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Bomb squad scrambled as girl finds ‘grenade’

A schoolgirl had the shock of her life after stumbling across a "hand grenade" on the beach.

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Thug jailed for stabbing man and punching woman in face

A violent burglar has been caged after a "frightening attack" on two victims. Police said he had "inflicted serious injuries motivated by greed."

No fooling as Jolly Boys’ Outing called off

Only Fools and Horses actor Patrick Murray has revealed a new twist after a Jolly Boys Outing recreation was cancelled.

Air ambulance scrambled to medical incident

An air ambulance landed on a beach this afternoon to help with a "medical incident".

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Fatal motorcycle crash victim named

A motorcyclist, described as a 'scaffolding legend,' who tragically died in a crash, has been named.

Prison officer strike called off

The trade union for prison officers called on workers to take industrial action this morning.

Man dies after motorbike crash

A man in his 30s has died after a serious crash involving a minibus and a motorbike which closed a road for more than eight hours.

Cyclist, 67, lucky to be alive after horror crash

A grandmother thrown from her push bike when she was hit by an uninsured car has said her helmet saved her life.

Countywide newspaper launched

The best stories from across Kent are now available to read in one countywide newspaper.

Broken down train halts journeys

A failed train has seen services between two Kent towns suspended for part of this evening

Trickle of answers over devastating flood

A man is still homeless more than three months after his home was flooded when a stream burst its banks in heavy rain.

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Stroke unit decision branded 'perverse' as closest hospital excluded from plans
Bomb squad called in after girl's 'grenade' find on beach
Families join fight against dementia with charity walk
Mum aims high with skydive to thank medics who saved daughter's life
Homes approval a 'kick in the teeth' say neighbours
New plans for 2,500 houses on farmland come under fire
Pensioner left in the lurch after wheelchair fails to arrive
Thug who punched a woman and stabbed a man is jailed
Tributes to A249 crash victim
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Sport

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Regan Charles-Cook’s expected return this weekend is a timely boost for Gillingham boss Steve Lovell.

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Defending must come first

Gillingham boss Steve Lovell will be telling his defenders to take care of their no.1 priority.

Friendly win for Gills

A strong Gillingham team overcame Bostik South Faversham Town on Tuesday night.

Town test for Gills

Gillingham are set to send a strong team to Faversham Town on Tuesday night for a friendly.

Tredwell retires

FA Vase draw

Parrett a plus point

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Women lead surge in dole claimants

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has risen by more than 300 in the last month - with women accounting for most of the increase.

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

Aldi to move into new superstore

Jobs boost as office development opens for business

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