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Man in 30s arrested after forensics team called to alleged rape

Police are carrying out enquiries and a man has been taken into custody following a report of a rape.

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More homes seeing water outages as heatwave disruption continues

Hundreds of households are still without water as a gym has also had to close its pools and spa area for the second time.

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Five rescued by coastguard helicopter from river

A coastguard helicopter was called into action to help a group of people stuck on a stranded speedboat.

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Thousands of fans flock from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s win

Scores of football fans are travelling from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s title-winning campaign today.

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Newlyweds left homeless after 'devastating' blaze rips through home

A young couple have been left gutted after a devastating blaze ripped through their new home, leaving it “an empty burnt out shell”.

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‘Emotional’ documentary will detail beloved bear’s road to recovery

The extraordinary journey of a beloved bear’s journey back to full health will be revealed in a new documentary.

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Mission Impossible-style gaming attraction to open at shopping centre

Fans of high-energy challenges will soon be able to step into a real-life gaming experience inspired by scenes from Mission Impossible.

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Dad slapped with fine after drink-driving with burst tyre

A drink-driver has been banned from the road and slapped with a hefty fine after being found driving while over the limit.

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Farm on the market for £1.95m with development plans

A farm has hit the market for £1.95 million, with planning permission for 10 new homes.

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Farm shop eyes expansion amid growing customer demand

Bosses behind a farm shop and cafe are ‘optimistic’ for the future as they plan expansion amid growing customer demand.

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Serial thief banned from supermarket behind bars after swiping earbuds from Tesco

A prolific thief has been recalled to prison after stealing expensive earbud headphones from a supermarket he’d already been barred from.

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Ex-MP who was jailed for sexual assault files for bankruptcy

A former Tory Kent MP who was jailed for sexual assault has now filed for bankruptcy and is working as a builder.

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Opening date revealed for fire-hit restaurant

Bosses at a restaurant hit by a fire on New Year’s Day say it will reopen this summer after an “incredibly difficult few months”.

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Suspected arson after blaze at former school

A fire in a former school building is now over – as firefighters launch an investigation into the cause.

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Council keeps having to fix manhole after TikTok video exposes secret shelters

Reckless copycats inspired by an urban explorer on TikTok keep climbing inside a manhole to access a hidden network of air-raid shelters.

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Crackdown on ‘commuter parking’ in DFL hotspot - but will people stay away?

A council wants to crack down on “commuter parking” in residential streets - but critics have branded the move “a war against motorists”.

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Drone images show where Kent’s first Costco could be built

As Costco's four-week consultation on plans for a first Kent store comes to an end, drone images reveal the plot of land it has been earmarked for.

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End of an era as family-run Kent garage to close after more than 60 years

The owner of a family-run Kent garage admits it will be “emotional” when it closes for the final time after more than six decades.

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Is this the week to roll the dice on romance? Find out in this week’s horoscopes

Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.

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Ready, steady, splat! World Custard Pie Championships are back

The pie-flinging tournament is set to make its epic return in just a few weeks, and there’s still time to register.