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You could bag yourself a Martello Tower

You could bag yourself a Martello Tower

A piece of history could be yours as this historic structure from the 19th century goes under the hammer at auction next month.

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Motorway reopens after vehicle overturns

Motorway reopens after vehicle overturns

Traffic is now moving after a vehicle overturned on a busy motorway.

Safeguard cash to prevent Stack chaos, says MP

Safeguard cash to prevent Stack chaos, says MP

The government is being urged to preserve £250 million in lorry parking money for reuse after the end of the Stanford plan.

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Campaigners lose fight to save traditional clock chimes

Campaigners lose fight to save traditional clock chimes

A centuries-old tradition will come to an end early next year after the owners of a church have been ordered to silence them overnight.

Hundreds affected as company closes office

Hundreds affected as company closes office

A total of 650 workers face being relocated to Surrey as a financial services company announced it is closing its office in Kent.

Police allay concerns over public 'training exercise'

Police allay concerns over public 'training exercise'

Police have allayed concerns over a flurry of unmarked cars and army helicopters in a district of Kent.

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Manston airport plans laid out by rival companies

Manston airport plans laid out by rival companies

Two companies battling for the Manston airport site have had their plans for it heard by councillors.

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Preparing for Kelly's final goodbye

Preparing for Kelly's final goodbye

Family have released an image of the decorated coffin for a teenager's funeral.

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School tells pupils to stay away from danger park

School tells pupils to stay away from danger park

A school has issued a warning to parents to stop their children going to a crime-ridden park "for their own safety".

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"Dangerous working practices" halt Virgin Media works

"Dangerous working practices" halt Virgin Media works

Kent County Council have suspended controversial Virgin Media broadband works due to "dangerous working practices".

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Laser company sets world record

Laser company sets world record

A special effects business hired by Queen and Kylie Minogue has set a world record for the largest laser show at an event in Las Vegas.

Kent to be battered by 70mph winds

Kent to be battered by 70mph winds

The county is set to be hit by winds of up to 70mph and heavy rain as Met Office chiefs warn of difficult driving conditions.

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Vandals condemned after defacing listed building

Vandals condemned after defacing listed building

A town council has condemned vandals for their 'lack of respect for our heritage' after a listed building was defaced with graffiti tags.

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Kent road named among country's most dangerous

Kent road named among country's most dangerous

A Kent road has been named one of the most dangerous in the UK - as it's revealed the county is among the worst for serious and fatal crashes.

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Helicopter searches for missing children

Helicopter searches for missing children

A police helicopter helped in the search for two missing children amid rumours they were snatched in the early hours.

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Mein Kampf to be debated in school classes

Mein Kampf to be debated in school classes

A Kent grammar school is to offer classes in which pupils debate texts including Mein Kampf, as "an antidote to the poison of political correctness".

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Residents escape fire at block of flats

Residents escape fire at block of flats

Residents caught up in a fire at a block of flats have described how the banged on doors to alert other neighbours as smoke filled the building.

Mass brawl after 'murdered' teen's funeral

Mass brawl after 'murdered' teen's funeral

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a mass fight broke out following the funeral of teenager Kyle Yule, who was stabbed to death on his doorstep.

'Once in a generation opportunity'

'Once in a generation opportunity'

Up to 6,000 jobs and huge economic benefits are in store for Kent with the building of the Lower Thames Crossing, said officials at a briefing.

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An extra date for Santa

An extra date for Santa

Rotary Club appeals for more to take part in its seaside Santa Saunter.

Child abuse image viewer walks free

Child abuse image viewer walks free

A pensioner who downloaded images of children being abused has avoided jail, with the court hearing his wife has dementia.

Eurotunnel changes name

Eurotunnel changes name

Eurotunnel, which has operated the Channel Tunnel for 23 years, has changed its name to Getlink in a bid to highlight other strands of its business.

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Health campaigners take fight to No 10

Health campaigners take fight to No 10

A coachload of people with concerns about the future of health services in Kent took their fight to London, where they met a government minister.

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Plans to transform riverside

Plans to transform riverside

Councillors will discuss a proposal for build 1,400 apartments and 200 houses in a Kent town.

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Surgery 'ruined my life'

Surgery 'ruined my life'

A mum is warning other women after an operation that was meant to help her left her with life-long health complications.

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Birley makes history just days after crash

Birley makes history just days after crash

Kent racing driver Rod Birley has broken the record for the most wins in British motor racing - only a fortnight after he was rushed to hospital.

Burglars steal silverware and set fire to church

Burglars steal silverware and set fire to church

Thieves set fire to a church vestry after stealing communion silverware.

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Two people in hospital after flat fire

Two people in hospital after flat fire

Two people are in hospital after a blaze broke out in a basement flat.

Running club tackling mental health issues

Running club tackling mental health issues

A psychologist and her coach have set up a group to fight off depression and anxiety.

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Person injured in house fire

Person injured in house fire

A householder has been taken to hospital after breathing in thick smoke when their home caught alight.

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