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Second World War missile dug up

Second World War missile dug up

A pair of amateur archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a wartime rocket.

Fireworks display for new cruiser

Fireworks display for new cruiser

A spectacular display will mark the first major journey of Spirit of Discovery.

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Ram-raiders target cash machine

Ram-raiders target cash machine

Thieves drove a digger into a Co-Op wall before making off with a cash point.

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Police officers injured in M20 crash

Police officers injured in M20 crash

Two police officers are in hospital after a crash closed part of a motorway this morning.

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Road closed due to indent

Road closed due to indent

The junction between two roads has been closed as highways teams investigate an indent in the road.

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Man died after falling from the M2 bridge

Man died after falling from the M2 bridge

A man was pronounced dead at the scene after he fell from a motorway bridge.

More help needed for people with eating disorder

More help needed for people with eating disorder

The Molly McLaren Foundation has said it is "saddened" by news an eating disorder unit is unlikely to be established in Kent.

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£33m payout in Brexit row was 'window dressing'

£33m payout in Brexit row was 'window dressing'

The government has been criticised by MPs for paying Eurotunnel £33 million to settle a row over Brexit contracts.

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Kent dubbed region's 'drink driving' capital

Kent dubbed region's 'drink driving' capital

Confusion about how long alcohol remains in the body is being blamed for a rise in drink driving.

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School quietly changes its name

School quietly changes its name

Pupils will need new uniforms when they return after the summer holidays.

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Train crossing crash driver facing jail

Train crossing crash driver facing jail

A learner driver whose car was hit by a train has admitted endangering rail passengers.

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M20 reopened following crash

M20 reopened following crash

Drivers faced delays following a crash on the M20.

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Warning as crews tackle barn fire

Warning as crews tackle barn fire

Five fire engines are tackling a blaze behind a high street hotel.

Men facing deportation after immigration raid

Men facing deportation after immigration raid

Two men are set to be deported after being arrested on the site of a shopping centre's expansion.

Prince flies into barracks to honour Gurkhas

Prince flies into barracks to honour Gurkhas

The Prince of Wales was the guest of honour at a Gurkha medal presentation in Kent.

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It's 'hectic hedgehog' month

It's 'hectic hedgehog' month

The RSPCA is offering advice to help keep hedgehogs safe as numbers in Kent spike this month.

Trains running again after track cables stolen

Trains running again after track cables stolen

Rail services have returned to normal ahead of the evening rush hour after stolen electrical cables sparked travel misery throughout the day.

Travellers occupy cemetery

Travellers occupy cemetery

Around 15 traveller caravans have been spotted moving into a church cemetery.

Iceland announces store closure

Iceland announces store closure

A supermarket chain has confirmed it will be closing one of its Kent stores later this year.

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M2 bridge shut for four hours

M2 bridge shut for four hours

An air ambulance landed next to a motorway as police helped a man in distress.

Horror smash was 'blessing' for driver

Horror smash was 'blessing' for driver

A driver who pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving described his injuries as a "blessing".

New retailer confirmed for former clothing store

New retailer confirmed for former clothing store

A national retailer has announced it will be moving into a high street store left vacant by a clothing chain.

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Tragic death of woman with history of mental illness

Tragic death of woman with history of mental illness

A woman who had undergone gender reassignment surgery took her own life 12 years later.

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Prince of Wales arrives at barracks

Prince of Wales arrives at barracks

Prince Charles arrived by helicopter at a barracks to honour Kent's Gurkhas.

Gym for babies sets sights on Kent

Gym for babies sets sights on Kent

A gym for children, from babies to teenagers, is hoping to open at the site of a former theme park.

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Tip closure to repair fire damaged roof

Tip closure to repair fire damaged roof

A household waste and recycling centre will be closing for a few weeks to undergo repairs on a roof that was damaged after a fire last year.

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Care home death inquest begins

Care home death inquest begins

An investigation into whether care quality contributed to a man's death has begun.

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Manston sold for £16.5m

Manston sold for £16.5m

The amount RiverOak spent on a controversial airport has been revealed during a public inquiry.

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Residents told care home set for demolition

Residents told care home set for demolition

The futures of care home residents are uncertain after a landlord revealed it was planning to knock it down and replace it with one double the size.

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Patrols to crack down on dogging

Patrols to crack down on dogging

Council bosses are stepping up their response to a number of reports of anti-social and inappropriate behaviour.

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