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Mum's cancer scans lost

Mum's cancer scans lost

A woman tested for cancer was left waiting months for test results after hospital records went missing.

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Shocking footage from animal park break-in

Shocking footage from animal park break-in

Hooded thieves have been caught on camera raiding an animal centre before fleeing with hundreds of pounds in donations.

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Man in 30s confirmed dead

Man in 30s confirmed dead

A man in his 30s has been found dead in his home.

Woman stuck in lift for 'two days'

Woman stuck in lift for 'two days'

An investigation has been launched after a cleaner became stuck in a lift at her workplace.

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Antiques fair cartoon raises a knowing chuckle

Antiques fair cartoon raises a knowing chuckle

Not everything is a bargain according to this cartoonist's latest sketch (but we reckon most things are if they come from this seaside Brocante).

11 times people in Kent found horrible things in food and restaurants

11 times people in Kent found horrible things in food and restaurants

People in Kent have been left horrified and disgusted by things found in their food over the years. Here are some of the worst.

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People smuggling HGVs stopped

People smuggling HGVs stopped

Three lorries known to have illegally smuggled people into the UK have been stopped by police at the border.

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School to expand ready for garden town

School to expand ready for garden town

A grammar school could take on more pupils when a 10,000 home development is built.

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The strange messages left by Gregg Wallace on his wife's Instagram

The strange messages left by Gregg Wallace on his wife's Instagram

Gregg Wallace has found himself in the spotlight after posting a series of unusual comments on Instagram posts made by his wife.

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New council leader chosen

New council leader chosen

The Tories have elected a new leader in a secret ballot who will take over the reins of the party and council.

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Tories form alliance with Ukip and Independents

Tories form alliance with Ukip and Independents

Conservatives at a Kent council have formed an alliance with Ukip and Independent councillors, following last week's shock election.

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Missing woman found safe and well

Missing woman found safe and well

A pensioner who went missing from her home has been found.

Where children in Kent risk their lives on train tracks

Where children in Kent risk their lives on train tracks

More people risk their lives on railway tracks in Swale than any other place in Kent, it has been revealed.

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High street to close on weekends

High street to close on weekends

A high street will be closed to traffic for 10 weekends so developers can replace paving blocks with a new surface.

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Rats found at jail during inspection

Rats found at jail during inspection

Vermin was discovered running along prison corridors at night in a jail branded "risky".

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Why Kent is a 'hotbed for Lyme disease carrying ticks'

Why Kent is a 'hotbed for Lyme disease carrying ticks'

Kent ranks alongside northern Italy, Romania and Norway as a hotbed for blood-sucking ticks carrying Lyme disease, according to a new report.

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Reason behind tremors felt across towns

Reason behind tremors felt across towns

Loud bangs and tremors have been experienced by people living in several towns - and here's the reason behind it.

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Mum 'fuming' after glass found in pool

Mum 'fuming' after glass found in pool

A mum was left “fuming” after her family’s day was ruined when they stepped on glass shards at a popular swimming pool.

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School issues flasher warning

School issues flasher warning

A school has warned parents about reports of a man exposing himself near the site.

Kent building on Homes under the Hammer

Kent building on Homes under the Hammer

An historic building in Kent will feature on BBC One's Homes Under the Hammer.

Help for parents who lose newborns

Help for parents who lose newborns

A mum has raised £1,800 to buy a piece of equipment that gives parents extra time with their babies who died after childbirth.

Channel 4 comes to Kent to solve fishy problem

Channel 4 comes to Kent to solve fishy problem

Channel 4 programme Food Unwrapped called on the help of experts at a Kent County Council company to help work out what types of fish are healthier.

Temporary shop closed after break-in

Temporary shop closed after break-in

A temporary store brought in after a branch was gutted by fire has had to close after it was targeted by criminals.

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'We're distraught, we're finished'

'We're distraught, we're finished'

The distraught owners of a fire ravaged dry cleaners fear their popular business cannot be saved.

Heavy rain causes flooding

Heavy rain causes flooding

One lane of a busy town centre road has flooded after heavy rain this morning.

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Council apologises for 'poor' special needs Ofsted report

Council apologises for 'poor' special needs Ofsted report

Top officials have admitted children with special educational needs are not getting the services they need following a "distressing" Ofsted report.

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Police called to reunite missing toddler

Police called to reunite missing toddler

Officers are trying to reunite a toddler found in the streets with his family.

Fearless wheelchair user mixes with town centre traffic

Fearless wheelchair user mixes with town centre traffic

A daredevil wheelchair user has been caught on camera taking on an infamous town centre gyratory.

Arrests over Rotherham child sex abuse

Arrests over Rotherham child sex abuse

The National Crime Agency has made arrests in a Kent town after 13 victims came forward alleging abuse between 1997 and 2015 in Yorkshire.

Accident sparks long delays on busy A-road

Accident sparks long delays on busy A-road

Motorists are being warned of delays following an accident on a busy road.

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