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Pair rescued after jet ski bursts into flames

Pair rescued after jet ski bursts into flames

A man and a woman have been treated by rescue crews after their jet ski caught fire at sea.

Fish and chip shop cooking up 100th birthday celebrations

Fish and chip shop cooking up 100th birthday celebrations

A fish and chip shop which was once a pub will be celebrating 100 years of trade next year.

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Friends and family say goodbye to Chewie

Friends and family say goodbye to Chewie

A Napoleonic war re-enactor nicknamed Chewie had the Doctor Who theme tune playing at his funeral.

'I stabbed my friend because he was an intruder'

'I stabbed my friend because he was an intruder'

A man who stabbed and almost killed his friend is attempting to quash his sentence with a 'unique' appeal.

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Pet dog dies in flat fire

Pet dog dies in flat fire

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a blaze at a flat which claimed the life of a pet dog.

Arsonist sets fire to taxi outside family home

Arsonist sets fire to taxi outside family home

Police have launched an investigation after footage emerged showing the moment a passer-by allegedly set fire to a cab parked in a driveway.

Car fire causes delays on A20

Car fire causes delays on A20

Emergency services are at the scene of a car fire which has led to a single-lane closure on the A20.

Thousands enjoy second day of Kent County Show

Thousands enjoy second day of Kent County Show

Scores of people are enjoying the sun and the fun at the Kent County Show as it enters its second day.

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Armed police called to fight

Armed police called to fight

One man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon and a woman was arrested on suspicion of assault after a fight

Inspectors to visit ex-Mecca Bingo as campaign goes on

Inspectors to visit ex-Mecca Bingo as campaign goes on

Officials are to inspect a former bingo hall as campaigners continue their fight to get the site listed.

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Bobby Davro looks for treasure amidst the trash

Bobby Davro looks for treasure amidst the trash

Comedian Bobby Davro has been picking up some bargains in a second-hand shop while filming a BBC show.

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Terminal illness campaigners joined by Jeremy Vine

Terminal illness campaigners joined by Jeremy Vine

Campaigners travelled to Westminster to call for new laws to help the terminally ill.

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Travellers pitch up at industrial estate

Travellers pitch up at industrial estate

About 15 caravans have been spotted at an industrial estate - just hours after a group of travellers was moved from a playing field.

County lines dealer stashes cash in hospital bed

County lines dealer stashes cash in hospital bed

A county lines dealer stashed drug money under a hospital mattress after crashing during a high speed police chase.

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Man arrested after 'stabbing'

Man arrested after 'stabbing'

A man is in custody after an alleged stabbing in a residential street.

It's a 'human right to graffiti'

It's a 'human right to graffiti'

Graffiti artists have a right to express themselves according to a newly elected councillor.

Kent's memories of the Fab Four

Kent's memories of the Fab Four

We take a look at how the tentacles of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr reached all the way across Kent.

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Laughing gas cannisters spread across car park

Laughing gas cannisters spread across car park

Nitrous oxide cannisters have been found spread across a car park despite a council crackdown on on anti-social behaviour.

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Gills hope to remove director

Gills hope to remove director

Gillingham have started proceedings to remove Michael Anderson from the board of directors.

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Gills' new kit - what do you think?

Gills' new kit - what do you think?

Gillingham have revealed their new kit designs for the forthcoming season.

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Man jailed after mugging teenage girl

Man jailed after mugging teenage girl

A father-of-two said he felt 'horrified' by his actions after mugging a 13-year-old to fund is cocaine habit.

Woman 'isn't the same person' after being strangled by lover

Woman 'isn't the same person' after being strangled by lover

A jealous businessman who strangled his live-in partner because he suspected her of cheating has been jailed.

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Duchess of Cornwall names cruise ship

Duchess of Cornwall names cruise ship

The Spirit of Discovery was offically named by the Duchess of Cornwall when she visited the county today.

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Armed robbers jailed after using fake police car

Armed robbers jailed after using fake police car

Two men have been sentenced after a man was threatened with a suspected sawn off shotgun as thugs attempted to break into his home.

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Shoppers 'stand still' after disturbance in town centre

Shoppers 'stand still' after disturbance in town centre

Shoppers "stood still" as a security guard restrained a man causing a disturbance in a town centre.

Thousands raised for teen killed on quad bike in Greece

Thousands raised for teen killed on quad bike in Greece

A bereaved family are raising money to help others bring home loved ones involved in tragedy overseas.

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Fundraiser for family hit by fire

Fundraiser for family hit by fire

Friends and neighbours have rallied to support a family who are still recovering in hospital after a caravan blaze.

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Police officer treated in hospital after attack

Police officer treated in hospital after attack

A teenager has been charged with a number of offences after allegedly resisting arrest and punching and kicking two police officers.

Radio 1 DJ performing at Kent nightclub

Radio 1 DJ performing at Kent nightclub

A popular DJ will be on the decks at a warm-up party for a festival raising money for the homeless.

Progress for crisis-hit college

Progress for crisis-hit college

A college which has been plagued by scandal has made "reasonable progress", according to Ofsted.

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