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Pedestrian hit by car

Pedestrian hit by car

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car.

Rumours scotched of Fenwick store closure

Rumours scotched of Fenwick store closure

Bosses at a flagship city store have denied rumours the store is closing - but confirmed job losses.

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Date set for next demolition of power station

Date set for next demolition of power station

A power station boiler house is set to tumble with a bang when it's demolished this month.

Extra breast screening slots for women affected by IT error

Extra breast screening slots for women affected by IT error

A health trust is to provide women affected by a national IT error extra breast screening slots.

Arrest made after smashing spree

Arrest made after smashing spree

A man has been arrested after 16 cars were damaged in one night.

Retired pilot named as flat fall victim

Retired pilot named as flat fall victim

A man who died after falling from the window of his partner's flat has been named as a retired pilot.

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Man who fell from bridge named

Man who fell from bridge named

A quantity surveyor was seen standing on the wrong side of a bridge's railings before jumping to his death, an inquest has heard.

Mum's agony at son’s ‘spur of moment’ suicide

Mum's agony at son’s ‘spur of moment’ suicide

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her son after he was found dead at his home following a row with his partner.

Results due in after council elections

Results due in after council elections

Kent's electors have voted... now is the time to find out how the county's political map has changed.

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Appeal after balaclava-clad robber steals cash

Appeal after balaclava-clad robber steals cash

Police are keen to speak to witnesses after a man in a balaclava threatened a shopkeeper and stole cash.

Camera caught binmen 'throwing rubbish around'

Camera caught binmen 'throwing rubbish around'

Damning video footage has emerged, appearing to show refuse workers cross-contaminating recycling rubbish.

High speed train to Bordeaux could stop in Kent

High speed train to Bordeaux could stop in Kent

HS1 says capacity exists for a service whisking passengers to France's leading wine-growing region.

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Family of tragic Ben back safety campaign

Family of tragic Ben back safety campaign

The family of Ben Savage who died after falling in the River Medway are backing a new water safety campaign.

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Care home blasted for second time

Care home blasted for second time

A care home which smelled of urine and where residents cried out for help has been rated inadequate.

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Everything you need to know about May Day

Everything you need to know about May Day

For some, May Day is just an excuse for a long weekend, but what is the national holiday all about and how can you celebrate it?

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Ferry service launch postponed

Ferry service launch postponed

Day-trippers have been left disappointed after the launch of a new ferry service was delayed.

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Funding issues leave autistic boy waiting for school place

Funding issues leave autistic boy waiting for school place

An eight-year-old who has autism and dyslexia has had to wait for six months to get the help he needs at school due to funding problems.

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Taxi driver takes midnight leak in street

Taxi driver takes midnight leak in street

A taxi driver caught short at the wheel is under investigation after he was filmed relieving himself in the middle of the road.

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Young farmers' questions answered

Young farmers' questions answered

Tomorrow's farmers were at an event today where they were able to ask how bees make honey and where wool comes from.

House hunting wish list revealed

House hunting wish list revealed

We are now more worried about our internet speed than how friendly the neighbours are when it comes to house hunting, it has been revealed.

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Can you spot your favourite character in this lorry driver's window?

Can you spot your favourite character in this lorry driver's window?

Police joked a lorry driver had earned the "record" for most things obstruction the view of the road with his haul of cuddly toys.

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Drug dealer caught with 10-inch knife

Drug dealer caught with 10-inch knife

A teenage drug dealer is behind bars after he was caught with a knife and more than £1,600 in cash.

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Collapsed road to remain shut for a week

Collapsed road to remain shut for a week

Motorists will have to endure five more days of diversions as work to repair a “collapsed” main route begins.

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Victim 'had his hands down' before punch that killed him

Victim 'had his hands down' before punch that killed him

A teenager who killed a father-of-three with a single punch outside a fast food restaurant has been locked up for three years and three months.

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Woman treated after two car crash

Woman treated after two car crash

Police and firefighters are at the scene of a crash just off the A2.

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Break down causes crossing delays

Break down causes crossing delays

Motorists are facing delays heading out of the county due to a broken down vehicle.

Call the Midwife stars arrive for birth of new tours

Call the Midwife stars arrive for birth of new tours

Stars from Call the Midwife came to the county to launch a revamped tour of a Kent attraction where the hit show is filmed.

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'Bang! You're Dead!'

'Bang! You're Dead!'

Those were the chilling words written in a vile letter sent to a mosque this week but the Imam has said "we won't meet hate with hate".

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Girl 'shot' in school playground

Girl 'shot' in school playground

A 15-year-old was hit with a pellet fired from a gun outside the school grounds.

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Jury fails to reach verdict after cyclist's death

Jury fails to reach verdict after cyclist's death

A woman whose Mercedes struck and killed a cyclist may face a new trial after a jury could not decide if she was driving dangerously.

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