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Lizzy Yarnold's Olympic gold defence starts today

Lizzy Yarnold's Olympic gold defence starts today

Skeleton gold medallist Lizzy Yarnold will start the defence of her 2014 title at the Winter Olympics today.

Police search for missing pensioner

Police search for missing pensioner

A search is underway for a 77-year-old man who has not been seen since yesterday evening.

Ryanair 'interest' in budget flights from Manston

Ryanair 'interest' in budget flights from Manston

Budget airline Ryanair is in talks about running flights from Manston should it relaunch as an airport, the firm behind the bid says.

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Debt-ridden school cutting staff

Debt-ridden school cutting staff

Dozens of jobs are to be lost after "financial mismanagement" led to a school racking up £3 million of debt.

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Councils failing to meet housing targets

Councils failing to meet housing targets

Not enough homes are being built in several areas of Kent, according to the latest figures.

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Knife-throwing killer to learn his fate

Knife-throwing killer to learn his fate

A man who threw a knife through an open car window, fatally wounding his partner's ex-boyfriend, is to be sentenced today.

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Leas Lift revamp to cost £500,000

Leas Lift revamp to cost £500,000

A historic Kent attraction will not re-open this summer after it emerged it will take substantial funds to bring it back to its former glory.

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Tesco driver 'lashes out' in road rage attack

Tesco driver 'lashes out' in road rage attack

An investigation is underway after a supermarket delivery driver allegedly punched another motorist several times in a road rage incident.

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What are your favourite games?

What are your favourite games?

Some of us used to play them as kids and some of us still play them as adults, but what were your favourite video games as a child?

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Hero who tried to save murder victim's life honoured

Hero who tried to save murder victim's life honoured

A hero who tried to save the life of Molly McLaren as her crazed ex-boyfriend repeatedly stabbed her in her car has been given a bravery award.

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Woman claims ex's £38k fraud was 'for blue badge'

Woman claims ex's £38k fraud was 'for blue badge'

A woman has claimed her benefits cheat husband did not rip off the Department for Work and Pensions for the money - instead he wanted a blue badge.

Memorial for Battle of Britain pilot

Memorial for Battle of Britain pilot

A pilot who crashed his Spitfire into a field in Maidstone during the Second World War has finally been given the memorial he deserves.

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Rise in vulnerable children reported missing

Rise in vulnerable children reported missing

Shocking statistics have emerged of children as young as 13 running away after being taken into care.

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Drivers suffer Dartford Crossing chaos

Drivers suffer Dartford Crossing chaos

A crash between a lorry and a van meant traffic was taking 100 minutes to get through one of Kent's busiest routes.

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Hundreds of parents prosecuted for child truancy

Hundreds of parents prosecuted for child truancy

Hundreds of parents are being prosecuted for taking their children out of Kent and Medway schools without permission, new figures reveal.

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MEP slams Manston Airport firm's 'ignorance' of air pollution

MEP slams Manston Airport firm's 'ignorance' of air pollution

A Green politician says he is 'astonished' at Manston Airport firm's 'ignorance' about air pollution.

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Teen victim threatened at knifepoint

Teen victim threatened at knifepoint

Police are hunting for a suspect after a teenager was threatened with a knife in an attempted robbery.

Former MP to star in new TV show

Former MP to star in new TV show

Ann Widdecombe is set to join a host of famous faces on a new programme putting the spotlight on rogue companies and red tape.

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Men charged over stolen medals

Men charged over stolen medals

Two men have appeared in court in connection with a burglary in which sentimental medals where stolen.

Listed theatre added to risk register

Listed theatre added to risk register

A Grade II* listed theatre has been added to the Theatre Buildings at Risk register.

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Police hunt petrol station burglary trio

Police hunt petrol station burglary trio

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a petrol station.

Burglars strike village in 'targeted attack'

Burglars strike village in 'targeted attack'

A spate of burglaries has left villagers locking their doors as thieves pinch jewellery, cash and games consoles.

Dead birds dumped in car park

Dead birds dumped in car park

A parish council is looking into increasing its security arrangements after the "horrific" discovery of more than a dozen dead ducks and geese.

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Ship's figurehead needs a touch of paint

Ship's figurehead needs a touch of paint

Titan, the ship's figurehead, needs a facelift after more than 30 years of guarding a sea wall, say residents. He also needs a dog-waste bin moved.

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by van

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by van

A woman has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a van.

Stranger tries to coax teenager into van

Stranger tries to coax teenager into van

Police have issued an e-fit after a man tried to persuade a young teenager into his van.

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Travellers allowed to stay after baby born

Travellers allowed to stay after baby born

A council allowed a group of travellers to stay in a car park because one of the group gave birth.

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Grieving mother's horror over morgue failings

Grieving mother's horror over morgue failings

A grieving mother is demanding answers after a series of delays left her dead son decomposing in a hospital morgue.

Judge halts murder trial

Judge halts murder trial

The trial of two men accused of murder has been dramatically halted by the judge.

Appeal after suspicious fires

Appeal after suspicious fires

Police have launched an appeal for information after two suspected arson attacks near homes in the early hours.

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