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Russian trolls attack council’s Facebook post

Russian trolls attack council’s Facebook post

“Vile” Russian trolls are believed to have bombarded a council with horrific abuse on social media while it celebrated helping displaced Ukrainians.

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‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

Reporter James Pallant wants to get a driving licence – but like so many young people, he’s been left stunned by the cost of lessons and insurance.

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‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

Multiple road closures are blighting a Kent village – costing businesses thousands of pounds in lost trade and leaving residents angry and frustrated.

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Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

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

Reynolds shines as Canterbury prevail again

Reynolds shines as Canterbury prevail again

Frank Reynolds put in a virtuoso display as Canterbury made it three National League 2 East wins in a row.

Man charged following ‘devastating’ newsagent ram-raid

Man charged following ‘devastating’ newsagent ram-raid

Suspect, 38, accused of ram-raiding newsagent for cigarettes

Carer of Phil Spencer’s parents scrambled out of submerged car’s window

Carer of Phil Spencer’s parents scrambled out of submerged car’s window

An inquest has heard how the carer of TV star Phil Spencer's parents scrambled out of a car window when it toppled off a bridge and into a stream.

Man trapped in car after serious crash airlifted to London hospital

Man trapped in car after serious crash airlifted to London hospital

A man was freed from his car by firefighters after a serious three-vehicle crash and then taken to a London hospital by the air ambulance.

Delivery driver in court two years after clergyman killed in van crash

Delivery driver in court two years after clergyman killed in van crash

A delivery driver wept in the dock as she appeared in court in connection with causing the death of a well-known clergyman more than two years ago.

Wellness practitioner threw timesheet in the bin and refused to pay, says former employee

Wellness practitioner threw timesheet in the bin and refused to pay, says former employee

A health clinic boss is accused of throwing an employee’s timesheet away and saying she should “be grateful for the hours he was willing to pay”.

Takeaway chain scales back delivery hours after noise fears

Takeaway chain scales back delivery hours after noise fears

A new late-night takeaway service has scaled back its delivery hours after neighbour concerns.

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Man found guilty of murdering homeless barrister

Man found guilty of murdering homeless barrister

An ex financial advisor has been found guilty of murdering a homeless barrister in a city car park, while his three co-defendants have been cleared.

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Opening date for sports bar finally revealed

Opening date for sports bar finally revealed

Bosses behind a popular sports bar have confirmed the opening date for their second Kent venue, promising ultra HD screens, shuffleboard and karaoke.

Stretch of major route to close for bridge repairs

Stretch of major route to close for bridge repairs

A stretch of the A2 will shut this weekend to allow for maintenance work on a bridge.

Young twins ‘absolutely devastated’ after £25k racing bikes swiped

Young twins ‘absolutely devastated’ after £25k racing bikes swiped

Devastated young twins are pleading for thieves to return their beloved £25,000 championship bikes.

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Testing begins after cow disease case confirmed in Kent

Testing begins after cow disease case confirmed in Kent

Farmers are being asked to be watchful and prepare for testing as efforts to control the ongoing bluetongue outbreak rises.

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‘Spoons staff accused me of taking cocaine - but I was just blowing my nose!’

‘Spoons staff accused me of taking cocaine - but I was just blowing my nose!’

A “shocked” customer was mistakenly accused by Wetherspoon staff of sniffing lines of cocaine after getting a bit of tissue stuck under his nose.

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Jury in ‘gavel murder’ trial retires to consider verdict

Jury in ‘gavel murder’ trial retires to consider verdict

Jurors in the trial of four men accused of murdering a homeless barrister have retired to consider their verdicts.

Teacher tried to touch pupil in bath and made him pull trousers down ‘for punishment’

Teacher tried to touch pupil in bath and made him pull trousers down ‘for punishment’

Exclusive: A former teacher at a Kent private school plied a pupil with alcohol before asking him to sit in his lap, a misconduct hearing was told.

Busy route blocked in rush hour after crash

Busy route blocked in rush hour after crash

Drivers have been facing delays following a crash on a busy route during rush hour.

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