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Conman staged his own kidnapping

Conman staged his own kidnapping

A man who staged his own kidnapping has been jailed after he was caught by making spelling mistakes.

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The BBQ queen from Kent who beat the Americans at their own game

The BBQ queen from Kent who beat the Americans at their own game

The only non-American to be crowned winner of the most prestigious international BBQ competition in the world has shared some of her top tips.

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Demolition progresses on gas explosion homes

Demolition progresses on gas explosion homes

Demolition work has started on the final properties left standing in a terrace blown apart by a blast sparked by a portable heater.

New glass-sided kiosks approved for Outlet

New glass-sided kiosks approved for Outlet

Six glass-sided kiosks can now be built at the Ashford Designer Outlet, potentially providing Krispy Kreme and other eateries with a new home.

Lobster on menu as fine-dining restaurant opens

Lobster on menu as fine-dining restaurant opens

A fine-dining restaurant has taken on a prime spot in a town centre which previously housed a short-lived US diner.

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Pond equipment stolen as thieves target garden centre

Pond equipment stolen as thieves target garden centre

Items including solar aquatic pumps and other pond equipment were stolen when thieves targeted a garden centre.

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Police closed M20 amid 'concerns for woman'

Police closed M20 amid 'concerns for woman'

The M20 was shut by police as they responded to reports of concerns for a woman, who was later located safely.

Burdon of responsibility for Nuts & Bolts

Burdon of responsibility for Nuts & Bolts

There’s nothing quite like the local lad scoring a last-gasp winner to get the crowd going.

First look inside 'shipping container' hotel

First look inside 'shipping container' hotel

Take a first look inside a newly-opened 'shipping container' hotel.

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'He headbutted me so hard my lip was hanging off'

'He headbutted me so hard my lip was hanging off'

A man is accused of stabbing a rival with a rusty blade and headbutting him so hard his "lip was hanging off".

M20 reopens after traffic held for incident

M20 reopens after traffic held for incident

Traffic was held on the M20 following a serious incident which forced the closure of a 2.5-mile stretch.

Posties banned from parking at town centre sorting office

Posties banned from parking at town centre sorting office

Royal Mail staff have been told they can no longer park their cars at a town centre sorting office due to safety concerns.

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'Dry wedges and sweet pizza - but does it live up to the hype?'

'Dry wedges and sweet pizza - but does it live up to the hype?'

In this week's Eat My Words review, we try out a town's new pizza joint, and investigate whether it really is a "pizza place with a difference".

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It's good to talk as Ton chase FA Cup upset

It's good to talk as Ton chase FA Cup upset

Kennington are busy getting clued up as they bid to cause an FA Cup first qualifying round upset.

Sportscar seized by police at petrol station

Sportscar seized by police at petrol station

A driver who was just about to fill up at a petrol station ended up having to walk home after police seized his car.

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Pensioner dies after river fall near pub

Pensioner dies after river fall near pub

A pub landlord has told how he dived into a river in a desperate attempt to save a pensioner who had fallen in.

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Biker killed in crash named as fundraiser launched

Biker killed in crash named as fundraiser launched

A 22-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash has been named, as friends and family raise cash to pay for his funeral.

Porch pervert performed sex act in front of child

Porch pervert performed sex act in front of child

A man who performed a sex act in front of a schoolchild has avoided jail, but is subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Huge Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears over environment

Huge Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears over environment

A 66-acre post-Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears it could harm swathes of countryside, increase air pollution and disturb residents nearby.

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Man accused of racial abuse at hospital

Man accused of racial abuse at hospital

A man has appeared in court charged with racially abusing an NHS worker and assaulting a police officer.

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