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'Ageist' council snubs over 70s

'Ageist' council snubs over 70s

Council chiefs have been branded ‘ageist’ after axing over-70s from a study into future housing projects - unless they were “articulate”.

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Rural areas to get broadband boost, vows government

Rural areas to get broadband boost, vows government

Review could finally see an end to slow internet speeds in many of Kent's rural areas, while all new homes would also get super-fast connections.

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Red Arrows perform 'jaw-dropping stunts'

Red Arrows perform 'jaw-dropping stunts'

The Red Arrows wowed the crowds as they soared above the English Channel.

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Vehicle strikes garden wall

Vehicle strikes garden wall

Emergency crews are dealing with a crash on a busy road.

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Laughs aplenty with new Kent Comedy Festival

Laughs aplenty with new Kent Comedy Festival

A new festival promising a week of laughs and a top comedian line-up is coming to the county.

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'Council binned my belongings'

'Council binned my belongings'

Council chiefs are to review their procedures after staff threw away a homeless former England hockey player's tent containing personal belongings.

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Professor attacked by loose dog in park

Professor attacked by loose dog in park

A dog running loose in a park sank its teeth into a man's arm, leaving a deep wound.

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Villagers angry over plans for hundreds of homes

Villagers angry over plans for hundreds of homes

Neighbours have vowed to fight proposals to build hundreds of homes - as plans go on show.

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We look back at Kent's hottest summer

We look back at Kent's hottest summer

After the scorching temperatures of the past few weeks, we look back at how Kent fared during the unforgettable drought of 1976.

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Woman scrambles free after car flips

Woman scrambles free after car flips

A woman has been treated at the scene of a crash this evening after her car flipped over.

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Little Mix in Kent - your pictures

Little Mix in Kent - your pictures

Little Mix hit Kent tonight - here are the best of your pictures and tweets.

Three teens bailed while third remains in custody after chase

Three teens bailed while third remains in custody after chase

Three teenagers have been bailed until next month following a police chase.

Man with tribal tattoo could help with burglary investigation

Man with tribal tattoo could help with burglary investigation

Police have released images of a man with a tribal tattoo that could help them with an investigation.

Around 1,000 tonnes of rubbish alight as 'mattress mountain' goes up in flames

Around 1,000 tonnes of rubbish alight as 'mattress mountain' goes up in flames

Six fire crews are currently battling a huge blaze on a Kent industrial estate.

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Murder investigation launched

Murder investigation launched

A man has died following an incident at a home in a Kent town.

Emergency services called to 'medical episode'

Emergency services called to 'medical episode'

Paramedics were sent to the scene of a medical incident last night.

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Around 10 cars destroyed in early morning blaze

Around 10 cars destroyed in early morning blaze

Several vehicles were destroyed in the blaze that broke out this morning.

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Lifeboat rush to help yacht stuck in calm conditions

Lifeboat rush to help yacht stuck in calm conditions

Lifeboat crews rushed to sea to rescue a disabled vessel yesterday from busy shipping lanes.

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Warning after piece of glass causes fire

Warning after piece of glass causes fire

Firefighters were called to a house fire caused by a piece of glass.

Children injured in sports centre accidents

Children injured in sports centre accidents

An investigation has been launched after several youngsters were injured at a ski centre.

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HP Sauce artist to display work

HP Sauce artist to display work

A talented artist who designed the HP Sauce packaging is showing work that captures the unique beauty of Kent.

Pet owner's suicide leads to policy change

Pet owner's suicide leads to policy change

Authorities have changed their rules after a man who was forced to give up his pets took his own life.

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Man 'assaulted' in street

Man 'assaulted' in street

A suspect has been detained following an alleged assault in a village.

Six vehicle pile-up shut road

Six vehicle pile-up shut road

A Lamborghini sports car was damaged during a crash involving several vehicles.

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Lorry driver finds suspected migrants in trailer

Lorry driver finds suspected migrants in trailer

Police were called after a driver found eight people in his trailer on a motorway.

Lorry crash shut motorway

Lorry crash shut motorway

Police and medics were called to a crash involving a car and lorry.

Kent Police's top tweets

Kent Police's top tweets

Ten must-see tweets from officers to put a smile on your face.

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Road works to begin on five-mile sinkhole diversion

Road works to begin on five-mile sinkhole diversion

A five-mile diversion put in place to avoid a huge sinkhole is set for roadworks of its own to heap further misery on motorists.

Red Arrows in Kent's skies this weekend

Red Arrows in Kent's skies this weekend

Historic planes and talented air crew will fly and dive in the skies over a seaside town.

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Beach huts destroyed by fire

Beach huts destroyed by fire

Three beach huts have been destroyed after they were ravaged by fire in the early hours.

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