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23 May 2012 Last updated at 11:45 ET

Rope swing river death accidental

The death of a 12-year-old boy who fell into Kent's River Medway and drowned was accidental, a coroner rules.

Border officers in £2m drug haul

A man is charged after drugs worth an estimated street value of £2m is seized by border officials at Dover.

Lorry fire causes M20 disruption

A lorry on fire underneath a bridge on a key route through Kent causes disruption to motorists.

Charity hope for Olympic body casts
Body casts of five Olympic athletes have been created by a sculptor from the south east
Garden stage for caravan Doris
A touring caravan called Doris is the focal point in a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Garden designers weather worries
With drought, flooding and a chilly spring how have Chelsea's designers prepared for this year?

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Coles on form again to stun Leics

Matt Coles takes his season's tally to 27 wickets as Kent gain the upper hand over Leicestershire.
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