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Support for rough sleepers in extreme weather extended

Support for rough sleepers in extreme weather extended

Councils have confirmed they will be helping rough sleepers, not just during cold weather, but also when there is extreme rain, wind and heat.

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'I'm grateful I got cancer - I wouldn't have my husband and son without it'

'I'm grateful I got cancer - I wouldn't have my husband and son without it'

A 33-year-old woman who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer says she's glad she got the diagnosis after it led to her meeting the "love of her life".

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Arson arrest after flat destroyed in huge fire

Arson arrest after flat destroyed in huge fire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat was destroyed in a huge fire.

County councillors to get 4.5% increase in 'pay'

County councillors to get 4.5% increase in 'pay'

The allowances county councillors can claim will go up by at least £700 – costing the public purse more than £2m in total.

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'We're £44k out of pocket after builder botched renovations'

'We're £44k out of pocket after builder botched renovations'

Two grandparents claim they are £44,000 out of pocket after a builder botched work in their garden - and damaged the foundations of their house.

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‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

A beach has been hit with a year-long "do not swim" warning after the discovery of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.

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Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

A former Kent Debenhams department store - which now lies empty - could become home to a council’s offices.

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'My flat’s being invaded by mushrooms - it's like The Last of Us!'

'My flat’s being invaded by mushrooms - it's like The Last of Us!'

A grandmother living in a flat with mushrooms sprouting from the kitchen ceiling says it's like something from post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us.

‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

Families are fuming over the closure of attractions at a leisure centre pool, as plans to replace the building are delayed yet again.

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Police bring in CCTV to crack down on Morrisons thugs

Police bring in CCTV to crack down on Morrisons thugs

A supermarket has teamed up with the police after reports of gangs of youths terrorising staff, trying to set fires and shoplifting.

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Pregnant mum spared jail after stealing from friend to buy drugs

Pregnant mum spared jail after stealing from friend to buy drugs

A mum-of-two who stole from cars and even her own friend to fund her heroin habit has narrowly avoided prison.

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Anger as rabbit thrown over fence 'like bag of rubbish'

Anger as rabbit thrown over fence 'like bag of rubbish'

An animal rescue group has condemned the treatment of a rabbit after it was tossed over a fence into woodlands and left for dead.

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Kent curry house named England's best takeaway

Kent curry house named England's best takeaway

An Indian takeaway in Kent has been named England’s best at the Nation's Curry Awards.

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Delays clear after van fire and M2 crash

Delays clear after van fire and M2 crash

Drivers faced heavy rush hour traffic after a van fire and a separate motorway crash involving several cars this evening.

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Woman escapes being dragged into car in terrifying kidnap bid

Woman escapes being dragged into car in terrifying kidnap bid

Two men have been jailed for robbery and kidnap offences after targeting lone women in the street, including one who escaped being dragged into a car.

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Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

A 16-year-old has appeared in court charged with a string of offences after a teenage boy was stabbed in the street and robbed of his iPhone.

Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

A scantily-clad jogger says he was told to wear more clothing in future after sporting a bright green mankini at a Parkrun event.

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Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Jacob Rees-Mogg has hit out at controversial plans to introduce traffic 'zones' in Canterbury and ban residents from driving directly between them.

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'Cold weather' blamed for delaying roadworks until next month

'Cold weather' blamed for delaying roadworks until next month

Further delays to major roadworks which were set to finish last week have been blamed on cold weather.

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Local legend who died at 78 to go on 'final journey' through town

Local legend who died at 78 to go on 'final journey' through town

A well-known and much loved member of the public who died earlier this year will go on one last trip through his home town before his funeral.

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Care home ‘not always safe’ as resident’s life ‘put in danger’

Care home ‘not always safe’ as resident’s life ‘put in danger’

A resident’s life was put in danger at a care home labelled “not always safe” by inspectors.

Suspected drug-driver arrested after 'speeding at 120mph'

Suspected drug-driver arrested after 'speeding at 120mph'

A driver was arrested on suspicion of drug offences after he was stopped for 'performing dangerous manoeuvres' on a motorway.

Housing estate bid for 130-year-old garden centre site

Housing estate bid for 130-year-old garden centre site

A bid has been launched to transform wasteland that used to be home to a 130-year-old garden centre into a housing estate.

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High street blocked by stuck lorry

High street blocked by stuck lorry

A high street was blocked by a lorry which got stuck down a narrow lane, with residents baffled as to how it would get out.

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Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

Police understood to be investigating the alleged rape of a Kent schoolgirl say they have found no evidence of an assault having taken place.

UK's oldest shoe found on Kent beach

UK's oldest shoe found on Kent beach

A Bronze Age relic found on a Kent beach is believed to be the oldest shoe ever found in the UK.

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'If Thatcher was the milk snatcher isn't Khan's free school meals plan spot on?'

'If Thatcher was the milk snatcher isn't Khan's free school meals plan spot on?'

If we were outraged when Thatcher abolished free milk surely Sadiq Khan's plan to give pupils free school meals is right, asks Lauren Abbott.

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Man found dead near Kent seafront lido

Man found dead near Kent seafront lido

A man has been found dead near a Kent seafront lido after emergency services were called to the scene.

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Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

It has been confirmed asylum seekers are moving into a hotel today, despite council concerns on extremist views.

Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas

Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas

A married couple has been sentenced after being caught trying to smuggle asylum seekers into Kent in the back of sofas.

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