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Travellers set up home in council park

Travellers set up home in council park

A group of travellers have set up their caravans and other vehicles in a recreation park.

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Cyclist injured in hit-and-run crash

Cyclist injured in hit-and-run crash

A female cyclist in her 60s has been injured after colliding with a white Mercedes.

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Drugs 'delivered faster than pizza'

Drugs 'delivered faster than pizza'

Experts in Kent say the government must review drugs laws after revelations some people can get them to their door faster than a takeaway pizza.

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Lifeboat called after pensioner suffers stroke on yacht

Lifeboat called after pensioner suffers stroke on yacht

Crews were called after a man in his 70s fell ill aboard a yacht.

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White van man 'grabs' woman at bus stop

White van man 'grabs' woman at bus stop

A woman in her 20s has been reportedly 'grabbed' by a man in a white van at a bus stop over the bank holiday weekend.

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Water ban extended after sewage leak

Water ban extended after sewage leak

A ban on water activites has been extended at a park after a sewage leak last week.

CCTV released after alleged robbery

CCTV released after alleged robbery

CCTV images show two men police would like to speak to following an alleged robbery where a man was threatened with a knife.

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Bank holiday break-in at pub

Bank holiday break-in at pub

Police are appealing for information after a community pub was broken into over the bank holiday weekend.

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Police hunt for wanted man

Police hunt for wanted man

A 23-year-old man is wanted for two outstanding warrants and police believe he may be in Kent.

'So, I should say goodbye to the children then!'

'So, I should say goodbye to the children then!'

A man snapped at a judge after being told he faced a possible jail sentence for beating up a taxi driver.

Racists 'targeted our one-year-old son'

Racists 'targeted our one-year-old son'

A clergyman has told of his family’s “life of hell” facing racist abuse from one of their neighbours.

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Dad stole thousands from bookmakers in fake robbery

Dad stole thousands from bookmakers in fake robbery

A bookmakers’ cashier allowed her father to steal more than £3,000 after they staged a fake robbery.

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Rail passes solution to late students, say councillors

Rail passes solution to late students, say councillors

County councillors are calling on the Government to fund train passes for students as traffic is causing them to be late for school.

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Cyclist suffers serious injuries in coach crash

Cyclist suffers serious injuries in coach crash

A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a coach.

He was driving 'like a complete lunatic'

He was driving 'like a complete lunatic'

A man who killed two colleagues and his teenage girlfriend when he crashed his car at speed while over the drink-drive limit has been jailed.

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Missing teen found safe and well

Missing teen found safe and well

A 16-year-old gir who went missing more than a week ago has been found safe and well.

Drug dealer jailed after raid

Drug dealer jailed after raid

A drug dealer has been jailed for two years after a series of planned raids in the county.

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Cash tills ring after bank holiday heatwave

Cash tills ring after bank holiday heatwave

The county's top tourism organisation says Kent will have received a major financial boost from the hot weather over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend.

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Blunder leads to £191 Dart Charge fine

Blunder leads to £191 Dart Charge fine

A driver has spent seven months fighting a fine caused by an error made by a shop worker.

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Drunk teenager crashed into flat living room

Drunk teenager crashed into flat living room

A judge says it was 'sheer good fortune' a five-year-old was not killed when a car ploughed into a family home.

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Ready for life on the frontline

Ready for life on the frontline

A tough job awaits the latest batch of control room operators handling calls for the fire service.

Gillingham FC deal 'will not cost a penny'

Gillingham FC deal 'will not cost a penny'

Council chiefs have defended a controversial sponsorship deal which comes amid cuts to services.

Could you live without wet wipes?

Could you live without wet wipes?

Plans have been announced to ban the sale of wet wipes across the UK.

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Drivers suffer long delays

Drivers suffer long delays

Police were called to the scene of a crash involving a van and three other vehicles.

Edge of madness

Edge of madness

Walkers have been risking their lives to get dramatic pictures along the edge of a cliff.

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Police appeal for witnesses following 'assault'

Police appeal for witnesses following 'assault'

A victim was left with a cut after reportedly being knocked into as they walked down a street.

Owners putting their dogs at risk of death

Owners putting their dogs at risk of death

Despite campaigns, dog owners are continuing to leave their pets in cars during hot weather.

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Appeal after pedestrian hit by motorbike

Appeal after pedestrian hit by motorbike

Police are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage after a pedestrian was hit by a motorbike.

Disneyland ticked off ill youngster's 'bucket list'

Disneyland ticked off ill youngster's 'bucket list'

A mum says she's been "amazed" by the generosity of strangers after she tragically announced she was creating a 'bucket list' for her son.

Coach full of school children crashes

Coach full of school children crashes

A French coach driver, who was transporting nearly 50 school children, is due in court following a crash at Eurotunnel.

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