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Air ambulance called to second incident in hours

Air ambulance called to second incident in hours

The air ambulance has been seen landing on another playing field in the second incident in four hours.

Forensic tests identify bones found on beach

Forensic tests identify bones found on beach

Forensics teams have revealed the latest results of their investigation into bones found on a beach along the Kent coast.

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'Depraved' paedophile abused five children

'Depraved' paedophile abused five children

A prolific sex offender who assaulted five children and was also found with indecent images of youngsters has been locked up.

PC slapped man in face and called him a 'good boy'

PC slapped man in face and called him a 'good boy'

A long-serving police officer has been found guilty of misconduct after slapping a violent suspect and calling him a “good boy”.

Man saves frightened dog in sea

Man saves frightened dog in sea

Watch the moment a terrified dog was saved by a passer-by after it walked off the edge of a sea wall and plunged into freezing cold water.

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Aldi and coffee giant lined up for B&Q site

Aldi and coffee giant lined up for B&Q site

Supermarket wars are on the horizon after Aldi agreed to move in to part of a unit occupied by B&Q and just a stone's throw from Lidl and Asda.

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'Hitler's suicide was no surprise - it's a pity it wasn't earlier'

'Hitler's suicide was no surprise - it's a pity it wasn't earlier'

On the 75th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's death, a survivor of the Nazi regime recalls there being little surprise at the Fuhrer's demise.

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New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

A new union for prison officers launched in Kent is demanding all inmates be tested for Covid-19 before they are moved between jails.

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The multi-million pound projects now in doubt

The multi-million pound projects now in doubt

Services could be cut and major projects scrapped to balance the books in one area of Kent as its council warns of a "financial tsunami".

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'We'll transform your home for crowdfund cash'

'We'll transform your home for crowdfund cash'

A set design and scenery business is offering incredible experiences and wow-factor installations for your home as part of a crowdfunding appeal.

Wilber follows in Captain Tom's footsteps

Wilber follows in Captain Tom's footsteps

A six-year-old has overcome disability to follow the lead of Captain Tom Moore and walk for the NHS.

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Britain's oldest hospital to become 155 homes

Britain's oldest hospital to become 155 homes

Britain's oldest hospital will be converted into 155 homes over the next three years after £1.4 million plans got the nod.

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Pile-up closes A2

Pile-up closes A2

A multi-vehicle crash on the A2 forced emergency services to close the road.

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Wetherspoon working on June reopening plan

Wetherspoon working on June reopening plan

The nation's largest pub chain is working towards a reopening date "in or around" June for its 900 boozers.

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Boots at Bluewater to reopen

Boots at Bluewater to reopen

Bluewater has announced Boots will reopen after temporarily closing earlier this month.

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Cars queue for new coronavirus testing site

Cars queue for new coronavirus testing site

The government has set up a coronavirus testing site in the car park servicing one of the county's international rail stations.

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Suspected arsonist charged after police car set alight

Suspected arsonist charged after police car set alight

A man has been charged after a police car was written off in a suspected arson attack.

RAF veteran with entrepreneurial streak turns 100

RAF veteran with entrepreneurial streak turns 100

A veteran who witnessed the aftermath of the biggest single attack on an RAF station during the Battle of Britain, has turned 100.

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Sirens blare and police line street for boy's birthday

Sirens blare and police line street for boy's birthday

Sirens blared and police cars lined a street in a birthday surprise for an aspiring officer with spina bifida.

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Serial burglar facing long jail sentence

Serial burglar facing long jail sentence

A serial thief who targeted a home has pleaded guilty to carrying out the break-in not long after being released from jail.

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Hunt for jet ski thieves

Hunt for jet ski thieves

Thieves who were seen towing away a powerful jet ski in blue Land Rover are being hunted by police.

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Drugs worth £6.5million found in pizza lorry

Drugs worth £6.5million found in pizza lorry

A man has been charged after border forces found cocaine and heroin in a lorry transporting pizzas.

Drugs boss jailed after shotgun found in wheelie bin

Drugs boss jailed after shotgun found in wheelie bin

A drugs boss has been jailed for possession of a firearm after a three year investigation traced the weapon to his fingerprints.

Councils hand out millions to businesses in need

Councils hand out millions to businesses in need

Councils have reported the extent of the financial support they have been able to give to businesses to help them during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Nurse beats Covid-19

Nurse beats Covid-19

A hospital ward sister, who was battling Covid-19, received a guard of honour from colleagues as she was discharged.

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Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

Demand for Covid-19 treatment centres across the district may have been vastly overestimated as it is revealed few patients are using them.

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Ducklings saved from chimney plight

Ducklings saved from chimney plight

Firefighters received an unusual call out to rescue five baby birds trapped inside a chimney.

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Beach barrier to stop campers

Beach barrier to stop campers

A barrier has been installed by council officers to stop campervans and motorhomes parking on a beach.

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MP slams domestic abusers in powerful speech

MP slams domestic abusers in powerful speech

A Kent MP has branded those who are using the Covid-19 lockdown as an opportunity to control partners and family members 'almighty cowards'.

Trans man loses appeal to be registered 'father'

Trans man loses appeal to be registered 'father'

A transgender man fighting to be named the father on his child's birth certificate has lost his Court of Appeal fight.

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