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'Primark guard heard horrible crunching sound as student beaten'

'Primark guard heard horrible crunching sound as student beaten'

A security guard has told a jury of the “horrible crunching” sound of a student being hit in the face with a bag believed to have been heavily-loaded.

Woman hit by van dies in second tragedy in a week

Woman hit by van dies in second tragedy in a week

A 79-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a van on the same road where a 20-year-old man was hit by a car and killed the week before.

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Fruit farm's growth bid pooh-poohed

Fruit farm's growth bid pooh-poohed

A bid to expand the UK's biggest fruit-growing firm has been opposed by neighbours who claim workers poo in fields.

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Lockdown surprise on cards for poorly girl

Lockdown surprise on cards for poorly girl

Hundreds of people are rallying to surprise a poorly little girl by inundating her with birthday cards as she turns 10 during lockdown.

Serious accident involving pedestrian blocks road

Serious accident involving pedestrian blocks road

A city centre road has been shut off by emergency services after an accident involving a pedestrian.

Charity must raise £10k so 'lifeline' play sessions can continue

Charity must raise £10k so 'lifeline' play sessions can continue

A children's centre is trying to raise £10k for an outdoor shelter so it can continue running vital play sessions through the winter.

Pedestrian, 20, killed by car

Pedestrian, 20, killed by car

A young man has been killed after he was hit by a car in a city centre.

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Kent mourn the loss of Graham Cowdrey

Kent mourn the loss of Graham Cowdrey

Former Kent cricketer Graham Cowdrey has passed away at the age of 56 after a short illness.

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'Teens bragged after leaving student lifeless in gang attack'

'Teens bragged after leaving student lifeless in gang attack'

A German student was likely hit with a bag filled with bricks before being kicked full force in the head as he lay motionless, a jury has been told.

Police concerns over bid for Kent's first Slug & Lettuce

Police concerns over bid for Kent's first Slug & Lettuce

A national chain's bid to open a late-night bar has sparked 'significant concerns' from police and neighbours.

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Denly gets PSL call

Denly gets PSL call

Kent batsman Joe Denly has replaced James Vince in the finals of the Pakistan Super League after his England team-mate tested positive for Covid-19.

Entire school closes after Covid-19 outbreak

Entire school closes after Covid-19 outbreak

A special needs school has decided to close for a fortnight after several people within its community tested positive for coronavirus.

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'Do residents want to run risk of death by e-scooter?'

'Do residents want to run risk of death by e-scooter?'

With a trial of electric scooters now underway in Kent, once councillor has questioned the motivation behind the controversial scheme.

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Shed catches fire at rural property

Shed catches fire at rural property

Two fire engines worked to put out flames that had engulfed a shed in flames.

Four fined as flat party broken up

Four fined as flat party broken up

People who organised a party as the country entered the second lockdown have been fined hundred of pounds.

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Marlowe receives £3million government grant

Marlowe receives £3million government grant

Kent's top theatre is celebrating after being awarded a government investment to help its survival.

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Hooded thief raids shop

Hooded thief raids shop

A search has been launched for a burglar after a shop was broken into in the early hours of the morning.

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Care home Covid screens like 'torture' for residents

Care home Covid screens like 'torture' for residents

Care home managers have hit back at new government guidance on care home visits - and are calling for Covid tests to be rolled out for visitors.

Kent Cricket get shirty with members

Kent Cricket get shirty with members

Kent members will have their names featured on the team’s Championship shirt next summer.

Too-wide breakdown-prone dustcarts to be ditched

Too-wide breakdown-prone dustcarts to be ditched

A new fleet of rubbish trucks will replace outdated models on the streets in east Kent next year when a council gains control of emptying bins.

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