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Victim 'sent enforcer' to accused killer's house, court hears

Victim 'sent enforcer' to accused killer's house, court hears

A man accused of murder has said he felt threatened by the victim who sent an 'enforcer' around to his house, a court heard.

Man arrested on suspicion of raping child

Man arrested on suspicion of raping child

A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a child.

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Bridge jump 'hoax call' arrest

Bridge jump 'hoax call' arrest

A man has been arrested on suspicion of making a hoax call to police about someone jumping from a town centre bridge into a river.

Police face 'racist abuse' in town centre

Police face 'racist abuse' in town centre

A man has appeared in court after police officers arresting him allegedly suffered racist abuse in a town centre.

Petition launches in bid to save uni from closure

Petition launches in bid to save uni from closure

A petition to save a university campus from closure has been launched with hundreds signing within days urging bosses to reverse the decision.

Minister visits fruit farm ahead of India trade talks

Minister visits fruit farm ahead of India trade talks

A huge Kent-based fruit farm hosted the international trade minister to discuss government plans for a post-Brexit free-trade deal with India.

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Maths rocks!

Maths rocks!

Maths was given a cool makeover at one school which has a growing number of rock stars.

Jarvis calls time

Jarvis calls time

Ex-Gills favourite Matt Jarvis says he will miss everything about football after announcing his retirement.

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Medway Messenger Sunday League round-up

Medway Messenger Sunday League round-up

All the action from a busy weekend in the Medway Messenger Sunday League

Firefighters battle blaze at family home

Firefighters battle blaze at family home

A number of fire engines were scrambled after a brazier set the roof of a house alight - prompting the fire service to issue safety advice.

'My life living with Sleeping Beauty Syndrome'

'My life living with Sleeping Beauty Syndrome'

A woman has told of her battle with a rare illness that makes sufferers look like they are falling asleep.

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Oil spill reported at new water sports site

Oil spill reported at new water sports site

A waste tanker had to clean up an oil spill from an old double-decker bus at a new water sports attraction the day before it opened.

Car overturns on residential street

Car overturns on residential street

Two people were in a car which overturned after hitting a parked vehicle on a town road.

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Scrap metal stolen after hammer threat

Scrap metal stolen after hammer threat

A van driver has been arrested in connection with a robbery that saw people threatened with a hammer and scrap metal, a phone and a bank card stolen.

Dogs rescued from fire one of them may have started

Dogs rescued from fire one of them may have started

Firefighters have issued a safety warning after a dog is thought to have turned on a toaster and started a blaze in a bungalow.

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Kent man jailed after more than £5m cash seized

Kent man jailed after more than £5m cash seized

A man has been jailed with two others after a large scale drug supply operation which included the largest single cash seizure ever by the Met Police.

City of Culture battle gets under way

City of Culture battle gets under way

The government has fired the starting pistol in the race to become UK City of Culture 2025 – with one part of the county well in the running.

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Lucky kmfm listener scoops £1k Friday cash

Lucky kmfm listener scoops £1k Friday cash

A kmfm listener had the best start to their bank holiday after they scooped £1,000.

Decision due on plans to demolish sports centre

Decision due on plans to demolish sports centre

Councillors are due to discuss plans to demolish Splashes Sports Centre in preparation for a new leisure site.

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Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Furious residents have been left frustrated after it took almost a month to empty overflowing bins prompting fears of vermin running wild.

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