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Dangerous toys confiscated at port

Dangerous toys confiscated at port

A warning has been issued after dangerous toys, which could cause small children to choke or be cut, were intercepted by Trading Standards.

Dean of Canterbury to step down after 21 years

Dean of Canterbury to step down after 21 years

The Dean of Canterbury - who has served in the prestigious role under three different Archbishops - has announced he is retiring as he reaches 75.

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High-achieving student 'sacrificial lamb' for county lines gang

High-achieving student 'sacrificial lamb' for county lines gang

A high-achieving student became a "sacrificial lamb" for county lines drug dealers after becoming addicted to cannabis.

Inquest opens into minibus tragedy

Inquest opens into minibus tragedy

An inquest has opened today into the death of an 11-year-old schoolboy who was hit by a minibus.

Bad weather threatens anglers' return to pier

Bad weather threatens anglers' return to pier

An anglers' return to a pier after nearly four years could be stalled by bad weather this weekend.

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TikTok's Puggy Smalls nearly died after operation

TikTok's Puggy Smalls nearly died after operation

A couple whose dog has clocked up more than one million followers online have spoken of their anguish after he stopped breathing following surgery.

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Rugby team says new community centre 'will kill club'

Rugby team says new community centre 'will kill club'

A rugby club has shared their hopes for their clubhouse which is at risk of demolition.

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Six-mile queues after tunnel shut

Six-mile queues after tunnel shut

Emergency repairs at the Dartford Crossing have led to huge queues on the M25.

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Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

We went through the wardrobe to review the timeless classic at Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre.

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Aerial photos show £115m leisure complex taking shape

Aerial photos show £115m leisure complex taking shape

Drone pictures show how a 'game-changing' development of restaurants, bars, homes and a multiplex cinema is nearing completion.

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Burger van fears as fourth McDonald's approved

Burger van fears as fourth McDonald's approved

The owners of a burger van less than 500 yards from the site of a new McDonald's say they fear the restaurant will cause traffic chaos.

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Gym-goers slapped with £100 fines after car park change

Gym-goers slapped with £100 fines after car park change

Dozens of PureGym members have been hit with costly fines after changes to the on-site car park which the fitness chain says it has no control over.

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'I put off my smear test and now I'm infertile'

'I put off my smear test and now I'm infertile'

A woman can no longer have children following a horrific battle with cervical cancer after she avoided her cervical screening appointment.

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Pervert jailed after being caught by paedophile hunters

Pervert jailed after being caught by paedophile hunters

A man who was caught by paedophile hunters after he groomed a 'schoolgirl' online, has been jailed.

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The humanitarian crisis on our doorstep

The humanitarian crisis on our doorstep

The number of asylum seekers risking their lives to cross the Channel has never been so high, but how did we get here and what is the solution?

Two charged after man threatened with firearm

Two charged after man threatened with firearm

Men from London have been remanded in custody after a victim was reportedly threatened with a firearm in a residential street.

Drug dealer fixed cocaine deals worth £1.4 million

Drug dealer fixed cocaine deals worth £1.4 million

A drug supplier has been jailed for 10 years for his key part in major cocaine deals.

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Country music show ruined by 'extremely aggressive' group

Country music show ruined by 'extremely aggressive' group

Police had to be called after a rowdy group started threatening staff and the audience at a country music show.

Sister still believes Bellfield confession despite denial

Sister still believes Bellfield confession despite denial

Reports that serial killer Levi Bellfield has backtracked on his confession to killing Lin and Megan Russell have been dismissed.

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Pub saved by planning decision

Pub saved by planning decision

A pub will be able to celebrate its 200th year after being allowed to demolish and rebuild part of the venue.

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Slip road reopen after fuel spill

Slip road reopen after fuel spill

A fuel spill on a slip road leaving the M2 has reopened after clearance works entered a second day.

Two bailed after man 'seriously injured' in town centre fight

Two bailed after man 'seriously injured' in town centre fight

Two men have been bailed after a man was left with serious injuries following a town centre fight.

Storm Eunice to batter Kent

Storm Eunice to batter Kent

Storm Eunice is set to batter Kent at the end of the week, bringing winds of up to 80mph and a possibility of snow.

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'I may as well be on the dancefloor in Fabric nightclub'

'I may as well be on the dancefloor in Fabric nightclub'

Distressed residents living above a ‘cultural arts venue’ are pleading for something to be done about late-night music making their lives hell.

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More than 60,000 visitors attended lights festival

More than 60,000 visitors attended lights festival

A town centre arts event has been called a great success after attracting tens of thousands of people.

Court escape suspect back in the dock

Court escape suspect back in the dock

A man who allegedly escaped from the dock during a court hearing and went on the run has been detained.

High-tech smart cameras to monitor town centre near-misses

High-tech smart cameras to monitor town centre near-misses

Traffic is set to be tracked in a busy town centre by new high-tech sensors aimed at reducing road accidents as part of a multi-million pound project.

Concern for missing Geoff

Concern for missing Geoff

A 45-year-old man last seen on Valentine's Day has been reported missing.

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Loneliest dog could soon find forever home after people rush to adopt him

Loneliest dog could soon find forever home after people rush to adopt him

An unlucky pooch waiting for his forever home for more than 200 days has had a rush of people looking to adopt him.

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Major road to close for entire weekend

Major road to close for entire weekend

A main road will be closed for days while workers remove an redundant level crossing.

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