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'Drugs war murder' jury retires

'Drugs war murder' jury retires

The jury in a 'drugs war' murder trial have retired to consider a verdict after hearing the killing was a "cruel and deliberate" act of retribution.

Council ordered to pay worker £15k

Council ordered to pay worker £15k

A local authority has been hit with major costs after a sacked staff member took it to an employment tribunal.

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Arrest made after cannabis found at home

Arrest made after cannabis found at home

A man has been arrested after armed police were called to a house.

Ten cases in six months

Ten cases in six months

Offenders are continuing to risk a two-year jail sentence to take pictures up women's skirts.

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Armed police storm home

Armed police storm home

Armed police have been called to a residential area.

Popular restaurant gets 1-star hygiene rating

Popular restaurant gets 1-star hygiene rating

A hygiene inspector says the food safety record book at a Chinese restaurant was so dirty that they were reluctant to touch it.

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'She was beautiful and utterly selfless'

'She was beautiful and utterly selfless'

The devastated partner of a homeless woman who died has spoken about his life with the mother-of-three.

'We need to end crossing chaos'

'We need to end crossing chaos'

Campaigners are demanding an emergency vehicle recovery service after police closed a bridge because of a broken down car.

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Yobs point 'gun' at terrified woman

Yobs point 'gun' at terrified woman

Two youths are being hunted by police after a woman said they had pulled a gun on her as she was walking along a street.

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Road closed after crash

Road closed after crash

A crash on a main road has resulted in the road being blocked and motorists should expect delays.

Trial continues over suffering of dogs and horses

Trial continues over suffering of dogs and horses

Two men accused of causing unnecessary suffering to horses and dogs appeared in court today.

Hospitals fail to meet waiting times target

Hospitals fail to meet waiting times target

Hospitals across Kent have fallen short of government-set targets for A&E times, with 15,000 patients waiting more than four hours.

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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in field crash

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in field crash

A motorbike rider is in hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash in a field.

'Harry and Meghan should be stripped of titles'

'Harry and Meghan should be stripped of titles'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should be "stripped of their titles" according to a Kent county councillor.

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Strike postponed as talks begin

Strike postponed as talks begin

Port workers have shelved plans to walk out on strike in a dispute over pay after a firm agreed to mediated talks.

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Problem bin firm ordered to improve

Problem bin firm ordered to improve

A council has held an emergency meeting after residents' bins weren't collected for week, telling a problem provider "the time for excuses is over".

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Fast food giants to move in

Fast food giants to move in

Two household high street names are to set up at a former bank which has been empty for two-and-a-half years after a ram-raid.

Men in court after Tommy Robinson rally violence

Men in court after Tommy Robinson rally violence

A group of men have appeared in court accused of violent disorder after fights erupted at a Tommy Robinson rally.

New Lidl supermarket approved

New Lidl supermarket approved

Lidl has been given permission to build a new store creating 120 jobs.

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Partner and mum jailed for helping murderer flee country

Partner and mum jailed for helping murderer flee country

Two women have been sentenced to a total of seven years in prison after helping a murderer flee the country.

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Dead horse found in country lane

Dead horse found in country lane

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE - A dead horse has been found in a country lane.

Boy, 15, charged over Underground stabbing

Boy, 15, charged over Underground stabbing

A 15-year-old is due to appear in court after another teenager was stabbed near a tube stop in London.

'Spiked drink' led to police racial slur

'Spiked drink' led to police racial slur

An air con engineer appeared in court on his birthday after shouting racist abuse at a police officer.

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'I got a parking charge for being stuck in traffic'

'I got a parking charge for being stuck in traffic'

A woman has spoken out after receiving a parking charge after being stuck in traffic chaos.

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Dental technician stashed £1m of cocaine at work

Dental technician stashed £1m of cocaine at work

A dental technician has been jailed for more than eight years after being found with 5.34 kilos of high purity cocaine just a week before his wedding.

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'Vicious' attackers caught after car broke down

'Vicious' attackers caught after car broke down

Six men were arrested after officers pulled over to help the occupants of a broken down car and realised they were wanted.

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Woman attacked policeman after bottomless Prosecco brunch

Woman attacked policeman after bottomless Prosecco brunch

A 35-year-old who kicked an emergency worker and swore at restaurant staff has been given a three-month curfew.

Model railway centre could move into Debenhams

Model railway centre could move into Debenhams

A huge Debenhams store set to close next weekend could become home to a long-awaited model railway centre.

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Commuter pounds pavements to tackle loneliness

Commuter pounds pavements to tackle loneliness

A commuter who found herself alone in a new town set up a group to tackle social isolation — now she has bigger plans for the future.

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'Life will never be the same for us'

'Life will never be the same for us'

Loved ones of a Lego-mad six-year-old boy who died just weeks after a cancer diagnosis have gathered to celebrate his life.

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