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'Distressed man' shuts car park and bus station entrances

'Distressed man' shuts car park and bus station entrances

Police told the public not to enter a bus station where there were concerns for a man.

CCTV appeal in arson probe

CCTV appeal in arson probe

An arson investigation has been launched after a fire at a block of flats.

Fake council Instagram account making mischief

Fake council Instagram account making mischief

A social media joker has set hares running by fooling followers into believing they represent a council in Kent.

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Police make 14th arrest after Andre Bent 'murder'

Police make 14th arrest after Andre Bent 'murder'

Police have arrested a man more than 400 miles away from the scene of a suspected murder.

Pub 'not intimidated' after 15-man brawl

Pub 'not intimidated' after 15-man brawl

A pub landlady has refused to close after fighting filled the streets of her village.

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'I fled dock because of panic attack'

'I fled dock because of panic attack'

A man suffered a panic attack before fleeing the dock to avoid prison but has been jailed after a judge told him it was an act of 'real stupidity'.

Shock as grammar head quits to switch schools

Shock as grammar head quits to switch schools

It's all change for two of Kent's grammar schools in a headteacher shake-up.

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Long delays as lorry and car crash on M20

Long delays as lorry and car crash on M20

Motorists are being warned of potential delays after a lorry and car crash.

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Free parking for Remembrance Sunday

Free parking for Remembrance Sunday

People wanting to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday will not have to pay to park in council car parks.

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Café Rouge to close high street restaurant

Café Rouge to close high street restaurant

A French brasserie chain is set to close after 12 years in the centre of a high street.

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Ballet shoe up for auction for £2,000

Ballet shoe up for auction for £2,000

A shoe worn and signed by one of history's most celebrated dancers is being sold off.

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Festival company goes bust

Festival company goes bust

A company has gone into liquidation after it was forced to cancel a dance music festival earlier this year.

First look at new £20 note

First look at new £20 note

The new £20 note featuring local landmarks has been unveiled by the Bank of England Governor.

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Bank slammed for pulling out of post office deal

Bank slammed for pulling out of post office deal

Critics say move is "damaging" and bank should "think again".

How Kent is marking World Mental Health Day

How Kent is marking World Mental Health Day

It's time to talk about mental illness, say health experts. These are the ways you can get help for yourself or a loved one.

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Crossing charge to be made permanent

Crossing charge to be made permanent

Charges will be stay in place for good on the Dartford Crossing despite a government promise to drop them - 17 years ago.

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Contraceptive pill killed mum

Contraceptive pill killed mum

Questions have been asked after a mum died as a result of taking a contraceptive pill.

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Landlord was homeless at just 15

Landlord was homeless at just 15

A pub landlord, who became homeless aged just 15, has lent his support to a campaign which will see one city centre turn purple.

'My family is in danger'

'My family is in danger'

A father-of-two wants urgent action after he became the latest person affected by a house builder's failure to install fire safety measures.

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'We need to speak about abuse more'

'We need to speak about abuse more'

Two million people suffered domestic abuse in a year — now a survivor has said more needs to be done to tackle the issue.

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Rare Marvel comic prints go on sale

Rare Marvel comic prints go on sale

Five prints signed by comic book legend Stan Lee will go on sale tonight for nearly £4,000.

Debt row led to stabbing frenzy

Debt row led to stabbing frenzy

A taxi driver stabbed a man four times in a dispute over money before his son cleaned the kitchen knife used in the violent attack.

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'Controlling' murder suspect groomed girl, 15

'Controlling' murder suspect groomed girl, 15

A woman has told a murder jury how the suspect 'groomed' her when she was a 'confused' 15-year-old.

Hunt for pair after charity boxing violence

Hunt for pair after charity boxing violence

Two men are being sought by police after two women were attacked at a nightclub's charity boxing night.

Kent most dangerous place for drivers

Kent most dangerous place for drivers

New government data has revealed more people in Kent were injured in car crashes than anywhere else in England last year.

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Ambulance theft gang suspects in court

Ambulance theft gang suspects in court

A group of people have appeared in court accused of being part of a crime ring which stole lifesaving medical equipment and drugs from ambulances.

Murder accused's taxi was 'thoroughly washed'

Murder accused's taxi was 'thoroughly washed'

A taxi allegedly used to dispose of missing mum Sarah Wellgreen's body looked 'like a new car' the day after she vanished.

Bridge reopens after emergency gas repairs

Bridge reopens after emergency gas repairs

Gas engineers are set to reopen a bridge after a leak was repaired — but trains still won't run.

'I know the bald one knifed me to death'

'I know the bald one knifed me to death'

A murder jury has been read what are said to have been the dying words of a dad stabbed through the heart during a fracas at a caravan site.

35 jobs on line at superstores

35 jobs on line at superstores

Dozens of jobs are at risk due to a council's plan to relocate its headquarters on the site of three superstores.

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