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Train evacuated between stations after power failure

Train evacuated between stations after power failure

A train stranded between stations after a power failure will be evacuated, says Southeastern, after commuters were stuck on board for hours.

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'I'm sure the public will notice an improvement'

'I'm sure the public will notice an improvement'

A senior police officer has defended plans to axe PCSO positions by more than half, saying people will notice an "improvement".

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Pedestrian hit by car outside girls' school

Pedestrian hit by car outside girls' school

A pedestrian was hit by a car outside a girls' secondary school but escaped with no injuries.

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Man in court over 'hospital flashing'

Man in court over 'hospital flashing'

A man accused of flashing at hospital staff and assaulting a nurse has appeared in court.

Meat cleaver left in park among 92 knives seized

Meat cleaver left in park among 92 knives seized

A meat cleaver found in a park was among more than 90 knives seized by police across Kent over one week.

Bid to transform Sports Direct with new shops and 31 flats

Bid to transform Sports Direct with new shops and 31 flats

A bid has been launched to transform empty Sports Direct and USC stores - as developers say "the era of large shops is in decline".

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Van crashes into A249 central reservation

Van crashes into A249 central reservation

A photo shows the precarious position a van ended up in after a crash on the dual carriageway.

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Man's jaw broken after being punched in head

Man's jaw broken after being punched in head

Police have issued CCTV images of someone who may be able to help them solve an alleged attack.

No Southeastern services in Kent on Saturday

No Southeastern services in Kent on Saturday

Strike action will mean no Southeastern trains will be running in Kent on Saturday, with significant disruption expected.

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Bonnie Raitt to headline Black Deer Festival

Bonnie Raitt to headline Black Deer Festival

American music icon Bonnie Raitt will headline a stellar line-up of blues, country and Americana acts at Black Deer 2023.

Concern over 50 homes and GP surgery plan for pig farm site

Concern over 50 homes and GP surgery plan for pig farm site

Plans for dozens of homes and a doctor's surgery at a former piggery should be rejected because of inadequate parking, highways chiefs have warned.

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'Smelly' dead fish left to rot on new-build estate

'Smelly' dead fish left to rot on new-build estate

Fed-up residents say "smelly" dead fish being left to rot on a new-build estate have become a "health hazard".

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DPD driver dies at depot

DPD driver dies at depot

A delivery firm has confirmed the death of one of its couriers but denies allegations of long working hours in the run-up to Black Friday.

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Sports bar shut by council after reaching 'tipping point'

Sports bar shut by council after reaching 'tipping point'

Police were called to help council officers shut down a sports bar shortly after its owners had applied to extend its licence.

Frankie & Benny's to close next month

Frankie & Benny's to close next month

A Frankie & Benny's restaurant at one of Kent's multi-million pound complexes has announced it will close.

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Kent hotel ranked 4th best in UK

Kent hotel ranked 4th best in UK

A hotel in Kent has been ranked in the top five best places to stay in the UK in a list of the top 50 boutique hotels.

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Play park reopens after £400k upgrade

Play park reopens after £400k upgrade

A £400,000 play area has opened as part of a town's £1.1m regeneration programme.

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Lightning and stronger winds added to weather warning

Lightning and stronger winds added to weather warning

Forecasters warn high winds, heavy rain and lightning could cause power cuts and flooding in Kent this evening.

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'We had a friendship you never thought would go away'

'We had a friendship you never thought would go away'

The friend of a mum-of-two who passed away suddenly has paid tribute to her.

Police officer injured in M2 crash

Police officer injured in M2 crash

A police officer has been injured in an early morning crash on the M2.

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Braverman admits most refugees need to reach UK to claim asylum

Braverman admits most refugees need to reach UK to claim asylum

The Home Secretary has been accused of being "out of her depth" after admitting most asylum seekers would need to reach the UK to submit a claim.

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CCTV image released after rail staff spat at

CCTV image released after rail staff spat at

Transport officers are investigating following an incident where a man climbed a train station fence and spat at staff.

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Fake cop made up sex claim to con pensioner

Fake cop made up sex claim to con pensioner

CCTV captured the moment a serial fraudster casually withdrew cash after tricking her victim into handing over their card and PIN number.

Huge new reservoir to become 'countryside attraction'

Huge new reservoir to become 'countryside attraction'

Long-harboured plans to build a new reservoir in the Kent countryside are at last moving forward, with the four-mile site set to become an attraction.

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KFC boss's tragic farewell message to friends

KFC boss's tragic farewell message to friends

A restaurant manager who jumped off a bridge after spending the day at the pub with pals sent a heartbreaking last message to them.

'She came to me in my dreams - she told me she was in a good place'

'She came to me in my dreams - she told me she was in a good place'

A year on from the deaths of 32 people in the Channel, what's changed? We speak to the grieving families left behind and those fighting for solutions.

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'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

Owners of short-term holiday let properties in one coastal district could face new charges under measures being pushed by councillors.

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Sadness at death of 'indescribably beautiful' white lion

Sadness at death of 'indescribably beautiful' white lion

A white lion who had lived for nine years at a big cat sanctuary has died after a short illness and will be "sorely missed".

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Forensic officers at property for four days

Forensic officers at property for four days

A large police presence has been spotted after a house was targeted in an aggravated burglary.

Major response as boat goes up in flames

Major response as boat goes up in flames

Thick black smoke could be seen billowing across the skyline for miles after a fire broke out on a large boat.

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