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Man pulled from water

Man pulled from water

A man has been pulled from a river opposite a bus station hours after firefighters launched a campaign telling people to be careful near the water.

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Gay priest and model back together after public split

Gay priest and model back together after public split

A retired priest who has hit the headlines when he married a young male model - and again when they split - has now revealed they're back together.

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Trouble on roads and railways ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Trouble on roads and railways ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Motorists getting away for the Bank Holiday are facing disruption on one of Kent's motorways.

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Man on train tracks escapes police

Man on train tracks escapes police

A man has evaded police capture after jumping onto the railway line - despite helicopters being called in to search for him.

Parents' fears for disabled children's futures

Parents' fears for disabled children's futures

Youngsters could be forced to complete their education hundreds of miles away because a council has run out of money.

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Travellers 'moved on' by police

Travellers 'moved on' by police

The police are in the process of removing around eight caravans from a sports field.

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CCTV released in horsebox hunt

CCTV released in horsebox hunt

A car with false number plates is alleged to have stolen horsebox converted into a mobile Prosecco bar in broad daylight.

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Learner driver who fled scene of fatal crash jailed

Learner driver who fled scene of fatal crash jailed

A driver jailed today for killing a teenager in a crash was already facing a dangerous driver charge, it's been revealed.

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Burglar caught with £48k car after spree

Burglar caught with £48k car after spree

A prolific teenage burglar who broke into several homes causing damage and stealing cars has been locked up.

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Utility room destroyed in blaze

Utility room destroyed in blaze

Two fire engines were called to a ground floor fire in which a utility room was destroyed.

Metal thieves jailed

Metal thieves jailed

Four men have been jailed for three years after stealing £10,000 worth of metal.

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Pedestrian hit by car

Pedestrian hit by car

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car.

Rumours scotched of Fenwick store closure

Rumours scotched of Fenwick store closure

Bosses at a flagship city store have denied rumours the store is closing - but confirmed job losses.

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Date set for next demolition of power station

Date set for next demolition of power station

A power station boiler house is set to tumble with a bang when it's demolished this month.

Extra breast screening slots for women affected by IT error

Extra breast screening slots for women affected by IT error

A health trust is to provide women affected by a national IT error extra breast screening slots.

Arrest made after smashing spree

Arrest made after smashing spree

A man has been arrested after 16 cars were damaged in one night.

Retired pilot named as flat fall victim

Retired pilot named as flat fall victim

A man who died after falling from the window of his partner's flat has been named as a retired pilot.

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Man who fell from bridge named

Man who fell from bridge named

A quantity surveyor was seen standing on the wrong side of a bridge's railings before jumping to his death, an inquest has heard.

Mum's agony at son’s ‘spur of moment’ suicide

Mum's agony at son’s ‘spur of moment’ suicide

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her son after he was found dead at his home following a row with his partner.

Results due in after council elections

Results due in after council elections

Kent's electors have voted... now is the time to find out how the county's political map has changed.

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Appeal after balaclava-clad robber steals cash

Appeal after balaclava-clad robber steals cash

Police are keen to speak to witnesses after a man in a balaclava threatened a shopkeeper and stole cash.

Camera caught binmen 'throwing rubbish around'

Camera caught binmen 'throwing rubbish around'

Damning video footage has emerged, appearing to show refuse workers cross-contaminating recycling rubbish.

High speed train to Bordeaux could stop in Kent

High speed train to Bordeaux could stop in Kent

HS1 says capacity exists for a service whisking passengers to France's leading wine-growing region.

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Family of tragic Ben back safety campaign

Family of tragic Ben back safety campaign

The family of Ben Savage who died after falling in the River Medway are backing a new water safety campaign.

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Care home blasted for second time

Care home blasted for second time

A care home which smelled of urine and where residents cried out for help has been rated inadequate.

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Everything you need to know about May Day

Everything you need to know about May Day

For some, May Day is just an excuse for a long weekend, but what is the national holiday all about and how can you celebrate it?

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Ferry service launch postponed

Ferry service launch postponed

Day-trippers have been left disappointed after the launch of a new ferry service was delayed.

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Funding issues leave autistic boy waiting for school place

Funding issues leave autistic boy waiting for school place

An eight-year-old who has autism and dyslexia has had to wait for six months to get the help he needs at school due to funding problems.

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Taxi driver takes midnight leak in street

Taxi driver takes midnight leak in street

A taxi driver caught short at the wheel is under investigation after he was filmed relieving himself in the middle of the road.

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Young farmers' questions answered

Young farmers' questions answered

Tomorrow's farmers were at an event today where they were able to ask how bees make honey and where wool comes from.

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