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The Kent athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games

The Kent athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games

As the Commonwealth Games get under way, find out when Kent's medal hopefuls will be in action.

The pub table was so sticky the wife's skin came off

The pub table was so sticky the wife's skin came off

Ever wanted to get stuck in the pub? This isn't quite what Secret Drinker had in mind...

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The species at risk of extinction in Kent as housebuilding soars

The species at risk of extinction in Kent as housebuilding soars

Several much-loved species are “threatened with extinction” in Kent as the county is braced for 180,000 new homes by 2031, a new report warns.

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Where to watch the Women's Euros final

Where to watch the Women's Euros final

Here's where in Kent you can watch Alessia Russo and her fellow Lionesses in the final of the Women's Euros.

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Hectare of sand dune grass destroyed by blaze

Hectare of sand dune grass destroyed by blaze

Four fire engines were called to a blaze which destroyed around a hectare of sand dune grass near a beach.

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Council criticised over 'kick in the teeth' meal vouchers decision

Council criticised over 'kick in the teeth' meal vouchers decision

A council has been slammed after choosing not to fund summer break food vouchers for children on free school meals.

Figures show thousands of attacks on railway staff

Figures show thousands of attacks on railway staff

Trade union boss Mick Lynch says the latest figures from Southeastern show an 'unacceptable rise in attacks on railway staff'.

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Council submits £20m bid to government's levelling-up fund

Council submits £20m bid to government's levelling-up fund

A Kent council has submitted a £20m bid to the government's levelling-up fund but plans for a new swimming pool have been ditched.

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Delays after multiple crashes on M2

Delays after multiple crashes on M2

There have been delays on the M2 after two crashes and subsequent road repairs.

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Cats could be banned from new development

Cats could be banned from new development

Residents on a new housing estate could be banned from having cats as pets to protect nesting birds nearby.

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CCTV issued after man flashed woman and child

CCTV issued after man flashed woman and child

Police have issued CCTV after a man exposed himself in front of a woman and child as they were walking a dog.

Highway Code is updated with tougher punishments for drivers

Highway Code is updated with tougher punishments for drivers

The Highway Code has been updated to reflect the tougher punishments now in place for drivers who kill someone.

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Oil spill no longer expected to reach Kent shores

Oil spill no longer expected to reach Kent shores

Experts dealing with an oil slick off the Kent coast say it is no longer expected to reach land.

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Car wash owner issued with slavery order

Car wash owner issued with slavery order

A slavery order has been issued against a hand car wash owner who failed to pay tax or issue payslips.

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Dramatic helicopter police chase takes over quiet estate

Dramatic helicopter police chase takes over quiet estate

People at a small development witnessed a police chase with suspects being chased over the top of cars.

'I've told them to move - I hope boot fair will go ahead'

'I've told them to move - I hope boot fair will go ahead'

Travellers who invaded a field used for a popular car boot sale have been order to leave or face police action.

Energy bills could be £1,900 more by April and here's why

Energy bills could be £1,900 more by April and here's why

Gas and electric bills are facing astronomical rises according to warnings out today but why is it happening and what help is there for you?

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Water volunteers 'fined for parking'

Water volunteers 'fined for parking'

Volunteers who gave up their time to distribute bottled water during an emergency said to have been sent £100 parking fines.

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Johnny Depp donates memorabilia for auction

Johnny Depp donates memorabilia for auction

Movie star Johnny Depp and guitarist Jeff Beck have signed T-shirts which have raised more than £11,000 for an animal charity.

CCTV appeal after thieves steal 'unique' car part

CCTV appeal after thieves steal 'unique' car part

Thieves have stolen a car's customised spoiler, sparking an appeal from police hoping to trace two men captured on CCTV.

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Fake goods worth £500K seized from bootfair

Fake goods worth £500K seized from bootfair

Fake fags, clothes, watches, sunglasses and furniture – worth more than half a million pounds if they were genuine – have been seized from a bootfair.

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What should you do if you find a stray dog in the street?

What should you do if you find a stray dog in the street?

With the RSPCA about to enter its busiest period it has some advice for anyone who might find a healthy stray dog this summer.

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Drivers warned 'be prepared' ahead of 'extremely busy' weekend at ports

Drivers warned 'be prepared' ahead of 'extremely busy' weekend at ports

Highway bosses are urging drivers to plan ahead as more traffic chaos is predicted this weekend at Kent's ports.

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Everything you need to know about the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Everything you need to know about the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham begin this week - here's everything you need to know about the start of the event.

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Man, 22, wasn't taking selfie when fatally struck by helicopter blade

Man, 22, wasn't taking selfie when fatally struck by helicopter blade

Greek officials have confirmed a Kent man killed by a helicopter rotor while on holiday was not taking a selfie.

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Disabled man to take part in London Marathon after rules overturned

Disabled man to take part in London Marathon after rules overturned

A man with cerebral palsy will be taking part in the virtual London Marathon after his request to take more than 24 hours was originally refused.

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M25 crash causes five-mile delays

M25 crash causes five-mile delays

A crash on the M25 clockwise has closed two lanes and is causing severe congestion.

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Energy bills set to skyrocket to £500 a month

Energy bills set to skyrocket to £500 a month

Households look set for an even bigger shock than expected this winter, with many expected to face monumental energy bills of £500 a month.

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Anger over plan to cut bus services

Anger over plan to cut bus services

The decision to slash 38 bus services in the county has been called in by councillors and caused anger among the people relying on them.

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Benches smashed and football played at cemetery

Benches smashed and football played at cemetery

Benches were smashed and children have been playing football at a cemetery.

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