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BBC radio show hosted by Tony Blackburn cancelled at last minute

BBC radio show hosted by Tony Blackburn cancelled at last minute

A popular live BBC Radio 2 show hosted by the broadcasting legend that was due to be held at a Kent venue has been cancelled at the last minute.

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Car ploughs into funeral directors

Car ploughs into funeral directors

Emergency services descended on a funeral directors after a car ploughed into the building.

Dad may have been attacked before hit-and-run death

Dad may have been attacked before hit-and-run death

A much-loved dad who died after being hit by a car may have been assaulted before the collision, police have revealed.

No-swim advice to be lifted ahead of major event

No-swim advice to be lifted ahead of major event

A national paddleboarding event is hoped to still go ahead after council chiefs said they will be lifting the no-swim advice on 14 beaches.

'Heads rolled' after colossal sewage leak scandal

'Heads rolled' after colossal sewage leak scandal

The head of Southern Water has confirmed "heads rolled" after colossal and deliberate sewage spills in Kent.

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'Killer punch led to man's tragic death'

'Killer punch led to man's tragic death'

A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a 47-year-old who would have almost certainly survived had he accepted medical help.

Serial rapist facing lengthy jail term

Serial rapist facing lengthy jail term

A serial rapist who attacked two women faces a lengthy jail sentence.

'Bullying, intimidation and humiliation' at council

'Bullying, intimidation and humiliation' at council

A council has been accused of allowing a culture of bullying in a damning report.

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Road shut for rope rescue operation

Road shut for rope rescue operation

A road was shut after fire crews were called to a medical incident and had to launch a rescue operation.

'Fracking could ease energy crisis' says Kent MP

'Fracking could ease energy crisis' says Kent MP

The controversial process of extracting gas from rocks buried deep beneath the earth's surface could help solve the energy crisis, says a Kent MP.

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Meat thief knocked out Tesco store boss

Meat thief knocked out Tesco store boss

A thug who made off with armfuls of meat and attacked a supermarket branch manager who tried to stop him has been jailed for 15 months.

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New TV series to go behind the scenes at Hornby

New TV series to go behind the scenes at Hornby

A television series, which debuts tonight, will go behind the scenes at a beloved Kent-based model maker firm.

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No-swim zone remains at 14 beaches after waste release

No-swim zone remains at 14 beaches after waste release

A council's advice not to enter the sea remains in place at 14 beaches following the weekend after an "unscreened waste water release".

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Hit-and-run victim 'was loved by many'

Hit-and-run victim 'was loved by many'

Tributes have been paid to a 32-year-old dad named as the victim of a suspected hit-and-run.

Man dies after hit-and-run

Man dies after hit-and-run

A man has died after being injured in a suspected hit-and-run in a residential street.

When to start voting in Cute Kids competition

When to start voting in Cute Kids competition

It will be soon time to show your support for your little one in the Thanet Extra's Cute Kids Competition.

Large cannabis farm uncovered after 'suspicious activity'

Large cannabis farm uncovered after 'suspicious activity'

A trail of cannabis leaves found outside a property helped police uncover more than 200 plants spread across three floors.

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Four fire engines sent to house fire

Four fire engines sent to house fire

A fire which broke out in a house in the middle of the night is thought to have started accidentally.

Calls for tougher measures against owners whose dogs kill cats

Calls for tougher measures against owners whose dogs kill cats

The owner of a moggie that was mauled to death by a pair of rampaging huskies has called for tougher measures against owners whose dogs kill cats.

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214-home estate will change village 'beyond recognition'

214-home estate will change village 'beyond recognition'

A controversial housing estate has been given the go-ahead - despite concerns over the loss of agricultural land and increased traffic.

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