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‘Our house lost power - and brought city to a standstill’

‘Our house lost power - and brought city to a standstill’

Efforts to restore power to just ONE house brought a city's roads to a standstill this morning.

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'Car thief' arrested after 25 minute chase through four towns

'Car thief' arrested after 25 minute chase through four towns

A suspected car thief who failed to stop for police and led officers on a 25 minute pursuit through four towns has been arrested.

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From tattoos to lip fillers at town centre shop

From tattoos to lip fillers at town centre shop

A business offering fat-dissolving injections and lip fillers is set to move into a former Kent town centre tattoo parlour.

Emergency response to three-car crash

Emergency response to three-car crash

Drivers are facing delays while police and paramedics deal with a multi-vehicle crash.

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At-risk school's home in old Woolworths put on market

At-risk school's home in old Woolworths put on market

A school fighting for survival has been dealt a fresh blow after the former Woolworths store it inhabits was put on the market for £1.8 million.

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'Don't sell off our foodbank'

'Don't sell off our foodbank'

Residents are fighting to prevent the sale of their community centre which is home to their food bank and Rainbows group.

Drug-driving arrest during police checks

Drug-driving arrest during police checks

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of driving after taking drugs during a series of police checks which saw several offences reported.

Fury as pool remains shut after debris falls from new roof

Fury as pool remains shut after debris falls from new roof

Residents have hit out as a leisure centre's swimming pool remains shut after as debris fell from its newly-repaired roof.

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Four Kent gastropubs rated top in country

Four Kent gastropubs rated top in country

Four Kent gastropubs are ranked among the best in Britain - and one has been there many times before.

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Gridlock on every route as roadworks and crash cause traffic chaos

Gridlock on every route as roadworks and crash cause traffic chaos

Drivers have been facing long delays as routes have become gridlocked due to numerous roadworks and a crash.

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Tributes left for crash victim, 33

Tributes left for crash victim, 33

Floral tributes and notes have been left at the scene after a woman was killed in a two-car crash.

Cricket ground plans will ‘obliterate’ history

Cricket ground plans will ‘obliterate’ history

Plans to revamp Kent County Cricket Club’s stadium are "bland and characterless", say campaigners.

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Girl, 12, attacked outside Poundland

Girl, 12, attacked outside Poundland

The mum of a young girl who was attacked outside a town centre store has said people will need to wear stab vests soon to be safe.

Jilted lover bombarded ex with unwanted gifts, flowers and love letters

Jilted lover bombarded ex with unwanted gifts, flowers and love letters

A jilted boyfriend who continued to stalk his former partner at home, prompting her to instal a doorbell camera, has been banned from making contact.

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Mysterious 'Napoleonic' vaults and tunnels up for auction

Mysterious 'Napoleonic' vaults and tunnels up for auction

Going going, gone... the price could go through the roof when this former munitions store, believed to be Napoleonic, goes under the hammer.

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Parents in limbo over Kent school closures with just one week until strikes

Parents in limbo over Kent school closures with just one week until strikes

School bosses across the county fear they may have to close when teachers hold strikes next week - but some parents won't find out till that morning.

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Residents in tears over caravan park rent row

Residents in tears over caravan park rent row

Park home residents say they have been left in tears and fearing eviction after bosses demanded £6,000 upfront for site fees.

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The giant Brexit border control site that now sits empty

The giant Brexit border control site that now sits empty

Drone pictures reveal how a multi-million pound facility built for checks to be carried out on certain lorries appears to be completely deserted.

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Pop star comes face to face with tiger at Kent animal park

Pop star comes face to face with tiger at Kent animal park

A former band member has shared a video on social media of the moment she came face to face with a tiger at a Kent animal park.

Police called to 'terrifying' incident as child injured at school

Police called to 'terrifying' incident as child injured at school

Anxious parents say their children were "petrified for their lives" following an incident at a secondary school.

Mum blames hospital after baby's sudden death

Mum blames hospital after baby's sudden death

A heartbroken mum says a Kent hospital "failed" her son after he died at just seven months old.

Gang jailed after family die in crossing tragedy

Gang jailed after family die in crossing tragedy

Four men who were responsible for the deaths of a family-of-five have been jailed after their boat sunk in freezing temperatures.

Sadness as landlord of award-winning pub to call last orders

Sadness as landlord of award-winning pub to call last orders

The landlord of a pub once recognised in the Michelin Guide is calling last orders as he says the hospitality industry is in a "scary state".

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Crossing delays due to crash

Crossing delays due to crash

There are delays on the Dartford Crossing approach following reports of an accident involving multiple vehicles.

Teen arrested in rape investigation

Teen arrested in rape investigation

An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly raped with two witnesses potentially key to helping police as an appeal is launched.

Over-development fears surrounding 380 new homes plot

Over-development fears surrounding 380 new homes plot

A controversial development of almost 400 homes in a village is set to go ahead despite residents’ fears of overdevelopment and congestion.

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Oscar nomination for star-studded movie filmed in Kent

Oscar nomination for star-studded movie filmed in Kent

A movie filmed on the Kent coast has been nominated for an Academy Award.

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30 dogs rescued from home after man found dead

30 dogs rescued from home after man found dead

A large group of dogs and puppies are now in the care of the RSPCA after being found at a home where a man was found dead.

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'Arson attack' on house days after suspected cannabis farm found

'Arson attack' on house days after suspected cannabis farm found

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze ripped through a house - days after a suspected cannabis farm was uncovered.

Flights 'from Kent to Spain by 2028'

Flights 'from Kent to Spain by 2028'

Flights could be taking off from Kent to popular holiday destinations such as Spain in the next five years, airport bosses hope.

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