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Suicidal teenager almost jumped 130ft

Suicidal teenager almost jumped 130ft

Two cathedral workers have been given awards for stopping a woman from jumping to her death.

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First Class school photos out now

First Class school photos out now

Our hugely popular First Class supplement featuring children from across the area is out in newspapers today.

Injured puppy found dead in plastic bag

Injured puppy found dead in plastic bag

An eight-week-old puppy was found dead in a plastic bag by a school pupil. WARNING: Distressing images.

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Diesel car drivers 'should pay more'

Diesel car drivers 'should pay more'

A city campaigner says diesel vehicles should be charged more to use a planned multi-storey car park.

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Denly wins top PCA award

Denly wins top PCA award

Joe Denly beats team-mate Matt Henry and Surrey duo Rikki Clarke and Rory Burns to win player-of-the-year trophy.

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Superhero send-off for teenager

Superhero send-off for teenager

Friends and family of a young man killed by brain cancer made sure his final wish came true.

The ghost street left abandoned

The ghost street left abandoned

More than 30 empty family homes have been left to go to rack and ruin in a once-picturesque cul-de-sac.

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Fines and points for drivers who jump red lights at level crossings

Fines and points for drivers who jump red lights at level crossings

Drivers who dice with death at railway crossings face being caught on new CCTV cameras.

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New retailer to take over Nasons site

New retailer to take over Nasons site

The closure of Nasons has led to another furniture business moving in.

Kent's most crime-plagued McDonald's outlet

Kent's most crime-plagued McDonald's outlet

Police have been called to a fast food chain almost 400 times within two-and-a-half years.

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Speed before triple crash death 'not excessive'

Speed before triple crash death 'not excessive'

A coroner has ruled a drink and drug driver killed alongside two friends was not excessively speeding - despite police saying he was going at 125mph.

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Armed police swoop on village

Armed police swoop on village

Multiple ambulances and armed police have been seen in a cul-de-sac.

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Drunk attacked officer before drugs find

Drunk attacked officer before drugs find

An aggressive man who tried to hit a police officer at a train station before being found in possession of drugs has been locked up.

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Delays after train strikes shopping trolley

Delays after train strikes shopping trolley

A trolley thrown onto the tracks has blocked a busy railway line.

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Restaurant gains Michelin star 10 months after opening

Restaurant gains Michelin star 10 months after opening

A restaurant opened by a 26-year-old chef just 10 months ago has been awarded one of the highest accolades in the culinary world.

Greenway steps down

Greenway steps down

Lydia Greenway first took over as Kent Women's head coach in January 2017

Shop owners could face graffiti fines

Shop owners could face graffiti fines

A 30% escalation in graffiti in part of Kent has led to a tough council stance.

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Inquest opens into double fatal crash

Inquest opens into double fatal crash

The inquests into the deaths of two young women killed in a car crash while being followed by police have opened.

Kent sign Dutch international fast bowler

Kent sign Dutch international fast bowler

Fred Klaassen has signed on a two year contract after impressing in the 2nds

Bipolar sufferer's battle to help others

Bipolar sufferer's battle to help others

A former policeman who has suffered from mental illness for years has set up a charity to help others.

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