraine

Fans flocked to big screens across Kent to cheer on England to a thumping 4-0 win over Ukraine.

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Man dies after industrial accident at race circuit

Man dies after industrial accident at race circuit

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating after a man in his 40s died in an industrial accident at a race circuit.

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Beatrice sure of England victory

Beatrice sure of England victory

It seems you can enjoy the Euro2020 quarter final tonight without worry - a clever cat predicts England will beat Ukraine.

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Man stabbed after car crash

Man stabbed after car crash

A man is in hospital following an attack after the car he was driving crashed into a wall.

No Mow scheme scrapped after complaints

No Mow scheme scrapped after complaints

A scheme to allow grass verges to grow won't be continued in one part of the county after a council boss said it had led to an influx of complaints.

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Foot fetish pervert attacked teenager as she tried to sleep

Foot fetish pervert attacked teenager as she tried to sleep

A teenage girl fled in terror after a pervert with a foot fetish attacked her as she tried to sleep.

Plan to ban overnight stops for caravans and campers

Plan to ban overnight stops for caravans and campers

A consultation is underway looking at whether a ban could be brought in to stop caravan and camper van owners stopping overnight on some roads.

The camping mistakes that could cost you £2,500

The camping mistakes that could cost you £2,500

Are you packing-up to pitch-up this summer? Here are some camping rules you should be aware of, that if not followed, could cost you thousands.

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The long road to Sheppey's second crossing

The long road to Sheppey's second crossing

Motorists had been waiting years for the opening of Sheppey's second crossing, which finally happened in 2006.

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The reality of life inside 'Brutalist' Kent tower block

The reality of life inside 'Brutalist' Kent tower block

To some its an eyesore deserving of demolition, to others a monument worthy of listed status - but what's life like in this iconic seafront high-rise?

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'There's no staff': The post-lockdown hospitality problem

'There's no staff': The post-lockdown hospitality problem

Hospitality bosses have told of the problems they are facing recruiting staff for bars and restaurants as the nation lurches out of lockdown.

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Swimming allowed despite second sewage discharge

Swimming allowed despite second sewage discharge

There has been a second sewage discharge within a month into the sea off a popular Kent beach.

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Cancelled! Dreamland axes England screening

Cancelled! Dreamland axes England screening

Dreamland has cancelled its screening of England's hotly anticipated Euros quarter-final - following chaotic scenes during the Three Lions' game.

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Big screen at shopping centre for Wimbledon matches

Big screen at shopping centre for Wimbledon matches

A seating area offering alcohol and a big screen for punters to watch the tennis has popped up in a shopping centre.

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CCTV image released after bike is stolen

CCTV image released after bike is stolen

An investigation has been launched and a photo of a man released by police following the theft of an off-road motorbike.

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Young couple injured in catapult attack

Young couple injured in catapult attack

A young couple needed hospital treatment after being attacked by three youths armed with weapons.

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Extra jail time for prisoner over serious assault

Extra jail time for prisoner over serious assault

A convict who used an improvised weapon to seriously injure an inmate will now spend even more time behind bars.

Troublemakers barred from screenings after Euros chaos

Troublemakers barred from screenings after Euros chaos

Bags will be searched and 'trouble causers' barred entry at Dreamland's Euros screenings after chaos erupted during England's win against Germany.

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Meet the six brown bears now living in Kent

Meet the six brown bears now living in Kent

A family of six European brown bears have travelled 800 miles to Kent after being rescued from a zoo in Andorra.

Porsche owner lets man smash his car up

Porsche owner lets man smash his car up

A video has emerged showing a man smashing up a Porsche Carrera with a wrench in broad daylight - and apparently with the owners permission!

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Theatre burglar caught napping after break-in

Theatre burglar caught napping after break-in

A man who broke into a theatre and stole several was snared after he was found sleeping in the venue after having helped himself to a cup of tea.

Fears over horse crematorium near homes

Fears over horse crematorium near homes

A council has come to a decision over a new horse crematorium in Kent which saw 89 people send in their objections.

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Big queues after A2 crash

Big queues after A2 crash

A crash caused delays after two lanes were closed which led to long tailbacks on the major route through Kent.

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Sniffed out! Drugs found on public as dogs take to busy streets

Sniffed out! Drugs found on public as dogs take to busy streets

A stop-and-search operation has seen police dogs sniff out drugs on passers-by.

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