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Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Pictures show thick plumes of smoke billowing out over a country field after a large fire broke out and rapidly spread through the site.

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Tears For Fears' Kent gig cancelled

Tears For Fears' Kent gig cancelled

A popular 80s band who were set to perform for the first time in three years at a Kent venue have cancelled their show.

Woman, 23, jailed after 'senseless' stabbing

Woman, 23, jailed after 'senseless' stabbing

A woman has been jailed after pleading guilty to stabbing a man and leaving him to suffer from his injuries.

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Staff members assaulted at town's Wetherspoon's

Staff members assaulted at town's Wetherspoon's

Police have released a CCTV image after two staff members were attacked at a popular pub.

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Four 'kidnap' charges over people trapped in lorry

Four 'kidnap' charges over people trapped in lorry

Four alleged kidnappers have been charged with modern slavery offences after police found two people trapped inside a lorry.

Political penalty shoot-out looms in Tory leadership battle

Political penalty shoot-out looms in Tory leadership battle

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on an extraordinary week in politics as the scrap to become the new Tory leader continues.

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Homes urged to join butterfly count to save under-threat species

Homes urged to join butterfly count to save under-threat species

Britons are being urged to join the Big Butterfly Count, which begins today, as part of efforts to help dwindling numbers.

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'Play streets' could see roads shut for children's games

'Play streets' could see roads shut for children's games

A proposal to introduce 'play streets' - closing roads regularly for a few hours so children can play in safety - is to get "serious consideration".

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Crossing to close as island's water returns

Crossing to close as island's water returns

Firefighters will remove equipment used to help during the water outage meaning the main route onto the island will be out of action.

Warning for drivers as extreme hot weather looms

Warning for drivers as extreme hot weather looms

Drivers on the roads during the extreme hot weather must keep an eye on engine temperatures, warns National Highways.

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'I won't spend my last four years alive doing nothing'

'I won't spend my last four years alive doing nothing'

A father-of-two who has prostate cancer has been doing everything to fight the disease and raise awareness to other men.

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Jealous thug slashed man's face as he slept

Jealous thug slashed man's face as he slept

A man said he felt like his "face was on fire" after a jealous thug sliced it open with a Stanley knife as he slept next to his attacker's ex-partner.

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Red weather warning issued as temperatures expected to hit 36C

Red weather warning issued as temperatures expected to hit 36C

Temperatures are predicted to reach 36C in some parts of Kent next week amid the sweltering heatwave.

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Animal park welcomes new rhino for summer season

Animal park welcomes new rhino for summer season

A Kent animal park has welcomed a five-year-old male Indian rhinoceros for the summer season.

First Tory leadership TV debate tonight

First Tory leadership TV debate tonight

A Kent MP will take part in the first of three TV debates between the five MPs battling to become the next Prime Minister.

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Water restored to most residents after 'major incident'

Water restored to most residents after 'major incident'

Southern Water says most residents who were left without water should have a supply now after a huge shortage.

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80 lorries a day to thunder down 'death trap' country lane

80 lorries a day to thunder down 'death trap' country lane

Concern has been raised about the level of construction traffic set to use narrow country lanes during building work for the UK's biggest solar farm.

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9 things you should know before taking a dip in the heatwave

9 things you should know before taking a dip in the heatwave

It's blisteringly hot and we all want to cool off but there's 9 things The Royal Life Saving Society says you should know before going near water.

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Mafia boss: 'People always ask if I killed anyone'

Mafia boss: 'People always ask if I killed anyone'

Once a powerful Mob boss in New York, Michael Franzese comes to Kent this weekend to tell all about life with the Mafia - and how he escaped it.

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Remembering the sweltering summer of 1976

Remembering the sweltering summer of 1976

For 15 days in 1976 temperatures raged above 32C leading to a record breaking summer that remains scorched on people's memories.

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Student left in tears on first day of school after bus 'nightmare'

Student left in tears on first day of school after bus 'nightmare'

A bus firm is investigating after an 11-year-old was dropped off half a mile away from her stop when the driver reportedly refused to stop.

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'The stench from the gents hits you like a sledgehammer'

'The stench from the gents hits you like a sledgehammer'

Smelly loos and cheap booze as Secret Drinker hits the seaside.

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Southern Water sinks to 'appalling' low rating

Southern Water sinks to 'appalling' low rating

The environment watchdog has called for water company bosses to be jailed for serious pollution following a damning report into the industry.

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First look at new adventure golf course ahead of opening

First look at new adventure golf course ahead of opening

Our reporter tries his luck at a new history-themed adventure golf course - his first time playing since 1975!

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'We've been financially sinking like the titanic'

'We've been financially sinking like the titanic'

An eco-friendly business is set to close for good after struggling financially with supplier increases and the cost of living crisis.

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CCTV appeal after racist attacks

CCTV appeal after racist attacks

Police investigating two racist attacks have released pictures of men they want to talk to.

Fire at information centre leads to power cuts

Fire at information centre leads to power cuts

An 'electrical fire' at a council building has led to power outages in a town.

Former nudist resort goes up for sale

Former nudist resort goes up for sale

The site of a former nudist resort has gone up for auction for a six-figure sum.

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Tom Tugendhat makes it to final five of Tory leadership contest

Tom Tugendhat makes it to final five of Tory leadership contest

A Kent MP will appear in several TV debates in the next stage of the Tory leadership battle after making it through the next round.

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Commonwealth Games 2022 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail

Commonwealth Games 2022 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail

Royal Mail has designed eight sporting stamps to mark the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this month.

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