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'I’m not scared of dying - I’m scared of leaving my kids'

'I’m not scared of dying - I’m scared of leaving my kids'

The distraught family of a mum-of-three are raising money for her funeral - after she was given just two months to live.

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Man's £7K Wickes bathroom gave him electric shock

Man's £7K Wickes bathroom gave him electric shock

A man has criticised Wickes after a 'nightmare' bathroom installation gave him an electric shock.

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Terrifying moment masked burglars creep around kitchen

Terrifying moment masked burglars creep around kitchen

Shocking CCTV footage shows thieves smashing their way inside a home on a remote farm, as the owners say the "fear of crime" is taking its toll.

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Where the chickens and a wacky barmaid rule the roost

Where the chickens and a wacky barmaid rule the roost

Secret Drinker gets treated to a rendition of I Love Sausage Rolls on his latest pub trip.

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'Without her it would be a totally different story'

'Without her it would be a totally different story'

An aunt who was seriously injured when she fell down a staircase has praised her 'heroic' 10-year-old niece who saw her fall and raised the alarm.

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'My son should still be alive'

'My son should still be alive'

The family of a 22-year-old killed in a freak helicopter accident on holiday have criticised the Greek authorities.

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Take-off! Airport plans get green light

Take-off! Airport plans get green light

Manston Airport is set to reopen after the government once again gave it the green light.

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'Incredible noise' as jets fly over town

'Incredible noise' as jets fly over town

Fighter jets cause an 'incredible noise' as they flew low over a Kent town.

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'Stop getting your bare feet out in our cinema!'

'Stop getting your bare feet out in our cinema!'

Fed-up cinema bosses have issued a plea to movie-fans to stop taking their shoes and socks off and putting their feet up during screenings.

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Couple open showroom after starting 'with no money'

Couple open showroom after starting 'with no money'

A carpet and flooring company which launched amid the pandemic with no money has opened its first showroom.

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One of UK's biggest TikTok stars helping sick Kent teen

One of UK's biggest TikTok stars helping sick Kent teen

A social media star with more than 15 million followers will be in Kent this weekend to support a severely ill girl.

Prison officer accused of 'allowing' violent inmate attack

Prison officer accused of 'allowing' violent inmate attack

A prison officer has appeared in court accused of allowing prisoners into the cell of another inmate to allegedly carry out a violent attack.

'Eccentric' four-storey restaurant opens to diners

'Eccentric' four-storey restaurant opens to diners

A new restaurant spread across four floors and boasting a workforce of more than 70 has opened for the first time this week.

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'Reckless' bus cuts delayed after Tory rebellion

'Reckless' bus cuts delayed after Tory rebellion

Plans to axe dozens of bus services across Kent have been postponed after a rebellion from Conservative councillors.

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Maths genius gets two A* A-levels... aged just 12

Maths genius gets two A* A-levels... aged just 12

A boy genius who watches maths videos on YouTube rather than "looking at memes" has bagged two A* A-levels.

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Traffic hell as drivers brand roadworks 'absolute joke!'

Traffic hell as drivers brand roadworks 'absolute joke!'

Motorists frustrated by the closure of two routes into a Kent town are facing lengthy jams after traffic lights sprung up on the last main entry road.

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Stalker bombarded ex with calls and threatened to stab dad

Stalker bombarded ex with calls and threatened to stab dad

A dad who stalked the mother of his child after they broke up and later went on to throw a glass bottle at a police officer has been locked up.

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Huge clean-up as flooding hits garden centre

Huge clean-up as flooding hits garden centre

A garden centre hit by flash floods was forced to close after downpours left stock floating across the floor.

Incredible pictures of The Libertines' surprise seaside gig

Incredible pictures of The Libertines' surprise seaside gig

Hundreds managed to snap up tickets to an outdoor performance by an indie band, which was followed by an after-party at their hotel.

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Drug driving arrest after woman and children hit

Drug driving arrest after woman and children hit

Four people have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car last night.

'Do not swim' warning for five Kent beaches

'Do not swim' warning for five Kent beaches

Five beaches could be affected by sewage discharge after stormy weather, a group has warned.

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First look at long-awaited high street makeover

First look at long-awaited high street makeover

Fresh computer-generated images show how a town centre street could look as developers prepare to transform a listed building into three shops.

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Footy on the big screen, £3.50 pints - and food packed with flavour

Footy on the big screen, £3.50 pints - and food packed with flavour

We tried the unique restaurant with cheap beer, fantastic food and table after table of hungry Gurkhas happily scoffing down a true taste of home.

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'I served my country but will struggle to heat my home'

'I served my country but will struggle to heat my home'

More veterans are turning to charity for help with rising energy and food bills as the impact of the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

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Surgery's registration suspended amid fears 9,000 patients could be at risk

Surgery's registration suspended amid fears 9,000 patients could be at risk

The CQC has suspended the registration of a surgery over fears for patient safety.

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These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

The latest industrial action will see only 20% of the county's rail network operating as bosses advise passengers not to travel.

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Roads 'resemble rivers' as rain hammers down in Kent

Roads 'resemble rivers' as rain hammers down in Kent

The heavens finally opened in Kent as an amber thunderstorm warning was issued.

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Wimpy opens on high street

Wimpy opens on high street

Wimpy has opened a new store in a Kent town centre after more than 40 years away.

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Teen charged after 'paving slabs thrown at people'

Teen charged after 'paving slabs thrown at people'

An 18-year-old is accused of throwing paving slabs and racially abusing a member of the public - before reportedly urinating inside a police van.

Compensation for infected blood victims years after campaigner's death

Compensation for infected blood victims years after campaigner's death

Survivors of the infected blood scandal will finally be given compensation years after the death of a tireless campaigner from Kent.

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