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Lucas Dobson's family release videos

The family of a six-year-old boy who fell into the River Stour have released videos as the desperate search continues.

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Search for Lucas enters third day

Firefighters and local people are continuing to search for a six-year-old who fell into a river.

Search for Lucas scaled back as hopes fade

The search for missing Lucas Dobson has been scaled back for a second night, with police admitting there is 'unlikely to be a positive outcome.'

Leaked report on government Brexit contingency plans could lead to months of chaos

Kent will see months of disruption at ports and on roads after Brexit, ministers warned.

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Family's heartache over missing Lucas

The family of a young boy who is missing after he fell into a river tried to reach him but the current was too strong.

Man dies after roundabout crash

A driver has been killed in a crash at a roundabout.

Teenager leaves house alone for first time in four years

An 18-year-old with a rare liver condition has finally been able to leave her home independently.

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Number of empty homes drops

While a housing crisis continues to loom, unsightly empty homes are a problem for councils struggling to house people - here's how it's being tackled

Travelodge gets green light for hotel

A new hotel in a science and business hub by the coast could bring lots more tourists to a medieval town.

Ambulance trust exits special measures

Kent's ambulance service has been rated 'good' by the health watchdog.

Council oppose flats plan at former bank

An authority has refused to support a proposal to convert a former bank into two flats - but the owner feels he has no other recourse.

Rail fares set to rise again

Passenger groups have warned commuters will have to switch away from train travel as price hikes continue.

'We have to seize this opportunity now'

Local councils need to start planting trees to reverse the effects of climate change, says an expert.

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