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Funding boost for Thames Estuary

Funding boost for Thames Estuary

Secretary of State James Brokenshire has announced a raft of measures to improve growth around the Thames Estuary.

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Police called to 'disturbance'

Police called to 'disturbance'

Officers say a reported 'disturbance' was only a verbal argument, but social media reports suggest weapons were used.

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Police called after crash involving a lorry and a car

Police called after crash involving a lorry and a car

One lane of the M20 was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

Hopes of new Lidl store dented

Hopes of new Lidl store dented

Planning officers have recommended controversial plans to build a Lidl supermarket be refused ahead of a vote on the proposals.

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Murder suspect discovered death online

Murder suspect discovered death online

A labourer on trial for murder told a jury he only discovered there had been a killing when he read about it online.

Drugs and knife seized at station

Drugs and knife seized at station

A police dog was on hand as drugs and a kitchen knife were seized during an operation at a train station.

Kent's dog fighting shame

Kent's dog fighting shame

Hundreds of dogs have been forced to take part in a "sickening bloodsport".

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Son's pride at mum’s ‘inspirational legacy’ for town

Son's pride at mum’s ‘inspirational legacy’ for town

The family of a tireless campaigner, who died recently, have described her as “ahead of her time” and welcomed a call to name a bridge after her.

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Road to close for lorry recovery

Road to close for lorry recovery

Highways teams will close a road overnight to recover an overturned lorry.

Venomous scorpion leapt out of suitcase

Venomous scorpion leapt out of suitcase

Dangerous scorpion leapt out of student's suitcase when she returned home from South Africa.

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'Confused' hospital visitors charged double to park

'Confused' hospital visitors charged double to park

A couple are furious after being charged double for hospital parking - believing many of the machines have not been updated to British Summer Time.

Dog owner caught on camera leaving pet's poo on pavement

Dog owner caught on camera leaving pet's poo on pavement

Shocking video shows the moment a dog owner watches his pet pooing on the pavement in a town centre and leaving it in the street.

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Lorry driver caused fatal crash 'watching mobile phone'

Lorry driver caused fatal crash 'watching mobile phone'

A lorry driver has gone on trial accused of killing a car driver on the Dartford Crossing while watching his mobile phone.

Dad of 'murdered' twins in charity boxing bout

Dad of 'murdered' twins in charity boxing bout

The dad of twins allegedly murdered by their mum has taken part in a charity boxing match.

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Car crashes into wall outside police station

Car crashes into wall outside police station

Police and paramedics have been called after a car has smashed into a wall.

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Young mum found dead by friend

Young mum found dead by friend

A young mum was found dead by her friend following an evening of drinking.

'Illegal' homeless structure is demolished

'Illegal' homeless structure is demolished

A make-shift cabin being used to house a homeless man and his dog has been demolished.

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Price of luxury manor house slashed

Price of luxury manor house slashed

A luxury Jacobean manor house is still on the market - but the price has been slashed by another quarter of a million pounds.

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Five arrests in attempted murder probe

Five arrests in attempted murder probe

A 16-year-old boy is among those arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing near a shopping centre.

The best - and worst - from April Fool's Day

The best - and worst - from April Fool's Day

Some make you titter while others prompt groans but that has not stopped Kent making plenty of attempts at April Fool's Day humour.

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Woman hit by train

Woman hit by train

Trains were cancelled as emergency services helped a woman on the tracks.

Grammar system is 'educational apartheid'

Grammar system is 'educational apartheid'

An outspoken former school head has blasted plans for a new coastal grammar school.

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Girl, 12, assaulted by boy

Girl, 12, assaulted by boy

A girl, aged 12, was kicked by a boy in one of three disturbances involving school children reported to police outside a station within two weeks.

Emergency services called to 'teenagers stuck on cliff'

Emergency services called to 'teenagers stuck on cliff'

Police and coastguard officers rushed to cliffs on the Kent coast after a group of teenagers were reportedly seen stuck on a vertical drop.

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Man, 20, seriously hurt in town centre attack

Man, 20, seriously hurt in town centre attack

Two men have been arrested after a young man suffered severe head injuries in a late-night attack.

'It allowed us to bring our little boy home'

'It allowed us to bring our little boy home'

A couple grieving the loss of their six-month-old baby hope to give other heartbroken families the gift of time after raising funds for a cuddle cot.

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MasterChef finalist reveals cookbook plans

MasterChef finalist reveals cookbook plans

A police officer from Kent who made it to the final of MasterChef has revealed her plans to release a cookbook.

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Parents 'rightly upset' over children's special needs services

Parents 'rightly upset' over children's special needs services

A damning report on services for children with special needs and disabilities in Kent says too many do not get the help they need.

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Two injured after car hits telegraph pole

Two injured after car hits telegraph pole

Two people were taken to hospital after their car collided with a telegraph pole.

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Calais revealed as English city adding Brexit twist

Calais revealed as English city adding Brexit twist

Another unexpected turn has been taken over Brexit after reports from across the Channel have revealed that Calais is part of England.

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