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Steel firm’s future uncertain

Steel firm’s future uncertain

A company, which has been in the county for more than 100 years, is facing administration.

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Pick Me Up Before You Go Go

Pick Me Up Before You Go Go

A music video parody of Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go Go has been released to promote a new anti-littering campaign.

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Conservatives select candidate for key Kent seat

Conservatives select candidate for key Kent seat

Tory members last night selected a candidate to try to win back a key Kent seat.

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Helicopter search for man seen on bridge

Helicopter search for man seen on bridge

A police helicopter has this morning resumed its search after a distressed man was spotted on the Medway Bridge.

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Man injured by tree airlifted to hospital

Man injured by tree airlifted to hospital

Emergency services were called to a country lane following reports of a man being injured by a tree.

Expect delays on the M25

Expect delays on the M25

Motorists have been delayed this morning by a lorry break-down at the Dartford Tunnel.

Puppy farm complaints soar in county

Puppy farm complaints soar in county

A leading animal charity is urging people thinking of buying a puppy to consider a rescue dog instead.

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Aldi store to finally open its doors

Aldi store to finally open its doors

Bosses have revealed the opening date of a multi-million pound Aldi store which has been delayed several times.

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Hobbyist helps find two lost rings

Hobbyist helps find two lost rings

A charitable metal detectorist found not one but two lost rings on a beach.

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Neglect contributed to musician's death

Neglect contributed to musician's death

A man who died in a care home had not left his room in 10 months due to delays in receiving equipment.

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Record listening figures for kmfm

Record listening figures for kmfm

A record number of people are tuning in to Kent's radio station each week according to new industry figures.

Four arrested after police car rammed

Four arrested after police car rammed

Four people are in custody after a stolen car rammed a police vehicle following a chase.

Lorry permit scheme to cut congestion

Lorry permit scheme to cut congestion

Increasing fines for hauliers are on the cards to try and ease congestion on Kent's roads and motorways.

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'Defect' causing M25 delays

'Defect' causing M25 delays

Emergency repairs on the M25 are causing major delays for motorists.

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Arrest after woman violently assaulted

Arrest after woman violently assaulted

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man after a woman was attacked after nightfall.

Work to install £800k anti-terror bollards begins

Work to install £800k anti-terror bollards begins

A complex project to install more than 100 security bollards around a busy shopping area has begun.

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Nine of the quirkiest churches in Kent

Nine of the quirkiest churches in Kent

From crazy golf to pet blessing, churches across the county are showing they are not just places of worship.

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Crash sparks closure of A-road

Crash sparks closure of A-road

Air ambulances are at the scene and emergency crews are freeing a trapped man from his car following a two-vehicle crash.

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Fastest broadband speeds heading to Kent

Fastest broadband speeds heading to Kent

Two of the county's towns are to benefit from superfast broadband speeds as part of a nationwide upgrade.

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Man died choking on hot cross bun

Man died choking on hot cross bun

A care home resident with learning disabilities who choked to death while eating has been described as the "life and soul".

Fire crews called to flats eight times in a week

Fire crews called to flats eight times in a week

Police are investigating after fire crews were called to a tower block eight times in seven days.

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Dad and son jailed for modern day slavery offences

Dad and son jailed for modern day slavery offences

The leaders of a modern day slavery ring paid workers £5 a week while they blew money on fast cars and foreign holidays.

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Pensioner confronts children with rolling pin

Pensioner confronts children with rolling pin

A man in his 70s has been told off by a judge for being convicted for "doing something very silly".

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Hunt for vandal who destroyed barrier

Hunt for vandal who destroyed barrier

A parish council is hoping to track down a man who smashed a car park barrier, causing £1,500 damage.

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Police probe council's company

Police probe council's company

Police have been called into a council's trading arm as it faces potential losses of £1 million.

Drivers prepare for traffic chaos...again

Drivers prepare for traffic chaos...again

People are planning to leave work early after temporary traffic lights caused chaos last night.

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Witnesses sought after fatal crash outside park

Witnesses sought after fatal crash outside park

Police are continuing to ask for information after a crash killed a motorcyclist outside a park.

Woman's overdose death days after police gaffe

Woman's overdose death days after police gaffe

A woman died of an overdose of antidepressants days after police mistakenly told her her alleged abuser had been released.

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Man left with 7cm wound after pub attack

Man left with 7cm wound after pub attack

A man with an 'unblemished record' has been jailed after glassing a man in an attack at a pub.

Road upgrades included in £3.5bn programme

Road upgrades included in £3.5bn programme

Two major road projects in Kent have been included in the top 10 most important improvements needed to cut congestion in the south east.

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