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Man who torched house in ‘horrifying’ murder bid jailed for life

Man who torched house in ‘horrifying’ murder bid jailed for life

A 60-year-old who wickedly set fire to a house in a bid to murder the two occupants has been jailed for life.
Fly-tipping costing farmer thousands and ‘blighting Garden of England’

Fly-tipping costing farmer thousands and ‘blighting Garden of England’

A farmer says clearing up fly-tipping on his land has cost him thousands of pounds - as residents’ concerns grow about the impact on rural Kent.

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Arson arrest over fire that killed much-loved busker

Arson arrest over fire that killed much-loved busker

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a devastating fire in which a much-loved busker was killed.
Horror as boy, 8, finds zombie knife in children’s playground

Horror as boy, 8, finds zombie knife in children’s playground

A child made the disturbing discovery of a zombie knife measuring almost half a metre long under a playground bush.

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Hundreds mourn death of inspirational sports coach

Hundreds mourn death of inspirational sports coach

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of a respected sports coach who inspired generations of young people for more than 50 years.

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Flood warning for Kent coast

Flood warning for Kent coast

A flood warning has been issued across a stretch of the county’s coast when high tide hits.
‘Our historic Kent town will be obliterated by thousands of new homes’

‘Our historic Kent town will be obliterated by thousands of new homes’

Campaigners fear their town will be “obliterated” by housing after a council signalled the area will bear the brunt of new homes in the borough.

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Crash between cement mixer and car sparks delays

Crash between cement mixer and car sparks delays

Queues built up and delays were caused on a major route after a reported crash between a car and a cement mixing lorry.
‘True force of nature’ campaigner and journalist dies

‘True force of nature’ campaigner and journalist dies

An environmental campaigner and former journalist described as a “true force of nature” has died.

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Couple’s sadness as iconic Michelin restaurant to close after 47 years

Couple’s sadness as iconic Michelin restaurant to close after 47 years

A long-running Kent restaurant that once boasted a Michelin star for 20 straight years is to shut at the end of the month after almost half a century.

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Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Train services have resumed after earlier disruption caused by a vehicle hitting a bridge.
Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

A well-known musician described as an “amazing character” was killed in a house fire started by an e-scooter.

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‘Town is open for business despite storm of roadworks'

‘Town is open for business despite storm of roadworks'

Residents and businesses are preparing for a two-month road closure amid an ongoing “storm” of roadworks throughout their town this summer.

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Ten fire engines battle house blaze

Ten fire engines battle house blaze

Emergency services, including 10 fire engines of 60 firefighters, have been battling a blaze after flames spread through a residential property.
M2 crash cleared after traffic gridlock

M2 crash cleared after traffic gridlock

Drivers were left stuck in standstill traffic stretching for miles after a crash involving two vans on the motorway.

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Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

A venue has responded after controversial comedian Lee Hurst claimed he was “cancelled”, when they said there were no dates available for his show.

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‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

A grandfather-of-six who fought relentlessly to protect Kent’s heritage and founded one of Kent’s longest-running dental practices has died aged 93.

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‘Walking and buses won’t be feasible for most of 2,500 home estate’

‘Walking and buses won’t be feasible for most of 2,500 home estate’

Bosses behind plans for a 2,500-home ‘garden city’ have been accused of taking a laissez-faire and inconsistent approach towards the impact of travel.

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Firefighters battle blaze after shed goes up in flames

Firefighters battle blaze after shed goes up in flames

Smoke can be seen billowing from a street as fire crews battle a blaze after a shed went up in flames.
Motorists queue in sweltering heat after smash between lorry and cars

Motorists queue in sweltering heat after smash between lorry and cars

Motorists are queuing in sweltering heat following a reported smash between a lorry and two cars on a major route towards the coast.

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Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

Alterations are set to be made to overhead power cables after a large bird got caught on an electricity power line and died.

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Shoppers ordered to leave Bluewater for ‘unsuitable’ Halloween costumes

Shoppers ordered to leave Bluewater for ‘unsuitable’ Halloween costumes

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Missing girl, 12, last seen riding purple bike

Missing girl, 12, last seen riding purple bike
Van jammed in width restriction barriers for almost seven hours

Van jammed in width restriction barriers for almost seven hours

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Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

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