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Rival taxi firms team up to fight proposed rules

Competing taxi companies are working together to oppose new rules which they say would force price hikes and damage the local economy.

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Shocking moment passenger opens door on motorway

Watch the terrifying moment someone opens their door on a motorway and tries to leave a car travelling at around 50mph.

Leap into action on Febuary 29

From meeting rhinos to quad biking - make the extra day we get this leap year one to remember by trying something new.

Benefits claims up by 950 in a month

The number of people claiming benefits in Kent has now risen for the 18th month in a row.

Death still a mystery

A post mortem has been unable yet to establish the cause of death of a man who fell from a four-storey car park.

Bus drivers issued spit testing kits to fight abuse

A bus company will offer workers spit testing kits and mental health support after a spate of recent attacks on drivers.

Storm causes power cuts and flooding

Homes and businesses were left without power for hours in the aftermath of Storm Dennis.

Robert Plant joins Americana music festival line-up

The Led Zeppelin singer is among the latest wave of acts announced for the third Black Deer Festival in the county this summer.

Live: Storm Dennis batters Kent again

Residents are being urged to take "immediate action" as several parts of the county are expected to be hit by floods.

Where to celebrate Pancake Day

Here are a few places hosting pancake races, activities and of course, serving up plenty of yummy treats to enjoy.

Death and destruction as Storm Dennis rages on

At least one life has been claimed by Storm Dennis, with conditions expected to get worse.

Storm Dennis: live updates

Emergency services have recovered two bodies from the sea as Storm Dennis forces its way through the county.

Storm Dennis hits weekend events

Sporting fixtures are being cancelled and attractions closed as the county braces itself for gale force winds and rain.

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Sport

Holiday on hold for Wish

Dan Wishart is so confident Maidstone will make the play-offs he’s delayed booking his holiday.

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Stones missing McClure

Head of football John Still says Maidstone are missing Matt McClure.

Akinde a fans favourite

Manager Steve Evans expects Gillingham forward John Akinde to get an excellent reception on his Lincoln City return.

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results here.

Time to step up as Stones appeal fails

Ogilvie: We're working for each other

Southend 0 Gillingham 1: Top 10 pictures

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Giovanna shares the highs and lows of motherhood

Author, podcaster, and wife of McFly's Tom, Giovanna Fletcher, will meet fans as she signs copies of her latest warts and all book on motherhood.

Here's what's happening this half term

From animal encounters, to comic capers and outdoor trails, there's dozens of events to enjoy this half term. Here's our guide to what's on in Kent.

Robert Plant joins Americana music festival line-up

The Led Zeppelin singer is among the latest wave of acts announced for the third Black Deer Festival in the county this summer.

What it's like to see the Museum of the Moon

Fires, frowns and Flog It: Secret Drinker is back on Sheppey

Review: Lady Chatterley's Lover is just as controversial as you remember

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See out half term in style

Make the most of the last few days of the half term holiday with one of these suggestions for your weekend...

Friends star to read Cbeebies story

Actor David Schwimmer, best known for his role as Ross Geller, is to read a Cbeebies bedtime story this weekend, it has been revealed.

More support for breastfeeding mums

Expert help and advice is being made available to more mothers in Kent who are breastfeeding thanks to a new campaign stretching across the county.

Things to do on a rainy day in Kent

With further bad weather forecast as the schools break for half term, we round up some of the best things to do with the family on a rainy day.

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Lifestyle

'It's like living in a prison'

A frustrated OAP fears a new multi-storey car park built opposite her home has wiped thousands off house prices in her street.

Riverside development is under way

Snowdrops' sensational show a casualty of the weather

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Snowdrops' sensational show a casualty of the weather

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Snowdrops and the first signs of spring

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Kent MP joins Kings Hill Football Club's fight against parish council

Kent rescue desperately looking for forever home for the UK's loneliest dog

Kent charity helps to improve diversity in computing industry

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Kent farmers fear for their business after announcement of new immigration system

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New status will attract investment at science park

Discovery Park has been awarded a new status pushing it further towards its vision of becoming a world class centre of science excellence.

Travelodge gets over 1,500 job applications for new hotel

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Jobseeker support centre closes

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Sailors forced to leave slipway after 11 years

Sea scouts and sailors are having to move from their home of 11 years following plans for new housing.

Work starts on new pool after community dives in

Size no barrier to book-club success

Teacher awards a labour of love for judges

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Rival taxi firms team up to fight proposed rules

Shocking moment passenger opens door on motorway

Shocking moment passenger opens door on motorway

Leap into action on Febuary 29

Leap into action on Febuary 29

Benefits claims up by 950 in a month

Benefits claims up by 950 in a month

Death still a mystery

Death still a mystery

Bus drivers issued spit testing kits to fight abuse

Storm causes power cuts and flooding

Robert Plant joins Americana music festival line-up

Live: Storm Dennis batters Kent again

Where to celebrate Pancake Day

Death and destruction as Storm Dennis rages on

Death and destruction as Storm Dennis rages on

Storm Dennis: live updates

Storm Dennis: live updates

Storm Dennis hits weekend events

Storm Dennis hits weekend events

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Holiday on hold for Wish

Stones missing McClure

Stones missing McClure

Akinde a fans favourite

Akinde a fans favourite

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Time to step up as Stones appeal fails

Ogilvie: We're working for each other

Southend 0 Gillingham 1: Top 10 pictures

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How to get free tickets to Kent attractions

Giovanna shares the highs and lows of motherhood

Giovanna shares the highs and lows of motherhood

Here's what's happening this half term

Here's what's happening this half term

Robert Plant joins Americana music festival line-up

Robert Plant joins Americana music festival line-up

What it's like to see the Museum of the Moon

Fires, frowns and Flog It: Secret Drinker is back on Sheppey

Review: Lady Chatterley's Lover is just as controversial as you remember

See out half term in style

Friends star to read Cbeebies story

More support for breastfeeding mums

Things to do on a rainy day in Kent

'It's like living in a prison'

Riverside development is under way

Snowdrops' sensational show a casualty of the weather

On the trail of woodland adventures

Snowdrops' sensational show a casualty of the weather

On the trail of woodland adventures

Snowdrops will be dropping in

Snowdrops and the first signs of spring

Kent MP joins Kings Hill Football Club's fight against parish council

Kent rescue desperately looking for forever home for the UK's loneliest dog

Kent charity helps to improve diversity in computing industry

Kent farmers fear for their business after announcement of new immigration system

Freeview channel 7 | Virgin Media channel 159

New status will attract investment at science park

Travelodge gets over 1,500 job applications for new hotel