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Broken down vehicle causes delays at crossing

Broken down vehicle causes delays at crossing

A broken down vehicle is causing delays for motorist heading towards the Dartford Crossing.

Police hunt two kidnapped goats

Police hunt two kidnapped goats

A frantic owner has appealed for the safe return of two stolen baby goats after they were taken from their mother last night.

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Woman's body pulled from water in harbour

Woman's body pulled from water in harbour

A body believed to be a woman aged between 60 and 70 years old has been pulled from the water in a harbour.

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'Disgust' over Windrush migrants' treatment

'Disgust' over Windrush migrants' treatment

A former council leader and others across the political spectrum have spoke of their feelings of shame over the Windrush immigration situation

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Five people rescued from river

Five people rescued from river

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning after five people got caught out when automatic weir gates opened

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Delays at Dartford Crossing for motorists

Delays at Dartford Crossing for motorists

Two lanes of the Dartford Crossing were closed after concerns for the welfare of a man threatening to jump off the QEII Bridge.

Couple found dead in their home

Couple found dead in their home

An elderly man and woman have been found dead in their home in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Police round up three runaway horses

Police round up three runaway horses

Three horses running wild on the public highway have have been rounded up by police officers.

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Fire crews still at tip blaze

Fire crews still at tip blaze

Fire crews are still at Pepper Hill recycling centre in Southfleet after a huge blaze broke out on Saturday evening.

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MP's solicitor says police have not interviewed his client over rape claim

MP's solicitor says police have not interviewed his client over rape claim

A solicitor acting for an MP has issued a statement responding to reports in the national media

Church goers clash over state of pews

Church goers clash over state of pews

A debate is being held about whether to get new modern seating or restore the crumbling pews at a church.

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Kent runners tackling London Marathon

Kent runners tackling London Marathon

Tens of thousands will be pounding the streets in one of the world's biggest marathons today, including many from Kent for poignant reasons.

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Landlord who lost licence claims 'drug abuse is in every pub'

Landlord who lost licence claims 'drug abuse is in every pub'

All pubs have a problem with drugs, says a landlord as committee revokes his licence.

Massive pothole causing concern

Massive pothole causing concern

Rabbits have set up home in a rapidly expanding pothole that poses a danger to motorists.

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TV star backs campaign to protect

TV star backs campaign to protect

Paul O'Grady gives support to rural campaign

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Fire erupts at recycling centre

Fire erupts at recycling centre

Huge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing from a waste centre.

Police issue CCTV of two men after assault

Police issue CCTV of two men after assault

Officers investigating an assault which left a man with a serious injury have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to.

Living the high life...

Living the high life...

Shocked passers-by spotted a man sunbathing precariously on the edge of a landmark nine-storey building.

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Terrorism officers stop searching home

Terrorism officers stop searching home

Police searching the home of a man suspected of terrorism offences have left the scene.

Fire spreads up ivy growing on house

Fire spreads up ivy growing on house

A roof of a home has suffered damage after ivy growing on it accidentally caught alight.

Teenagers blamed after suspected arson

Teenagers blamed after suspected arson

Residents were warned to close their doors and windows as a barn went up in flames.

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Power station to be blown up while crossing closed

Power station to be blown up while crossing closed

Two buildings at former power station will be blown up to coincide with the closure of the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing.

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Supermarket crash leaves man in London hospital

Supermarket crash leaves man in London hospital

A young motorist has suffered serious leg injuries after his car crashed into a wall and ended up on its side in a supermarket car park.

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Man arrested over botched burglary which left intruder dead

Man arrested over botched burglary which left intruder dead

A man has been arrested in connection with a break-in in which an altercation between the householder and an intruder left the burglar dead.

Man seriously hurt in early-morning crash

Man seriously hurt in early-morning crash

Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was seriously injured when a car crashed into a tree.

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Drink-drive arrest as Range Rover 'flees on three wheels'

Drink-drive arrest as Range Rover 'flees on three wheels'

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a Range Rover reportedly fled the scene of a crash.

Award for helping Syrian refugees

Award for helping Syrian refugees

A woman has been recognised by the Queen for helping refugees fleeing war-torn Syria start a new life in Kent.

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Car speeding at 86mph before fatal crash

Car speeding at 86mph before fatal crash

Speed was the likely contributing factor in an accident that cost two men their lives on New Year's Eve, an inquest heard.

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Manager stole £183,000 from doctor's surgery

Manager stole £183,000 from doctor's surgery

A mum who siphoned off huge amounts of money over a five-year period has narrowly avoided jail.

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MP calls for trust inspection

MP calls for trust inspection

An MP has called for an urgent inspection of the east Kent hospitals trust following concerns over patient safety.

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