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'He was loved but just couldn't see it'

'He was loved but just couldn't see it'

A family has vowed to improve mental health services after the tragic death of their 'Tommy Boy'.

Discount retailer’s bid for empty Halfords

Discount retailer’s bid for empty Halfords

Fifty jobs could be created as a discount retailer eyes up the site of a former Halfords store.

'Dangerous idiot' guilty of nightclub knife attack

'Dangerous idiot' guilty of nightclub knife attack

A jury took just two-and-a-half hours to unanimously find an angry punter guilty of stabbing a nightclub owner.

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Major delays at Dartford Crossing

Major delays at Dartford Crossing

Motorists suffered hour-long delays after a crash led to more than seven miles of tailbacks.

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Air ambulance sent to incident near railway station

Air ambulance sent to incident near railway station

Emergency services including the air ambulance have been called to an incident near a railway station.

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CCTV appeal after suitcase swiped during epileptic seizure

CCTV appeal after suitcase swiped during epileptic seizure

Police have released images of a woman they are trying to trace after a cruel thief swiped a suitcase from an epileptic 32-year-old.

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First look inside revamped Wimpy

First look inside revamped Wimpy

Customers will be able to get their burger fix now a Wimpy has re-opened its doors.

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Parents with mental health conditions 'scared' of social services, says mum

Parents with mental health conditions 'scared' of social services, says mum

A mum who lost her children to social services has spoken of her heartbreak.

Cop on trial accuses ex of 'attacks'

Cop on trial accuses ex of 'attacks'

A special constable accused of faking being attacked in revenge for being dumped, has told a jury of the tempestuous relationship he had with his ex.

A lottery ticket will get you in to these Kent attractions for free

A lottery ticket will get you in to these Kent attractions for free

For one week only, the National Lottery is offering free days out in exchange for old tickets and scratch cards.

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Cause of dad's prison death unknown

Cause of dad's prison death unknown

A post-mortem has been unable to establish why a 33-year-old father, found unresponsive in his prison cell, came about his death.

Bluewater tunnel plans submitted

Bluewater tunnel plans submitted

An application for a £12 million tunnel that would link one of Kent's most popular shopping centres to nearby developments has been submitted.

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The advent calendar that swaps chocolate for diamonds

The advent calendar that swaps chocolate for diamonds

A jewellers is offering a sparkling build up to Christmas, just don't let the price put you off.

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Store slammed after rabbit fur coats discovered

Store slammed after rabbit fur coats discovered

A retail giant has been branded disgusting after a shopper revealed one of their products was made with real rabbit fur.

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More cars targeted by catapults

More cars targeted by catapults

A spate of catapult attacks close to a school has shaken drivers and damaged cars.

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£100m needed for controversial garden town

£100m needed for controversial garden town

A council has revealed its plans to borrow £100m to fund a divisive garden town scheme, which could see 10,000 new homes built on green land.

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Fatal minibus crash driver denies charges

Fatal minibus crash driver denies charges

A driver involved in a crash with an Age UK minibus has denied causing death by careless driving.

Photo warning as haystack blaze continues

Photo warning as haystack blaze continues

People have been asked not to stop and take photos of the 7,000 hay bales on fire.

Poundland drama as staff 'attacked'

Poundland drama as staff 'attacked'

A suspected thief carrying syringes was tackled by security staff in a budget store.

£60m wiped from pension fund value

£60m wiped from pension fund value

A council has lost £60m in pensions after the owner announced it was winding down investment fund.

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Council 'seriously considering' market move

Council 'seriously considering' market move

A struggling market could be shifted to a more prominent part of town following a council meeting with traders.

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How every click is contributing to climate change

How every click is contributing to climate change

A charity has come up with a unique solution in the hope of tackling the climate change crisis.

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'I blacked out from whisky at the age of eight'

'I blacked out from whisky at the age of eight'

A former alcoholic and drug addict wants to remove the stigma of addiction and encourage people to get help.

Students flee Hong Kong violence

Students flee Hong Kong violence

Exchange students from Kent have been flown home amid escalating clashes between protesters and police.

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Rapist attacked girl, 13, in ditch

Rapist attacked girl, 13, in ditch

A woman raped by two different men as a child has finally got justice nearly a decade later.

Taxi and Jaguar in crash

Taxi and Jaguar in crash

The entrance to a hotel car park is blocked after a smash between two cars during rush hour.

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First black woman bishop

First black woman bishop

History has been made as Kent's newest bishop was formally welcomed into her new role.

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CCTV reveals 'rampage of jolly destruction'

CCTV reveals 'rampage of jolly destruction'

A man was taken to hospital after being attacked as a group of children went on a rampage through a town.

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First look at Christmas ice rink

First look at Christmas ice rink

Construction has begun on a hotly anticipated festive skating rink recently dubbed a 'climate disaster' by campaigners.

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'I was racially abused at Spoons'

'I was racially abused at Spoons'

A black Wetherspoon customer called police after someone used the pub chain's app to send a banana to his table.

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