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Mum jailed for life after killing pub landlord

Mum jailed for life after killing pub landlord

A 55-year-old mum-of-two has been handed a life sentence for stabbing a pub landlord to death.

Council eyes new ANPR cameras to crackdown on traffic violations

Council eyes new ANPR cameras to crackdown on traffic violations

A local authority is hoping to better enforce moving traffic offences with new ANPR cameras spread across 17 locations.

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‘Medical emergency’ on M20 cleared after delays in Op Brock

‘Medical emergency’ on M20 cleared after delays in Op Brock

A ‘medical emergency’ has been cleared after causing delays on the M20 as traffic builds in the Operation Brock contraflow.

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Outrage over council plans to spray insecticide on toxic caterpillars

Outrage over council plans to spray insecticide on toxic caterpillars

A council’s controversial plan to unleash “targeted insecticide treatment” on toxic caterpillars has been labelled “absolutely outrageous”.

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Crack cocaine dealer caught with knife ‘disguised as keyring fob’

Crack cocaine dealer caught with knife ‘disguised as keyring fob’

A county lines dealer has been jailed after investigators found he was holding a phone used to supply class A drugs.

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Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

School children from across Kent and Medway have been creating Father’s Day drawings to show dads how much they matter.

Armed police scrambled to town centre after ‘threats made with weapon’

Armed police scrambled to town centre after ‘threats made with weapon’

Armed police descended on a town centre following reports of a suspect making threats with a weapon.

Gregg Wallace’s pub visit to raise funds for son’s special needs school

Gregg Wallace’s pub visit to raise funds for son’s special needs school

A well-known TV presenter will take part in an exclusive event to fundraise for a special needs school close to his heart.

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‘Violence in classrooms of grave concern - children running amok cannot continue’

‘Violence in classrooms of grave concern - children running amok cannot continue’

Assaults in schools, bus travel, immigration, the election and the infected blood scandal are among topics debated on this week’s letters page.

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Carer used pensioner’s card to spend £8k on clothes and takeaways

Carer used pensioner’s card to spend £8k on clothes and takeaways

A pensioner only discovered his carer had spent £8,000 on his card when he received a letter from debt collectors.

Fears countryside becoming ‘one big urban mess’ as new homes planned

Fears countryside becoming ‘one big urban mess’ as new homes planned

Villagers fear the countryside will eventually become “one big urban mess” as plans for new homes were revealed.

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'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

From being hit by a swinging car door to getting dragged along by a car trailer, cyclists reveal the shocking reality of riding on Kent’s roads.

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Beach ban warning lifted after ‘toxic’ fears

Beach ban warning lifted after ‘toxic’ fears

Seaside visitors advised to stay away from popular beaches have now been given the green light to enter the water again.

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Review launched after caravans return to swimming pool car park

Review launched after caravans return to swimming pool car park

Council bosses say they are ‘assessing options’ to prevent unauthorised encampments after caravans returned to a town centre car park.

Missing man found after police appeal

Missing man found after police appeal

Police have confirmed a missing man has been found after appealing for help from the public.

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Film crews to descend on Kent to shoot hotly anticipated drama

Film crews to descend on Kent to shoot hotly anticipated drama

Film crews will descend on Kent to shoot a hotly anticipated dystopian television drama based on an acclaimed book.

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Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

A radio host attempting to be an MP has come under fire after previous comments surfaced saying he “never liked the place” he is hoping to represent.

Town to get first 24-hour gym

Town to get first 24-hour gym

A town is set to get its first 24-hour gym this summer.

Van driver ‘dragged out and attacked by 20 motorcyclists’ at family leisure park

Van driver ‘dragged out and attacked by 20 motorcyclists’ at family leisure park

A 20-strong motorcycle group reportedly swarmed a van before dragging out the driver and repeatedly raining blows at a family leisure park.

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

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BMW left in stream after police chase

BMW left in stream after police chase

Pictures show a BMW left dumped in a protected stream following a police chase.

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

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Suspect arrested after man reportedly raped in children’s playground

Suspect arrested after man reportedly raped in children’s playground

A suspect has been arrested and taken into custody after a man was allegedly raped in a play area.

Teen ‘chased off’ vandals with machete after grandparents’ home targeted

Teen ‘chased off’ vandals with machete after grandparents’ home targeted

A teenager armed himself with a machete in a street after a window at his grandparents' home was deliberately smashed.

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Abandoned bank hits market for £1.1 million

Abandoned bank hits market for £1.1 million

An abandoned bank has hit the market for more than £1 million – little more than a month after closing for good.

Semi-naked man spotted prowling in fields evades police

Semi-naked man spotted prowling in fields evades police

A police search for a half-naked man proved fruitless after he was reportedly seen prowling fields in a village.

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‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

Last year Labour ended 20 years of Conservative rule at Medway Council. Political leaders of all stripes have given their verdict on what came next.

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Inside £500k flats renovated in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour

Inside £500k flats renovated in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour

Flats which have been sitting empty for a decade and targeted by vandals have been refurbished in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour.

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