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Work to begin on town centre redevelopment

It's hoped the Brewery Square scheme will offer a larger car park, improve traffic flow and create a new public space.

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Air pollution blamed after baby ends up on life support

A mum-of-four is campaigning to tackle air pollution after her newborn baby was left on life support by a severe respiratory infection.

'You're not in trouble, we just want you back'

A mum has made an emotional appeal to her son who has been missing for more than a month.

Police arrest 17 after dawn raids

A Gucci bag stuffed with £1,000 cash is among the items to be seized by police today.

Rabbit dumped in lake in bag full of bricks

An animal charity is appealing for information after a dead rabbit was found inside a pet carrier filled with bricks in a lake.

Police's most wanted list to be displayed in town centre

A display of the most wanted suspects in Kent will be put up near a shopping centre.

Third suspect charged over robberies

Cash and cigarettes were stolen and threats were made to staff in a series of offences at stores.

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Fifth demolition for power station set

The fifth demolition at the Thames' last standing power station will take place at midnight tomorrow.

Theatre to close for £500,000 refurbishment

One of the county's leading theatres is set to shut for six weeks to allow for major refurbishment work.

You don't need anything but...Annie

Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, aka Miss Hannigan in Annie the Musical, is a must pull for any theatre goer.

Man protests on top of delivery van

Police were called to the scene of a 'peaceful protest' where a 44-year-old man was sitting on a delivery drivers van after he 'ruined his grass'.

Footage of garage explosion

Watch the moment a garage explodes creating a 'loud boom that sounded like gunshots', following a fire.

Loud explosion heard after garage fire

Fire fighters were called to two garage fires earlier this morning that was heard by residents.

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Crunch time for McQueen

Darren McQueen admits this season with Dartford is make-or-break for his career.

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Kuhn captaincy explained

Matt Walker admits it was Heino Kuhn who approached Joe Denly about taking over the Kent captaincy against Nottinghamshire.

Neil Cugley: Still going strong

Listen as Neil Cugley re-lives the highlights of his extraordinary career - and the devastating low point when tragedy struck on the pitch.

Hill makes Darts switch

Dartford have made defender Josh Hill their latest summer signing.

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Kent starlet agrees extension

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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