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Rape investigation launched as woodlands cordoned off

Rape investigation launched as woodlands cordoned off

Police have confirmed they are investigating a reported rape near woodlands after they cordoned off the area yesterday.

Man dies after being hit by bus

Man dies after being hit by bus

Police are appealing for information after a man in his seventies was involved in a fatal collision.

Police tape off large area of woodland

Police tape off large area of woodland

Officers have cordoned off a path and a large wooded area.

'Serious illness' forces band to scrap tour

'Serious illness' forces band to scrap tour

Kent rock band Slaves have been forced to scrap their entire UK tour.

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The secrets of the 'spin room'

The secrets of the 'spin room'

As Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clashed in Maidstone, our political editor Paul Francis was locked in the spin room. This is what happened.

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52-mile detour as junction closes

52-mile detour as junction closes

Highways teams have set up a bizarre 52-mile diversion route during overnight closures on one of Kent's busiest junctions.

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First look inside new 24-hour gym

First look inside new 24-hour gym

Take a peek inside this highly-anticipated gym which is set to open early next year.

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Honeytrap thief will have baby in prison

Honeytrap thief will have baby in prison

A heavily pregnant addict who used sex as bait in a honeytrap scam will give birth as a serving prisoner.

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'Pigs are not pets'

'Pigs are not pets'

People are being warned to avoid buying micro-pigs after a charity had to rescue one that was shuffled from home to home.

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'They told us it was on fire'

'They told us it was on fire'

Family's thanks as flames spotted by eagle-eyed neighbours and passers-by.

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Christmas bonus for kmfm listener

Christmas bonus for kmfm listener

A woman is celebrating winning £1,000 with just weeks to go until Christmas after entering a kmfm competition.

Road closed after man hit by bus

Road closed after man hit by bus

A road has been closed after a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Patient assessed over Ebola exposure scare

Patient assessed over Ebola exposure scare

Medical staff were forced into action over fears that a patient may have been exposed to a rare, deadly virus.

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Woman grabbed in attempted rape in public toilets

Woman grabbed in attempted rape in public toilets

Police are hunting a man who grabbed a woman in an attempted rape in a public toilet.

No show from Johnson as crowds pack town centre

No show from Johnson as crowds pack town centre

Up to 1,000 supporters, protesters and onlookers were left disappointed when the Prime Minister pulled out of a visit.

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Appeal to reunite autistic child with lost toy

Appeal to reunite autistic child with lost toy

A video has been released on social media to help reunite an autistic child with their missing toy.

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Pervert jailed for sex attack

Pervert jailed for sex attack

A sex pest who failed to show up at court for his sex trial has been sent a note from the judge informing him of his sentence and restraining order.

Limited edition cartoon statue stolen from home

Limited edition cartoon statue stolen from home

A Mickey Mouse figure and jewellery was taken during a break in.

Awning collapse injures woman

Awning collapse injures woman

A woman has been taken to hospital with head injuries after an awning outside a Costa Coffee shop fell on her.

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Huge numbers off as school hit by 'norovirus' outbreak

Huge numbers off as school hit by 'norovirus' outbreak

Public health officials have issued advice after as many as 76 primary pupils contracted a highly contagious winter vomiting bug at the same school.

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Warning after man 'chases woman in car'

Warning after man 'chases woman in car'

Police are investigating after a woman reported being approached and chased by a man when she was in her car.

Fly-tipping women fined £3,000

Fly-tipping women fined £3,000

A council has prosecuted two women after separate incidents of waste being left on the side of the road.

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Bully held lover's head under water in front of her child

Bully held lover's head under water in front of her child

A jealous thug pushed his lover's head under water while she was in the bath, leaving her gasping for air.

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Looking for a great country pub? Secret Drinker has the solution...

Looking for a great country pub? Secret Drinker has the solution...

Our undercover reporter stumbles across hounds, history and a cheesecake to die for in the heart of Kent.

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Prime Minister's pub visit cancelled

Prime Minister's pub visit cancelled

A plan for Boris Johnson to visit a high street boozer has been called off amid security concerns.

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Lengthy ferry delays amid strikes and bad weather

Lengthy ferry delays amid strikes and bad weather

A cross-Channel operator is warning of holdups of up to 90 minutes on sailings due to bad weather and French strikes

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Arrests after 250 cannabis plants uncovered at property

Arrests after 250 cannabis plants uncovered at property

Two men will appear in court today after police discovered more than 250 cannabis plants at a property.

'Taste of America' coming to town

'Taste of America' coming to town

A new diner is aiming to bring 'the taste of America' to a Kent town when it opens next week.

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Gun and ammo found in raid

Gun and ammo found in raid

Two men have appeared in court after armed National Crime Agency officers seized a gun and live bullets.

£400 bill for dropping fag butt at Tesco

£400 bill for dropping fag butt at Tesco

A smoker has been hit with a hefty fine and costs for dropping a cigarette butt.

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