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Arrest made after ‘suspicious’ van blaze

Arrest made after ‘suspicious’ van blaze

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a van was found alight on a busy road.

Man charged after imitation firearm seized in drug arrest

Man charged after imitation firearm seized in drug arrest

A man has been charged with a string of offences after an imitation firearm was seized when police stopped a suspected drug dealer.

Family of tragic Kent pupil win campaign for more allergy info on menus

Family of tragic Kent pupil win campaign for more allergy info on menus

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has backed calls for restaurants to publish more allergy information on their menus after the death of a Kent pupil.

'I wasn't dealing drugs - I was waiting for my girlfriend'

'I wasn't dealing drugs - I was waiting for my girlfriend'

A 28-year-old has been jailed after police discovered drugs and cash from a car parked in an unusual location.

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‘I only drove into bus lane once – but was sent 11 fines!’

‘I only drove into bus lane once – but was sent 11 fines!’

A pensioner was bombarded with 11 fines in 17 days for driving into a bus lane, despite paying the penalty notice at the first opportunity.

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Road partially closed amid reports of fallen tree and crash

Road partially closed amid reports of fallen tree and crash

A busy road remains partially closed following reports of a fallen tree and an accident on the carriageway.

The road in Kent named one of the best for independent shops in the UK

The road in Kent named one of the best for independent shops in the UK

A shopping street in Kent has been described as “the best it’s ever looked” as it’s named one of the best for independent shops in the UK.

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Drones being used to fix power cuts faster

Drones being used to fix power cuts faster

UK Power Networks is trialling the use of drones to help identify problems with the electrical grid quicker.

Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

A man has been charged after Lego sets and food were repeatedly stolen in two Kent towns.

Turkish restaurant building up for auction

Turkish restaurant building up for auction

A property that is home to a Turkish restaurant is up for auction with a guide price in excess of £1 million.

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman, who was born in Kent, has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with encephalitis.

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More jobs created after six-figure investment

More jobs created after six-figure investment

Eight extra staff have been taken on as a commercial vehicle hire business opens a new workshop after a six-figure investment.

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Necrophiliac killer David Fuller not caught due to ‘serious failings’ at hospitals

Necrophiliac killer David Fuller not caught due to ‘serious failings’ at hospitals

David Fuller was able to offend for 15 years without being caught due to ‘serious failings’ at the hospitals he worked, an inquiry has found.

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Ellen’s inspirational progress

Ellen’s inspirational progress

Ellen Greenall’s journey from club hockey to GB international can pave the way for others - with help from an England Hockey initiative.

‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

A lorry driver shocked to discover his ‘allergy’ was actually cancer says the tumour was his saving grace.

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Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

An auction of goods belonging to the famous band Fleetwood Mac has generated thousands of pounds at an auction in the county.

Football players in hospital after ‘serious incident’ at match

Football players in hospital after ‘serious incident’ at match

Police were called to a football match after a “serious incident” at the end of a game left players in hospital.

Bid to rescue museum project fails

Bid to rescue museum project fails

Plans to turn two listed buildings into a museum honouring a famed architect are in tatters, after an attempt to stop their sale was defeated.

Fleetwood Mac manager auctioning £20k memorabilia collection in Kent

Fleetwood Mac manager auctioning £20k memorabilia collection in Kent

The former manager of Fleetwood Mac is selling off some bits he collected from the famous band he collected over the years.

‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

A door supervisor at a bar jumped into action and revived a man having a heart attack, saving his life.

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