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Anti-vaxxers 'intimidating children outside schools is unforgivable'

Anti-vaxxers 'intimidating children outside schools is unforgivable'

Increased police patrols outside schools have been demanded after groups of pupils were approached by anti-vaccination protesters.

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Eurostar rescue talks discussed joint UK-French intervention

Eurostar rescue talks discussed joint UK-French intervention

The government discussed the idea of a rescue package for Eurostar after passenger numbers plummeted during the pandemic, an FOI has revealed.

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Man inspects damage after mowing down neighbour

Man inspects damage after mowing down neighbour

This is the moment a turf farm boss who ploughed into his neighbour leaving him seriously injured inspected his damaged van.

Parents told to drive children to new school due to 'hazardous' access

Parents told to drive children to new school due to 'hazardous' access

Angry parents are threatening to withdraw their children from a new-build primary school amid concerns over 'hazardous' access to the site.

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The dairy-free coffee shops you need to visit

The dairy-free coffee shops you need to visit

It's national coffee week and we have the round-up of the best cafés in Kent serving a range of dairy-free options.

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'This will make hundreds homeless'

'This will make hundreds homeless'

Caravan owners say they are facing a financial nightmare after being told by park bosses they can no longer pay site fees and water rates monthly.

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Elmer 'good for town's business'

Elmer 'good for town's business'

More than 10,000 downloaded the Elmer app during a colourful nine-week elephant parade in aid of charity.

Police make 119 arrests in cross border operation

Police make 119 arrests in cross border operation

Drugs, weapons, cash and vehicles have been seized in a three-day police crackdown.

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Crossing over railway remains closed

Crossing over railway remains closed

A councillor has slammed Network Rail for making a crossing consultation difficult, but the company says it has been 'as open as possible'.

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Police failed to flag-up incident involving serial killer

Police failed to flag-up incident involving serial killer

Detectives who interviewed Stephen Port after the murder of his first victim failed to flag up an earlier significant incident, an inquest has heard.

Ninja Warriors UK activity centre coming to Kent

Ninja Warriors UK activity centre coming to Kent

Ninjas of all ages will be able to take on an obstacle course inspired by the ITV hit show.

Family say grandfather was 'just a number' to hospital staff

Family say grandfather was 'just a number' to hospital staff

The family of a grandfather who passed away after contracting Covid-19 at a Kent hospital say the care he received 'wasn't adequate'.

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WHSmith to leave high street

WHSmith to leave high street

Another retail giant which sells stationery, book and newspapers has confirmed it will be shutting another high street store.

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Car smashes into back of historic guildhall

Car smashes into back of historic guildhall

Police are hunting a man and a woman after a stolen car crashed into back of a town's guildhall in the middle of the night.

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Invasive crabs swarm town

Invasive crabs swarm town

A couple were shocked to find a crab scratching at the door, apparently trying to get in, and it's not the first crustacean spotted in the area.

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New £2.5m relief road opens after 6 year wait

New £2.5m relief road opens after 6 year wait

A six-year wait for a new relief road to alleviate congestion on one side of a town has ended.

Shocking video shows mass brawl in town centre

Shocking video shows mass brawl in town centre

Residents were woken by women "screaming in terror" as a huge fight broke out in the street, which was captured on camera.

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Actor Jude Law spotted on seafront

Actor Jude Law spotted on seafront

Hollywood actor Jude Law visited the seaside today to greet a puppet representing a child refugee as she took her first steps in the UK.

Gillingham fan defends himself over chairman's claims

Gillingham fan defends himself over chairman's claims

A Gillingham fan named by chairman Paul Scally as being partly responsible for Saturday's disorder at Priestfield has hit back at those suggestions.

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Adele enjoyed cockles in Kent seaside town

Adele enjoyed cockles in Kent seaside town

Global superstar Adele has recalled fond childhood memories of eating seafood in a Kent town.

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Cannabis factory discovered in town centre

Cannabis factory discovered in town centre

Police unearthed a cannabis factory in a empty property in a Kent town.

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Arrest after man left with critical head injuries

Arrest after man left with critical head injuries

A man has suffered serious head injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital after an assault led to an arrest by police.

GoFundMe launched to help Mya's family

GoFundMe launched to help Mya's family

A GoFundMe appeal in memory of a 13-year-old hit by a car could allow her family to create a lasting memorial.

Backpack causes Crossing chaos

Backpack causes Crossing chaos

A police incident at the Dartford Crossing is causing traffic to be held after a bag was found near the carriageway.

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Ghostbusters car coming to Bluewater

Ghostbusters car coming to Bluewater

Shoppers will get the opportunity to grab a selfie with an iconic movie vehicle when it appears at a major shopping centre.

£2m asking price for penthouse apartment

£2m asking price for penthouse apartment

A three-bedroom luxury apartment with sea views, underfloor heating and a sun terrace is now on the market for nearly £2 million.

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Fury as community bench torched

Fury as community bench torched

Devastated residents have hit out after a beloved community bench was targeted by arsonists.

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Father and son jailed after 6kg coke haul

Father and son jailed after 6kg coke haul

A father and son have been jailed after police found a huge stash of cocaine hidden at their home and in several other properties.

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Landowner jailed over illegal woodlands development

Landowner jailed over illegal woodlands development

A landowner who defied a High Court injunction preventing building works and tree felling at an 'irreplaceable' woodland habitat has been jailed.

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Man dies as police and ambulances called to house

Man dies as police and ambulances called to house

A man died after police and paramedics were called to a medical incident at a house.

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