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CCTV images released after funeral fund theft

CCTV images released after funeral fund theft

Police have released images of three men they want to speak to after the theft of money set aside for a dad's funeral.

Firefighters remain at scene of huge fire

Firefighters remain at scene of huge fire

A day and a half after it began, firefighters are still at the scene of a blaze in an army base.

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Backing for ambitious city bid

Backing for ambitious city bid

Medway's bid to be the UK City of Culture in 2025 could be "game-changing", according to an expert on the process.

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Man killed in vintage tractor crash

Man killed in vintage tractor crash

A 24-year-old driver has been arrested after a crash led to the death of a passenger.

Eleven migrants rescued

Eleven migrants rescued

A group of migrants that included a woman and two children have been rescued from a damaged vessel.

'I saw a rat the size of a cat'

'I saw a rat the size of a cat'

An investigation has been launched after rats were spotted in a town centre.

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Suspected rapist claims victim has 'something wrong in her head'

Suspected rapist claims victim has 'something wrong in her head'

A man accused of raping a woman in her sleep claims his accuser hatched a plan to have him locked up.

Burglar poos on the floor

Burglar poos on the floor

A shameless career crook smashed in and ransacked a home, pooed on the floor, then left.

Hoverboard Channel crossing fails

Hoverboard Channel crossing fails

An inventor's plan to cross the English Channel into Kent failed after he fell into the sea.

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Kent MP turns down ministerial role

Kent MP turns down ministerial role

One of the county's best-known MPs has rejected a cabinet job offer to spend more time with her family.

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Boy racer dispersal order leads to arrest

Boy racer dispersal order leads to arrest

One person was arrested following a police crackdown on boy racers on an industrial estate.

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Hundreds respond after lonely OAPs snubbed

Hundreds respond after lonely OAPs snubbed

A care home has received a huge response after it was revealed no one turned up to an appeal for visitors.

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Kayaker finds Roman pottery

Kayaker finds Roman pottery

A kayaker discovered a piece of pottery likely to be from a Roman shipwreck in the shallow water of the coast.

Kent endures heatwave

Kent endures heatwave

Find out everything you need to know about working, sleeping and enjoying the sunshine before the storms start.

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Field fire 'the size of two football pitches'

Field fire 'the size of two football pitches'

Fire fighters have been called to another field fire.

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30 tonnes of paper on fire

30 tonnes of paper on fire

Five fire engines have been called to a huge paper fire.

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Inflatable doughnut sparks rescue operation

Inflatable doughnut sparks rescue operation

A helicopter and lifeboat were scrambled amid fears someone was in difficulty in the sea.

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Met Office issues thunder warning

Met Office issues thunder warning

It was too good to be true. After the sun comes the rain. Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for tomorrow.

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Third person charged after man shot

Third person charged after man shot

A 23-year-old is the third person to be charged after a young man was shot in the leg in a public park.

Swan injured after attack by dog

Swan injured after attack by dog

A swan is being treated at an animal rescue sanctuary after being mauled by a lurcher in full view of families.

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6 mile queues on M20

6 mile queues on M20

The closure of a motorway lane is causied delays on a busy motorway as highways officers worked to clear a single car accident.

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Gang of 13 jailed for human trafficking

Gang of 13 jailed for human trafficking

Two men from Kent are among 13 people jailed for their part in trafficking people from the Middle East into the UK.

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Pub to close as brewer plans sale

Pub to close as brewer plans sale

A pub is set to close as Shepherd Neame looks to auction it off later this year.

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RSPCA called after fears for pony tied up on beach

RSPCA called after fears for pony tied up on beach

A beachgoer reported seeing a horse tied up on the beach to an animal charity.

Man, 30, found dead in flat

Man, 30, found dead in flat

A police forensic team has been at an apartment when a man was found dead.

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Drug dealer jailed after police chase

Drug dealer jailed after police chase

A drug dealer has been jailed and banned from driving after crashing a BMW in a residential street.

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Second crash on M20

Second crash on M20

Drivers are being warned of delays after a second motorway crash within an hour.

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Signal failure sparks rail disruption

Signal failure sparks rail disruption

Passengers are having to use alternative transport to complete their journeys.

Driver treated after crash between cars and coach

Driver treated after crash between cars and coach

The motorway had to be partially closed due to the smash involving three vehicles.

Attack victim 'can now recognise family'

Attack victim 'can now recognise family'

A 17-year-old German student fighting for his life after a brutal "gang attack" is set to have a metal plate inserted in his head.

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