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Eat local for a week challenge - day two

Eat local for a week challenge - day two

It's one thing buying some Kentish apples, but how easy is it to only eat food grown in the county for a whole week?

'His beaming smile said it all'

'His beaming smile said it all'

A little boy who suffered horrific abuse from his birth parents has had a day at the beach thanks to a new all-terrain wheelchair.

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How you can celebrate Armed Forces Day 2019

How you can celebrate Armed Forces Day 2019

Events are taking place across the county this weekend in celebration of those who risk their lives protecting our country.

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Retail plans decided by outsider

Retail plans decided by outsider

Plans for a food retailer and drive through on an industrial estate will be decided by an inspector rather than the council.

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Disabled mum attacked by gang

Disabled mum attacked by gang

A mum who spent months building up the confidence to leave home by herself was attacked by a hooded gang as she tried to cross the road.

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Flip Out launches sleepovers

Flip Out launches sleepovers

Two trampoline parks has launched sleepovers for kids who want to bounce the night away and then hit the sleeping bags.

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A2 reopens after serious crash

A2 reopens after serious crash

An air ambulance was called to a serious crash on the A2, causing closures in both directions.

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Youths cycle into oncoming traffic in shocking video

Youths cycle into oncoming traffic in shocking video

More than 100 bike riders performed dangerous stunts as they cycled towards cars on busy roads.

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Drivers faced delays after M25 lorry crash

Drivers faced delays after M25 lorry crash

Motorists faced long delays after a crash on the motorway involving two lorries.

Inquest begins into roofer's scaffold fall death

Inquest begins into roofer's scaffold fall death

An inquest into the death of a 51-year-old who fell to his death from scaffolding has begun.

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Dozens of drivers fined in police crackdown

Dozens of drivers fined in police crackdown

A string of motorists have been stopped by police for committing offences while behind the wheel.

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Hospital investigates after 'miracle' baby died in mum's womb

Hospital investigates after 'miracle' baby died in mum's womb

A hospital is investigating after an unborn baby died two days after midwives allegedly ignored a mum's worries about her daughter's heartbeat.

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Man charged after police chase

Man charged after police chase

A man has appeared in court following a police chase at the weekend which left a 4x4 on its side in the road.

German schoolboy 'wakes' from coma

German schoolboy 'wakes' from coma

The family of a German schoolboy who was airlifted to hospital after a brutal assault say he has woken from his coma.

Mum avoids jail for ripping off taxpayers

Mum avoids jail for ripping off taxpayers

A "cunning" mum was spared jail by a judge after she ripped off taxpayers for almost £20,000.

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Lorry driver admits careless driving

Lorry driver admits careless driving

A lorry driver has been found not guilty of death by dangerous driving after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.

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Three people in hospital after dog attack

Three people in hospital after dog attack

Police and ambulance crews filled a residential road after a dog attacked three people.

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Police officer dismissed for failing to arrest drink driver

Police officer dismissed for failing to arrest drink driver

A police officer who avoided arresting a suspected drink driver to finish his shift on time has been dismissed.

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Cocaine driver in 90mph police chase

Cocaine driver in 90mph police chase

A driver who took a cocktail of drugs before sparking a 90mph police chase was sentenced in court today.

Restaurant set to open at leisure complex

Restaurant set to open at leisure complex

Council bosses have found the first food and drink tenant to fill a unit in a multi-million pound town centre development.

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Inquest of woman found in tent to be heard by jury

Inquest of woman found in tent to be heard by jury

The inquest into the death of a young woman whose body was found in a tent will run for two weeks in front of a jury.

Air ambulance called after patient collapses

Air ambulance called after patient collapses

Both air and land ambulances called after patient collapses at doctor's surgery.

Woman trapped in seafront lift

Woman trapped in seafront lift

Firefighters were called to release a woman trapped in a seafront lift after a power cut stopped it from working.

Libertines' hotel opening date revealed

Libertines' hotel opening date revealed

Indie band The Libertines have announced the opening date of the first phase of their eagerly awaited hotel.

Southern Water to pay customers millions after 'serious failures'

Southern Water to pay customers millions after 'serious failures'

A key utilities company will pay customers millions after a report reveals problems with its sewage treatment sites.

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Unusual landmark appears on biscuit tin

Unusual landmark appears on biscuit tin

Can you guess what quirky attraction features on the lid of this biscuit tin?

'Take rubbish home' plea

'Take rubbish home' plea

A council is pleading with air show spectators to 'take their rubbish home' after shocking images emerged of waste strewn all over a park.

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Armed police arrest man near primary school

Armed police arrest man near primary school

A man has been arrested by armed officers after threatening police with a weapon yards from a primary school.

Road closed after man 'spotted with weapon'

Road closed after man 'spotted with weapon'

A man is being questioned by police after reports he was spotted with a weapon.

Doctor investigated for discussing God with patients

Doctor investigated for discussing God with patients

A Kent GP is being investigated by the health watchdog after a complaint about him using his Christian faith during appointments with patients.

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