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School forced to close after water pipe bursts

School forced to close after water pipe bursts

An infant school and nursery had made the “difficult decision” to close after “significant disruption” to the building’s water supply.

Kent man charged after protester in Santa suit scales Trafalgar Square tree

Kent man charged after protester in Santa suit scales Trafalgar Square tree

A Kent man has been charged after a protester dressed as Santa climbed the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree.

Heartbreak at death of town centre ‘legend’

Heartbreak at death of town centre ‘legend’

A talented artist described as a “true legend” has been found dead in her flat, sparking sadness across her hometown.

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Gran fled huge bungalow fire ‘sparked by heat lamp’

Gran fled huge bungalow fire ‘sparked by heat lamp’

A 75-year-old woman fled her bungalow when a devastating fire broke out, believed to have been sparked by a heat lamp.

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Meet the real-life Dr Doolittles! The sisters who care for animals in trouble

Meet the real-life Dr Doolittles! The sisters who care for animals in trouble

From saving swans to rescuing injured foxes, how two volunteers are helping the county’s animals at Christmas

Family devastated after pet Jack Russell ‘savaged by Rottweiler on the loose’

Family devastated after pet Jack Russell ‘savaged by Rottweiler on the loose’

A mum has been left distraught after the family dog was “pounced” upon by another dog in a fatal attack which also saw her teen son taken to hospital.

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Refunds promised as Xmas drive-in cinema event cancelled

Refunds promised as Xmas drive-in cinema event cancelled

An America-inspired drive-in cinema costing £27 a ticket set to show old festive films has been cancelled at the last minute.

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E-scooters and illegal vapes haul seized in high street crackdown

E-scooters and illegal vapes haul seized in high street crackdown

Police patrolling a high street following concerns raised over anti-social behaviour have arrested several men and issued sanctions to others.

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Man in 50s dies after being struck by lorry on M25

Man in 50s dies after being struck by lorry on M25

A man has died following a serious collision which saw a busy section of motorway shut this morning.

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‘End of an era’ as beloved cafe owner leaves after 50 years

‘End of an era’ as beloved cafe owner leaves after 50 years

A “one-of-a-kind” cafe owner is finally hanging up his apron and retiring after five decades at the stove.

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Five fire engines called to huge bungalow blaze

Five fire engines called to huge bungalow blaze

Pictures show crews at the scene of a huge bungalow fire that broke out in a residential street this morning.

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Five-vehicle pile-up involving coach blocks road

Five-vehicle pile-up involving coach blocks road

Drivers faced lengthy delays after a collision involving a coach and four cars on a busy route.

Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

Part of a motorway was blocked due to a crash involving a car and a lorry, causing hour-long delays and six-mile queues.

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Controversial plans for traffic restrictions scrapped after survey

Controversial plans for traffic restrictions scrapped after survey

‘Ridiculous’ proposals to bring in one-way streets and to close some roads to traffic in one Kent town have been dropped after public opposition.

‘If it wasn’t for the Londoners, we’d be as bad as Dover!’

‘If it wasn’t for the Londoners, we’d be as bad as Dover!’

Residents and traders in a town branded Hackney-on-Sea say that although house prices are rising, the influx of Londoners is good for the area.

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‘It’s been a year since Zara shut but we still have a lot to offer’

‘It’s been a year since Zara shut but we still have a lot to offer’

Today marks a year since a high street favourite left a popular shopping centre, but bosses say customers are flocking in.

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John Lewis worker awarded £6K after ‘unfair’ dismissal following trip abroad

John Lewis worker awarded £6K after ‘unfair’ dismissal following trip abroad

A store worker dismissed for missing work after a trip to Pakistan to see family during the pandemic has been awarded a large pay-out.

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‘Our bins haven’t been emptied in over a month - it’s a pigsty!’

‘Our bins haven’t been emptied in over a month - it’s a pigsty!’

Overflowing bins at a picturesque seaside spot have gone unemptied for more than a month, with one resident describing the area as “pigsty”.

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Teenage girl hit by car near school

Teenage girl hit by car near school

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car near a school.

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CCTV released after woman’s purse stolen from Card Factory

CCTV released after woman’s purse stolen from Card Factory

Police are looking for a woman after a purse was taken from a birthday card shop.

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Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

Kent’s councils have been told change is afoot as the Labour administration presses ahead with a speedy shake-up of local government.

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‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

One of the county’s most prominent politicians says proposals to shake-up local government are potentially good news but need careful management.

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Police called to Rudolph on hill

Police called to Rudolph on hill

A red nose placed on a landmark transforming it into Rudolph sparked a visit from police after a mistaken member of the public called it in.

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Two boys, aged 5 and 8, in serious condition after being hit by car outside Tesco

Two boys, aged 5 and 8, in serious condition after being hit by car outside Tesco

Young children taken to hospital after a crash outside a supermarket are in a serious condition.

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Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

A young man has been arrested after multiple reports salons around the county that staff had their phones swiped.

Man charged after ‘attempted armed robbery’ at Post Office

Man charged after ‘attempted armed robbery’ at Post Office

A 40-year-old man is set to appear in court accused of attempting to rob a Post Office inside a newsagents.

Gridlock as major route shut due to emergency works

Gridlock as major route shut due to emergency works

A major route has been closed due to emergency works to fix a burst water main which caused traffic gridlock for drivers.

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Four people from Kent win the National Lottery

Four people from Kent win the National Lottery

Four new lottery winners, three of which have become millionaires overnight, have hit the jackpot in the run-up to Christmas.

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Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

Newly-elected MPs have resigned from their council positions to focus on their work in Westminster following the Labour party’s summer triumph.

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Emergency response after person falls from height at castle

Emergency response after person falls from height at castle

A person has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a height at a historic landmark prompting a large-scale emergency response.

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