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Kent village named UK's 'sunniest' during hottest day

Kent village named UK's 'sunniest' during hottest day

A village in Kent saw the most sunlight of anywhere in the UK yesterday.

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Woman 'in labour' among migrants climbing sea wall

Woman 'in labour' among migrants climbing sea wall

As calls are made for French authorities to help crackdown on migrant crossings, an image of people climbing over a sea wall has emerged.

Anti-social drivers dispersed

Anti-social drivers dispersed

Strict instructions to disperse were given to a large gathering of drivers and motorcylists by police officers.

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Dangers of ammonium nitrate first shown in Kent 104 years ago

Dangers of ammonium nitrate first shown in Kent 104 years ago

As an inquiry into the Beirut blast gets underway similar tragedies will come under the spotlight - the first of which was 104 years ago in Kent.

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'I'm preparing for world championships in car park'

'I'm preparing for world championships in car park'

A roller skating champion has hit out at 'insane' regulations which have left him with no choice but to practice in a car park - and he's not alone.

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Protesting nurses feel like they've 'been kicked in teeth'

Protesting nurses feel like they've 'been kicked in teeth'

Nurses are expected to join in a mass protest this weekend, as pressure mounts against the government to give medical staff a pay rise.

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'Why is our island ignored?'

'Why is our island ignored?'

As it bids to attract tourists Sheppey is reeling from a body blow - it's been snubbed in a list of Britain's best seaside towns.

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Huge garden blaze as bonfire gets out of control

Huge garden blaze as bonfire gets out of control

Watch footage which shows fire fighters running through gardens to control an out of control bonfire on the hottest day of the year.

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Man slashed in knife attack

Man slashed in knife attack

A man is in custody after a knife attack victim had to be taken to hospital to be treated for a slash wound.

'I have no excuse - but I thought the gates had just opened'

'I have no excuse - but I thought the gates had just opened'

With 13 drivers caught jumping the lights at a level crossing in the past two months, one motorist explains how he came to appear in court.

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Field fire destroys back garden

Field fire destroys back garden

Firefighters have tackled a blaze in a field of cut corn that spread to a large section of hedgerow as well as an outhouse.

Weather warning for thunderstorms next week

Weather warning for thunderstorms next week

As the county basks in the intense heatwave this weekend, things look to be taking a turn heading into next week.

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'Reckless divers risk being paralysed instantly'

'Reckless divers risk being paralysed instantly'

A group of thrillseekers have been spotted diving into the sea - running the risk of landing on large unseen rocks.

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Go Outdoors store to close

Go Outdoors store to close

A camping retail store which opened just over four years ago, is closing permanently this weekend.

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Memorial for student murdered outside nightclub

Memorial for student murdered outside nightclub

A service to remember a man stabbed to death outside a nightclub will be held in the town where he died.

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Kent's 'most wanted' behind bars after chopper search

Kent's 'most wanted' behind bars after chopper search

A man added to Kent Police's most wanted list has been jailed after he was caught following a public appeal.

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Solar farm proposal announced by energy giant

Solar farm proposal announced by energy giant

Another solar farm could be coming to Kent, as energy company proposes development which would power 5,000 homes.

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Gun dealer jailed after organised crime crackdown

Gun dealer jailed after organised crime crackdown

A drug and gun dealer has been jailed for 12 years for supplying a firearm and cocaine.

County line dealers jailed for total of 32 years

County line dealers jailed for total of 32 years

A man caught desperately trying to flush £8,000-worth of crack cocaine down the loo was among those jailed for county lines offences.

Urban explorer finds body in abandoned house

Urban explorer finds body in abandoned house

An urban explorer has discovered a body in the derelict former home of a famous wrestler.

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Man in 80s dies at foot of cliff

Man in 80s dies at foot of cliff

Police called to a seafront this morning have confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two dogs die in family home inferno

Two dogs die in family home inferno

Dramatic footage has emerged of a blaze which destroyed a house and killed two pet dogs.

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Driver released after man killed by lorry

Driver released after man killed by lorry

An HGV driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a man was killed on the A20, has been released pending further investigation.

Secret Drinker: Blood, Sheps and beers

Secret Drinker: Blood, Sheps and beers

Our undercover reporter finds out more about the family carving out a dynasty at one of Kent's oldest pubs

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Firefighters find cannabis farm

Firefighters find cannabis farm

Firefighters unearthed a cannabis farm when they checked an industrial unit for fire damage as they tackled the blaze at a factory next door.

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Greek restaurant falls victim to Covid-19 crisis

Greek restaurant falls victim to Covid-19 crisis

A Greek restaurant at a country pub has announced it will not be reopening its doors due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Chaos' on beaches as revellers flock to coast

'Chaos' on beaches as revellers flock to coast

Beaches are filling up as people head towards the sea on one of the hottest days of the year.

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Six Kent M&Co stores to remain open

Six Kent M&Co stores to remain open

Six M&Co stores across the county are to remain open - as administrators close 47 of the chain's outlets nationally following the pandemic.

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Controversial plan for 270 homes gets green light

Controversial plan for 270 homes gets green light

Fears have been raised over a lack of affordable housing after controversial plans for almost 270 homes were approved.

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Push to seize former nightclub operating unlawfully as church

Push to seize former nightclub operating unlawfully as church

A council has outlined its intentions to compulsory purchase a former nightclub wanted by developers as part of a major town redevelopment.

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