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Accused 'could have dug grave in advance'

Accused 'could have dug grave in advance'

A prosecutor has continued to cross-examine the man accused of murdering missing Sarah Wellgreen, suggesting he may have dug her grave in advance.

Emergency repairs lead to delays on M2

Emergency repairs lead to delays on M2

Collapsed manhole has caused traffic delays on the London-bound slip road.

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Man choked to death on sausage

Man choked to death on sausage

A 65-year-old nursing home patient died after choking on a piece of sausage he took from a plate.

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Century-old carnival gets chop

Century-old carnival gets chop

Another Kent carnival has bitten the dust after the plug was pulled on a 100-year-old seaside parade.

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Councillors 'assaulted' at toxic meeting

Councillors 'assaulted' at toxic meeting

Members of a planning committee were allegedly pushed, shoved and verbally assaulted by members of the public at a crucial meeting.

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Concerns about plans to check lorries on M20

Concerns about plans to check lorries on M20

A spending watchdog has warned the government of "significant risks" over Brexit preparations.

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Road closed after council truck flips

Road closed after council truck flips

Three people have been injured after a council waste truck overturned.

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'I can't explain why I killed my baby'

'I can't explain why I killed my baby'

A father who's admitted killing his six-week-old baby but denied it was intentional told a murder jury he 'can't explain' why he caused the injuries.

Debate on 8,500-home garden town postponed

Debate on 8,500-home garden town postponed

A debate on a controversial new 'garden town' has been delayed until a council has 'all the necessary information'.

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Suspected migrants spotted in lorry

Suspected migrants spotted in lorry

Police have taken six suspected migrants to border force officials.

Man caught throwing bricks at nightclub

Man caught throwing bricks at nightclub

Police are appealing for witnesses after the front windows of a bar were smashed in.

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Plans to raise council tax

Plans to raise council tax

A consultation is being launched on council plans to raise tax by 4%.

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Rail trespasser sparks train delays

Rail trespasser sparks train delays

Train operators warned of cancellations and delays following reports of a trespasser on the tracks.

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£34m plot will be city's 'heart'

£34m plot will be city's 'heart'

A multi-billion pound garden city project has announced plans for a commercial centre after purchasing a £34 million patch of land.

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'Broken bottle killer' may claim self-defence

'Broken bottle killer' may claim self-defence

A man accused of murdering a father-of-two with a broken bottle is likely to claim he acted in self-defence, a judge has been told today.

Mansion back on the market

Mansion back on the market

A grand family house is up for sale again after a deal to sell the property fell through.

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Fundraiser to pay for lifejackets after river tragedy

Fundraiser to pay for lifejackets after river tragedy

A charity fun day will be held in memory of Lucas Dobson as his parents continue their quest to raise water safety awareness.

Co-op staff rewarded after hammer attack

Co-op staff rewarded after hammer attack

Store workers who were threatened by hammer-wielding robbers have scooped a supermarket chain's team of the year award.

Associates urged to give up burglary suspect

Associates urged to give up burglary suspect

Detectives have urged associates of a man wanted in connection with three burglaries to give him up.

Family in jail after 'accidentally' entering US

Family in jail after 'accidentally' entering US

The Foreign Office is supporting a couple and their three-month-old son who have been detained by US officials after crossing the border from Canada.

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Heartbreaking wedding wish

Heartbreaking wedding wish

A woman in her 40s, who has terminal cancer, has launched an appeal so she can marry her partner before she dies.

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Restaurant building up for auction at £1.7m

Restaurant building up for auction at £1.7m

An historic building that houses a popular restaurant chain is going under the hammer.

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Two villages left without power

Two villages left without power

Almost 1,000 properties have been affected by a power cut.

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Robots on the rampage

Robots on the rampage

TV's metal stars are heading out on tour with Extreme Robots and preparing to do battle in the county this weekend.

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Council 'didn't know' fund would be wound down

Council 'didn't know' fund would be wound down

Kent County Council was not informed in advance that a fund in which it has a £263 million pension investment would be wound down.

Boy, 16, charged with 'road rage murder'

Boy, 16, charged with 'road rage murder'

A 16-year-old has been charged with murder after a road rage attack, while the victim has been named.

Half-a-billion to build super hospital

Half-a-billion to build super hospital

The costs behind the future options for healthcare provision in east Kent have been revealed.

Italian university buys historic hall

Italian university buys historic hall

An Italian university is set to establish a campus in Kent after taking over a £3 million former rehab centre.

It’s more common than autism - but no-one’s heard of it

It’s more common than autism - but no-one’s heard of it

The mum of a seven-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a communication disorder wants to raise awareness of the condition to help others.

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Take a look inside up-for-sale micropub

Take a look inside up-for-sale micropub

Ever dreamed of owning your own miniature boozer? A town's first micropub is up for grabs.

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