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Dealer who hid drugs in soup can jailed

Dealer who hid drugs in soup can jailed

Police seized drugs with a street value of £10,610 during an early morning raid on a flat.

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Heavy downpours warning

Heavy downpours warning

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Kent with up to 30mm of rain expected.

Trio not guilty of pub 'pool cue attack'

Trio not guilty of pub 'pool cue attack'

A jury has cleared three men of an attack that left a pub goer with several injuries including two broken eye sockets.

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Dad 'can't forget day' of Lucas' death

Dad 'can't forget day' of Lucas' death

The father of a six-year-old who died after falling in a river says he "plays it over everyday."

100mph hit-and-run driver jailed

100mph hit-and-run driver jailed

A woman who failed to stop after hitting a motorcyclist at 100mph has been sentenced.

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Half a million washing machines hit by fire risk

Half a million washing machines hit by fire risk

A warning has been issued after Whirlpool revealed more than 519,000 products will have to be recalled.

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Queues to see shepherd figurine said to resemble politician

Queues to see shepherd figurine said to resemble politician

Congregation members stopped to get a look at a figurine with a famous face in a church crib set.

Number of benefit claimants rises yet again

Number of benefit claimants rises yet again

The number of people claiming universal credit or job seeker's allowance in Kent has risen for the 16th month in a row.

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Church bells to toll for Victoria Cross hero

Church bells to toll for Victoria Cross hero

A squadron leader who died during a bombing mission is to be honoured.

Driver accused of causing death appears in court

Driver accused of causing death appears in court

A man charged with causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail.

'I was stranded on the M20 and no one came to help'

'I was stranded on the M20 and no one came to help'

A BMW driver left stranded on the M20 for over an hour could only watch on as passing traffic hit his abandoned car.

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69 suspected migrants picked up

69 suspected migrants picked up

An MP is seeking an urgent meeting with the Home Secretary after dozens of migrants were rescued.

Police tape off path after riverside attack

Police tape off path after riverside attack

Officers have cordoned off a large section of pathway after a woman was assaulted.

Deliveroo coming to town

Deliveroo coming to town

A takeaway giant is on the look-out for drivers and riders ahead of its plans to expand further into the county.

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Will it be a white Christmas in Kent?

Will it be a white Christmas in Kent?

The Met Office has predicted what weather we can expect during the festive period.

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Pensioner calls on Bluewater to close

Pensioner calls on Bluewater to close

An angry OAP wants the county's biggest shopping centre to cease trading on Boxing Day.

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Racist graffiti sprayed in busy retail park

Racist graffiti sprayed in busy retail park

Residents have expressed their disgust at racist graffiti sprayed on a path in a busy retail park.

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Pothole forces M2 closure

Pothole forces M2 closure

A motorway has reopened after a large pothole forced part of the M2 to be shut for several hours.

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This is what is being done to help homeless people through the winter

This is what is being done to help homeless people through the winter

A homeless outreach team is working to gain the trust of rough sleepers in Sheerness

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Distressed man talked down from bridge

Distressed man talked down from bridge

Emergency crews were sent to the Dartford Crossing over concerns for a man's safety.

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'Unacceptable' levels of violence used against locked up youths

'Unacceptable' levels of violence used against locked up youths

An inspection of a detention centre for children has rated it inadequate with the management of serious incidents declining and children put at risk.

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Flood alerts in force across the county

Flood alerts in force across the county

The Environment Agency has issued warnings following excess rainfall overnight.

Historic pub goes on the market

Historic pub goes on the market

A 14th century inn with a fascinating past has been put up for sale after the landlords pulled their final pint.

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MPs to vote on PM's Brexit bill

MPs to vote on PM's Brexit bill

A Kent MP says there will be no more chances to frustrate Brexit thanks to the Tory majority in the House of Commons.

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'Revenge attack' left man with broken bones

'Revenge attack' left man with broken bones

Three men have denied an attack on a pub goer who was hit in the face with a pool cue.

The perfect Xmas dinner with Britain's best pub chef

The perfect Xmas dinner with Britain's best pub chef

The Kent chef behind Britain's best pub food has shared his tips on cooking the perfect festive feast.

Second multi-vehicle crash on M2

Second multi-vehicle crash on M2

There were more delays for drivers after a second crash involving several vehicles on a motorway.

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kmfm surprises 10-year-old boy who overcame bullying

kmfm surprises 10-year-old boy who overcame bullying

It's day six of Make Someone's Christmas and tonight, kmfm presenter Rob Wills made a special phone call to a young boy with autism.

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Three car pile-up on M2

Three car pile-up on M2

Drivers suffered long delays after a multi-vehicle collision bought a motorway to a standstill.

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Train delays after power outage

Train delays after power outage

At least 43 trains were cancelled or given alternative timetables after a power blip left passengers at a standstill.

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