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Court case delays mount

Court case delays mount

Frustration at courts sitting empty reached Kent last week when a case dating back two years was adjourned for another seven months.

Arrests after anti-arms protesters shut down factory

Arrests after anti-arms protesters shut down factory

Seven activists against the supply of arms have been arrested after they prevented work at a factory for more than 24 hours.

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Officers called to park after reported rape

Officers called to park after reported rape

Police have concluded their investigation into reports of a rape in a park.

Swimmer airlifted to hospital

Swimmer airlifted to hospital

A swimmer who was seen drifting out to sea was winched from the water by the crew from the search and rescue helicopter.

Towns to benefit from £1bn fund

Towns to benefit from £1bn fund

Two towns in Kent are being given a share of a government fund to boost the high street in a fund announced by prime minister, Boris Johnson.

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Licensee fined after showing Sky in pub

Licensee fined after showing Sky in pub

A pub licensee has been ordered to pay a fine after being caught illegally showing Sky Sports.

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Man charged after double stabbing

Man charged after double stabbing

A man is due to appear in court charged with grievous bodily harm and affray following a double stabbing on Bank Holiday Monday.

Teenage mugger is 'ashamed'

Teenage mugger is 'ashamed'

A teenage mugger has been sentenced after a series of attacks at a shopping centre.

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Man charged after stabbing

Man charged after stabbing

A man has been remanded in custody following a stabbing at the weekend.

Power cut hits Kent

Power cut hits Kent

An underground electricity cable fault on a high voltage network caused a power cut lasting several hours.

Police search river in murder probe

Police search river in murder probe

A search and marine unit is scouring a town centre river as part of a police investigation after a student was stabbed to death.

Suspected break-in at Co-op

Suspected break-in at Co-op

Broken glass and police tape are stopping customers entering a co-op this morning as police investigate what happened

Girl 'kept prisoner at home for 10 years'

Girl 'kept prisoner at home for 10 years'

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of neglect following claims a girl had been trapped in a property for a decade.

'Murder' victim was S Club star's cousin

'Murder' victim was S Club star's cousin

The victim of a stabbing in a town centre this weekend was the cousin of a pop star.

'Deadly floods' could hit coast

'Deadly floods' could hit coast

Flood defences in Kent's coastal areas could be at risk as a result of rising sea levels caused by climate change.

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Man jailed for threats against ex

Man jailed for threats against ex

A jealous man made more than 140 calls to his ex and her mum and made threats against the victim's new partner.

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'She lit up the pub with her beautiful smile'

'She lit up the pub with her beautiful smile'

A popular student and part-time barmaid died within four days of being sent home from work with flu-like symptoms.

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Squeeze one more weekend out of summer

Squeeze one more weekend out of summer

There's one final weekend before the long summer holidays come to an end. Here's our guide to getting the most out of it:

Police officer charged with assault

Police officer charged with assault

A serving policeman has been accused of striking a man in the face three times.

Thirty-two migrants picked up

Thirty-two migrants picked up

Four boatloads of migrants have been taken in after their vessels were intercepted.

Crash leaves two in hospital

Crash leaves two in hospital

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a bike.

Person injured in fire

Person injured in fire

Firefighters treated a person who suffered burns following a fire in guttering.

'It was horrendous - I’ve never seen the train so rammed'

'It was horrendous - I’ve never seen the train so rammed'

A family was forced to miss three trains and a disabled man had to pay for a taxi due to cramped, overcrowded trains.

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Fresh call for direct Gatwick train service

Fresh call for direct Gatwick train service

A council leader is urging the government to make a decision on the south eastern franchise.

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Fifth man arrested in murder probe

Fifth man arrested in murder probe

A 23-year-old man has been arrested by police on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and perverting the course of justice.

Crash caused 'severe' M25 delays

Crash caused 'severe' M25 delays

An accident involving two lorries and a car blocked a motorway for two hours.

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Four in court after fatal stabbing

Four in court after fatal stabbing

Members of a rapper's entourage have appeared in court charged with violent disorder after a town centre brawl at the weekend.

Ambulance crews called to pub

Ambulance crews called to pub

Ambulance and police were spotted at a high street pub after a person collapsed.

Driver leaves injured girlfriend behind after crash

Driver leaves injured girlfriend behind after crash

Officers were unable to locate an uninsured driver who fled the scene after crashing his girlfriend's car - leaving her injured inside the vehicle.

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Floral tributes for 'murder' victim

Floral tributes for 'murder' victim

Flowers have been left in memory of a 21-year-old student who was stabbed to death in a town centre.

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