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'Arson' to blame for hospital fire

'Arson' to blame for hospital fire

Police have confirmed a blaze that broke out in a historic hospital is being treated as suspicious.

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'Customs checks at Manston under no-deal Brexit'

'Customs checks at Manston under no-deal Brexit'

HMRC plans for customs checks at Manston airfield site to ease pressure on the ports.

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Woman tried hanging herself in hospital weeks before death

Woman tried hanging herself in hospital weeks before death

A woman tried to hang herself in a mental health hospital just weeks before she was discovered dead in woodland, an inquest heard.

Town's major route to close for urgent repairs

Town's major route to close for urgent repairs

A town's major route is to be closed for up to four nights.

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Cathedral paedophile is jailed

Cathedral paedophile is jailed

A former head of music at Rochester Cathedral has been jailed for a string of sexual assaults.

Second arrest after man stabbed in gang attack

Second arrest after man stabbed in gang attack

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after an attack which left the victim needing hospital treatment.

Dedicated volunteer dies in crash

Dedicated volunteer dies in crash

An elderly woman who volunteered for charities for nearly 50 years - including 24 years at a hospital - died in a car crash.

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Latest unemployment figures revealed

Latest unemployment figures revealed

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has increased every month for the past year.

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Rail line closed after lorry hits bridge

Rail line closed after lorry hits bridge

Train services have been suspended after a lorry collided with a railway bridge.

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Crash victim died at the scene

Crash victim died at the scene

An inquest has opened into the death of a popular dentist.

Student feels unsafe after homophobic abuse at pub

Student feels unsafe after homophobic abuse at pub

A young woman hopes pubs and bars will try to make the LGBTQ+ community feel safe after an "incredibly scary" experience on a night out.

'We have to seize this opportunity now'

'We have to seize this opportunity now'

Local councils need to start planting trees to reverse the effects of climate change, says an expert.

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'If they can build here, they can build anywhere'

'If they can build here, they can build anywhere'

Plans to build homes next to a 900-year-old nunnery are being discussed a public inquiry this week.

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Calls for hands-free driving ban

Calls for hands-free driving ban

A group of MPs says a current ban on using a phone while driving should be extended.

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Driver jailed after fireball crash

Driver jailed after fireball crash

A man has been sentenced after an 80mph crash which injured a young girl.

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Puppy found dead in freezer

Puppy found dead in freezer

A charred animal corpse and a dead puppy in a freezer were found during a raid on a pet farm.

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Pensioner dies after crash

Pensioner dies after crash

An 87-year-old has died in hospital after a three-car crash left her fighting for her life with serious injuries.

'Unexplained' care home death

'Unexplained' care home death

A police investigation is underway following the death of a man in his 70s at a care home.

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Forensics probe after hospital fire

Forensics probe after hospital fire

Pictures reveal the extent of damage caused by a blaze at a historic hospital overnight.

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Fireworks given go ahead amid security fears

Fireworks given go ahead amid security fears

A fireworks display will go ahead after new security arrangements had to be made after the first show of the summer was blighted by a mass brawl.

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First phase of £850k leisure complex opens

First phase of £850k leisure complex opens

A new space for food and drink has opened at a leisure complex, but the development only has a five-year lifespan.

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14 Kent spots in new Lonely Planet guide

14 Kent spots in new Lonely Planet guide

Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released an Ultimate UK Travelist, with 14 Kent locations making the cut.

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Five-month wait for grandad's funeral

Five-month wait for grandad's funeral

A man will be laid to rest five months after his death after a cyber attack delayed his funeral.

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'I thought it can't strike our family again... how wrong was I?'

'I thought it can't strike our family again... how wrong was I?'

A brother and sister who both lost their partners to motor neurone disease have shared their experiences.

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'We can't magically build new homes'

'We can't magically build new homes'

About 1,000 homes planned for a part of Kent have not been built, council documents have revealed.

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Fire breaks out at hospital

Fire breaks out at hospital

Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a disused hospital building.

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Driver mounted pavement and ran over woman

Driver mounted pavement and ran over woman

A 34-year-old has been jailed after running over a woman while she walked on the pavement.

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Driver reacts to video of himself damaging car

Driver reacts to video of himself damaging car

The man at the centre of a viral video of the aftermath of an incident on the road has spoken out.

Baby son inspires literary adventure

Baby son inspires literary adventure

A new children's book shows part of Kent through the eyes of an 18-month-old child.

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Dead cat found without ears and tail

Dead cat found without ears and tail

A pet has been found dead and mutilated with injuries that look to be inflicted by a human.

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