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Plans unveiled for new dockside development

Plans unveiled for new dockside development

Developers are looking to breathe new life into a former dockyard by providing apartment blocks and restaurants.

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Rugby camp... oops it's 180 miles away

Rugby camp... oops it's 180 miles away

A paper has apologised after advertising a rugby camp in a Kent town instead of Devon.

Killer mum's sentence appeal rejected

Killer mum's sentence appeal rejected

A grieving dad says the criminal justice system has "failed his children" after they were killed by his ex wife.

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Suspected migrants caught fleeing lorry

Suspected migrants caught fleeing lorry

Police have arrested three suspected migrants who were caught fleeing from the back of a lorry.

Police find 83 cannabis plants during raid

Police find 83 cannabis plants during raid

A cash strapped migrant who turned to cannabis farming has been jailed.

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Body found identified as missing man

Body found identified as missing man

A body, discovered in May, has finally been identified as a missing man.

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Anti-knife rally after fatal stabbing

Anti-knife rally after fatal stabbing

Residents headed to the spot where a 21-year-old was stabbed to death to raise awareness of an anti-knife campaign.

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OAP in hospital after violent burglary

OAP in hospital after violent burglary

A man in his 70s was taken to hospital after two burglars with covered faces assaulted him.

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Councillor names new chicken Corbyn after PM's jibe

Councillor names new chicken Corbyn after PM's jibe

A Labour councillor has defended his party leader with an unusual gesture - by giving his new chicken the same name.

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Man pulled from river identified

Man pulled from river identified

The body of a man pulled from a river has been formally identified after emergency crews were called to a marina.

Drug dealer claimed he was a victim

Drug dealer claimed he was a victim

A drug dealer has been jailed for more than three years, following a police investigation.

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'Bring Banksy out of hiding'

'Bring Banksy out of hiding'

Questions are being asked why a famous piece of artwork remains in storage four years after returning to Kent.

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Couple slam council's restriction on garden salon

Couple slam council's restriction on garden salon

A husband and wife have been forced to change their business idea after being refused planning permission.

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Dementia care home under threat

Dementia care home under threat

It is feared one of the last centres in Kent for violent dementia patients could be closing down.

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'Fisherman' jailed for smuggling migrants

'Fisherman' jailed for smuggling migrants

A dad who claimed he was on a fishing trip with his son has been jailed for people smuggling.

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It's not only rock n' roll...

It's not only rock n' roll...

Mick Jagger has been announced as the patron of one of Kent's music schools.

Looking back at Kent's Ashes stars

Looking back at Kent's Ashes stars

A long line of cricket heroes from Kent have done battle with Australia for the Ashes.

Cyclist 'pushed by car passenger'

Cyclist 'pushed by car passenger'

A cyclist out enjoying a quite country ride became the focus of hostility from a car-load of shirtless youths.

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Motorbike and van crash on A2

Motorbike and van crash on A2

Motorists have been told to expect long delays following a crash on the A2.

'Career thief' targeted elderly and disabled

'Career thief' targeted elderly and disabled

A drug addict with 81 convictions has been jailed after stealing from elderly and disabled people.

Club's donation to first aiders who helped fatal stab victim

Club's donation to first aiders who helped fatal stab victim

A charity has thanked a nightclub owner after it received more than a £3,000 donation.

New Zealand man charged with sex offences

New Zealand man charged with sex offences

A man has been forced to leave New Zealand and return to Kent after being charged with 10 child sex offences.

M20 closure still on despite water leak

M20 closure still on despite water leak

Highways bosses say they are still going to close the M20 this weekend - despite a water leak nearby causing traffic chaos.

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Head resigns after child's autism diagnosis

Head resigns after child's autism diagnosis

A grammar school head teacher is to step down after revealing one of his children has been diagnosed with severe autism.

Nurse performed sex act while following women

Nurse performed sex act while following women

A nurse has been struck off after following women and pleasuring himself after downing pints of beer and whisky in the pub.

Crash victim was under investigation

Crash victim was under investigation

A man was being investigated for serious offences before his motorcycle collided with a crash barrier on the A2.

Man smuggled 60 guns into country

Man smuggled 60 guns into country

A man who was stopped at a Kent port with 60 guns crammed into his Volkswagen Passat claimed he had been in Europe "just driving around."

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Love Island star cancels club appearance

Love Island star cancels club appearance

A club has had to find a replacement Love Island star after a last minute cancellation.

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Ambulance took 'imprisoned girl' from home in early hours

Ambulance took 'imprisoned girl' from home in early hours

Neighbours have spoken of the harrowing moment a teenager was taken from her home after being "imprisoned for 10 years".

Woman died choking on cake

Woman died choking on cake

A woman choked to death on a piece of cake, an inquest heard

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