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Man arrested after taxi stand-off in High Street

Man arrested after taxi stand-off in High Street

A man who was seen running from a shopping centre launched a desperate bid to escape from police in a taxi.

MP's fury at secret plans to shut M26

MP's fury at secret plans to shut M26

A row has erupted after it emerged a motorway could be turned into a "parking lot" in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Activists fined for trespassing on to abattoir

Activists fined for trespassing on to abattoir

Three woman have been fined after getting into a slaughterhouse to record animals.

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Kent's child obesity crisis

Kent's child obesity crisis

The latest NHS figures show almost 4% of Year Six children in the county are severely obese.

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Two-car crash closed A299

Two-car crash closed A299

A road was blocked for three hours while police dealt with a rush-hour accident.

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Thieves target woman in 80s

Thieves target woman in 80s

Distraction thieves stole cash and jewellery after an OAP was tricked into looking for a lost ball.

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Pensioner jailed for child sex abuse

Pensioner jailed for child sex abuse

A man who sexually abused a child more than seven years ago has been jailed.

Patisserie Valerie in financial crisis

Patisserie Valerie in financial crisis

The future of a popular chain of cafes hangs in the balance after revealing it faces a financial management crisis, including a £1.1m unpaid tax bill.

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McDonald's shut for hours

McDonald's shut for hours

A 24-hour McDonald's is shut and isn't expected to reopen until this evening.

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Service station refuelled

Service station refuelled

Drivers heading to Surrey from Kent on the M25 were warned a popular service station had run out of fuel.

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Armed police swarm to residential estate

Armed police swarm to residential estate

A teenage boy has been arrested after armed police units scrambled to a housing estate.

Veterans marching through Kent

Veterans marching through Kent

The county will host the 'pilgrimage' from the Western Front as 100 veterans walk to the Cenotaph to market the centenary of Great War's end.

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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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