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Drones hover over road to track biker yobs

Drones hover over road to track biker yobs

Police drones have been hovering over parts of a Kent town as part of a crackdown on unruly bikers.

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Road closed as seven engines sent to blaze

Road closed as seven engines sent to blaze

Crews on seven fire engines were sent to tackle a blaze which has prompted a road closure.

Bluewater's top attraction to more than double in capacity

Bluewater's top attraction to more than double in capacity

Plans have been approved to more than double the yearly visitors to Bluewater's biggest tourist draw.

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Couple forced to live in front room for two years as 'sinkhole' causes chaos

Couple forced to live in front room for two years as 'sinkhole' causes chaos

An elderly couple have been forced to sleep in their living room for two years - after a burst water main destroyed the foundations of their home.

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'For some of us cost of living crisis could be good'

'For some of us cost of living crisis could be good'

Some rightly need protecting from the cost of living crisis but for many it could be a good thing, writes Secret Thinker.

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‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

On No Smoking Day, our reporter describes his struggles to kick the habit after 40 years - despite the health risks and £400 a month costs...

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Morrisons plagued by yobs to bring in trolley locks

Morrisons plagued by yobs to bring in trolley locks

The boss of a supermarket blighted by problems with anti-social behaviour and abandoned trolleys has told an MP safety measures are being stepped up.

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New housing approved for site hit by vandals

New housing approved for site hit by vandals

A disused site long blighted by vandalism is set to become sheltered accommodation once again - but it is unclear when building work will start.

Residents locked in bedrooms without consent at inadequate care home

Residents locked in bedrooms without consent at inadequate care home

Inspectors have released a damning report into a care home after a whistleblower raised significant concerns.

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Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'

Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'

An expert who led the inquiry into a scandal at hospitals in Kent has said the government's response to his report 'does not go nearly far enough'.

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Honeytrap killers jailed after dad-of-six seduced and stabbed

Honeytrap killers jailed after dad-of-six seduced and stabbed

Two honeytrap killers have been jailed after seducing and drugging a dad in a robbery-gone-wrong after he posed on Instagram with fake Rolex watches.

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'Severe' snow alert issued for roads

'Severe' snow alert issued for roads

Highways chiefs are warning motorists to take extra care amid a cold snap which is expected to bring snowfall to the county.

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Second white stag found dead in woods

Second white stag found dead in woods

Police are appealing for information after a rare animal was found dead in Kent woodlands, just over a month after another was also shot dead.

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Ankle-deep water floods street 'endangering' homes

Ankle-deep water floods street 'endangering' homes

Hundred of residents have seen a low water pressure today after a water main burst causing "ankle deep" water to flood a road.

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'I used to live by a tip and now Kent reminds me of it'

'I used to live by a tip and now Kent reminds me of it'

Litter and fly-tipped waste are blighting Kent, campaigners say, with the south east among the most littered areas of the country.

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New Kent castle owner responds to Tom Cruise rumours

New Kent castle owner responds to Tom Cruise rumours

The new owner of a castle, who starred in reality show The Real Housewives, has revealed the famous faces she would love to invite over.

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Former home of Cathedral Deans on market for £2.75m

Former home of Cathedral Deans on market for £2.75m

An "exceptional and intriguing" historic house where the Deans of Canterbury Cathedral once retreated to the countryside has been put up for sale.

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Prime Minister arrives in Kent to launch immigration bill

Prime Minister arrives in Kent to launch immigration bill

The Prime Minster has landed in Kent to launch the government's Illegal Migration Bill banning asylum seekers arriving in small boats staying in UK.

Quad bike crash leaves dad in coma

Quad bike crash leaves dad in coma

A dad-of-two, described as a 'friendly giant', is in a critical condition after being flung from a quad bike while on holiday in Scotland.

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Fire breaks out at Morrisons distribution centre

Fire breaks out at Morrisons distribution centre

Nine fire engines were called to battle a blaze at a supermarket distribution centre.

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Man and woman charged with murder of one-year-old boy

Man and woman charged with murder of one-year-old boy

A man and a woman are due to appear in court tomorrow in connection with the death of a one-year-old boy.

Suspect in court after man 'punched in head by stranger'

Suspect in court after man 'punched in head by stranger'

A 22-year-old has been charged after a man was punched in the head in a seemingly unprovoked attack.

New Home Bargains store to open this week

New Home Bargains store to open this week

Big-name budget chain Home Bargains has announced its latest Kent store will open this weekend.

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Antiques Roadshow episode filmed at Kent mansion to air this weekend

Antiques Roadshow episode filmed at Kent mansion to air this weekend

An episode of Antiques Roadshow filmed at a Kent country estate is to air this weekend, featuring treasures including an early David Hockney painting.

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New £1.2m pirate park finally set to open

New £1.2m pirate park finally set to open

A long-awaited pirate themed play park invited competition winners along to a sneak preview before its opening date.

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Man 'attacked and robbed' after hood pulled over head

Man 'attacked and robbed' after hood pulled over head

A man was reportedly attacked and robbed after his coat hood was pulled over his head.

'How do you stop truancy? Not like this'

'How do you stop truancy? Not like this'

Michael Gove's plan to tackle truancy by stopping child benefits will just make the issue worse, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Heavy snow set to fall in Kent

Heavy snow set to fall in Kent

A yellow weather warning has been extended to cover all of Kent as forecasters predict heavy snow could fall.

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Gym plan for empty Toys R Us still in the pipeline

Gym plan for empty Toys R Us still in the pipeline

Plans to open a JD Sports gym in an empty retail park unit have fallen through – but negotiations are under way with another fitness firm.

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Parking nightmare fears as Greggs to open in high street

Parking nightmare fears as Greggs to open in high street

A town's first Greggs is set to open this week - but the mayor fears it will cause parking chaos in the high street.

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