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'Collection' of dead animals found in park as man acts suspiciously

'Collection' of dead animals found in park as man acts suspiciously

A police probe is underway after a collection of dead animals was found in a park where a man was seen acting suspiciously with fireworks.

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Everything you need to know about Storm Ciaran as 85mph winds to hit Kent

Everything you need to know about Storm Ciaran as 85mph winds to hit Kent

With Storm Ciaran set to hit the county, advice has been issued on how to stay safe and be prepared for the strong wind and rain.

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Love Island stars search Kent for hidden gems on Antiques Road Trip

Love Island stars search Kent for hidden gems on Antiques Road Trip

A couple famous for winning Love Island searched for antiques while touring the county in the latest episode of a popular BBC show.

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Hotel scraps cashless policy after customer ‘backlash’

Hotel scraps cashless policy after customer ‘backlash’

Bosses at a hotel have made a u-turn on its cashless policy following a ‘backlash’ from customers who “stopped using” the business.

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Sadness as much-loved matchday steward dies aged 54

Sadness as much-loved matchday steward dies aged 54

A football club has paid tribute to a much-loved steward and dad-of-two who has died following a short illness.

Crime commissioner to stand for re-election

Crime commissioner to stand for re-election

Kent’s Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner has announced he will seek a third term in next year’s elections.

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Weather warning issued as heavy rain and strong winds hit Kent

Weather warning issued as heavy rain and strong winds hit Kent

A yellow weather warning is in place for parts of Kent as heavy rain and strong winds hit the county.

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Man charged with arson and stalking after stables ‘burnt to the ground’

Man charged with arson and stalking after stables ‘burnt to the ground’

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court charged with arson and stalking after stables were destroyed in a blaze.

‘Ferocious dog killed our cat – but it could have been a child’

‘Ferocious dog killed our cat – but it could have been a child’

A family has told of their heartbreak after their 18-year-old cat died after being brutally attacked by a dog.

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‘I’m not ashamed of what I’ve gone through - it’s made me stronger’

‘I’m not ashamed of what I’ve gone through - it’s made me stronger’

A dad who has battled mental health problems and drug addiction now wants to help stop others going down the same path.

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‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

A prolific thief who swiped alcohol from shops – smashing bottles in one and downing wine in another – claimed Elon Musk was controlling his mind.

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Shock incurable cancer diagnosis for primary school head

Shock incurable cancer diagnosis for primary school head

Supporters have raised thousands for a head teacher who was told on his birthday he has just months to live after being diagnosed with cancer.

The criminals locked up in October

The criminals locked up in October

Here’s just some of the criminals including, burglars, drug dealers, conmen and perverts who were locked up last month.

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‘They were the best thing about the place - it's criminal!’

‘They were the best thing about the place - it's criminal!’

Disappointed residents say a shopping centre "looks even more empty" after two trees were felled for "health and safety".

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Yobs target veterans in ‘hideous’ catapult attacks

Yobs target veterans in ‘hideous’ catapult attacks

Hooligans smashed windows of homes belonging to ex-servicemen and even injured a veteran in ‘abhorrent’ catapult attacks.

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NHS offers £1,230 healthy food cash to hard-pressed parents

NHS offers £1,230 healthy food cash to hard-pressed parents

Pregnant women and parents of young children can now apply for funding to help pay for milk, fruit and veg.

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Gridlock hell to continue until at least next week

Gridlock hell to continue until at least next week

Traffic chaos on a major route into a city, which began seven days ago, is set to last another week, a gas company has confirmed.

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Delivery driver caught stealing child's pumpkin from doorstep

Delivery driver caught stealing child's pumpkin from doorstep

A delivery driver has been caught on camera appearing to steal a child’s pumpkin while dropping off an Amazon package.

Cost of controversial £40m railway station to soar further

Cost of controversial £40m railway station to soar further

The cost of a controversial £40m rail project is set to soar "substantially" and the county's taxpayers will pick up the tab, new papers reveal.

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Motorway reopens fully after barrier repair works completed

Motorway reopens fully after barrier repair works completed

A motorway has fully reopened after two lanes were closed for barrier repair works.

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Woman ‘kicked and spat at police’ after being found naked on train

Woman ‘kicked and spat at police’ after being found naked on train

A woman has been arrested after she allegedly kicked and spat at police after being found “naked on board a train” and ”performing a sex act”.

‘Crazy’ £2.10 rise to hourly parking rates on cards in Kent hotspot

‘Crazy’ £2.10 rise to hourly parking rates on cards in Kent hotspot

Parking charges in a seaside town are set to soar by up to £2.10 an hour as the council is accused of “cashing in” on its popularity.

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From crow sandwiches to occultists – weird and wonderful tales of Kent

From crow sandwiches to occultists – weird and wonderful tales of Kent

If you’re bored of the usual Halloween ghost stories, we’ve unearthed a few truly strange, dark and spirit-free tales from around the county.

Historic high street market axed after 700 years could return

Historic high street market axed after 700 years could return

A historic high street market scrapped last year could soon return as plans for its rebirth have been included in council documents.

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'I went on a ghost hunt in Kent and it's changed me forever'

'I went on a ghost hunt in Kent and it's changed me forever'

Our reporter went on his first-ever paranormal investigation – and he had some strange experiences.

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'Paedophile groomed my son with McDonald's and stole his innocence'

'Paedophile groomed my son with McDonald's and stole his innocence'

A mother has revealed the devastating consequences for her once "sweet and happy" son after he was abused by a serial paedophile.

Unholy row over beauty spot as Church accused of planning homes

Unholy row over beauty spot as Church accused of planning homes

Opponents have hit out at a diocese’s proposals to fell trees on its land, despite assurances there are no plans for homes there.

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‘Yobs have been breaking into our flats for a year’

‘Yobs have been breaking into our flats for a year’

A resident is fed up after a year-long battle to stop anti-social teens breaking into his building, littering the communal areas and hurling abuse.

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Arrest as ‘suspicious fire’ sends stables up in flames

Arrest as ‘suspicious fire’ sends stables up in flames

A police probe has been launched and a man has been arrested after a suspicious fire engulfed a block of horses’ stables.

Work stops on huge luxury flats set to cost £3m

Work stops on huge luxury flats set to cost £3m

A major development involving restoration of a Grade II-listed former theatre has been paused as developers seek “approvals”.

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