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Teenager convicted of attempted murder

Teenager convicted of attempted murder

An 18-year-old who calmly stabbed a man in the neck during a gang attack has been told that he will face a custodial sentence.

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Children given all-clear amid virus scare

Children given all-clear amid virus scare

Three pupils sent home from a secondary school after returning from Italy do not have the killer bug, say officials.

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Underweight baby gorilla's great recovery

Underweight baby gorilla's great recovery

A gorilla rejected by her mother at birth is now going strong after keepers became her foster parents.

Photographer's body found by mum

Photographer's body found by mum

A college worker took her own life after two of her friends died, an inquest heard.

Gran goes viral after gatecrashing fashion show

Gran goes viral after gatecrashing fashion show

Here's how a YouTube stunt led to a 78-year-old going viral and appearing in Vogue magazine.

Dr Ranj gets own health show

Dr Ranj gets own health show

TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh is aiming to help people improve their wellbeing and celebrate the work of the NHS in his new show.

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Another storm to hit Kent

Another storm to hit Kent

Forecasters say Storm Jorge will bring high winds to the coast this weekend.

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Prison escapee found after 28 years on the run

Prison escapee found after 28 years on the run

A man who absconded from a Kent prison in 1992 has finally been found and put back behind bars.

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Drunken thug battered mate causing 'nasty injuries'

Drunken thug battered mate causing 'nasty injuries'

A thug who brutally battered his friend during a booze and drug fuelled argument, has been locked up.

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Drugs raids see 32 charged

Drugs raids see 32 charged

A total of 21 more people have been charged after a mass swoop on drug dealers in one part of Kent.

Sword-wielding thug threatened to chop girlfriend's head off

Sword-wielding thug threatened to chop girlfriend's head off

An abuser held a samurai sword to his girlfriend's throat and threatened to decapitate her and bury her body in the garden.

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Becket's murder clothes coming to Kent

Becket's murder clothes coming to Kent

A garment worn by Thomas Becket when he was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral is to be displayed in the county.

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Brothers ran puppy farm and cock fighting ring

Brothers ran puppy farm and cock fighting ring

Two brothers have been sentenced after the RSPCA raided a property being used as a puppy farm and cock fighting venue and seized a number of animals.

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Could 'Boris Island' be back?

Could 'Boris Island' be back?

Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are in tatters but could Boris Johnson bring back his plans for an airport in the Thames Estuary?

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'They can kick my head in but they'll never take my smile'

'They can kick my head in but they'll never take my smile'

A man who was brutally attacked and left in a coma has taken his first steps after two years.

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Month-long closure to send drivers on 20-mile diversion

Month-long closure to send drivers on 20-mile diversion

Gas main replacement works will close a key stretch of road for up to four weeks - with a 20-mile diversion in place.

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Police get share of £41m - weeks after cuts

Police get share of £41m - weeks after cuts

Kent Police is one of 18 forces to get a share of £41.5 million to tackle violent offending.

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Town 'in midst' of GP crisis

Town 'in midst' of GP crisis

Poor premises, few appointments and an unmanageable workload... these are some of the issues which have led to a GP crisis in this part of Kent.

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Man charged with five burglaries

Man charged with five burglaries

A man is due to appear in court after a spate of burglaries happened at locations across the county.

Gogglebox stars' gardens to reopen as liquidators step in

Gogglebox stars' gardens to reopen as liquidators step in

Two Gogglebox stars have announced gardens at their famous property will reopen as they continue their bid to save the B&B.

Jeweller sues NHS after hospital blunder

Jeweller sues NHS after hospital blunder

A goldsmith who worked with Princess Diana has sued a hospital after a doctor's mistake left him with a life-changing injury.

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'She used her parrot as a weapon'

'She used her parrot as a weapon'

An 81-year-old nightmare neighbour conducted a "campaign of harassment" against a couple using a parrot and dog poo.

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Asda cuts petrol and diesel prices

Asda cuts petrol and diesel prices

There are hopes of a price war after Asda cut the cost of fuel to its lowest rate in nearly two years.

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Man charged with town centre shop thefts

Man charged with town centre shop thefts

A 44-year-old will appear in court after being charged with thefts from shops and assaulting an emergency worker.

Restaurant now 'cockroach free'

Restaurant now 'cockroach free'

Bosses of an eatery which was forced to shut because of a bug invasion insist their restaurant is now pest free.

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Fire crews lend Gladys a helping hand

Fire crews lend Gladys a helping hand

A specially trained animal rescue crew had to be called after a horse got herself into a sticky situation.

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Woman in hospital amid 'concerns for well-being'

Woman in hospital amid 'concerns for well-being'

Emergency services were called to a property amid concerns for a woman's well-being.

Three pupils sent home amid virus alert

Three pupils sent home amid virus alert

A secondary school has told three children who recently returned from Italy to stay at home after they reported flu-like symptoms.

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Parts of leisure centre still shut after storm damage

Parts of leisure centre still shut after storm damage

The closure of the main parts of a leisure centre are likely to continue into next month.

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Hit-and-run cyclist leaves athlete badly hurt

Hit-and-run cyclist leaves athlete badly hurt

A racewalker has spoken about the horrific moment a cyclist knocked her off a pavement and rode away, sparking a police manhunt.

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