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'I feel more British than European' - Expats react

'I feel more British than European' - Expats react

Britain leaving the EU comes at a huge personal cost for many Europeans who've made Kent their home - and may be feeling slightly less welcome today.

Road closed after serious crash

Road closed after serious crash

A major road has been closed following a crash with a horsebox and a motorbike this afternoon.

‘We want to combat this hate with message of love’

‘We want to combat this hate with message of love’

We've spoken to the Kent members of a gay choir releasing a single to raise money for victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

KEiBA winners revealed

KEiBA winners revealed

A company has pulled off the double double by scooping two prizes at Kent’s biggest business awards for the second time in three years.

Historic bridge closed after being damaged by storm

Historic bridge closed after being damaged by storm

A historic bridge has been shut by police due to damage thought to have been caused by the stormy weather.

Body found in village

Body found in village

Police are at the scene after a body was found near the river in a small Kent village.

Councillor investigated over flouting planning laws

Councillor investigated over flouting planning laws

A senior councillor is being investigated by his council after allegedly renting out a converted garage without planning permission.

Teachers to strike next month

Teachers to strike next month

Kent teachers will join colleagues across England on the picket lines next month after NUT members voted to strike.

Fallon pays out after wrongly claiming cleric supported Isis

Fallon pays out after wrongly claiming cleric supported Isis

Defence secretary Michael Fallon has apologised after wrongly claiming an Islamic cleric was an Isis supporter.

Four arrested on suspicion of people smuggling

Four arrested on suspicion of people smuggling

A series of arrests have been made after an investigation into migrant smuggling across the English Channel.

Paralympic athlete's chair returned

Paralympic athlete's chair returned

A paralympic athlete's custom-built racing wheelchair has been returned after it was apparently stolen.

Three treated with oxygen after house fire

Three treated with oxygen after house fire

Two women and a man have been given oxygen after a fire in a bedroom this morning.

Delays clear on motorways

Delays clear on motorways

Kent's motorway network is clearing after issues with debris and diesel spillages earlier.

Man airlifted after 'stabbing'

Man airlifted after 'stabbing'

A man in his 30s was flown to a London hospital after suffering what are believed to be stab wounds.

Train chaos and floods as storms hit Kent

Train chaos and floods as storms hit Kent

As the county weathers severe rain and thunderstorms, several parts of the county have been hit with flooding - causing chaos on the trains.

Family holiday to Egypt turns into fight for survival

Family holiday to Egypt turns into fight for survival

Just 24 hours after landing back in the UK, a ten-year-old girl was on life support, fighting to survive.

Riverside housing plan approved

Riverside housing plan approved

A huge development will restore an historic pier and the area around it after councillors gave permission for plans including a 13-storey tower block.

Ten years since 16-year-old's killing rocked town

Ten years since 16-year-old's killing rocked town

This month marks 10 years since 16-year-old Michael Chapman was killed in a split second of violence - his family are still living with the pain.

Update: Man arrested after dad seriously hurt now bailed

Update: Man arrested after dad seriously hurt now bailed

A man who was arrested after a dad was found lying in the street suffering from serious "life-changing" head wounds, has been bailed

VIDEO: Demolition at power station

VIDEO: Demolition at power station

A building once at the heart of the now defunct Grain Power Station has been blown up in the latest of a series of explosions.

Voting brisk at Kent's polling stations

Voting brisk at Kent's polling stations

Voters are flocking to the polls across Kent - with one area expecting a two-thirds increase on the usual turnout.

Arrest after 'threatening message' sent to MP

Arrest after 'threatening message' sent to MP

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of sending an offensive or threatening Facebook message to a Kent MP.

Funeral of man 'killed in double stabbing' to take place

Funeral of man 'killed in double stabbing' to take place

Friends and family of a man stabbed to death in an alleged double murder will finally get to pay their respects to a much-loved dad, brother and son.

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

A print designer never knew that a 10-month-old tribal painting would be debuted on a selection of Marks & Spencer's summer range clothing.

IKEA recalls safety gates after children fall down stairs

IKEA recalls safety gates after children fall down stairs

Anyone who has an IKEA safety gate is urged to stop using it immediately after several swung open unexpectedly, causing children to fall down stairs.

Missing girl found in Essex

Missing girl found in Essex

A teenager missing from home since Sunday has been found after police appeals for information.

Mum's amazing weight loss

Mum's amazing weight loss

A 43-year-old woman has told how a diet helped her lose almost half of her body weight.

'Murder victim' gives evidence from beyond grave

'Murder victim' gives evidence from beyond grave

A vulnerable woman allegedly murdered by three brothers who performed wrestling moves on her has given evidence to court from beyond the grave.

Flood warnings issued for several areas

Flood warnings issued for several areas

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for several parts of Kent tonight as up to 50mm of rain is expected to fall overnight.

Woman detained after miracle train escape

Woman detained after miracle train escape

A woman who sustained only minor injuries after reportedly jumping in front of a train has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

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