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Rare moth spotted in Kent

Rare moth spotted in Kent

A rare moth species previously thought to have been extinct for decades has been rediscovered near the steps of a railway station.

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Teen wins medal on anniversary of life-changing injury

Teen wins medal on anniversary of life-changing injury

A teenager is making her mark as a wheelchair racer, just two years after a spinal cord injury which left her hospitalised for months.

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Rylan cancels Kent appearance

Rylan cancels Kent appearance

TV star Rylan was due to be in Kent signing copies of his new book today.

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Person struck by train remains in hospital

Person struck by train remains in hospital

Police say a person remains in hospital after being hit by a train yesterday morning.

As EuroMillions jackpot claimed search continues for Kent winner

As EuroMillions jackpot claimed search continues for Kent winner

The latest EuroMillions jackpot has been claimed by a UK ticket holder but someone in Kent who has won a six-figure sum is yet to come forward.

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'We don't care about the birds, we want the car parks opened'

'We don't care about the birds, we want the car parks opened'

Traders say council bosses should be focusing on fully reopening two car parks – rather than introducing a hawk to scare off pigeons and seagulls.

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Greggs' first Kent drive-thru to be joined by two takeaways

Greggs' first Kent drive-thru to be joined by two takeaways

Work is currently under way to convert a former medical centre into a Greggs and two fast-food joints.

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Stolen car stopped after police chase through two towns

Stolen car stopped after police chase through two towns

A 20-minute pursuit of a stolen car came to an end when a stinger was deployed and the driver turned into a cul-de-sac.

Anger as 250 footballers left with nowhere to play

Anger as 250 footballers left with nowhere to play

Football pitches which recently enjoyed a £100k upgrade are to stay shut until next year – leaving scores of teams with nowhere to play.

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First residents to move into new seafront homes next year

First residents to move into new seafront homes next year

Drone pictures show how the construction of exclusive new seaside apartments is racing ahead - with the first owners set to move in by the spring.

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Former police station's future set to be decided after 14-year wait

Former police station's future set to be decided after 14-year wait

Plans for 75 retired living apartments have taken a step closer to replacing a town's former police station which has been empty for years.

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Storm the barricades! Les Misérables is coming to town

Storm the barricades! Les Misérables is coming to town

The award-winning musical phenomenon will be visiting Kent for an incredible month-long run of shows.

'When I first started I was the only white guy in the room'

'When I first started I was the only white guy in the room'

A producer has shared his experience of proving himself in a genre of music normally associated with black artists.

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Woman did 70,000 steps a day during anorexia battle

Woman did 70,000 steps a day during anorexia battle

A 23-year-old has described how she would 'push friends and family away' whilst fighting an eating disorder for four years.

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Police helicopter spotted as M2 junction closed during incident

Police helicopter spotted as M2 junction closed during incident

The police helicopter was spotted over a junction of the M2 amid a police-lead incident.

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'Do not swim' warnings after sewage leaks near beaches

'Do not swim' warnings after sewage leaks near beaches

Swimmers have been warned that water on three Kent beaches may be affected by storm sewage discharges.

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Care home introduces 'hug dolls' to comfort residents

Care home introduces 'hug dolls' to comfort residents

A care home has introduced new dolls to comfort residents living with cognitive impairment, dementia and those in end-of-life care.

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Car smashes into pedestrian crossing

Car smashes into pedestrian crossing

Police and paramedics were called after a car crashed into a pedestrian crossing.

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Arsonist blew up ex's shed

Arsonist blew up ex's shed

An arsonist who blew up his ex-partner's shed has been jailed.

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Shoplifter banned from Bluewater for a year

Shoplifter banned from Bluewater for a year

A thief has been banned from a shopping centre after stealing more than £950 of goods from the Apple store.

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Eyesore arcade finally set for demolition after long delays

Eyesore arcade finally set for demolition after long delays

The unsightly remains of a seafront arcade that has sat vacant for years could finally be demolished by the end of the year.

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One-way seafront plaza plan unveiled

One-way seafront plaza plan unveiled

Tourists will no longer have conversations “interrupted by misfiring cars” if plans for a seaside plaza go ahead, campaigners say.

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Lines blocked as person hit by train

Lines blocked as person hit by train

Emergency services have been called to a railway line after a person was hit by a train.

Bid to raise cash in memory of mum 'who spent life helping others'

Bid to raise cash in memory of mum 'who spent life helping others'

A jazz teacher has organised a musical event in aid of two charities after his wife died from a brain tumour.

Tragedy as boy hit by lorry dies

Tragedy as boy hit by lorry dies

A four-mile stretch of a major Kent route has been sealed off following the tragic death of a boy hit by a lorry.

Boy punched several times by teenage girl in 'unprovoked attack'

Boy punched several times by teenage girl in 'unprovoked attack'

A boy was followed down a high street, verbally abused and punched several times by a teenage girl.

Traffic for six miles after multi-vehicle crash at crossing

Traffic for six miles after multi-vehicle crash at crossing

Motorists have been told to expect delays following a multi-vehicle crash along one of the busiest routes in Kent.

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Mum's heartbreaking mission to exhume tragic baby

Mum's heartbreaking mission to exhume tragic baby

A mum whose tragic baby was buried is desperate to exhume her body so she can be cremated and her ashes brought home.

Plans for 520 'later-life' homes at quarry

Plans for 520 'later-life' homes at quarry

Protesters say their villages will be buried under concrete if a huge development for over 55s and care workers is approved.

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Soil plan to raise Sheppey by two metres

Soil plan to raise Sheppey by two metres

It has been revealed that soil taken from £90m roadworks on the M2 is being used as part of an ambitious regeneration project 10 miles away.

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