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Sick killer's boasts of machete murder from cell

Sick killer's boasts of machete murder from cell

A teenager, today jailed for life for murder, recorded lyrics while on remand saying he 'should have killed more people'

Exclusive: Police to sell off county headquarters

Exclusive: Police to sell off county headquarters

Kent Police is to sell off its headquarters and relocate all staff, KentOnline can reveal.

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Two parked cars torched

Two parked cars torched

Police are investigating two car fires on a residential road.

Castle welcomes first bird of prey

Castle welcomes first bird of prey

A visitor attraction is celebrating a big milestone in its new breeding programme.

'Test-and-trace should be in place before schools reopen'

'Test-and-trace should be in place before schools reopen'

A teacher has shared his anguish at the Government "rushing" to reopen schools, fearing it could compromise pupils' and students' safety.

Nuisance bikers targeted by police

Nuisance bikers targeted by police

Officers have seized motorcycles and issued warnings to riders as they crack down on anti-social riding in rural areas.

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Suspicious fire started in flat stairwell

Suspicious fire started in flat stairwell

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire being treated as suspicious broke out on the stairwell of a block of flats.

Driver rapped for 139-mile 'ride out'

Driver rapped for 139-mile 'ride out'

A motorist was stopped by police after driving almost three hours from Kent to the East Midlands.

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Teens taught to 'Mind the Knife'

Teens taught to 'Mind the Knife'

Students have shared their views on a new knife crime awareness course run by a mental health charity.

No suspects identified in arson investigation

No suspects identified in arson investigation

Police investigating hate crimes against the Nepalese community have not been able to uncover any further leads.

Inquest opens in to death of stab victim

Inquest opens in to death of stab victim

An inquest has opened in to the death of a father of three who was stabbed in the heart after 'an altercation'.

Pre-school's final desperate plea for help

Pre-school's final desperate plea for help

A nursery fears it may be forced to close when its tenancy at its temporary home runs out as it has nowhere else to go.

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Driver fined after van load held down by 'thin cords'

Driver fined after van load held down by 'thin cords'

A driver has been slapped with a fine after he was caught in an overloaded van which had been spotted leaving debris scattered across the road.

Airline staff's first class service for NHS

Airline staff's first class service for NHS

Furloughed and grounded cabin crew have been volunteering their time to recreate first class lounges in hospitals for NHS staff to use between shifts.

Mum's rage after hooligan spits at baby

Mum's rage after hooligan spits at baby

A young mum was left "shaking" with fury after a hooligan spat at her baby daughter and then cycled away laughing.

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Two Nando's restaurants in Kent reopen for takeaway

Two Nando's restaurants in Kent reopen for takeaway

As lockdown restrictions are eased, here are the two places in Kent you can now satisfy your Nando's cravings.

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Menzies staff Clap for Carers

Menzies staff Clap for Carers

Workers at the distribution firm staged their regular tribute to key workers to the sounds of a lone piper.

Watch the police raid which led to a pair drug dealers being jailed

Watch the police raid which led to a pair drug dealers being jailed

A drug dealer who told officers" "I've had enough of this life, it's not all it's cracked up to be" and his accomplice have been put behind bars.

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How our roads could dramatically change

How our roads could dramatically change

The Government is asking councils to rethink traffic systems to encourage more cycling and walking when the lockdown eases.

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Super Mario delivers gifts to the community

Super Mario delivers gifts to the community

Boxes full of snacks, books and DVDs were delivered to isolated families with the help of Super Mario.

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