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Crews tackle fire at pub

Crews tackle fire at pub

A cigarette is thought to be behind a small fire at a pub early today.

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Firefighters called to supermarket after fridge fire

Firefighters called to supermarket after fridge fire

Fire crews were called to a town centre supermarket after a fridge caught fire.

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Operations cancelled as hospital reaches capacity

Operations cancelled as hospital reaches capacity

Trusts across the county are being told to delay non-emergency care to help cope with winter pressures - as one hospital declares itself 'full'.

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Crime hike sparks pub licence review

Crime hike sparks pub licence review

A pub is to have its licence reviewed after an increase in crime, including an incident in which an officer's eye socket was broken.

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Storm Eleanor wreaks havoc in Kent

Storm Eleanor wreaks havoc in Kent

Trees were blown down, homes were left without power and areas faced flooding as Storm Eleanor battered Kent, bringing heavy rain and 60mph gusts.

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Two arrests after teen killed in motorcycle crash

Two arrests after teen killed in motorcycle crash

Two men have been arrested after a motorcyclist died following a crash with a car.

Ambitious plan to transform harbour

Ambitious plan to transform harbour

Residents are joining forces in the hope of creating a protected sandy beach and a pontoon for passenger boats.

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Dog left in bag finds loving home

Dog left in bag finds loving home

A pet rescued after passers-by heard crying coming from inside a holdall dumped in a retail park has been adopted by a fosterer.

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Festive appeal collects 1,000 toys for charities

 Festive appeal collects 1,000 toys for charities

Toys were taken to drop-off points over the festive period and sorted by a team of volunteers.

Police 'incapacitated' by angry driver

Police 'incapacitated' by angry driver

A man stopped at the roadside tried to avoid arrest by spraying officers in the face with a canister similar to pepper spray.

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Restaurant chain wins bid to open first Kent branch

Restaurant chain wins bid to open first Kent branch

A restaurant chain with 37 branches across the UK is set to open its first in the county - but not everyone is happy.

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Government accused of running NHS into the ground by Thanet politician

Government accused of running NHS into the ground by Thanet politician

Hundreds of operations planned at Kent hospitals are to be cancelled as the NHS grapples with winter crisis

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Rogue traders target pensioner

Rogue traders target pensioner

Police have arrested a teenager after an elderly man was alerted when the cost of roof repairs soared ten times.

Police at scene of 'serious crash'

Police at scene of 'serious crash'

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a collision with a car.

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Dartford Crossing to close

Dartford Crossing to close

One of Kent's busiest routes is being shut for safety reasons as winds of up to 60mph are due to hit the county.

Cabbie fined after illegal airport runs

Cabbie fined after illegal airport runs

An illegal taxi driver who took passengers to airports in an unlicensed vehicle has appeared in court.

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'I thought he was going to chop me in half'

'I thought he was going to chop me in half'

A teenager accused of murder said he attacked a homeless man with a meat cleaver because he thought he was going to 'chop me in half' with a machete.

Man arrested on New Year's Eve on suspicion of drug dealing

Man arrested on New Year's Eve on suspicion of drug dealing

A 32-year-old man arrested on New Year's Eve on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply has been released under investigation.

Man missing since Boxing Day

Man missing since Boxing Day

Police are appealing for information after a man was reported missing having last been seen on Boxing Day.

Yobs hurl rocks at police cars

Yobs hurl rocks at police cars

Three parked cars - including two patrol cars - were damaged when yobs threw rocks at a police station.

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Man battered by thugs in street attack

Man battered by thugs in street attack

A 52-year-old man lost teeth and suffered horrific injuries to his face after he was stamped on and beaten in an unprovoked attack.

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Man charged with attempted rape and sex assault

Man charged with attempted rape and sex assault

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with offences including attempted rape, sexual assault and driving dangerously.

Burger recalled over infection concerns

Burger recalled over infection concerns

A superstore is recalling a burger over concerns it could be infected with a a bacteria which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.

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Ann Widdecombe heading into CBB house

Ann Widdecombe heading into CBB house

Former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe will be heading into the Celebrity Big Brother house tonight.

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Touch of class in dog rescue

Touch of class in dog rescue

Posh biscuits were used to help coax out a pet stuck in rocks.

Four charged after pharmacy raid

Four charged after pharmacy raid

Four men have been charged with the theft of perfume and aftershave worth more than £1,500 from a chemist.

Carriageway reopens after lorry crash

Carriageway reopens after lorry crash

Delays have eased following a crash involving a car and a lorry, which has left two people hurt.

Drink-drive charge after van crash

Drink-drive charge after van crash

An alleged drink-driver will appear in court after a van crashed into railings, a lamp post and another vehicle in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Horse drawn cart stolen

Horse drawn cart stolen

Police have released photos of a horse drawn cart stolen during a break in.

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Teens arrested after animals found dead at school farm

Teens arrested after animals found dead at school farm

Police have arrested three teenage boys after animals were found dead at a school farm following a series of break-ins.

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