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Police officers attacked in town

Police officers attacked in town

Two police officers suffered injuries that required hospital treatment after they were attacked in a town.

Redundancies announced at Port of Dover

Redundancies announced at Port of Dover

An MP has called for an urgent meeting with the Port of Dover after it announced an unspecified amount of redundancies.

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Sports shirts request at 'little Rocky's' funeral

Sports shirts request at 'little Rocky's' funeral

The family a little boy are asking people to wear football or boxing shirts to his funeral, if they wish.

Man arrested by father and son police duo

Man arrested by father and son police duo

Father and son police officers arrested a man after going out on patrol together.

'Mummy is not going to be around any more'

'Mummy is not going to be around any more'

A devastated dad of two young children had been planning to propose to his 20-year-old girlfriend - who died just three weeks after giving birth.

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Train delays after thieves steal cable

Train delays after thieves steal cable

High speed services are delayed after thieves ripped up 250 metres of telecoms cable.

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Town centre revamp deal scrapped

Town centre revamp deal scrapped

Plans to transform parts of a town centre in the second phase of a £59 million project have been binned.

Strictly stars see baby in 3D scan

Strictly stars see baby in 3D scan

A dancing duo visited a specialist scan clinic to see their 'little munchkin'.

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Long-serving GP struck off

Long-serving GP struck off

A GP who illegally prescribed pills to a friend has ended his long career under a cloud.

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Two lanes blocked on motorway

Two lanes blocked on motorway

Motorists should expect long delays on the M25 after a crash.

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MPs unite to get M20 contraflow lifted

MPs unite to get M20 contraflow lifted

A group of MPs have met with the transport minister to discuss removing the M20 contraflow.

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'Dad didn't murder mum - she's still alive'

'Dad didn't murder mum - she's still alive'

The sons of a woman who has been missing for more than 20 years launched an appeal to find her days after their dad was jailed for her murder.

Mystery of hearts appearing across town

Mystery of hearts appearing across town

Dozens of red hearts have sprung up on walls, pillar boxes, pavements and buildings.

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Parking permit costs could triple

Parking permit costs could triple

A bid to sharply increase the cost of residential parking permits could see homeowners with three or more vehicles paying £135 a year.

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Woman arrested in High Street knife drama

Woman arrested in High Street knife drama

A woman has been arrested after being caught with a knife in a busy high street.

Huge Debenhams store redevelopment gets the go-ahead

Huge Debenhams store redevelopment gets the go-ahead

Work could start next month on transforming a city centre retail site after planners gave the scheme the green light.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

Police have ended their search for a man who went missing on Tuesday.

Kidnappers locked up

Kidnappers locked up

A pair of kidnappers who beat up their victim and then tried to force him to rob a shop have both been caged for more than three years.

Three police officers attacked in city centre

Three police officers attacked in city centre

Two men were arrested after three police officers were attacked in a high street - leaving one with facial injuries.

Mum's bullying claims after daughter's suicide

Mum's bullying claims after daughter's suicide

The mother of a talented PhD student who took her own life told a inquest she was bullied by colleagues about her state education.

Kent's Disneyland 'on course' despite huge losses

Kent's Disneyland 'on course' despite huge losses

A multi-billion pound theme park dubbed Kent's Disneyland is on track despite huge losses, developers say.

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Bin collector fined over collection 'fiasco'

Bin collector fined over collection 'fiasco'

Councils have asked for their waste contractor to pay up after three months of collection chaos.

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Driver injured trying to stop van theft

Driver injured trying to stop van theft

A courier was injured after jumping in the side door of his van to try and stop a thief from stealing the vehicle.

Hooded man throws 'urine' at child

Hooded man throws 'urine' at child

A mum is warning children and other parents to be vigilant after an incident where her son was targeted by a stranger.

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Emergency services called to car park after death

Emergency services called to car park after death

Police, medics and fire crews were sent to the car park of a busy shopping complex.

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'Drugs war murder' was 'cruel retribution'

'Drugs war murder' was 'cruel retribution'

The jury in a 'drugs war' murder trial have been told the killing was a "cruel and deliberate" act of retribution.

Nuxley Toys confirms closing date

Nuxley Toys confirms closing date

After more than 40 years, a toy shop has announced when it will finally cease trading.

Bluewater security move after robberies

Bluewater security move after robberies

Shopping centre bosses are to make it easier for shoppers to report crime.

Motorist crashes into wall next to pub

Motorist crashes into wall next to pub

The police helicopter pursued a driver after he failed to stop at the scene of an accident.

Chairs thrown and dad bitten at inquest

Chairs thrown and dad bitten at inquest

An inquest into the sudden death of a baby descended into violence, with chairs and punches thrown and the father bitten.

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