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First look inside Kent's first Ninja Warrior challenge

First look inside Kent's first Ninja Warrior challenge

An indoor obstacle course based on the hit TV show Ninja Warrior has opened and we got a sneak peek inside.

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'When is a party not a party? Were Twiglets available?'

'When is a party not a party? Were Twiglets available?'

Our political editor takes a look at the national and local politics story affecting Kent this week.

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Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

A report by a cross-party group of parliamentarians has called on the Government to shut down Napier Barracks as accommodation for asylum seekers.

Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

An investigation has been launched after a man allegedly approached a young girl and tried to usher her into a car.

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

The boyfriend of Stephen Port's youngest victim has called for a police head to resign after an inquest found failings "probably" led to more deaths.

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Murder investigation launched after prisoner's death

Murder investigation launched after prisoner's death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a prison inmate in his 20s died.

Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

A pub that once had a bad reputation has reopened after undergoing a huge makeover and name change.

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Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

Two brothers have been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting a child.

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

A police constable was taken to hospital after being run over by a motorcyclist who fled the scene.

Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Emergency services descended on a busy shopping precinct after a person collapsed - but they tragically could not be saved.

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9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

With some festive trees and plants full of toxins that can be harmful to pets, here's nine that owners should be aware of.

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Double amputee Tony Hudgell, seven, has been chatting to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a Royal carol concert.

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Bar at middle of 'spiking' investigation reopens

Bar at middle of 'spiking' investigation reopens

A bar which was forced to temporarily close after reports multiple people were spiked has reopened with "enhanced" security measures.

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

The number of patients with Covid in the county's hospitals is four times lower than in December 2020 despite there being twice as many cases.

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Same-day booking introduced at two Kent tips

Same-day booking introduced at two Kent tips

Two of Kent's busiest household waste recycling centres are trialling a same-day online booking system.

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Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

Drivers must prepare for a 'bumper-to-bumper' Christmas getaway, warns AA

Drivers should expect long delays and some problems on major routes, says the AA, which expects millions of cars to take to the roads this Christmas.

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One of UK's top restaurants bids for 17 hotel rooms

One of UK's top restaurants bids for 17 hotel rooms

Owners of a popular restaurant in a Georgian manor are planning to increase the number of hotel rooms available at their historic site.

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Police investigate death of child who choked at nursery

Police investigate death of child who choked at nursery

The death of a nine-month-old who choked on food while at nursery will be investigated by police.

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Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Construction workers who began breaking ground at a controversial housing estate have downed tools.

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Councillors unable to vote at county meet due to new restrictions

Councillors unable to vote at county meet due to new restrictions

Some elected members of Kent County Council will be barred from voting at an upcoming meeting due to efforts to curb the spread of Covid.

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Town to lose its Park and Ride

Town to lose its Park and Ride

A council has expressed its sadness at hearing a town is to lose its last two remaining Park and Ride services.

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One Direction star and Libertines rock up at pub

One Direction star and Libertines rock up at pub

A pub down a quiet country lane has played host to two giants of the music world - The Libertines and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction.

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Hunt for motorcyclist after police officer hit

Hunt for motorcyclist after police officer hit

Police have been scouring a shopping centre in an attempt to find a motorcyclist after a police officer was knocked over.

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Omicron case confirmed at primary school

Omicron case confirmed at primary school

A mobile testing unit has been put in place at a primary school where a case of the new Omicron variant has been detected.

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Former Kent schoolboy at centre of 'partygate' video

Former Kent schoolboy at centre of 'partygate' video

The special advisor at the centre of the partygate scandal is the son of the former Vice Lord Lieutenant of the county and an ex-Kent schoolboy.

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'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

A Kent head teacher says his school is experiencing 'unprecedented' staff sickness - and has urged parents to help slow the spread of Covid.

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Huge watersports centre gets thumbs up

Huge watersports centre gets thumbs up

Multi-million pound plans for a water sports centre have been approved, but there's still another hurdle to go.

Tributes paid to victim in murder case

Tributes paid to victim in murder case

Five people have been charged in connection with the alleged murder of a man who one pal described as 'our friend and brother'.

Teacher sent sex messages to girl on Instagram

Teacher sent sex messages to girl on Instagram

A teacher has quit his post and been convicted of grooming after sending sexual messages to a girl on Instagram.

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