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Cancer claims burglar who targeted elderly

Cancer claims burglar who targeted elderly

A prisoner's death five months into his five-year jail term was the result of natural causes, an inquest has decided.

Dramatic twist as murder accused sacks legal team

Dramatic twist as murder accused sacks legal team

A man accused of knifing another through the heart has dismissed his lawyers in the middle of his trial.

Life sentence for murderer who fled country

Life sentence for murderer who fled country

A man who fled the country after stabbing a young father 17 times has been handed a life sentence.

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Paedophile shared horrific child abuse videos to dark web

Paedophile shared horrific child abuse videos to dark web

A paedophile who uploaded videos to a dark web website as part of a global child abuse ring has been jailed.

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OAP spared prison for killing dad-to-be

OAP spared prison for killing dad-to-be

A jury has ruled a 67-year-old woman's careless driving caused the death of a speeding motorcyclist who had no licence and cocaine in his system.

Solicitor joked ex-partner would be 'top suspect'

Solicitor joked ex-partner would be 'top suspect'

The solicitor of a man accused of murdering his former partner has joked that he would be top of the suspect list, a court has heard.

Man in hospital after kitchen fire

Man in hospital after kitchen fire

A chip pan fire quickly spread injuring a man who needed hospital treatment.

'Don't stop people getting to work'

'Don't stop people getting to work'

A Kent MP has called for a debate on Extinction Rebellion as he criticises them and praises police for their handling of protests

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New leader of Kent County Council revealed

New leader of Kent County Council revealed

Paul Carter delivered an emotional final speech as head of KCC, following the announcement of the new leader.

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Disruption to rail services over Christmas

Disruption to rail services over Christmas

A rail replacement bus service will be in place while major improvement works are carried out at an International station.

Brexit blamed for roadworks chaos

Brexit blamed for roadworks chaos

A council leader says a surge of roadworks appears to be deliberate ahead of the Brexit deadline.

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'Drug driver' leads police on five-mile chase

'Drug driver' leads police on five-mile chase

A suspected drug driver is in custody after leading police on a five-mile chase.

What is life like in the travelling circus?

What is life like in the travelling circus?

Our reporter Oliver Kemp went to discover the stories of the people behind the circus performances

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Inquest of M2 crash victim opens

Inquest of M2 crash victim opens

The inquest of a 23-year-old father who died following a crash on the M2 was opened today.

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Man knocked out during 'serious assault'

Man knocked out during 'serious assault'

Police are investigating a town centre attack that left a man in his 60s in hospital.

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Cliff lift and clock tower 'at risk'

Cliff lift and clock tower 'at risk'

Two rare and ancient buildings, including a clock tower and cliff-side lift, have been identified as 'at risk' by Historic England.

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Brexit deal agreed

Brexit deal agreed

Boris Johnson has negotiated a deal with Jean-Claude Juncker over Brexit and MPs will now have to vote on it.

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Murder accused claimed wife shouted at him then left

Murder accused claimed wife shouted at him then left

The man accused of murdering his wife 20 years ago claimed he woke up to her shouting at him before she 'flung her bag over her shoulder' and left.

Extinction Rebellion to march through town

Extinction Rebellion to march through town

Extinction Rebellion protesters are taking to the streets in one Kent town — and will convene outside KCC's headquarters as they are due to elect their leader.

Swan 'swallows fishing line' but flies away when help arrives

Swan 'swallows fishing line' but flies away when help arrives

A swan seen tangled in fishing line has evaded capture.

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Mum's body was poisoning her unborn babies

Mum's body was poisoning her unborn babies

A young mother has spoken of her joy at finally giving birth after a string of miscarriages and failed IVF treatment.

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120 new beach huts set for seafront

120 new beach huts set for seafront

Regeneration plans for a seaside town include tearing down 58 beach huts and replacing them with 120 new wooden ones.

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Father admits threatening to hit a man with a baseball bat

Father admits threatening to hit a man with a baseball bat

A 47-year-old man appeared in court accused of wielding a baseball bat and yelling threats.

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This is why your mobile isn't working

This is why your mobile isn't working

Hundreds of Three mobile phone users across Kent have been left without signal after a nationwide crash.

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Everything you need to know on Kent Test results day

Everything you need to know on Kent Test results day

Families of 16,207 children across Kent will today find out if they've made the grade to attend grammar school — Here's everything you need to know.

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Family banned from US after 'accidentally' crossing border

Family banned from US after 'accidentally' crossing border

A couple who claim they were locked up in an American prison for accidentally crossing the border from Canada have been deported to Britain.

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Driver exposed himself to passenger

Driver exposed himself to passenger

A man who offered a woman a lift home before exposing himself has avoided jail.

Grandad buried in wrong grave for six years

Grandad buried in wrong grave for six years

A family had to bury their grandmother in a temporary grave after a stranger was buried in their plot.

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New leader to be unveiled

New leader to be unveiled

The new leader of Kent County Council will be elected at County Hall later today.

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Pantomimes in Kent this Christmas

Pantomimes in Kent this Christmas

Want to book up for the festive family treat of panto this Christmas across Kent? Here's our guide to the shows on at theatres across the county.

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