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Killer Asian hornet search continues

Killer Asian hornet search continues

Experts are still searching for a nest belonging to an invasive hornet after it was spotted in the county.

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Murder accused 'slit man's throat'

Murder accused 'slit man's throat'

A man left the country on a private jet after slitting a young man’s throat leaving a 15 inch long fatal 'gaping wound', a court heard.

Film studios could be open by 2021

Film studios could be open by 2021

Giants including Netflix, Amazon and HBO could be filming at a new studios in Kent in two years, with a planning application imminent.

Syrian and Kent mums unite through art

Syrian and Kent mums unite through art

An arts charity is helping to break the language barrier between Kent communities and Syrian refugees.

First look inside new Five Guys

First look inside new Five Guys

An American burger chain has opened its fourth store in the county at a multi-million pound shopping centre expansion.

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Aerial pictures of bridge demolition

Aerial pictures of bridge demolition

Aerial pictures show how a bridge over the M20 was demolished last weekend.

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Landlord leaves pub after a month

Landlord leaves pub after a month

The future of a town centre pub hangs in the balance after a string of recent tenants.

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Aboagye confident of success

Aboagye confident of success

Ashford United defender Jerald Aboagye keen to highlight the progress made at Homelands since his arrival.

Teenage referee 'punched' after game

Teenage referee 'punched' after game

A referee suffered a facial injury after allegedly being punched by a man following a football match.

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'He charmed his way through life with his smile'

'He charmed his way through life with his smile'

A grandad has paid tribute to his "charming" grandson who was "like a best friend to him".

League the bread and butter

League the bread and butter

Ashford United boss Tommy Warrilow reacts to FA Cup exit and looks forward to Isthmian South East game at Whyteleafe.

'£100,000 worth' of Warhammer damaged in fire

'£100,000 worth' of Warhammer damaged in fire

Thousands of pounds worth of Warhammer merchandise has been damaged in a fire this afternoon.

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Fire sees shopping centre evacuated

Fire sees shopping centre evacuated

A shopping centre was evacuated this afternoon after a fire broke out in a games store.

Paralytic workman's knife threat

Paralytic workman's knife threat

A workman who was booted out of a restaurant after rolling a joint before assaulting police officers has been locked up.

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Town revamp could be done by 2023

Town revamp could be done by 2023

Architects are being invited to bid to complete a town centre revamp worth £850,000.

Balloons released for tragic teen

Balloons released for tragic teen

About 250 balloons have been released in memory of a 15-year-old found dead.

Asian hornet spotted in Kent

Asian hornet spotted in Kent

A search is underway to locate the whereabouts of an Asian hornet nest after the invasive insect was spotted in the county.

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LSD-fuelled robbers bottled paperboy

LSD-fuelled robbers bottled paperboy

A gang high on LSD robbed a convenience store and smashed a paperboy over the head with a bottle in a bid to escape.

GPs' fears over 700 home plan

GPs' fears over 700 home plan

Health bosses have asked for more funding for a surgery where people living in a new development are expected to go.

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Pair accused of exploding cash machines

Pair accused of exploding cash machines

Two men have denied conspiring to cause an explosion likely to endanger life after a cash machine was blown up.

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