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Critical incident declared by ambulance service

Critical incident declared by ambulance service

People are being asked to avoid calling 999 as staff deal with a backlog caused by an IT issue.

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University of Kent staff to strike next month

University of Kent staff to strike next month

Staff at the University of Kent will go on strike next month amid a row over pensions, pay and working conditions.

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Distillery plans backed by Rocksalt boss

Distillery plans backed by Rocksalt boss

Plans for a micro-distillery in a small village have been backed by the entrepreneur behind a successful restaurant and pub chain.

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'I stood there and cried' says homeless man after attack on campsite

'I stood there and cried' says homeless man after attack on campsite

A homeless man has spoken of his fear and loneliness after his tent, food, clothes and medication were trashed and stolen.

Motorists tried to save barman's life on bridge

Motorists tried to save barman's life on bridge

Good Samaritans attempted to save a popular barman who took his own life on a bridge, an inquest has heard.

Murder of Molly McLaren to feature in new documentary

Murder of Molly McLaren to feature in new documentary

The University of Kent student was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2017 and her case will feature in new ITV2 series Social Media Murders.

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'We were told to say our goodbyes'

'We were told to say our goodbyes'

A family who nearly lost their baby daughter are collecting donations to help other parents in situations like theirs.

Kent's old banks and what they are now

Kent's old banks and what they are now

With many banks across the county closing due to lack of footfall we looked at what their grand buildings are now being used for.

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Huge 24-hour lorry park planned for field

Huge 24-hour lorry park planned for field

Plans have been revealed for a 200-strong HGV park to be built in a field in Kent.

'Extra support could have saved my son from cliff death'

'Extra support could have saved my son from cliff death'

A mother has told an inquest how she made repeated calls for help from authorities before her teenage son's tragic death.

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Sinitta wasn't so macho joining Chicago the Musical

Sinitta wasn't so macho joining Chicago the Musical

Eighties pop star and pal of X Factor's Simon Cowell was 'chronically' nervous joining the cast of Chicago the Musical - but is now in her element.

Cheers! Pubs to get electric car charging stations

Cheers! Pubs to get electric car charging stations

One of Kent's biggest pub operators has started to install electric car charging points at its outlets.

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'It was an awful experience'

'It was an awful experience'

A jewellery store owner who was targeted by masked robbers has thanked people living in his town for their support after the terrifying raid.

Ninja Warrior UK announces opening date

Ninja Warrior UK announces opening date

The first Kent activity centre based on the hit ITV show will be launched by presenter Chris Kamara.

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Fresh hope for mum battling cancer

Fresh hope for mum battling cancer

An appeal to raise £110,000 for terminally ill mum has reached its half way point - as the family are given hope she may get funding for treatment.

BIRD restaurant closed just four days after opening

BIRD restaurant closed just four days after opening

The fried chicken and waffle joint has been forced to close due to an equipment failure but will reopen as soon as possible.

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Stalker punched girlfriend in face

Stalker punched girlfriend in face

A stalking boyfriend has kept his liberty despite putting his ex-girlfriend through a 20 month campaign of stalking.

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Opening date set for new Taco Bell

Opening date set for new Taco Bell

A new branch of the Mexican-inspired fast food chain Taco Bell is set to open at a retail park after opening its first branch in Kent two years ago.

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Heartbroken owners make tearful appeal for Björn's return

Heartbroken owners make tearful appeal for Björn's return

A couple whose dog was snatched from a van at Bluewater have recorded a video message, appealing for him to be handed in.

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'I posted suspect package then went to Tesco'

'I posted suspect package then went to Tesco'

A man on trial for sending a suspicious package to a Covid factory has said he was only trying to help those working on the vaccine.

Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

A town hall has shut its doors to the public today after a 'personal attack' on a member of its staff.

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Minecraft axolotl craze prompts RSPCA warning to parents

Minecraft axolotl craze prompts RSPCA warning to parents

Exotic axolotls are salamanders native to Mexico, but their arrival in a popular video game has animal welfare experts concerned.

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DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers with a licence about to expire as paper applications face extremely long delays.

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Former minster 'sleaze' allegations explained

Former minster 'sleaze' allegations explained

The controversy over MPs' second jobs has focused on what else they have to declare, political editor Paul Francis explains.

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Man taken to hospital following crash

Man taken to hospital following crash

A man was taking to hospital after a crash involving two vehicles earlier today.

Clinic for obese children to open in Kent

Clinic for obese children to open in Kent

The NHS will open new clinics to support children and young people who are severely obese.

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Heartless thieves steal defib from village hub

Heartless thieves steal defib from village hub

Thieves have stolen a defibrillator from a village community hub.

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Britain and France vow to make crossings 'unviable'

Britain and France vow to make crossings 'unviable'

The Home Secretary and her French counterpart have both vowed to make asylum seeker crossings "unviable".

Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

A planning application for 117 homes that was previously rejected has been voted through after just seven fewer were proposed.

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Huge rise in prisoner-on-prisoner attacks at youth jail

Huge rise in prisoner-on-prisoner attacks at youth jail

Inspectors say improvements must be made at a prison for 15 to 18-year-olds where there were 140 reported assaults on staff in a year.

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