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Man denies murdering man found dead in home

Man denies murdering man found dead in home

A man accused of murdering a man found dead in his home has denied the charge.

Poppy Appeal veterans urged not to take part because of Covid

Poppy Appeal veterans urged not to take part because of Covid

Organisers of the annual Poppy Appeal say it will be 'totally different' this year because of the threat posed by Covid to veterans and volunteers.

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Amusement park rated among best in UK

Amusement park rated among best in UK

A popular amusement park has been crowned among the world's best after receiving Tripadvisor's top accolade.

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Fallen tree blocks road amid strong winds

Fallen tree blocks road amid strong winds

A road has been closed in both directions because a tree has fallen in high winds knocking out phone lines in the area.

Body found following search in harbour

Body found following search in harbour

A body of a man in his 20s has been discovered on the shore after a search in a harbour.

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Loopy dogs and limping landlords in the back of beyond

Loopy dogs and limping landlords in the back of beyond

Our undercover reporter heads well off the beaten track for his latest pub visit

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Restaurant closes for deep clean after customer Covid test

Restaurant closes for deep clean after customer Covid test

A hotel and eatery has closed temporarily for a deep clean after a customer tested postive for coronavirus.

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Beachgoers' selfish parking sparks call for crackdown

Beachgoers' selfish parking sparks call for crackdown

Hundreds of seaside residents fed up with drivers obstructing their homes and defecating in their gardens are calling for urgent action.

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Burglar went on run as he was 'too old for jail'

Burglar went on run as he was 'too old for jail'

A thief is now back behind bars after he went on the run from police as the thought he was too old to go to prison.

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'Drunk' woman charged after 'kicking officer twice' during arrest

'Drunk' woman charged after 'kicking officer twice' during arrest

A woman reported to have kicked an officer twice while being arrested has been charged with being drunk and disorderly.

Men pulled out to sea on dinghy rescued by lifeboat crew

Men pulled out to sea on dinghy rescued by lifeboat crew

RNLI volunteers have helped some teenage paddleboarders and a pair of men who were pulled out to sea on an inflatable dinghy.

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A lockdown wedding with 'neigh' guests - well almost!

A lockdown wedding with 'neigh' guests - well almost!

A disabled GB horse rider who waited 15 years to marry her husband was overwhelmed by their special guest of honour.

Gran in hospital for hip op dies after catching Covid

Gran in hospital for hip op dies after catching Covid

A family have been left devastated by the death of a beloved gran who contracted coronavirus while in hospital.

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‘It could have been me and that’s why it’s so hard to watch’

‘It could have been me and that’s why it’s so hard to watch’

A footballer pictured with two future Chelsea stars in a snap that went viral admits it's tough watching his former teammates in the Premier League.

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Quirky cafes to sink your teeth into

Quirky cafes to sink your teeth into

From board game coffee shops and cat cafes, to vintage bus diners and mad hatter tea parties, here are the county's quirkiest cafes.

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Uproar over housing estate parking fine threat

Uproar over housing estate parking fine threat

There has been fury as residents on a housing estate have been told they will no longer get away with parking on double-yellow lines.

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Mick Jagger mural sheds light on building's future use

Mick Jagger mural sheds light on building's future use

Artwork depicting a Rolling Stone and a civil rights leader has appeared on the site of one of a town's new development projects.

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Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

The father of a teenager so worried about his exams he took his own life is urging students getting their grades to seek help if they are unhappy.

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M20 closures loom as work starts on return of dreaded barrier

M20 closures loom as work starts on return of dreaded barrier

Highways chiefs are introducing overnight closures, lane restrictions and a 50mph limit on the M20 as they prepare for the return of Operation Brock.

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Councillor with £1m of property accused of being a 'hypocrite'

Councillor with £1m of property accused of being a 'hypocrite'

A councillor who has THREE homes and an acre of land is accused of being a 'hypocrite' because he has voted against new houses. He says he isn't.

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Migrant who drowned in Channel is named

Migrant who drowned in Channel is named

The migrant who was found dead on a French beach after trying to cross the English Channel has today been named.

Dog walker died 'after vehicle left the road and collided with him'

Dog walker died 'after vehicle left the road and collided with him'

An inquest into the death of a retail worker killed in a suspected hit and run has been opened.

Woman airlifted to hospital after two car crash

Woman airlifted to hospital after two car crash

Two women have been taken to hospital - one by air ambulance - following a collision this afternoon, which left a main road closed.

Dad still can't speak 12 months after unprovoked attack

Dad still can't speak 12 months after unprovoked attack

A 29-year-old who had to have half his skull removed after a brutal attack in a park has spent the past year in hospital.

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Search for man missing in harbour

Search for man missing in harbour

The coastguard has been searching for a man missing in the waters of a busy harbour.

Driver caused head-on collision while texting

Driver caused head-on collision while texting

A man who was high on drugs admitted he was texting a friend when he caused a head-on collision which left one woman with a fractured spine.

An airport and Brexit lorry parks? No problem, says green chief

An airport and Brexit lorry parks? No problem, says green chief

Kent's first environment chief says a new airport and several lorry parks won't stop the county's ambitious green target.

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'No time to relax' as Kent deaths and cases lowest since lockdown

'No time to relax' as Kent deaths and cases lowest since lockdown

The county's public health director has warned against complacency as Covid-19 deaths and cases in Kent fall to their lowest levels since lockdown.

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Small boat people smuggler jailed

Small boat people smuggler jailed

A Sudanese man has been jailed for smuggling himself and nine other people across the Channel and into the UK.

Watch ramblers scramble in front of train

Watch ramblers scramble in front of train

This is the shocking moment ramblers scramble across railway lines in front of a train in the latest in a series of near misses.

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