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Party for Louango's first birthday

Party for Louango's first birthday

A baby gorilla born in Kent will celebrate his first birthday this month with a party.

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Ex-guest describes 'courteous' Jeremy Kyle staff after show is axed

Ex-guest describes 'courteous' Jeremy Kyle staff after show is axed

A retired vicar who appeared on Jeremy Kyle with his toyboy said he had "no complaints" about his appearance following ITV's decision to axe the show.

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Trolleys block sinkhole for a month

Trolleys block sinkhole for a month

A Sainsbury's supermarket has cordoned off dozens of car parking spaces with trolleys over a small sinkhole.

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First look inside Kent's newest ice cream store

First look inside Kent's newest ice cream store

A new ice cream parlour has opened in a Kent seaside town - boasting big brand flavours but a community focus.

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Good or bad karma for Buddha statue thief - let the prophet decide

Good or bad karma for Buddha statue thief - let the prophet decide

A Buddha statue thief can improve his karma and reincarnation prospects by returning this stolen icon to its rightful owner - a very upset widow

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Pupils evacuated after fire scare

Pupils evacuated after fire scare

Youngsters had to be led to safety as they arrived to school this morning after smoke sensors were set off.

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Huge queues as Taco Bell opens

Huge queues as Taco Bell opens

Kent's first ever Taco Bell has officially opened, with budding diners queuing outside to get a taste of the new restaurant.

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Driver flees crash leaving sliders behind

Driver flees crash leaving sliders behind

A man who fled the scene after a car crash left his shoes behind...in scenes that echo fairy tale Cinderella.

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Armed police hunt assault suspect

Armed police hunt assault suspect

Armed police were called to help track down a suspect wanted for assault in London who had travelled into Kent.

Jeremy Kyle Show axed forever

Jeremy Kyle Show axed forever

The Jeremy Kyle Show has been axed forever by ITV today following the suspected suicide of a guest who appeared on the programme.

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Work accident kills grandad on birthday

Work accident kills grandad on birthday

A hard-working family man died after an accident at work left him with "catastrophic" injuries.

Naked bike ride returns

Naked bike ride returns

Naked cyclists will be protesting against air pollution.

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Farewell to 'cheeky chappy' litter picker

Farewell to 'cheeky chappy' litter picker

The funeral takes place this week of a pensioner who was well-known for his litter picking efforts around a Kent coastal town.

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9 pubs filled with weird stuff

9 pubs filled with weird stuff

From a ball of whale vomit to lemurs and parrots, here is your guide to the most unusual taverns in the Garden of England.

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Chinese women accused of running brothels

Chinese women accused of running brothels

Three women have gone on trial accused of being part of an organised criminal group running brothels in Kent.

Kent's best beaches revealed

Kent's best beaches revealed

Ten beaches, including seven in one district alone, have been named among the best in the world.

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Man found hanged in home by ex partner

Man found hanged in home by ex partner

An inquest has ruled a man took his own life after he was tragically found in a hallway.

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Nearly 125,000 children stuck in poverty trap

Nearly 125,000 children stuck in poverty trap

New figures have shown the worst areas in Kent for child poverty.

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Serial arsonist targeted hospital

Serial arsonist targeted hospital

A pyromaniac has admitted torching bins near a hospital close to equipment worth £1 million.

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MP wades into Jeremy Kyle Show row

MP wades into Jeremy Kyle Show row

An "urgent review" is being demanded into how guests on reality shows are treated after the death of a man.

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Minister 'must' face rail service questions

Minister 'must' face rail service questions

The rail minister has been invited to Kent as fears continue to grow about delays to a much-anticipated train link to London.

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Grandad admits defeat after week-long battle in tent

Grandad admits defeat after week-long battle in tent

A "fire hero" who moved into a tent in front of the house he was evicted from after 17 years has left after being served a court order.

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Teens arrested after police chase

Teens arrested after police chase

Officers want to hear from witnesses who may have seen a car chase involving two suspected burglars.

Baby food recall warning

Baby food recall warning

Rubber glove pieces have been found in Cow and Gate cheesy broccoli bake baby food.

Get your skates on this Christmas

Get your skates on this Christmas

Plans to open a festive ice rink are already underway.

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First Taco Bell in Kent to open

First Taco Bell in Kent to open

The county's first Taco Bell will open at 11am tomorrow and the first 100 customers will get a free t-shirt.

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Woman reported missing found dead near cliffs

Woman reported missing found dead near cliffs

A young woman vanished from her London home and was found dead on the Kent coast next day.

Wartime 'bomb' found in town centre

Wartime 'bomb' found in town centre

An alleyway has been sealed off after a suspected "wartime munition" was discovered in the centre of a town.

Developers in a flap over bats?

Developers in a flap over bats?

Plans to convert a derelict and abandoned hospital into new homes could be delayed due to the presence of bats.

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Four in court after brawl at baby's inquest

Four in court after brawl at baby's inquest

A group of men have appeared before magistrates after a fight broke out at coroner's court.

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