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'Bully' robber who kissed victim is jailed

'Bully' robber who kissed victim is jailed

A robber who kissed his victim before launching an unprovoked volley of punches against her has been jailed for five years.

Kent celeb will be new Blind Date host

Kent celeb will be new Blind Date host

Comedian and presenter Paul O'Grady will be the new match-maker on Blind Date - a role made famous by his friend, the late singer Cilla Black.

'Stonehenge' roundabout takes shape

'Stonehenge' roundabout takes shape

Drivers are puzzled by the appearance of stones on a roundabout, with some dubbing it a 'Stonehenge' lookalike.

Fire in industrial building

Fire in industrial building

Firefighters were called to an industrial estate where a smoke was seen coming from a ventilation unit.

Hitler snaps found in bunker sold for double guide price

Hitler snaps found in bunker sold for double guide price

Previously unseen pictures of Adolf Hitler relaxing at home and posing with crowds went under the hammer and sold for more than £34,000.

New furniture shop set to open

New furniture shop set to open

A furniture retailer will be joining the other new units at a retail park.

Rimmel factory poised to expand

Rimmel factory poised to expand

The cosmetics giant has submitted a planning application to grow its factory in the county.

Three charged after counterfeit £40,000 seized

Three charged after counterfeit £40,000 seized

Three men have been charged with counterfeit money crimes after police discovered £40,000 worth of fake notes.

Baroness' former home on sale for £1.75m

Baroness' former home on sale for £1.75m

An historic house which once belonged to a wealthy but generous baroness has gone on sale with a £1.75m asking price.

Caterpiilars

Caterpiilars

Caterpiilars snapped!

We're on the move!

We're on the move!

The Kentish Express is moving office - to be even closer to the heart of Ashford town centre.

Home secretary urges councils to help refugees

Home secretary urges councils to help refugees

The home secretary has said cuts should not be used as an excuse by councils not to offer homes to refugees, during a visit to a Kent town.

'People point and laugh and call me fat'

'People point and laugh and call me fat'

An A&E clerk said she receives 'fat girl' taunts while training for a half marathon.

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Two men had to be treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after a fish and chip shop went up in flames.

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

A pedestrian in his 80s remains in hospital with multiple injuries after he was involved in an accident with a sports car yesterday afternoon.

Three-vehicle smash

Three-vehicle smash

Road closures have taken place after a vehicle pile-up

Baby rushed to hospital after asthma misdiagnosis

Baby rushed to hospital after asthma misdiagnosis

A baby fell ill after being misdiagnosed with asthma and recommended an inhaler, a mum has warned.

Man airlifted after being hit by car

Man airlifted after being hit by car

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.

MS mum said teaching children transformed her life

MS mum said teaching children transformed her life

A mum who has suffered with multiple sclerosis said her life was transformed when she started helping children to read.

Two charged over theft from vehicles

Two charged over theft from vehicles

Suspects charged with 18 offences of theft following a series of incidents involving vehicles.

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