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  • Updates on Thursday 16 March 2017

  1. This morning's newspaper headlinespublished at 11:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    A newspaper printing pressImage source, Getty Images

    Kent Online, external : Baby rushed to hospital days after parents' wedding

    Kent News:, external  Family of man whose body was discovered in Tunbridge Wells’ car park have paid tribute

    Kent Live:, external  A woman passenger has died after a car collided with a telegraph pole in Gravesend

  2. Aslef rail deal 'old one in new envelope'published at 11:03 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    Deal aimed at ending dispute "will still leave drivers and passengers exposed and vulnerable".

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  3. Billings inspires the next generation of disability cricketers published at 10:33 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    Claire Cottingham
    BBC Live reporter

    Kent and England cricketer Sam Billings has launched an ambassador programme to get young people with disabilities involved with cricket. 

  4. Fatal collision in Gravesendpublished at 09:13 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    A 20-year-old woman, who was a passenger, has died after a car she was travelling in collided with a telegraph pole and flipped over in Gravesend last night.

    The driver, a 26-year-old man from Gravesend, sustained a minor head injury and was taken to a local hospital.

    He has been arrested in connection with the incident and currently remains in police custody.

  5. Southern Rail: what's in the ASLEF deal?published at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    Ben Weisz
    Political reporter, BBC Sussex

    I've seen a copy of the deal announced yesterday between train drivers' union ASLEF and Govia Thameslink, who own the Southern franchise.

    The differences between this one and the deal that got rejected are subtle, but potentially significant. 

    There are slightly fewer circumstances a train could be sent off without an onboard supervisor (OBS). Upgrades to CCTV cameras (used to dispatch a train by the driver) would be rolled out a year earlier. And all new OBSs would be given 'PTS' training - safety training that enables them to walk on the track. 

    Will this wash with drivers? Does it answer their safety concerns? Remember - the margin was pretty close last time, so not too many minds need to change for a deal to stick.

    In any case, we'll see on 3 April, when their ballot delivers its results. 

    You can see the full details of the deal below.

    Page one of Aslef dealImage source, Bbc source
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  6. Conservatives fined over South Thanet general election spending published at 07:56 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017
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    Political editor, BBC South East

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  7. Is the sunshine here to stay?published at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    Elizabeth Rizzini
    BBC Weather

    Yesterday was the warmest day of the year, but what's in store for us today?

    Watch my forecast to find out.

  8. Pocahontas statue listed for anniversarypublished at 07:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    The life-size bronze effigy of the Native American in Kent marks the place of her death in 1617.

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  9. Rizzle Kicks star meets school reporterspublished at 06:14 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Here's a look at a story we're featuring today on BBC News School Report day.

    We'll bring you updates throughout the day.

  10. Not a bad way to start the day...published at 06:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017

    Claire Cottingham
    BBC Live reporter

    This stunning picture taken in Molash near Canterbury has been sent to us by Adam Aylward - it's our Kent  #photooftheday, external .

    We'll be here until 22:00 GMT with all your news, sport, travel and weather for the county. 

    Sunset in Molash near CanterburyImage source, Adam Aylward

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