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Woman arrested after child bitten by suspected XL bully

A woman has been arrested and a dog, thought to be an XL Bully, has been seized after a child was bitten.

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Man dies after being hit by train at level crossing

Police have confirmed a man has died after being hit by a train at a level crossing.

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Search for man as police investigate rape of teen girl in wooded area

Police are investigating reports a teenage girl was threatened and raped by a man after being taken into a wooded area.

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Fears beaches could keep ‘poor’ rating after sharp rise in bacteria levels

Fears are growing that three beaches could be rated ‘poor’ when new water quality results are published following a sharp rise in bacteria levels.

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‘We had great fun’: Kent gastro pub to feature in popular TV show

An award-winning Kent gastro pub features in one of television’s most popular reality shows covering the hospitality industry.

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‘We need buses, shops and swings’: How we would spend £20m to stop ‘decline’

With one of Kent’s poorest regions set to receive £20 million, residents and businesses have their say on how they would like the cash to be spent.

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Tougher rules considered to curb HMO numbers following ‘rapid increase’

New restrictions are being considered by a council to restrict the number of houses of multiple occupation following safety concerns.

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Proud dad-of-four killed in tragic crash ‘lived life to fullest’

A much-loved dad-of-four killed in a motorbike crash “lived life to the fullest”, says his heartbroken widow.

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‘It’s frustrating’: Bosses behind energy storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’ to resubmit fresh bid

Bosses behind a bid for a large battery energy storage system on green belt land say they will go back to the drawing board after withdrawing plans.

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Home at centre of police road closure could become children’s care facility

A property with a troubled recent history that resulted in police having to shut an entire street could become a home for children with special needs.

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Ghosts, ghouls and gothic tales: Kent’s horror history

From haunted marshes to eerie castles, Kent’s landscapes have long inspired tales of fear and the supernatural.

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Missing pensioner found safe and well after three-day search

A vulnerable man who walks with a limp has been found safe and well three days after being reported missing.

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Popular play centre to reopen three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure

A soft play centre forced to close for months after suffering extensive water damage during heavy rainfall is to reopen tomorrow.

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'We won’t disturb the neighbours!’: Plans in for large padel centre in Kent village

A Kent village could soon be home to one of the county’s largest indoor padel centres as part of plans to create a “modern sporting destination”.

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Police officer taken to hospital after town centre ‘assault’

A police officer was taken to hospital after being assaulted in a town centre in the early hours of this morning.

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KCC leader faces possible vote of no confidence in wake of leaked video

The leader of Kent County Council could face a vote of no confidence in weeks as the furore over a damaging leaked video shows little sign of abating.

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Kent curry house chef named ‘best in UK’ at national awards

A Kent chef has been crowned “the UK’s best” at a major industry ceremony celebrating the nation’s finest curry houses.

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Biker in 40s dies after crashing into wall

A motorcyclist has died after striking a wall in the early hours of this morning.

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‘You can’t just sit back and wait — you have to go and make it happen’

Two women are launching a recording studio after giving up their jobs to follow their dreams.

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Grandad who helped drag airmen from crashed German bomber dies aged 99

A grandad who helped drag injured airmen from a German bomber that crash-landed in Kent has died aged 99.