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Kittens found dead in shoe box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after seven kittens were found dumped and dead inside a shoe box.

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Thousands turn up for annual festival

Thousands of people turned up to dance and sing at a town's annual festival.

Broken down lorry causes 11 mile queues on M25

Motorists are facing heavy queues after a broken down lorry closed part of the M25 while it was recovered.

Green light for shopping centre development

The Government's planning inspectorate has given the green lights for the partial redevelopment of a shopping centre that will bring 300 homes.

No friends for elderly at open day

Elderly people were left with their own company and a lot of leftover cake at the care home open day.

'Life-saving' firearms surrender begins

Residents are being given two weeks to dispose of illegally held guns and ammunition without fear of prosecution.

Loud bang as minivan goes up in flames

Crews of firefighters were called to a minivan blaze.

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'Migrants' spotted climbing out of lorry

A video has emerged of suspected migrants climbing out the back of a lorry in the middle of traffic.

Golf big hitters set to play in Kent

Some of golfing's biggest names will play in Kent at the PGA Seniors Championship, ahead of next year's Open - and we're giving away tickets.

Hopes £12m tunnel could boost bus travel

Plans are being considered for a new bus tunnel linking Ebbsfleet Garden City to Bluewater

See the Love Island final on the big screen

Fans of the ITV show Love Island will be able to watch the finale of the series on the big screen in Kent.

‘When you’re on your own, you become invisible’

A charity is responding to loneliness in elderly people by bringing them together through 12 week programmes.

Cops use 'knife arch' to beat crime

Police have used a special weapon detector in their battle against knife crime.

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One of Dartford's trialists has earned himself a deal at Princes Park.

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Viljoen only has eyes for T20

Kent head coach Matt Walker on the chances of Hardus Viljoen being used in county championship format this season.

Bell-Drummond: Bring on T20

Daniel Bell-Drummond assesses Kent's chances heading into the T20 Vitality Blast.

Delano calls it a day

Former Maidstone striker Delano Sam-Yorke has announced his retirement, aged just 30.

Denly named in England squad

The new Bradbrook?

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Nearly 500 more people are claiming unemployment benefits across Kent, the latest figures reveal.

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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New Appointments Group: Project Manager
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KHR - Recruitment Specialists: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manager - Manufacturing
£50000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits: KHR - Recruitment Specialists: We are currently working with an international manufacturing business with clients based in the UK, Europe, The Middle East, Africa and the Far East.D Sittingbourne, Kent ...