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Teen blackmailed by strangers after sending intimate photos

Teen blackmailed by strangers after sending intimate photos

A girl has spoken out after sending intimate pictures to her boyfriend almost ruined her life.

Trains halted due to 'emergency incident'

Trains halted due to 'emergency incident'

Services were stopped between two stations as emergency responders dealt with an 'incident'.

Burglar used manhole covers to break into businesses

Burglar used manhole covers to break into businesses

A man has been jailed after stealing cash, food and a charity box from shops and restaurants, using manhole covers and breaking windows to gain entry.

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Dead pet rabbit and ferret found dumped

Dead pet rabbit and ferret found dumped

A runner discovered the bodies of a pet rabbit and ferret on a grass verge sparking an RSPCA investigation. Warning pictures may be distressing.

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Thief used hedge trimmer to rob taxi driver

Thief used hedge trimmer to rob taxi driver

A thief who robbed a taxi driver while armed with a hedge trimmer has been jailed.

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Demand for action after ex-Gurkha's car torched

Demand for action after ex-Gurkha's car torched

A campaign group has called on police and politicians to do more to root out prejudice against the Nepalese community following two arson attacks.

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Peacocks disobey stay at home rules and invade office

Peacocks disobey stay at home rules and invade office

In a blatant breach of the 'stay at home' rules, four peacocks have invaded a car workshop.

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B&Q to reopen one Kent store during lockdown

B&Q to reopen one Kent store during lockdown

A Kent branch of B&Q deemed an "essential retailer" is among 14 branches of the DIY retailer to have reopened.

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MPs pledge to solve 'shambolic' PPE issues

MPs pledge to solve 'shambolic' PPE issues

A group of MPs have responded to calls for them to step in and resolve the "shambolic" lack of coronavirus protective kit for GPs in Kent.

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Your pictures of meteor shower and Elon Musk's project

Your pictures of meteor shower and Elon Musk's project

Images have captured the Lyrid meteor shower and Elon Musk's new space programme shooting across the sky in Kent last night.

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'Unemployment will likely rise after furlough'

'Unemployment will likely rise after furlough'

While the county's rise in unemployment has slowed this month one expert has warned it will likely shoot up after the furlough scheme ends.

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The volunteers saving tonnes of fruit and veg

The volunteers saving tonnes of fruit and veg

A charity is working hard to save farmers' fruit and veg and deliver it to those in need, despite social distancing challenges.

Rise in unemployment slows

Rise in unemployment slows

Though the number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen for the 20th month in a row, the rise is less drastic than in previous months.

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The artwork left behind

The artwork left behind

Following news the Folkestone Triennial has been postponed by a year, we look back at the artwork that has been left behind from previous festivals.

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Stabbing victims arrested

Stabbing victims arrested

Two men were treated for stab wounds and later arrested following reports of a fight in a high street.

Final decision on £20m leisure centre revamp

Final decision on £20m leisure centre revamp

A vitual meeting will take place to decide the fate of a leisure centre amid concerns from sports clubs threatened with eviction

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Smuggler doused bleach over human cargo

Smuggler doused bleach over human cargo

A people smuggler who doused his human cargo in bleach in a bid to avoid detection has been jailed for more than three years.

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Most-loved magazines inside our prisons

Most-loved magazines inside our prisons

Campaigners have fought for prisoners to have access to reading material - and we find out what the top picks are inside.

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Plans for 'mass' coronavirus testing site in Kent

Plans for 'mass' coronavirus testing site in Kent

Council bosses are working on plans for a "mass" Covid-19 testing site in the county - but are keeping the location under wraps.

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'Remarkable' boy, 4, helps save grandad's life

'Remarkable' boy, 4, helps save grandad's life

A four-year-old who helped to save his grandfather's life has received a national award for his efforts.

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Vintage car abandoned in barn for 40 years now worth £200k

Vintage car abandoned in barn for 40 years now worth £200k

A Jaguar E-Type has been transformed from a rusting wreck into a motoring masterpiece

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Doctors slam 'shambolic lack of PPE' for GPs

Doctors slam 'shambolic lack of PPE' for GPs

Senior doctors in the county have blasted the "shambolic situation" in a letter to MPs as Kent GPs face a lack of personal protection equipment (PPE).

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First take on Government furlough scheme

First take on Government furlough scheme

More than 67,000 claims were made in first 30 minutes of the job retention scheme going live - but what do businesses think of the system so far?

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Grieving dad's divorce battle fundraiser passes halfway mark

Grieving dad's divorce battle fundraiser passes halfway mark

A fundraiser helping a grieving father to fight losing his home in a bitter divorce battle with his killer wife has now passed half its target.

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Missing pensioner found

Missing pensioner found

Police have announced that an 85-year-old has been safely located, after concern was growing for his welfare.

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Police stop 'bored' driver en route to Brighton

Police stop 'bored' driver en route to Brighton

A family's trip to the seaside was stopped by police - and the driver was also found to be on their phone and three minors were not wearing seatbelts.

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Sales surge for makers of Mr Kipling, Bisto and Super Noodles

Sales surge for makers of Mr Kipling, Bisto and Super Noodles

The firm which makes a range of cupboard-filler products - and has a large factory in Kent - has recorded a sales boom as shoppers look to stock up.

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Biker charged after young dad dies in funeral crash

Biker charged after young dad dies in funeral crash

A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in custody charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a young father died as he waited to join a funeral.

Stone thrown at officer near harbour

Stone thrown at officer near harbour

Do you recognise this man? Police have launched an appeal to find him after a stone was thrown at a PCSO.

10 caught speeding on same road in two days

10 caught speeding on same road in two days

Police have charged 13 drivers with road traffic offences - including 10 for speeding - on the same stretch of road in just two days.

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