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A search is continuing for a six-year-old boy who fell into the River Stour while on a family fishing trip.Lucas Dobson from Deal was swept away in Sandwich on Saturday and hundreds of people have been out looking for him.Also in today’s episode: residents speak out against plans for 1,200 new homes, and a woman’s trying to raise awareness for people who care for severely ill loved ones.
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A mum who killed her 23-month-old twins in Margate on Boxing Day has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars.
Jake and Chloe were found in their beds at their home in Castle Drive in the early hours of December 27th 2018 – shortly after Samantha Ford was involved in a car crash.
The 38 year-old admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. She will remain in a secure hospital until she’s deemed fit to be moved to prison.
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It’s the day thousands of teenager in Kent have been waiting for – A level results are out.
For some it’ll be a day to celebrate, others might have to think again about their plans for the future.
Nationally, just over a quarter achieved an A star or A – while the overall pass rate is 97.6%
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Rail commuters in Kent face paying more than £200 extra for an annual season ticket from January.
It’s been confirmed regulated fares will be able to rise by up to 2-point-8 percent.
The increase is linked to July’s rate of Retail Prices Index inflation.

Climate change has become a serious topic of conversation across the county. The majority of local councils across Kent have declared a state of climate emergency, with some pledging to be carbon neutral in just over a decade.
To discuss this we were joined by Dr Charlie Gardner, a lecturer in Conservation biology at the University of Kent.

Our top story today is about the ongoing mystery of a mum’s disappearance more than 20 years ago.
Marion Barter left her family in Australia in 1997, telling them she was going on holiday to England for a year.
She is known to have visited Tonbridge and stay in Tunbridge Wells – but after that, she vanished.
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Our top story today is about how long you’re having to wait to get a GP appointment.
A survey suggests the typical wait has now topped two weeks for the first time.
The government though is disputing the figures – saying 2 in 3 appointments happen within seven days of being booked.

A man who converted a bus so homeless people had shelter at night has been told it’s got to close.The single-decker vehicle has been parked on Crown Quay Lane for the past two years, but staff at the council now say they’re worried about the lack of toilets and plans for people’s safety.Also in today’s episode, there are concerns for children’s mental health support after changes to the NHS, footballers could be sent to a sin bin if they abuse the referee, and we look ahead to Gillingham’s first home game of the season.
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Senior ministers say they’re doing everything they can to make sure the UK’s prepared for a no-deal Brexit, as they visit Kent to discuss possible disruption.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Home Secretary Priti Patel have been in Dover to meet with Border Force officers, representatives from the freight industry and port officials.Also in today’s episode, we speak to an Olympic skier who’s been diagnosed with a rare blot clot on her brain, and find out why the Rochester Castle Concerts could be scrapped.
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More than 6,000 homes in Kent are sitting empty, according to new figures.The data also shows the number of vacant properties has increased by around 7% in the past year – that’s above the national average.Also in today’s episode, young carers take part in outdoor activities to get a break from their responsibilities, and a former NBA player from Sittingbourne tells us why he wants to inspire the next generation of basketball players.
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