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Meet The Gruffalo - and two tiny new arrivals

Meet The Gruffalo - and two tiny new arrivals

A farming attraction, which welcomes The Gruffalo this weekend, is also celebrating the arrival of its first baby meerkats.

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One of county's busiest roads opens after £70m revamp

One of county's busiest roads opens after £70m revamp

A major A-road was officially opened following an upgrade.

NHS explains why its not attending GP crisis public meeting

NHS explains why its not attending GP crisis public meeting

A public meeting is being held tonight about the GP crisis in a Kent town but it won't be attended by the NHS, which has explained the reason why.

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Parked cars block fire engine racing to blaze

Parked cars block fire engine racing to blaze

Drivers have been told to think about how they park after a fire engine on its way to an emergency was unable to get through a road.

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Queen guitarist encourages pupils to help save the hedgehog

Queen guitarist encourages pupils to help save the hedgehog

Queen legend Brian May spoke to youngsters about his fight to save the UK's hedgehogs during a visit to an infant school today.

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Warning after man targets schoolgirls on Facebook

Warning after man targets schoolgirls on Facebook

A school has warned parents after reports a man has been contacting teenage pupils on Facebook.

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Convicted killer set fire to sheltered housing

Convicted killer set fire to sheltered housing

A man jailed for killing his wife has returned to prison after starting a fire out of frustration and loneliness, a court heard.

Ruff justice for pair after village burglary

Ruff justice for pair after village burglary

Two suspected burglars felt the full force of the paw after they were tracked down by Police Dog Parker and his human handler.

Violent robbers jailed over Co-op raid

Violent robbers jailed over Co-op raid

A pair of masked robbers who punched a female supermarket worker in the face in a violent early-morning raid have been jailed for more than 13 years.

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Town centres keen to keep Primark after Bluewater bombshell

Town centres keen to keep Primark after Bluewater bombshell

Town centre shoppers have been told not to be fearful for their local Primark store - despite the company's plans to open at Bluewater.

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Town to get its fifth McDonald's

Town to get its fifth McDonald's

McDonald’s is planning to open a new drive-thru- its fifth restaurant in a Kent town.

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Delays clear after A2 pile-up

Delays clear after A2 pile-up

A busy stretch of the A2 was partially shut while emergency services dealt with a crash involving several vehicles.

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Primark to open store at Bluewater

Primark to open store at Bluewater

The discount fashion chain has confirmed it is coming to Kent's biggest shopping centre.

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Doctor referred to tribunal after young mum's death

Doctor referred to tribunal after young mum's death

A doctor who failed to diagnose the condition of a woman who died hours after being discharged has been referred to a tribunal.

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Police continue to search home

Police continue to search home

A forensic tent has been put up outside a property in a residential street.

Primark store mooted for Bluewater

Primark store mooted for Bluewater

The discount fashion chain's long-rumoured arrival at Kent's biggest shopping centre could finally come to fruition.

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RIP the Kent high street: How many of these shut-down shops do you remember?

RIP the Kent high street: How many of these shut-down shops do you remember?

From Woolies to BHS, Blockbuster to Comet, take a trip down memory lane.

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Lanes reopen after pile-up at crossing

Lanes reopen after pile-up at crossing

Several vehicles have been involved in a crash which caused delays at the Dartford Crossing.

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Are you struggling to kick the habit?

Are you struggling to kick the habit?

People who smoke in Kent and Medway are more likely to give up for good if they seek help, according to a report out today.

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'Dog row left me fearing for my life'

'Dog row left me fearing for my life'

A complaint about a barking dog led to a four-year campaign of harassment against a man and wife, a court heard.

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Singer raises plight of terminally-ill teenager

Singer raises plight of terminally-ill teenager

Chart topper John Newman had a special reason for wanting to help a 13-year-old girl in need of a life-saving operation.

Upgraded section of A21 to open

Upgraded section of A21 to open

A major project to turn a busy route into a dual carriageway has been completed.

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Package detonated by bomb squad

Package detonated by bomb squad

A controlled explosion has been carried out after police were called to reports of a suspicious package.

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Schoolgirl 'forced to marry cousin in Pakistan' by father

Schoolgirl 'forced to marry cousin in Pakistan' by father

A frightened teenage schoolgirl was taken to Pakistan and forced to marry her cousin by her father, a court has heard.

Three arrests after thousands of imported cars 'seized by activists'

Three arrests after thousands of imported cars 'seized by activists'

Greenpeace activists in kayaks and boats boarded a 23,498-tonne ship on a major import route bringing Volkswagen diesel cars into the UK.

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Man denies stealing money for teenage cancer patient

Man denies stealing money for teenage cancer patient

A 25-year-old has appeared in court to plead not guilty to taking cash donated to fund life-saving treatment for a teenager with a terminal illness.

Major setback for NHS 111 service

Major setback for NHS 111 service

A company accused by a watchdog of putting the lives of patients at risk has announced it is terminating its contact.

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Fresher, 18, found dead after first night on campus

Fresher, 18, found dead after first night on campus

A young woman was found dead in a university's halls of residence the morning after arriving to start her first year.

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Council leader to retire

Council leader to retire

Cllr Paul Watkins will retire as leader of Dover District Council next Saturday.

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Rock band buys seaside hotel

Rock band buys seaside hotel

A popular rock band has reportedly bought a seafront townhouse with plans to turn it into a hotel and recording studio.

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