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Driver crashes after police chase

Driver crashes after police chase

Despite initially evading police, a suspicious driver crashed into a fence and was detained.

Controversial youth jail to be run by school

Controversial youth jail to be run by school

A detention centre featured in a shocking BBC Panorama programme is to become Britain's first 'secure school'.

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Dealer's role was 'critical and significant'

Dealer's role was 'critical and significant'

A drug dealer said to have been 'threatened and intimidated' into helping set up a new county line operation has been jailed.

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'They say time heals but that's a lie'

'They say time heals but that's a lie'

The family of a young man stabbed to death in Cyprus have told of the agony of hearing details of his final moments.

Drivers facing delays after crash

Drivers facing delays after crash

Police have been called to the scene of a crash involving two cars.

GP dies aged 41

GP dies aged 41

A well-known GP has died suddenly at the age of 41.

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Festival ticket seller robbed at knifepoint

Festival ticket seller robbed at knifepoint

Police have made two arrests after a teenager trying to sell a festival ticket was robbed at knife point.

Sensory room open for special needs youngsters

Sensory room open for special needs youngsters

Thousands of families are set to benefit from the arrival of a new sensory hub.

Second World War missile dug up

Second World War missile dug up

A pair of amateur archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a wartime rocket.

Fireworks display for new cruiser

Fireworks display for new cruiser

A spectacular display will mark the first major journey of Spirit of Discovery.

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Ram-raiders target cash machine

Ram-raiders target cash machine

Thieves drove a digger into a Co-Op wall before making off with a cash point.

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Police officers injured in M20 crash

Police officers injured in M20 crash

Two police officers are in hospital after a crash closed part of a motorway this morning.

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Road closed due to indent

Road closed due to indent

The junction between two roads has been closed as highways teams investigate an indent in the road.

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Man died after falling from the M2 bridge

Man died after falling from the M2 bridge

A man was pronounced dead at the scene after he fell from a motorway bridge.

More help needed for people with eating disorder

More help needed for people with eating disorder

The Molly McLaren Foundation has said it is "saddened" by news an eating disorder unit is unlikely to be established in Kent.

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£33m payout in Brexit row was 'window dressing'

£33m payout in Brexit row was 'window dressing'

The government has been criticised by MPs for paying Eurotunnel £33 million to settle a row over Brexit contracts.

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Kent dubbed region's 'drink driving' capital

Kent dubbed region's 'drink driving' capital

Confusion about how long alcohol remains in the body is being blamed for a rise in drink driving.

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School quietly changes its name

School quietly changes its name

Pupils will need new uniforms when they return after the summer holidays.

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Train crossing crash driver facing jail

Train crossing crash driver facing jail

A learner driver whose car was hit by a train has admitted endangering rail passengers.

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M20 reopened following crash

M20 reopened following crash

Drivers faced delays following a crash on the M20.

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Warning as crews tackle barn fire

Warning as crews tackle barn fire

Five fire engines are tackling a blaze behind a high street hotel.

Men facing deportation after immigration raid

Men facing deportation after immigration raid

Two men are set to be deported after being arrested on the site of a shopping centre's expansion.

Prince flies into barracks to honour Gurkhas

Prince flies into barracks to honour Gurkhas

The Prince of Wales was the guest of honour at a Gurkha medal presentation in Kent.

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It's 'hectic hedgehog' month

It's 'hectic hedgehog' month

The RSPCA is offering advice to help keep hedgehogs safe as numbers in Kent spike this month.

Trains running again after track cables stolen

Trains running again after track cables stolen

Rail services have returned to normal ahead of the evening rush hour after stolen electrical cables sparked travel misery throughout the day.

Travellers occupy cemetery

Travellers occupy cemetery

Around 15 traveller caravans have been spotted moving into a church cemetery.

Iceland announces store closure

Iceland announces store closure

A supermarket chain has confirmed it will be closing one of its Kent stores later this year.

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M2 bridge shut for four hours

M2 bridge shut for four hours

An air ambulance landed next to a motorway as police helped a man in distress.

Horror smash was 'blessing' for driver

Horror smash was 'blessing' for driver

A driver who pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving described his injuries as a "blessing".

New retailer confirmed for former clothing store

New retailer confirmed for former clothing store

A national retailer has announced it will be moving into a high street store left vacant by a clothing chain.

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