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Armed police storm property after 'gunshots'

Armed police storm property after 'gunshots'

A police helicopter was scrambled after a person reported hearing gunshots.

Teacher injured in 'incident' with pupils

Teacher injured in 'incident' with pupils

A school has confirmed a teacher was injured and two pupils were involved but says rumours of a stabbing were 'untrue' and 'unhelpful'.

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Mum's five-year rodent nightmare

Mum's five-year rodent nightmare

A housing association has been accused of failing to solve a family's rodent problem.

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Man suffers facial injuries after attack

Man suffers facial injuries after attack

A man was left with serious facial injuries after an assault near a nightclub.

Princess to visit two of the county's hospitals

Princess to visit two of the county's hospitals

An award-winning maternity ward and one of the county's busiest emergency units are to get the royal seal of approval.

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Lorry driver arrest after crash leaves three in hospital

Lorry driver arrest after crash leaves three in hospital

An HGV driver has been questioned by police on suspicion of drug driving after a crash that led to an air ambulance being scrambled.

'He was so energetic and full of life'

'He was so energetic and full of life'

The family of a man who was found dead in his Spanish apartment have paid a glowing tribute.

Man missing in typhoon found after brother's Christmas plea

Man missing in typhoon found after brother's Christmas plea

A 22-year-old last seen when a typhoon struck the Philippines has been found after his brother wrote a message to Santa pleading for his safe return.

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Smuggled African tortoises seized

Smuggled African tortoises seized

Police have confiscated three tortoises illegally brought in to the county.

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'Madness' as vandals target Christmas display

'Madness' as vandals target Christmas display

Watch the moment a youth rips part of a fundraising Christmas display out of the ground in an "act of madness".

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The 5 Kent towns listed among the happiest in the country

The 5 Kent towns listed among the happiest in the country

Five Kent towns have been listed as some of the happiest places in the country.

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14 boilers stolen from building sites

14 boilers stolen from building sites

Thieves have targeted two building sites stealing a total of 14 boilers worth almost £14,000.

Axe-wielding parent turns up at college

Axe-wielding parent turns up at college

Police descended on a college after a parent turned up brandishing an axe.

Traffic queuing after A249 crash

Traffic queuing after A249 crash

There are long delays on the A249 following a crash.

Police officer run over after alleged mail theft

Police officer run over after alleged mail theft

A police officer was injured after a driver failed to stop and ran him over following reports mail had been stolen.

Head reveals reality of life in one of UK's poorest districts

Head reveals reality of life in one of UK's poorest districts

A headteacher has revealed the pressures on children in one of the poorest parts of the country.

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Dense fog sparks travel warning

Dense fog sparks travel warning

Dense fog has descended on Kent, with a warning in place for motorists in the county.

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Sprinkler flood closes school

Sprinkler flood closes school

Sprinklers have flooded a school, bringing its computer systems down and forcing it to close.

Crash causing long delays on A2

Crash causing long delays on A2

Drivers are facing hour-long queues as they try to get to work this morning.

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Driver accused of causing death of two people

Driver accused of causing death of two people

A driver is accused of causing the death of two people in a crash which closed the A20 for 12 hours.

Finger lickin’ fun behind the scenes at fast food chain

Finger lickin’ fun behind the scenes at fast food chain

Determined to find out the eleven herbs and spices, we went behind the scenes of a KFC.

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Kent's most fascinating antiques to go under hammer

 Kent's most fascinating antiques to go under hammer

A 1920s Cartier clock and 1955 Vincent 'Black Shadow' Series D motorcycle are among some of the best pieces to be sold by one auctioneer.

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Schoolgirl gives birthday presents to foodbank

Schoolgirl gives birthday presents to foodbank

A seven-year-old girl with ‘a heart of gold’ has been thanked for her generosity after she handed over her birthday gifts for those less fortunate.

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Virtual reality experience highlights plight of refugees

Virtual reality experience highlights plight of refugees

Visitors at a cathedral are getting the chance to walk on the moon in cutting-edge virtual reality.

Winner of the Turner Prize 2019 announced

Winner of the Turner Prize 2019 announced

In a shock twist, more than one artist was announced the winner of this year's Turner Prize.

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Police officer injured

Police officer injured

A man has been detained after injuring a police officer.

Killer slashed dad's throat days after hospital release

Killer slashed dad's throat days after hospital release

A mental health patient slashed his doting father’s throat days after being wrongly released from a high security mental health unit in Kent.

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Do you have Kent's most beautiful hands?

Do you have Kent's most beautiful hands?

Friends' Joey Tribbiani thought showcasing his hands in Vegas would make him rich, but that dream can be reality for one lucky person in a Kent town.

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Man arrested after 'serious crash'

Man arrested after 'serious crash'

A 33-year-old has been detained by police after a crash left three people injured and a main road shut for hours.

'Run-down hospital needs a rebuild'

'Run-down hospital needs a rebuild'

The shadow Health Secretary paid a visit to a Kent hospital and admitted it needs to be rebuilt.

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