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'When the prisoner I stabbed survived my life changed'

'When the prisoner I stabbed survived my life changed'

A former addict and drug dealer who was jailed for stabbing another prisoner in the neck with a knife has told his incredible story of redemption.

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Stevens' half-century lifts Kent after losing early wickets

Stevens' half-century lifts Kent after losing early wickets

Darren Stevens underlined his importance to Kent with a half-century as the hosts recovered from 86-5 on day two against Yorkshire.

Anguish as vandals trash memorial to teenager

Anguish as vandals trash memorial to teenager

A riverside memorial set up by friends of a teenager who died suddenly and described as just as important as a gravestone was destroyed by vandals.

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Joe Root out cheaply but runs flow on opening day at Canterbury

Joe Root out cheaply but runs flow on opening day at Canterbury

The runs flowed on the opening day of Kent's County Championship clash with Yorkshire - despite England skipper Joe Root falling cheaply.

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Moment brazen thief steals tips days after restaurant's opening

Moment brazen thief steals tips days after restaurant's opening

A new restaurant which opened just this week has released CCTV footage after it fell victim to a cash theft.

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'Where are all the swings?'

'Where are all the swings?'

Parents have reported missing swings from several parks which they claim is "limiting the fun factor for youngsters".

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Five adorable puppies snatched from kennels

Five adorable puppies snatched from kennels

A group of puppies just a matter of weeks old have been stolen from their kennels in a Kent village.

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Delaying students' return 'illogical and unfair'

Delaying students' return 'illogical and unfair'

University bosses have hit out at the government after students were told they would not be able to return to campus until May 17 at the earliest.

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Oh dear! Driver gets car trapped on anti-terror bollard

Oh dear! Driver gets car trapped on anti-terror bollard

A not-so-smart Hyundai driver who tried to outsmart a city centre's anti-terror defence system was left red-faced.

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Beauty spot fly-tipping 'a disgrace'

Beauty spot fly-tipping 'a disgrace'

Fly-tipping and litter left piling up close to a newly-opened park and beauty spot at a former barracks has been branded "an absolute disgrace".

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Judge blasts police over child sex attack case delay

Judge blasts police over child sex attack case delay

A three-year wait for a sexual assault case involving a teenager reaching court has resulted in a top judge launching a stinging attack on the police.

Huge police cordon after man attacked

Huge police cordon after man attacked

Forensics teams are at the scene of an attack which has left a man in hospital.

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Michael Bublé reschedules Kent concert for 2022

Michael Bublé reschedules Kent concert for 2022

Global superstar Michael Bublé has cancelled a much-anticipated concert in Kent this summer and rescheduled it for next year.

Fourth teen convicted over brutal gang attack

Fourth teen convicted over brutal gang attack

A member of the gang which left a German student brain damaged in a vicious attack has today pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Austen's favourite retreat could open as guesthouse

Austen's favourite retreat could open as guesthouse

Part of a country estate which was once used by Jane Austen while she worked could become a holiday home.

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Sri Lanka cancel tourist match against Kent

Sri Lanka cancel tourist match against Kent

Kent Spitfires’ one-day match against Sri Lanka in June has been cancelled.

Man on roof sparks road closure

Man on roof sparks road closure

A police cordon was set up and a man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage during an incident which caused the closure of a road.

Thugs jailed for homophobic attack

Thugs jailed for homophobic attack

A homophobic couple who unleashed a shockingly brutal attack on a former magistrate who opened his heart about his sexuality have been sentenced.

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Beckenham to host Spitfires' one-day matches

Beckenham to host Spitfires' one-day matches

Kent Spitfires will play all four of their home Royal London Cup matches at the County Ground, Beckenham.

Dad who changed name three times has gun bid snubbed

Dad who changed name three times has gun bid snubbed

A dad’s gun licence appeal has been thwarted after a judge branded him “unfit to be trusted with a deadly firearm”.

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