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Children warned of dangers of misusing Nerf guns

Children warned of dangers of misusing Nerf guns

Doctors have warned parents to make sure children are using Nerf guns properly after a study revealed cases of youngsters' eyes being damaged.

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Man fights for life after serious crash

Man fights for life after serious crash

A road is likely to remain closed until midnight after a serious crash involving a car and a lorry left a man fighting for his life.

Armed robbery at village post office

Armed robbery at village post office

The main road through a village was taped off after two men with a gun robbed a business.

'I'm scared of him - I'm scared of walking down the street'

'I'm scared of him - I'm scared of walking down the street'

A spurned husband threatened to kill his ex-partner after she finished with him by text message, a court heard.

Drink and drugs charges for man accused of killing cyclist

Drink and drugs charges for man accused of killing cyclist

A man has been charged with five offences following the death of a popular chef killed in a crash as he cycled home from work.

Lorry leaves trail of destruction across town

Lorry leaves trail of destruction across town

Police have made two arrests after a lorry left a trail of destruction across a town, damaging parked cars, roadworks and street signs.

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Flytippers strike again within hours of clear-up

Flytippers strike again within hours of clear-up

A council has hit out at flytippers after an area was cleared, only for more waste to be dumped within hours.

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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at War Horse

VIDEO: Behind the scenes at War Horse

The award-winning stage show War Horse has begun its tour of theatres around the nation in Kent - and we've been given a sneak-peek behind the scenes.

Parents deny role in baby's death

Parents deny role in baby's death

The parents of a newborn boy who died at a home have denied causing him serious harm.

Toys R Us files for bankruptcy protection

Toys R Us files for bankruptcy protection

US retail giant Toys R Us hopes to restructure debts of £3.7 billion, having struggled against competition from groups like Amazon.

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River services to ferry Londoners to resort

River services to ferry Londoners to resort

Theme park developers have signed an agreement with operators of river services up the Thames to carry passengers between London and the site in Kent.

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Retailer set to close High Street shop

Retailer set to close High Street shop

A retail giant has announced the closure of another of its town centre High Street stores, telling customers to shop online instead.

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Arrests after stinger stops 'stolen' lorry

Arrests after stinger stops 'stolen' lorry

Police have arrested a driver and passenger after using a stinger device to stop a 'stolen' lorry in the early hours.

Labour youth officer condemned for North Korea comments

Labour youth officer condemned for North Korea comments

The chairman of a grassroots Labour movement has sparked a backlash after tweeting her support for North Korea.

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Driver arrested on suspicion of flashing teenager

Driver arrested on suspicion of flashing teenager

A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a young girl.

Anger at Nazi memorabilia for sale at market

Anger at Nazi memorabilia for sale at market

A shopper said they felt 'physically sick' when they came across fascist items being sold in a Kent town.

Magical reminder of the Beatles in Kent

Magical reminder of the Beatles in Kent

Many residents volunteered to be extras when one of the world's most famous bands showed up to make make a film in their town.

'Police should carry heroin antidote'

'Police should carry heroin antidote'

Urgent action is needed as drugs are being cut with an elephant tranquilliser 10,000 times more potent than morphine, a policy adviser has warned.

Cabbie slapped with fine after helping 94-year-old

Cabbie slapped with fine after helping 94-year-old

A furious taxi driver was slapped with a parking fine as he helped a severely disabled pensioner into his cab.

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Car fleeing police crashes into woman

Car fleeing police crashes into woman

A woman suffered serious injuries after a car stopped by police sped off and crashed into her.

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Dealers jailed for using house as drug base

Dealers jailed for using house as drug base

A pair of dealers peddled drugs from a flat after convincing a vulnerable resident to let them stay.

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'Hospital could shut without deal over EU nationals' - MP

'Hospital could shut without deal over EU nationals' - MP

A Kent MP has warned of a potentially catastrophic post-Brexit shortage of EU workers, which could close a Kent hospital and other businesses.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

Police have thanked people who assisted in the search for a 22-year-old man who has been traced.

Council overspend threatens key services

Council overspend threatens key services

An authority went into the red to the tune of £18.8 million which will 'almost certainly' hit the quality or level of services, says a report.

Images released after sex assault and indecent exposure

Images released after sex assault and indecent exposure

Officers investigating a reported sex assault in an alleyway have revealed a man matching the same description exposed himself an hour earlier.

Concern for young man missing

Concern for young man missing

Police are appealing for help to find a 22-year-old who disappeared this morning while dressed all in grey.

Restaurant fire near harbour

Restaurant fire near harbour

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in the cellar of an eatery and bar in a seaside town.

Man dies in same road as house fire

Man dies in same road as house fire

Emergency services were called after a man died in the street, less than two hours before a blaze broke out nearby.

Man finds himself at centre of international art theft storm

Man finds himself at centre of international art theft storm

A shopper bought painting for £40 that turned out to be worth £30,000 from a car boot sale - only to find out it had been stolen.

Parents' heartbreak over newborn's sudden death

Parents' heartbreak over newborn's sudden death

A couple who lost their baby son have spoken of their devastation - and how they plan to give back to those who helped them through their heartbreak.

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