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Rail line to close for nine days

Rail line to close for nine days

A major railway route in the county will see no trains running for nine days as work is carried out to prevent landslips.

New hawk for Kent castle

New hawk for Kent castle

A castle in Kent is celebrating the arrival of new hawk to its family.

Bradley the Seal gives a wave for the cameras

Bradley the Seal gives a wave for the cameras

There are no attempts being made to move a seal which has been in Kent waters for more than a month.

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Town centre attack leaves man in hospital

Town centre attack leaves man in hospital

Part of a town centre was cordoned off and examined by forensic officers after a man was attacked and taken to hospital with a head injury.

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Multi-million pound revamp proposed for estate

Multi-million pound revamp proposed for estate

A housing association has launched a consultation proposing a multi-million pound overhaul of a notorious estate.

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'Tommy would have been so proud'

'Tommy would have been so proud'

An organisation set up by a mum dedicated to helping people struggling with their mental health after her son took his life has reached a milestone.

Two injured in multi-car crash

Two injured in multi-car crash

A multi-vehicle crash on a Kent road has left two people injured and caused heavy delays.

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Ward boundary review under way

Ward boundary review under way

It looks likely that the number of councillors in a local authority borough will be cut by around a fifth at the next election.

Paddle boarding business opens on unexplored stretch of river

Paddle boarding business opens on unexplored stretch of river

A new paddle boarding community designed to bring physical and mental health benefits to those looking to learn a new skill has arrived in Kent.

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Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Holidaymakers will be able to use the NHS app to prove they have been fully inoculated against Covid 19 from Monday - this is how to use it.

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Podium hat-trick for Kent racer

Podium hat-trick for Kent racer

Jake Hill tops the driver standings after the opening weekend of the British Touring Car Championship.

The curious case of the stolen 6ft Cyberman

The curious case of the stolen 6ft Cyberman

A life-sized figure of a Doctor Who villain has been stolen from outside his owners’ house.

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Paedophile uses neighbour's WiFi to access child abuse images

Paedophile uses neighbour's WiFi to access child abuse images

A registered sex offender who used a neighbour's internet connection to download videos and images of child abuse has been jailed.

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Mountain bike stolen from school

Mountain bike stolen from school

Police investigating the alleged theft of a bicycle from a school have released CCTV of a person they want to speak to.

'Most tragic case' of grieving mum's suicide

'Most tragic case' of grieving mum's suicide

A coroner has described a mother's death as a "most tragic case" after hearing about people close to her who she had loved and lost.

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Thief stole £23k heirlooms from woman who'd given him home

Thief stole £23k heirlooms from woman who'd given him home

A drug addict who snuck away from a family barbecue to steal jewellery from the mother of his ex-girlfriend has been jailed.

Oh for another year of National Service!

Oh for another year of National Service!

A former soldier recalls 'taxi dancers', spicy food and nights out while serving his country in Singapore in the 1950s.

Police called to town centre disturbance

Police called to town centre disturbance

Two men have been arrested after a late night disturbance near a high street pub.

'The girls had their last day without knowing it'

'The girls had their last day without knowing it'

Parents have told of pupils' upset at having their last day at school without realising, after term ended unexpectedly early.

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Festival cancelled for second successive year

Festival cancelled for second successive year

Plans for the Maidstone River Festival have sunk for the second year in a row due to the pandemic.

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