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Man, 66, arrested after police storm 'brothel'

Man, 66, arrested after police storm 'brothel'

A 66-year-old man has been arrested after police discovered a suspected brothel.

Inquest opens after body found in woodland search

Inquest opens after body found in woodland search

The body of a 33-year-old rope access climber was discovered by police earlier this month in woodland near a main road.

Son of Boohoo chief executive dies aged 20

Son of Boohoo chief executive dies aged 20

The 20-year-old son of the boss of online fashion store Boohoo was found dead at his home in Kent.

Dramatic footage captures police storming huge cannabis farm

Dramatic footage captures police storming huge cannabis farm

A gripping video has caught the moment police raided a huge cannabis farm at an industrial unit.

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Man attacked in town centre bar

Man attacked in town centre bar

Two men are being hunted by police after a man was struck over the head with a glass in a town centre bar.

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The truth behind Kent's crime figures

The truth behind Kent's crime figures

Crime in Kent has dropped by 5% overall, but some offences have surged - here's the true figures for the county.

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Bins set alight, graffitied and dumped in river

Bins set alight, graffitied and dumped in river

Vandals have damaged numerous bins in a town during lockdown, setting them alight and even throwing one into a river.

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Dead dog found wrapped in plastic bags

Dead dog found wrapped in plastic bags

The decaying remains of a dog wrapped up in two plastic bags were found by a member of the public after it was thrown in a ditch.

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Shop worker attacked during Co-op theft

Shop worker attacked during Co-op theft

Police have issued CCTV of three suspects after a shop worker was attacked while meat and alcohol was being stolen from a store.

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'He was bleeding from his chest and begging for help'

'He was bleeding from his chest and begging for help'

A shocked couple fought to try and keep a stabbing victim alive after he knocked on their window last night pleading for help.

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Car ends up in the sea

Car ends up in the sea

The owners of a 4x4 found themselves in deep water after their car became submerged in the sea.

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Arrest after armed police incident

Arrest after armed police incident

A man has been arrested after a collision left a woman needing hospital treatment and the 999 call to police reported someone had a weapon.

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Panto is off this Christmas

Panto is off this Christmas

A pantomime at a Kent theatre has been postponed for a year due to the difficulties surrounding social distancing.

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Two sites proposed for traveller pitches

Two sites proposed for traveller pitches

Two sites have been put forward as temporary 'tolerated' pitches for unauthorised traveller encampments.

Late night 'revellers' force council to close castle grounds

Late night 'revellers' force council to close castle grounds

A castle's grounds will be closed to the public after a spike in anti-social gatherings and illegal parties during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Young paddle boarder taken to hospital

Young paddle boarder taken to hospital

A young girl, who got into difficulty while paddle boarding with her mum, was taken to hospital suffering with hypothermia.

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Air ambulance called to stabbing

Air ambulance called to stabbing

The air ambulance landed in a park after reports someone was stabbed.

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Kent MP backs new Spanish quarantine rules

Kent MP backs new Spanish quarantine rules

Imposing a lockdown on tourists returning from Spain is the right thing to do, says Kent MP.

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Number of 'most dangerous' guns in Kent revealed

Number of 'most dangerous' guns in Kent revealed

The number of people in Kent owning the "most dangerous" guns has been revealed.

A trip down memory lane to Sittingbourne's past

A trip down memory lane to Sittingbourne's past

Ever wondered what Sittingbourne looked like in years past? Here's your chance to find out.

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Major road shut for 25 days

Major road shut for 25 days

A route used by thousands each day is now closed for almost a month to allow for lengthy gas works.

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Theme park dubbed 'UK's Disneyland' takes big step forward

Theme park dubbed 'UK's Disneyland' takes big step forward

People are being asked for their views on plans for a huge theme park in one of the biggest steps forward for the oft-delayed project.

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Thousands of pupils sign up for online summer academy

Thousands of pupils sign up for online summer academy

Pupils across the county have signed up to a free online school for remote lessons throughout the summer holidays.

Man given first aid after pub fire

Man given first aid after pub fire

A man had to be treated after breathing in smoke when a deep fat fryer caught alight in a pub kitchen.

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Poison victim: 'My best friend could have killed me'

Poison victim: 'My best friend could have killed me'

A charity shop worker has spoken out after her pal laced her coffee with a cocktail of drugs.

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TV star thanks 'amazing police saviours'

TV star thanks 'amazing police saviours'

The host of Good Morning Britain has praised officers for rescuing her and her children after a 'terrifying' motorway ordeal.

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Single mum denied funding for paramedic dream

Single mum denied funding for paramedic dream

A single mother desperate to fulfil her dream of becoming a paramedic is crowdfunding to pay for her final year fees.

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The 100-year story of Kent's coalfield

The 100-year story of Kent's coalfield

The county's rich supply of coal meant it was once a Mecca for miners. We look at the history of an industry that has left its mark on Kent.

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Man robbed at knife-point

Man robbed at knife-point

Police are investigating a mugging in which the victim's mobile phone was stolen.

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Is your airline still flying to Spain?

Is your airline still flying to Spain?

With Brits being told not to travel to Spain unless it is essential, here is a breakdown of the airlines still operating flights to the country.

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