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Number of unemployed above 30,000

Number of unemployed above 30,000

For the 14th month, the number of people unemployed in Kent has gone up.

Tugboat captain on trial after engineer drowned

Tugboat captain on trial after engineer drowned

An engineer who died when a tugboat capsized was not wearing a correctly fitted life jacket, a court has heard.

Kent restaurants included in top AA guide

Kent restaurants included in top AA guide

More than 30 of the county's top restaurants have been chosen for inclusion in the AA's Restaurant Guide for 2020.

23 'migrants' detained at services

23 'migrants' detained at services

Police were called to a motorway service station following reports of people in the back of a lorry.

'They hoped we’d die on way back, what’s that about?'

'They hoped we’d die on way back, what’s that about?'

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler responds to abusive messages following the postponement of Saturday's game at Barrow.

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How much is invisible Banksy worth?

How much is invisible Banksy worth?

An art expert has valued Banksy's Brexit artwork and thinks it could help bring people to the town.

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'One day my children might hear their dad's heart beating'

'One day my children might hear their dad's heart beating'

A mum hopes the donation of her late husband's organs will help other families.

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Have you seen missing Daniel?

Have you seen missing Daniel?

A 16-year-old boy has gone missing from his home.

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Iceland food set to be sold at The Range

Iceland food set to be sold at The Range

Plans to sell a selection of frozen, chilled and tinned goods at a Kent branch of The Range have been revealed.

Throwing phones in Thames was 'massive mistake'

Throwing phones in Thames was 'massive mistake'

The man accused of murdering missing mum Sarah Wellgreen has explained why he hurled two phones in the River Thames as police closed in on him.

Arrest after sniffer dog in town centre

Arrest after sniffer dog in town centre

Police have arrested a suspected drug dealer after officers were seen searching a town centre.

'She was the kindest, gentlest person you could ever meet'

'She was the kindest, gentlest person you could ever meet'

A family has paid tribute to a mum who died after being stabbed at her home.

Man taken to hospital after attack

Man taken to hospital after attack

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an assault.

Children seen spitting and kicking swans

Children seen spitting and kicking swans

People have condemned a group of children seen trying to attack swans.

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Extradited man denies child sex attack allegations

Extradited man denies child sex attack allegations

A man brought back to the UK from New Zealand to stand trial for historic sex attack allegations has appeared in the dock.

Cat put down after second 'gun attack'

Cat put down after second 'gun attack'

A three-legged cat has been euthanised after being shot by an air gun - years after losing its leg in a separate attack.

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Vets offer reward after losing dog

Vets offer reward after losing dog

A vets practice is offering a £2,500 reward for anyone who can help find a missing Yorkshire terrier.

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Car crashes into bungalow

Car crashes into bungalow

A driver who crashed into the side of a house had to be freed by fire crews.

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Rat infestation costs pizza boss £15k

Rat infestation costs pizza boss £15k

The former operator of a takeaway pizza place infested with rats has been slapped with a bill of more than £15,000.

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One in 17 foreign drivers paying fines

One in 17 foreign drivers paying fines

The latest figures show less than 6% of motorists with foreign vehicles have paid fines for parking illegally.

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Village summit over 5,000-home plan

Village summit over 5,000-home plan

More than 200 people packed into a small hall to discuss concerns over plans to build 5,000 new homes.

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Plumber wins second Porsche in two years

Plumber wins second Porsche in two years

Just days after selling his prized supercar, a competition entrant scooped another one.

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Murder accused refuses to leave cell

Murder accused refuses to leave cell

A man charged with killing his mother has failed to appear in court for the second day running.

Furniture store boss blew up shop

Furniture store boss blew up shop

A man is due to be sentenced after he was found guilty of causing a devastating blast which injured 81 people.

18-year-old stabbing victim named

18-year-old stabbing victim named

An 18-year-old who had moved to Kent in the summer has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing.

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300 trees to go to stop devastating floods

300 trees to go to stop devastating floods

Some 300 trees will be uprooted in one of Kent's most popular parks in an effort to prevent 40 acres being submerged under 12 feet of water.

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Curry house named best in Kent

Curry house named best in Kent

Two Kent restaurants have beaten competition from across the country to be honoured for their cooking at a prize-giving ceremony.

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Man loses hundreds in knifepoint robbery

Man loses hundreds in knifepoint robbery

A man was marched to a garage cashpoint by knife-wielding youths.

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Thousands back petition urging bank U-turn

Thousands back petition urging bank U-turn

A bank's decision to axe cash withdrawals at post offices has sparked a furious backlash.

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Paramedics treat biker at roadside

Paramedics treat biker at roadside

Police closed one lane of a dual carriageway while a motorcyclist was treated following a crash.

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