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Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

A caravan has gone up in flames in a village in the early hours of the morning.

England's longest zip wire opens at Bluewater

England's longest zip wire opens at Bluewater

England's longest and fastest zip wire has opened at Bluewater, the first of nine new adventure attractions set for the shopping centre.

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The health challenges in Kent facing Sajid

The health challenges in Kent facing Sajid

Sajid Javid has a lot to do in his new role but what challenges does he face when it comes to health care in Kent?

Inside the £1m home with views of castle and cathedral

Inside the £1m home with views of castle and cathedral

This house in the heart of a town centre and on the market for more than £1m, boasts views over a castle and a cathedral.

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Mum's plea for mental health help before son's murderous Hitler rant

Mum's plea for mental health help before son's murderous Hitler rant

A nurse pleaded for mental health help for her son for two years before he launched a murderous attack on her while ranting about Hitler.

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'Netflix and I are going to have a falling out'

'Netflix and I are going to have a falling out'

Ever sat down and binge-watched a TV series on Netflix only to discover it's been cancelled before its conclusion? You're not alone...

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'Our cats died after eating recalled food'

'Our cats died after eating recalled food'

Two pet owners are warning others after their cats died having eaten a since-recalled batch of food.

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Sewage smell at development so bad children gag at dinner

Sewage smell at development so bad children gag at dinner

A gag-inducing sewage smell and damp in a newly built home are among a long list of issues for residents at a 300-home development.

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Shopping centre's parking system a 'fiasco'

Shopping centre's parking system a 'fiasco'

A car park operator insists measures are on the way to reduce problems, as a councillor becomes the latest motorist to fall foul of the system.

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First passenger cruise calls at port since start of pandemic

First passenger cruise calls at port since start of pandemic

The first passenger cruise call has sailed into a Kent port - its first in 15 months and since before Covid-19 hit.

Journalist seized by terror-linked group

Journalist seized by terror-linked group

A Kent journalist who was detained while working on assignment in the Middle East, has since been released.

Town's 1950s makeover for remake of hit TV show

Town's 1950s makeover for remake of hit TV show

A town centre has been been given a nostalgic transformation as filming for a hotly anticipated adaptation of The Darling Buds of May is underway.

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Arsonist set fire to flat while occupants were inside

Arsonist set fire to flat while occupants were inside

A man has been jailed after he used a cigarette to start a flat fire, while its occupants were still in the building.

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Government taken to court for 'fiddling figures' on new roads plan

Government taken to court for 'fiddling figures' on new roads plan

Campaigners will fight in the High Court claiming government broke the law when drawing up plans for 50 new roads including the Lower Thames Crossing.

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Questions raised after secret papers found at Kent bus stop

Questions raised after secret papers found at Kent bus stop

The Ministry of Defence has questioned over classified papers being left behind at a Kent bus stop, prompting questions about espionage.

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Go ahead for theme park planning bid after rival's challenge

Go ahead for theme park planning bid after rival's challenge

A planning application bid for a £2.5bn theme park proposal in Kent will continue to go ahead as planned after rivals questions its legality.

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Man dies after collapsing near busy road

Man dies after collapsing near busy road

Despite efforts to save him, a man died after he collapsed near a busy road this morning.

Crew's terror as killer whales attack boat and bite off rudder

Crew's terror as killer whales attack boat and bite off rudder

A crew has told of the terrifying moment a pod of 30 orcas attacked their boat - and even took a chunk of the rudder.

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Four arrested after £180k discovered in car at border

Four arrested after £180k discovered in car at border

Cash totalling around £180,000 was seized from two cars attempting to leave the county, leading to the arrest of four people.

Man jailed for attempting to rape woman in her home

Man jailed for attempting to rape woman in her home

A man has been jailed after attempting to rape a woman in her own home following a night out.

Six injured in huge station fire

Six injured in huge station fire

Six people were injured in a huge fire which engulfed Elephant and Castle train station and saw services into Kent cancelled.

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River boat tour closes over mooring row

River boat tour closes over mooring row

The operators of a popular river tour have had to abandon ship following a dispute over its mooring.

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Man in hospital after being stabbed

Man in hospital after being stabbed

A teenage girl is one of three people to be arrested after a man was stabbed and had to be taken to hospital.

Biggest-ever Covid outbreak on uni campus

Biggest-ever Covid outbreak on uni campus

A Kent university has recorded its biggest-ever Covid outbreak, with more than five times as many students testing positive than the week before.

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Carer signed £7k death grant for ex-partner's dead father

Carer signed £7k death grant for ex-partner's dead father

A Kent mum defrauded Kent County Council by signing her late father in law's name on a form, then transferring thousands.

British-grown strawberries and apples risk extinction

British-grown strawberries and apples risk extinction

As Wimbledon visitors begin to enjoy millions of British strawberries there's a warning the fruit, alongside other home grown crops, is under threat.

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Kent MP branded 'embarrassment' for Hancock tweet

Kent MP branded 'embarrassment' for Hancock tweet

An MP has sparked an online backlash for her tweet to disgraced colleague Matt Hancock in the wake of his extramarital affair.

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Apple TV filming in Kent confirmed amid Tom Cruise rumours

Apple TV filming in Kent confirmed amid Tom Cruise rumours

Bosses have confirmed a streaming service has been filming in a seaside town, as rumours about a Hollywood megastar gripped social media.

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'Nothing will survive without lorry drivers'

'Nothing will survive without lorry drivers'

A shortage in HGV drivers is fuelling a crisis which threatens to cripple supply chains, warns a driving school boss.

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Lanes closed on A2 after crash

Lanes closed on A2 after crash

Drivers are being warned to expect long delays after a crash involving three cars and a lorry on the A2.

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