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Policeman stabbed in terror attack gets medal

Policeman stabbed in terror attack gets medal

A heroic officer involved in the London terror attack has received a George Medal from the Queen.

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Beach death girl was 'friendly and full of life'

Beach death girl was 'friendly and full of life'

A six-year-old girl who was tragically found lifeless on a busy beach has been described as "playful and active".

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'Flasher' accused of racial offences

'Flasher' accused of racial offences

A suspected flasher is due in court after he was accused of carrying out racially aggravated offences.

Motorcyclist died in A2 crash

Motorcyclist died in A2 crash

A motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash that closed the A2 for several hours, it has been confirmed.

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Man still critical after bus crash

Man still critical after bus crash

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a crash that left a van driver seriously injured.

Abusive dad's prison appeal rejected

Abusive dad's prison appeal rejected

A father who played a part in breaking his own son’s legs has had an appeal against his 10-year prison sentence rejected.

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Motorcyclist injured as crash closes bypass

Motorcyclist injured as crash closes bypass

Emergency services are at the scene of an accident involving a lorry and a motorcycle which has closed a road in both directions.

Turbine blades expected to cause delays

Turbine blades expected to cause delays

Motorists have been warned to expect delays today as giant wind turbine blades are delivered by road from the docks to a £2.7 million development.

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Sunglasses thief stopped by bodybuilder

Sunglasses thief stopped by bodybuilder

A gym owner says he acted instinctively to stop a shoplifter at an opticians.

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Homeless man found wandering Spanish streets

Homeless man found wandering Spanish streets

A group of ex-pats are calling for people to help bring home an elderly homeless man from Kent who has been found in Spain.

Politicians call for Crossrail extension

Politicians call for Crossrail extension

A group of MPs and council leaders have united to call on government to back the extension of Crossrail to Kent.

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Pupils to learn fate in Kent Test

Pupils to learn fate in Kent Test

More than 16,500 pupils will find out today whether they have passed the 11-plus, giving them the chance to apply to a grammar school in the county.

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Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge to travel through Kent

Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge to travel through Kent

One of the major fundraisers for this year's Children in Need - the Rickshaw Challenge - will travel through Kent, it has been confirmed.

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Students' union bans cowboy outfits and 'chav' costumes

Students' union bans cowboy outfits and 'chav' costumes

A students' union has warned against "offensive" fancy dress costumes it says may affect its members' right to a "safe space".

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Bomb squad called to river

Bomb squad called to river

Bomb squads were called to a river this morning after witnesses reported seeing a wartime shell.

Olly Murs visits kmfm

Olly Murs visits kmfm

Olly Murs has been catching up with kmfm after releasing his first new music in two years.

Huge blaze at coffee warehouse

Huge blaze at coffee warehouse

Nearby residents are being asked to keep doors and windows closed after a huge fire engulfed one of Europe's largest coffee factories.

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Council tax set to rise to pay for services

Council tax set to rise to pay for services

Plans to raise council tax could mean a band D household would pay nearly £60 more a year.

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Further hikes to hospital parking branded 'disgusting'

Further hikes to hospital parking branded 'disgusting'

Despite already raking in more from parking than almost anywhere else in England, a hospital trust has increased its charges.

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Decision time over care home plan

Decision time over care home plan

Planners are due to approve plans for a care home despite objections about the impact on traffic.

Fight to stop 'pauper's burial'

Fight to stop 'pauper's burial'

Friends of a woman who died are fighting the council to ensure her final wish is respected.

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Man denies death crash charges

Man denies death crash charges

A man is accused of causing the death of a grandfather who suffered serious head injuries in a crash on a main road.

Mum's crashed car stolen

Mum's crashed car stolen

A thief has made off with a Peugeot which was stranded at the roadside after an accident.

Children caught playing 'chicken' on train tracks

Children caught playing 'chicken' on train tracks

A driver stopped his train to warn three children about the dangers of playing near a notorious crossing.

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Dog walker attacked by pool cue wielding robber

Dog walker attacked by pool cue wielding robber

A man was robbed of his phone and bank card after being approached by two men.

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Fire outside village pub

Fire outside village pub

A car burst into flames outside a popular watering hole.

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Man arrested on suspicion of rape

Man arrested on suspicion of rape

Police detained a man on suspicion of a rape which allegedly happened in a heritage park.

Owners of dog that mauled toddler jailed

Owners of dog that mauled toddler jailed

The owners of a dangerous dog that "scalped" a young child when it clamped its jaws on her head have been jailed for more than three and a half years.

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Van bursts into flames

Van bursts into flames

A Royal Mail van has burst into flames and firefighters are called to put out the blaze.

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Man died trying to save his dog in sea

Man died trying to save his dog in sea

Harrowing audio and the testimony of RNLI volunteers is being heard at an inquest into the death of a man who tried to save his dog in rough sea

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