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Anti-fox hunting protesters prepare to confront Boxing Day meets

Anti-fox hunting protesters prepare to confront Boxing Day meets

Two villages could see clashes between fox hunting groups and protestors on Boxing Day morning.

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Burglar jailed after being caught inside bookmakers

Burglar jailed after being caught inside bookmakers

A burglar who was tracked down by a police dog in a betting shop has been jailed.

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Archbishop pays tribute to Queen in Christmas message

Archbishop pays tribute to Queen in Christmas message

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke of the plight of people in Ukraine and those facing cost-of-living pressures in his Christmas message.

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'It is Christmas everyday in this house'

'It is Christmas everyday in this house'

There are more than 200 people in the county called Christmas, but how do they spend the big day?

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'I'm 106 on Christmas Day!'

'I'm 106 on Christmas Day!'

Keeping happy, healthy and enjoying the odd tipple and a massage or two have helped one woman reach her 106th birthday.

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King's Christmas message - will Harry and Meghan feature?

King's Christmas message - will Harry and Meghan feature?

The King is set to make his first festive address - we speak to a Kent academic on what we can expect after a challenging year for the Windsors.

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Meet the people you don't expect to be working Christmas Day

Meet the people you don't expect to be working Christmas Day

For many of us Christmas Day will be spent unwrapping presents and overindulging in food but for others it's just another working day.

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Spending festive season behind prison walls

Spending festive season behind prison walls

While millions tuck into their turkey, the officers working for Kent's prisons are carrying on their hard work.

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'We're thankful to have another Xmas - but we'll treat it like his last'

'We're thankful to have another Xmas - but we'll treat it like his last'

A terminally-ill boy not expected to live long past two will celebrate his third Christmas today.

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What happened the last time Christmas was cancelled in Kent

What happened the last time Christmas was cancelled in Kent

When festive traditions were under threat, residents rebelled in the most English way possible - with a game of football followed by a riot.

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Eight fire engines called to house blaze

Eight fire engines called to house blaze

Neighbours are being advised to close their windows and doors after a house went up in flames.

Former mayor dies, aged 92

Former mayor dies, aged 92

A town's former mayor with a long history of service has passed away.

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'It was like World War Three out there'

'It was like World War Three out there'

Police have made four arrests following a fight early this morning.

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Murky water spilling into river sparks sewage fears

Murky water spilling into river sparks sewage fears

Black liquid has been spotted flowing into a river course in the heart of a town centre triggering concerns about water cleanliness.

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'I won't open any Christmas presents until he comes home'

'I won't open any Christmas presents until he comes home'

A heartbroken family is preparing to spend Christmas without their dad after a devastating fall has left him unconscious in hospital for two weeks.

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Overturned van causes motorway delays

Overturned van causes motorway delays

A van overturned blocking a lane on the motorway as a rolling road block was put in place to manage traffic.

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Eight cars damaged with knife in same street

Eight cars damaged with knife in same street

Police are investigating after several cars were vandalised in a single street in 10 minutes.

Partner of crush tragedy victim calls for justice

Partner of crush tragedy victim calls for justice

The girlfriend of one of the victims of the Brixton Academy crush victims says justice is needed and has paid tribute to them as 'the nicest person'.

M20 reopens after crash causes barrier damage

M20 reopens after crash causes barrier damage

A lane has reopened on the motorway through the Operation Brock contraflow after an earlier crash left a barrier damaged needing repairs.

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Bison family united for Christmas after Brexit delays

Bison family united for Christmas after Brexit delays

A family of bison is now complete for Christmas after a bull finally arrived from Germany after being delayed by post-Brexit complications.

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Biker thanks hospital after crash leaves her with life-changing injuries

Biker thanks hospital after crash leaves her with life-changing injuries

A woman who was left unable to walk after being knocked off her motorbike has said "thank you for being awesome" to the nurses who cared for her.

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Chippy owners of 50 years back plans to demolish half of street

Chippy owners of 50 years back plans to demolish half of street

A family who have run a fish and chip shop for more than half-a-century are backing plans to regenerate part of a "dead" town centre.

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Classic pictures of Christmas in Kent through the decades

Classic pictures of Christmas in Kent through the decades

From the 1930s through to the early Noughties, these archive photos show how the way we celebrate Christmas in the county has changed over the years.

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Detective faked cervical cancer to get off work

Detective faked cervical cancer to get off work

A police detective has admitted gross misconduct after falsely claiming to be suffering from cancer to take sick leave.

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The 12 crooks for Christmas

The 12 crooks for Christmas

We take a look back at some of the more unusual tales which came before the courts this year and those now serving time as a result.

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'We appreciated TV more before Prime and Netflix'

'We appreciated TV more before Prime and Netflix'

Columnist Chris Britcher remembers life before Disney+ and Amazon Prime when we cherished Christmas TV.

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Nursery to be built on 'green belt' car park

Nursery to be built on 'green belt' car park

Plans to relocate a children's nursery to a car park on green belt land have been approved in 'very special circumstances'.

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US property-tycoon completes Gillingham FC takeover

US property-tycoon completes Gillingham FC takeover

Florida-based businessman Brad Galinson has completed his takeover of Gillingham FC - marking the end of 27 years under Paul Scally's leadership.

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Miller & Carter floating steakhouse 'sinks like the Titanic'

Miller & Carter floating steakhouse 'sinks like the Titanic'

Shoppers have described their shock after spotting a steakhouse restaurant on-board a paddle steamer "start to sink".

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Van driver suffers head injuries in attack after road rage row

Van driver suffers head injuries in attack after road rage row

A van driver was taken to hospital with head injuries after a serious assault in a country lane.

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