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First red squirrels introduced to Kent in 50 years

First red squirrels introduced to Kent in 50 years

A wildlife trust is hoping to repopulate the countryside with red squirrels.

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Grandfather finds drug addict grandson's body in bedroom

Grandfather finds drug addict grandson's body in bedroom

A man who had been battling a drug addiction since he was child was found dead at his home by his grandfather.

MP calls for Theresa May to stand down

MP calls for Theresa May to stand down

One of the county's MPs says Theresa May has "failed" to deliver Brexit and should announce her resignation after the European elections.

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Prime Minister under pressure to resign - live updates

Prime Minister under pressure to resign - live updates

The Prime Minister is under growing pressure to resign as Kent MPs have called for her to step aside.

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Kenneth Noye should stay in jail, says former top cop

Kenneth Noye should stay in jail, says former top cop

The Kent detective who arrested M25 murderer Kenneth Noye has hit out at plans for his release.

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Poisonous caterpillar infestation sparks health fears

Poisonous caterpillar infestation sparks health fears

A species of toxic caterpillar has been found swarming near a housing estate.

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Proud lioness shows off newborn cub

Proud lioness shows off newborn cub

A trio of adorable lion cubs have been born at a wildlife park.

Veteran, 89, knocked unconscious in the street

Veteran, 89, knocked unconscious in the street

A drug-fuelled thug punched a pensioner unconscious in the street after attacking a couple in their 60s because he was "just angry".

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Neighbours chase off armed burglar

Neighbours chase off armed burglar

A knife-wielding burglar fled the scene of a break-in after being challenged by neighbours.

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Daughter vows to appeal dad's murder conviction

Daughter vows to appeal dad's murder conviction

The daughter of a man found guilty of his mother-in-law's murder insists her father is innocent.

Road closed as crews battle house fire

Road closed as crews battle house fire

A road has been sealed off as fire crews battle a house blaze.

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New safety test to honour mum who died in childbirth

New safety test to honour mum who died in childbirth

New checks to ensure better safety of surgery patients have been named after an Offham school teacher.

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Betting syndicate enters liquidation amid fraud probe

Betting syndicate enters liquidation amid fraud probe

A horse racing syndicate boss's companies will be sold off after his business collapsed following fraud allegations.

'Manipulative paedophile' jailed for 4 years

'Manipulative paedophile' jailed for 4 years

A "manipulative paedophile" has been sentenced to four years in prison after using his interest in football to lure children.

Lack of charging points cancels part of 'Stop Brexit' bus tour

Lack of charging points cancels part of 'Stop Brexit' bus tour

One of the stops on the 'Stop Brexit' bus tour around Kent was cancelled today - after the driver could not find a charging point.

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Road rage killer Kenneth Noye to be released

Road rage killer Kenneth Noye to be released

The infamous road-rage killer Kenneth Noye will be released from prison after nearly 20 years.

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Lorry strikes railway bridge

Lorry strikes railway bridge

A road is closed after a lorry got stuck under a railway bridge in a town centre.

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Spice Girl announces new cruise liner's Kent stop

Spice Girl announces new cruise liner's Kent stop

The announcement that a cruise liner will make its first stop in Kent was given a bit of added spice from a musical celebrity

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M&S to close 25 food stores

M&S to close 25 food stores

Jobs in Kent could be at risk as retail giant M&S reveals plans to shut more stores.

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Search for slingshot cat killer

Search for slingshot cat killer

Police are hunting for a suspected cat killer after a beloved pet was targeted with a slingshot.

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Thug jailed for beating ex

Thug jailed for beating ex

A thug who attacked his ex and then assaulted a police officer when they tried to arrest him has been jailed.

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Man found guilty of mum-in-law's murder

Man found guilty of mum-in-law's murder

A "jealous and obsessive" man has been convicted of killing his mother-in-law after deliberately torching a house.

Mum feared talcum powder gave her fatal cancer

Mum feared talcum powder gave her fatal cancer

A former Avon worker feared asbestos in talcum powder gave her the cancer which would take her life.

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Nigel Farage demands Brexit talks role

Nigel Farage demands Brexit talks role

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is visiting three towns in Kent today ahead of the European elections.

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Mum took her life amid fear for health and finances

Mum took her life amid fear for health and finances

A mother who fell from a bridge to her death earlier this year was "absolutely devoted" to her young children, an inquest has heard.

Fears raised for man on train platform

Fears raised for man on train platform

British Transport Police were called to a railway station after concerns were raised over a man's welfare.

Hiking dads' three peaks challenge

Hiking dads' three peaks challenge

A gang of dads are to scale a trio of mountains in one day to raise cash for cancer charity Simpal and Frankie Box, for a girl with a gastro illness

Post office closure confirmed

Post office closure confirmed

Controversial plans to relocate a town's post office will go ahead, it has been confirmed.

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'Straw for life' will help tackle plastic pollution

'Straw for life' will help tackle plastic pollution

A company is hoping its reusable extendable metal straw will help solve the single-use plastic crisis.

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Work begins on new gym at retail park

Work begins on new gym at retail park

An MMA gym is set to replace Toys R Us which went into administration last year.

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