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Patients are being asked to stay away from a hospital while staff try to cope with a power outage.

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Dad attacked by 'catapult-wielding youths'

A dad was left needing multiple stitches to his face after a group of youths attacked him with catapults in a lane.

Woman left disabled after sexual assault refused benefits

An MP has spoken in Parliament about a constituent left doubly incontinent after a violent sexual assault, who has been denied disability benefits.

Poor reputation scaring away doctors

"Old fashioned" views are putting lives at risk in part of Kent by putting off doctors from living there.

Three arrested after 'disturbance' leads to police cordon

Three people have been arrested after what witnesses described as an attack by "men with their hoods up" late in the night.

Councils which made money by selling your data

Councils in Kent have made thousands of pounds by selling people's names and addresses from the electoral roll.

'I work in social media and it really shocked me'

A town centre bar known for posting provocative jokes on social media has struck again with an expletive-laced quip.

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Restaurant blaze victims 'must be remembered'

People who fought flames at a tragic restaurant fire must be remembered with those who died, says an ex-fireman.

Patients in crisis locked up

The number of people suffering a mental health crisis who were detained by police has gone up by 64%.

Pedestrian hit by car

A road has been shut after an accident involving a car and a pedestrian in Gillingham.

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Man appears in court accused of murder on Valentine's Day

A man accused of murdering a wheelchair-bound neighbour before a fire broke out at his flat on Valentine’s Day has appeared in court.

Cash for councils on Brexit frontline

More than £950,000 is to be allocated to Kent councils with key ports and stations ahead of Brexit, the government has announced.

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Diner-style caravan stolen from garden

A couple say they are devastated after thieves stole the caravan they were lovingly restoring with an American Diner theme.

Overturned car sparks delays on M20

One lane is closed after a car overturned on the M20, sparking delays.

Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

A boy is being treated in hospital after he was struck by a vehicle on a road where campaigners failed to get a speed camera fitted.

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Violent 'Night Watcher' burglar still on the streets

Police are renewing their appeal to find a violent burglar who has stolen more than £10 million in 12 raids.

'Travellers' set up near cafe

A group of suspected travellers have parked their caravans in a lorry park near a cafe.

Mum's M20 death mystery

Serious crime detectives are still investigating the death of a "beautiful and bubbly" mum-of-two whose body was found on the M20 one year ago.

'I am sorry they have decided to leave'

A Kent MP says he regrets the defections of three Conservative MPs but believes the new independent group is a "flash in the pan".

Iron Man joins battle against rare children's disease

Hollywood's Iron Man star Robert Downey Jnr is leading a campaign to raise awareness of a rare disease affecting a Kent girl.

Activists to stage 'funeral' procession over climate change

Hundreds of demonstrators will carry a giant coffin as they take to the streets to show concern about climate change.

'My mother's instinct just kicked in'

A brave mum has told how she forced a gang of hooded robbers armed with a knife out of her home.

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Cash for councils on Brexit frontline

More than £950,000 is to be allocated to Kent councils with key ports and stations ahead of Brexit, the government has announced.

Council to get £136,000 to prepare port for Brexit

Government Brexit fund will see £136,000 allocated to spend on Ramsgate port - despite cancellation of contract with Seaborne Freight

'I am sorry they have decided to leave'

A Kent MP says he regrets the defections of three Conservative MPs but believes the new independent group is a "flash in the pan".

E-Gates installed as part of Eurotunnel's Brexit preparations

Eurotunnel has invested in electronic border technology as part of their Brexit preparations - the same system often seen at airports.

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Reaction: We deserved something

Defeat at Sunderland was hard to take for the Gills on Tuesday night.

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Reaction: We'll take four points from six

Ebbsfleet boss Garry Hill did his best to put a positive spin on a poor game against Hartlepool.

Reaction: Better than the other day

Hakan Hayrettin saw the improvement in Maidstone's performance against Halifax.

Sunderland v Gills - top 10 pictures

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Hunt out half term fun as our guide to events across Kent takes you into the second half of the holiday week and beyond.

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Bewitching fun with The Worst Witch

The stage show of the popular children's book and TV show, The Worst Witch, is conjuring up some magic for half term.

An experience for brides-to-be

Pick up inspiration, ideas and advice for your big day at this weekend's Wedding Experience show.

A festival to write home about

A line-up which includes comedians Jo Brand and Will Self and Kent authors comes together for a town's second literary festival.

Stacey Solomon to meet fans in Kent

Old school club tracks in the forest

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Wartime pictures show air raid devastation

Cathedral fire could have been arson

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'I work in social media and it really shocked me'

A town centre bar known for posting provocative jokes on social media has struck again with an expletive-laced quip.

Loss of car park could 'force store closure'

The future of a department store is in doubt, according to its owners, because of council plans to put an access route through its car park.

Historic building up for grabs for £3 million

A former rehabilitation centre that boasts more than 350 rooms has gone on the market.

Harbour’s festival snub could see switch to Bay

Events organisers hoping to hold a star-studded music festival are considering alternative venues after they were turned down by the harbour board.

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Strike a pose at selfie factory

Confetti, balloons and giant ball pits make up Kent's first selfie factory where you'll be able to get super snaps with friends and family.

Nicknames for baby bumps revealed

More tickets released for LEGO exhibition

Biggest children's obstacle course coming to Kent

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Snapping up the snowdrops

Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller says there's still time to plant your own snowdrops. He shares all he knows in his latest blog...

Find luxury homes that tick green boxes

A look inside £2.5m chapel conversion

Historic building up for grabs for £3 million

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Snowdrops are springing up across Kent

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