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Nail bars and brothels targeted in modern slavery crackdown

Nail bars and brothels targeted in modern slavery crackdown

Officers have targeted 10 businesses in a Kent town in a bid to raise awareness about modern slavery.

'It was so bad I couldn't eat anymore'

'It was so bad I couldn't eat anymore'

In this week's Eat My Words, our reporter ventured to a familiar-feeling chicken restaurant that, to put it mildly, failed to hit the spot.

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Victim of sex assault took photos of her attacker

Victim of sex assault took photos of her attacker

The victim of a sexual assault secured the conviction of her attacker by taking photographs of him.

'Say No to Lidsing' councillors are told

'Say No to Lidsing' councillors are told

Councillors arriving at their Town Hall to discuss a borough's Local Plan Review were given a warm reception by protesters.

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Egyptian mummy breaks Guinness World Record at London marathon

Egyptian mummy breaks Guinness World Record at London marathon

The Kent runner takes the record after long battle against fellow mummy opponent.

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From broomstick to British record

From broomstick to British record

Weightlifter Tayla Hounsell has a former Olympian in his corner as he looks to make it big in a sport he took up by accident.

Council to act on unregulated HMO conversions

Council to act on unregulated HMO conversions

A Labour motion to check the conversion of properties to Houses of Multiple Occupancy has found cross-party support.

'It’s like living in a cesspit'

'It’s like living in a cesspit'

There are calls for a car park covered in needles, faeces and rubbish from fly tippers to be cleaned up once and for all.

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Council shake up backed

Council shake up backed

A council has set out its plans for a return to executive governance starting next May.

First look at reopened restaurant after huge fire

First look at reopened restaurant after huge fire

A business owner has given KentOnline a tour of his restaurant which has reopened months after a blaze damaged the building.

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Borough urged to enforce rules against leaving engines idling

Borough urged to enforce rules against leaving engines idling

People are dying from pollution while a council does nothing, a Green campaigner has alleged.

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'It means the world to be back on stage'

 'It means the world to be back on stage'

The cast of Jack and the Beanstalk spill the magic beans about what it's like to finally have live theatre back.

'I am here to pay for my crime'

'I am here to pay for my crime'

A pervert was arrested at the departure gate at Gatwick airport after trying to flee to Portugal.

Cannabis factory discovered

Cannabis factory discovered

More than 400 cannabis plants have been found being grown in a business premises.

Hak's hurt at FA Cup exit

Hak's hurt at FA Cup exit

Hakan Hayrettin was hurting after Maidstone’s FA Cup defeat by Kent rivals Dartford.

FA Cup report: Darts' day at the Gallagher

FA Cup report: Darts' day at the Gallagher

Dartford showed their class in a comfortable FA Cup third qualifying round win at Maidstone.

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State-of-the-art gritters announced for Kent

State-of-the-art gritters announced for Kent

National Highways has released photos of a new fleet of top-of-the-range gritter lorries heading for Kent this winter.

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Tattoo 'flash day' to help charity supporting bereaved parents

Tattoo 'flash day' to help charity supporting bereaved parents

A tattoo artist is raising funds for the charity that helped him and his partner through the tragedy of a still-birth.

Bid to shake up council elections fails

Bid to shake up council elections fails

A motion on altering the way councillors are elected in a Kent borough, which could save £80k a year, has been defeated.

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Towpath traffic is a 'hopeless and difficult' situation

Towpath traffic is a 'hopeless and difficult' situation

Dangerous drivers take over a village path.

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