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Farmer sets epic sheep-shearing record

Farmer sets epic sheep-shearing record

A young farmer hooked on shearing has set a world record by cutting 370 sheep in eight hours.

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'It's massively important she is saved'

'It's massively important she is saved'

A maritime enthusiast needs help to repair the ship that led the flotilla at Sir Winston Churchill's state funeral, which is moored at a Kent creek.

Nation bids farewell to The Queen

Nation bids farewell to The Queen

The nation has bid a final farewell to The Queen in a historic state funeral watched by millions around the world.

Pictures show how Kent changed during Queen's reign

Pictures show how Kent changed during Queen's reign

Photos from our files show how much parts of the county changed during Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.

'The Queen watched with a smile as our carriages drove past her front door at Windsor'

'The Queen watched with a smile as our carriages drove past her front door at Windsor'

A carriage driver, who met Her Majesty at numerous horse shows, was among those to pay their respects one last time at Westminster Hall.

'We met by chance on a coach - now we've been married 10 years'

'We met by chance on a coach - now we've been married 10 years'

A couple who met on a coach journey and just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary have told how the driver helped break the ice.

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The Kent neighbourhoods nearly clear of Covid

The Kent neighbourhoods nearly clear of Covid

New cases of Covid-19 have virtually disappeared from dozens of neighbourhoods in Kent as the county's infection rate continues to drop.

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Two accidents within five miles cause delays

Two accidents within five miles cause delays

Two accidents near a road linking Kent's two motorways, combined with major roadworks, are causing delays for motorists.

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Broken down vehicle forces closure of tunnel

Broken down vehicle forces closure of tunnel

Two miles of queues have formed after a vehicle broke down inside the Dartford Tunnel.

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Two motorbikes involved in serious crash

Two motorbikes involved in serious crash

A road has been closed in both directions and traffic is queueing after a serious crash.

Three floored as shirtless man fights outside McDonald's

Three floored as shirtless man fights outside McDonald's

A shocking video of a fight involving a shirtless man outside a high street McDonald's has been viewed millions of times online.

Battle to save historic former Debenhams building

Battle to save historic former Debenhams building

A survey has found significant support for saving an Edwardian former department store building from demolition.

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'I want to tidy up your life'

'I want to tidy up your life'

A former executive PA has made an unusual career move to become a professional home organiser, helping people 'on the hoarding spectrum'.

Traffic fears over bid for new housing estate

Traffic fears over bid for new housing estate

Highways bosses have raised traffic fears over plans for 200 homes on prime farmland which has attracted dozens of objections.

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What was life like in Kent when Queen ascended to throne?

What was life like in Kent when Queen ascended to throne?

A look back at life in the early days of Elizabeth II's reign and how Kent mourned the loss of her father.

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Will Truss back new super hospital?

Will Truss back new super hospital?

Campaigners from opposing sides of the east Kent healthcare shake-up are vying for support from the new Prime Minister.

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Woman who slashed mum in row over milk locked up

Woman who slashed mum in row over milk locked up

A woman spared prison for slashing her mum during an argument about milk has now been jailed by a judge "sick" of giving her chances to mend her ways.

Emergency crews called after car and bike collide

Emergency crews called after car and bike collide

Emergency crews were called to a crash between a car and a motorcycle this afternoon.

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Tracy Emin given cancer all-clear days after venting frustration

Tracy Emin given cancer all-clear days after venting frustration

Kent artist Tracey Emin has been given the all clear from cancer - after hitting out at those failing to understand the impact of the disease.

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The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

We look back at the tragic case of a rough sleeper whose body lay undiscovered for nine months after his death.

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Woman hit by BMW suffers serious injuries

Woman hit by BMW suffers serious injuries

A woman in her 60s has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a BMW on the A2

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'My son was hanging out of the window as flames took hold'

'My son was hanging out of the window as flames took hold'

A mother has told of the terrifying moment her family had to escape their burning home through an upstairs window as neighbours rushed to help.

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Kent family's touching musical tribute to Queen

Kent family's touching musical tribute to Queen

A family who went viral with their popular lockdown songs during the pandemic have shared a touching tribute to The Queen.

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'My daughter's 12 - she's a child!'

'My daughter's 12 - she's a child!'

A mum has spoken out as police investigate reports a 12-year-old girl was approached by a man in a van on her way home from school.

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Van in trees after Blue Bell Hill smash

Van in trees after Blue Bell Hill smash

A van ended up in trees after colliding with another this afternoon.

Sadness as Christmas lights show called off

Sadness as Christmas lights show called off

Residents have been left disappointed after a much-anticipated light show and Christmas market was called off amid spiralling costs.

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Outrage as two councils opt to collect bins on Monday

Outrage as two councils opt to collect bins on Monday

Residents have expressed their anger at the decision from two councils to keep bin collections running as normal on Monday.

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Help needed to find missing Kevin

Help needed to find missing Kevin

Police are appealing for help to find a man who has been missing since yesterday.

'Arrogant' teacher flirted on Instagram and called schoolgirls 'gorgeous'

'Arrogant' teacher flirted on Instagram and called schoolgirls 'gorgeous'

A science teacher who winked at students and replied to a pupil's Instagram post with a flame emoji could be banned from the profession.

Double-decker escape room set to open at zoo

Double-decker escape room set to open at zoo

Escape room entrepreneurs have announced the opening date for their new experience on a double-decker bus.

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