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Mystery cameraman tours multi-storey car park on Hoverboard

Mystery cameraman tours multi-storey car park on Hoverboard

A mystery cameraman has blown away rumours a new multi-storey doesn't have any lifts after sneaking inside using a Back To The Future Hoverboard.

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'I wasn't expecting to be chasing a burglar in flip-flops'

'I wasn't expecting to be chasing a burglar in flip-flops'

A hero neighbour has revealed how a quiet afternoon gardening quickly escalated and resulted in him carrying out a citizen's arrest.

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Council bids for city of culture

Council bids for city of culture

A council will bid to become a UK City of Culture.

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Burning Range Rover closed M20

Burning Range Rover closed M20

A section of the motorway was closed as fire crews tackled a vehicle fire.

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Police hunt hit-and-run driver

Police hunt hit-and-run driver

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a car failed to stop following a collision.

New statue for wartime heroes

New statue for wartime heroes

A striking new First World War sculpture has been put up on a town waterfront.

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Extinction Rebellion stage 'die-in'

Extinction Rebellion stage 'die-in'

Climate change campaign group Extinction Rebellion have marched on a town centre to demand action.

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Broken down lorry causes 11 mile queues on M25

Broken down lorry causes 11 mile queues on M25

Motorists are facing heavy queues after a broken down lorry closed part of the M25 while it was recovered.

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Club 'deleted CCTV' needed by police over death

Club 'deleted CCTV' needed by police over death

A licensing panel has revoked a nightclub's licence after hearing of numerous breaches and the obstruction of a police investigation.

Fire crews rescue car stranded on beach

Fire crews rescue car stranded on beach

Firefighters were called to winch a car back to shore after it got stuck on a shingle bank.

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Gas leak closes main road

Gas leak closes main road

A village has been virtually cut off after the A2 was closed for emergency gas repairs.

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Young cyclist in for the win

Young cyclist in for the win

The National Circuit Championships are this weekend, with one 21-year-old hoping to bag a prize.

Council leaders threaten to break away from regional 'powerhouse'

Council leaders threaten to break away from regional 'powerhouse'

Council chiefs have warned they will break away from a regional "powerhouse" in protest of government reforms.

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No friends for elderly at open day

No friends for elderly at open day

Elderly people were left with their own company and a lot of leftover cake at the care home open day.

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Second person charged over shooting in public park

Second person charged over shooting in public park

A 52-year-old man has been charged with possession of a firearm after a young man was shot in a public space.

Shot animals suffering 'horrendous injuries'

Shot animals suffering 'horrendous injuries'

The RSPCA is demanding stricter controls on air guns after figures show the scale of the problem in the county.

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Child rapist jailed

Child rapist jailed

An 87-year-old man from Kent has been sentenced to 15 years in jail after being convicted of seven sexual offences.

New images reveal stunning charges to key site

New images reveal stunning charges to key site

Architects are hoping to get public approval for their vision for re-developing a Debenhams site.

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Police rule out foul play in mum's M20 death

Police rule out foul play in mum's M20 death

Detectives investigating the death of a mum on the M20 have found no evidence of third party involvement, it has emerged.

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Kent MP rebels during key Brexit vote

Kent MP rebels during key Brexit vote

Kent MP defends his decision to abstain during a vote to block the government suspending Parliament to enable a no-deal Brexit to be pushed through.

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Gas works close part of A2

Gas works close part of A2

Emergency repair works has closed part of the A2.

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11 things you can rent for the day in Kent

11 things you can rent for the day in Kent

From a vintage bus to a candyfloss machine, here are 11 things you can hire for the day and how much it costs.

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Bouncer could get stab vests amid knife crime fears

Bouncer could get stab vests amid knife crime fears

Doormen in Canterbury are set to be given stab-proof vests following a spate of violent crime in the city.

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Calls for roads chiefs to fill £20m funding gap

Calls for roads chiefs to fill £20m funding gap

A councillor has started a petition urging highways bosses to fill a funding gap for a revamped roundabout.

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Roadworks delayed by weeks due to rainfall

Roadworks delayed by weeks due to rainfall

A main road which has been shut for two-and-a-half months will remain closed for longer than planned, it has emerged.

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'Here's how you can save the Castle Concerts'

'Here's how you can save the Castle Concerts'

The future of one of Kent's biggest outdoor events is under threat - but hundreds of readers have told how the Rochester Castle Concerts can be saved.

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Castle Concert series in jeopardy

Castle Concert series in jeopardy

The future of the Rochester Castle Concerts hangs in the balance after another year of disappointing ticket sales.

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£33m Eurotunnel settlement under spotlight

£33m Eurotunnel settlement under spotlight

Transport minister Chris Grayling says there may be a question mark over £33m Eurotunnel deal.

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Motorway traffic halted after man seen on bridge

Motorway traffic halted after man seen on bridge

Police stopped motorists on the M2 after becoming concerned for a man on a bridge.

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'Stranger danger' incident at primary school sparks warning

'Stranger danger' incident at primary school sparks warning

A school phoned the police and warned parents after a pupil was approached by a stranger.

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