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'My 20 years as a crown court judge'

'My 20 years as a crown court judge'

From defending alleged Broadwater Farm looters to jailing from her kitchen this judge has seen a lot - we spoke to her about the most infamous cases.

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City centre park sealed off after sex attack

City centre park sealed off after sex attack

Police taped off a city centre gardens and a car park after a woman was sexually assaulted in the early hours.

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'Laughing gas has killed 36 - we must act now'

'Laughing gas has killed 36 - we must act now'

An MP is pushing for "fast action" to be taken against laughing gas - a drug that has been linked to at least 36 deaths.

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'Innocent family man' shot in head in cold blood

'Innocent family man' shot in head in cold blood

A "much-loved family man" was shot in the back of the head in cold blood as he walked home from the pub, police have revealed.

Terrifying moment giant snake slithers past dog walker

Terrifying moment giant snake slithers past dog walker

A spine-chilling video captures the moment a shocked dog walker crossed paths with a huge snake this morning.

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Boy in hospital with 'slash wounds'

Boy in hospital with 'slash wounds'

An investigation into the circumstances that left a teenage boy with serious injuries continues.

Police called to 'distressed' man on motorway bridge

Police called to 'distressed' man on motorway bridge

A motorway was shut as police and ambulance crews were called to a 'distressed' man on a bridge.

Yobs leave beer, drugs and burning fire at beauty spot

Yobs leave beer, drugs and burning fire at beauty spot

A burning fire, drugs and beer bottles have been found discarded on a popular green space this morning.

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Recovery driver on way to crash caught using mobile phone

Recovery driver on way to crash caught using mobile phone

Police spotted a recovery driver talking on his mobile phone while on the way to his next job - a crash scene.

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Person suffers burns in huge fire

Person suffers burns in huge fire

A person was treated for burns after four fire engines were called to a blaze last night.

An arrest and a protest: When the Olympics came to Kent in 101 photos

An arrest and a protest: When the Olympics came to Kent in 101 photos

We've delved into the archives and dug out 101 pictures and stories of the Olympic torch coming through Kent.

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Is Sheppey the next Whitstable?

Is Sheppey the next Whitstable?

Caravan parks on Sheppey have bounced back from Covid-19, leading some to wonder is the sun-kissed Isle is Kent's next tourist destination.

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Look inside home of inventor which is up for sale

Look inside home of inventor which is up for sale

The stunning former home of an inventor dubbed the "Infernal Diver" - who co-invented the diving helmet - is on the market.

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'Please don't let me die'

'Please don't let me die'

The mother of a law graduate who died in a freak accident on the A21 has revealed harrowing details of the final moments of her daughter's life.

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Best and worst rated seaside towns in Kent revealed

Best and worst rated seaside towns in Kent revealed

A survey of more than 4,000 beachgoers has revealed the best and worst- rated coastal spots in the county.

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Fundraiser launched for family after fire devastates chip shop

Fundraiser launched for family after fire devastates chip shop

A fundraising appeal has been launched to support the owners of a popular fish bar that has been ravaged by fire.

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Adorable video captures young starlings having a bath

Adorable video captures young starlings having a bath

A Kent wildlife lover has captured young starlings splashing around in the the bath in a video that'll make you smile

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Appeal for information after vehicle overturned on carriageway

Appeal for information after vehicle overturned on carriageway

Police are asking anyone who may have seen a serious crash to check for dash cam footage which may help their investigation.

Butterflies and maths collide in KMTV documentary

Butterflies and maths collide in KMTV documentary

A short film is delving into the work done by academics to reveal and manage the country's butterfly population.

Third man charged with teen's murder

Third man charged with teen's murder

Officers investigating the death of a teenager have charged a third man with murder.

Missing man found after large scale search

Missing man found after large scale search

A man who went missing last night was found after a large search was launched involving police, a helicopter and search and rescue volunteers

'I heard shouts and within a minute black smoke and then flames'

'I heard shouts and within a minute black smoke and then flames'

Firefighters in three fire engines have tackled a blaze at a well-known fish and chip shop.

'Glasses and plates thrown' and door staff attacked at Spoons pub

'Glasses and plates thrown' and door staff attacked at Spoons pub

A popular town centre pub was evacuated onto the High Street on a busy Friday night

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Deadmans Island: A tale of human remains

Deadmans Island: A tale of human remains

Bones, teeth and coffins are scattered in a place off the Kent coast but few know the reason they are there - this is the story of Deadman's Island.

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First look at renovation plans for 1930s landmark

First look at renovation plans for 1930s landmark

Pictures show a £30m restoration project planned for a town centre landmark will feature a public square, new homes and commercial units.

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KCC was 'aware' of secret lorry park plans

KCC was 'aware' of secret lorry park plans

KCC was "aware" of secret plans to build a huge lorry park and Brexit check point off the M20, despite the local council being kept in the dark.

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Saturday scorcher to be followed by Sunday showers

Saturday scorcher to be followed by Sunday showers

The sunny weather across Kent will last all day but is set to end tomorrow with clouds and rain.

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Seagull who swallowed two fish hooks couldn't be saved

Seagull who swallowed two fish hooks couldn't be saved

A beach walker who tried to save a seagull who had swallowed two fish hooks is asking fishermen to be more careful.

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Security guards on beaches amid crowd fears

Security guards on beaches amid crowd fears

Security guards and 200 extra bins will be deployed along a seafront as local authority bosses expect the coast to be flooded with visitors.

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Traffic begins to clear at Dartford Crossing following crash

Traffic begins to clear at Dartford Crossing following crash

Traffic is starting to move on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing following a serious crash between a car and a van.

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