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'Remorseless' predator raped young girls

'Remorseless' predator raped young girls

A 'remorseless' paedophile who raped two young girls has been handed a 17-year jail sentence.

The Libertines announce home town gig

The Libertines announce home town gig

Indie rockers The Libertines have announced they will be playing a gig in Kent.

Legal challenge to halt Parade plans

Legal challenge to halt Parade plans

Opponents of a seafront development have stepped up their legal fight.

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House destroyed in fire investigated by police

House destroyed in fire investigated by police

A fire which damaged a family home is being investigated by police.

Giant ferries to set sail

Giant ferries to set sail

Two eco-friendly super-ferries will take to the seas after a €260 million deal with Chinese shipbuilders.

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Lorry falls into sinkhole

Lorry falls into sinkhole

A delivery lorry became stuck after falling into a sinkhole in a car park.

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Parliament will be recalled tomorrow after judges rule PM acted unlawfully

Parliament will be recalled tomorrow after judges rule PM acted unlawfully

The Supreme Court has ruled the decision to prorogue parliament was unlawful.

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Mum with cancer gets her holiday back on track

Mum with cancer gets her holiday back on track

A travel company has stepped in to help a mum with cancer whose holiday plans were ruined by the collapse of Thomas Cook.

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2,000 people at pub opening

2,000 people at pub opening

Kent's newest pub attracted a huge crowd for the opening night.

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Anti-racism activists take to beach

Anti-racism activists take to beach

Anti-racism activists have taken to a beach to demonstrate against far-right 'migrant patrols'.

Weeks of traffic misery expected

Weeks of traffic misery expected

Huge queues are expected while roadworks are completed causing traffic chaos.

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'We still miss you every day'

'We still miss you every day'

The son of Sarah Wellgreen hopes the trial of her ex partner Ben Lacomba will reveal the truth surrounding her disappearance.

Late-night helicopter search for man in sea

Late-night helicopter search for man in sea

Rescue teams were scrambled in the early hours of this morning in dreadful conditions to search for a man who went overboard.

Farage coming to Kent

Farage coming to Kent

Nigel Farage is coming to Kent for a Brexit Party rally.

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Heavy rain hits Kent

Heavy rain hits Kent

A yellow weather warning is in place throughout today with heavy rain and wind forecast across the county.

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Driver ran over bystander after lover's tiff

Driver ran over bystander after lover's tiff

A 21-year-old woman has been convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a lover's tiff.

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Fears 'scary' rail crossing could end in tragedy

Fears 'scary' rail crossing could end in tragedy

Residents have called for warning lights at a rail crossing after several near misses.

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Music venue defies the odds to celebrate first birthday

Music venue defies the odds to celebrate first birthday

An independent music venue is celebrating its first birthday with two nights of live music.

Row amid calls to move fountain after 97 years

Row amid calls to move fountain after 97 years

A petition has been launched to try and stop a town fountain from being shifted to another location.

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Two hurt in crash at junction

Two hurt in crash at junction

Traffic was left queueing for hours after a rush-hour smash.

Kent's most expensive homes

Kent's most expensive homes

What do some of Kent's most expensive buildings look like and what do they go for?

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Car 'absolutely shredded' in crash

Car 'absolutely shredded' in crash

A car left a wire barrier in tatters after a crash on a dual carriageway.

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Thomas Cook staff told to 'ignore knocks on the door'

Thomas Cook staff told to 'ignore knocks on the door'

Workers at Thomas Cook were told to ignore knocks on the door as they were allowed into their office to collect their belongings.

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Breeder who left puppy in freezer avoids jail

Breeder who left puppy in freezer avoids jail

A man convicted of animal cruelty following an RSPCA probe has avoided a prison term.

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Opening date for new Lidl revealed

Opening date for new Lidl revealed

Lidl has revealed work on a new store is set to start before Christmas.

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Driver seriously hurt in crash

Driver seriously hurt in crash

A man has been taken to hospital after two cars collided at a junction.

Pair in court over street brawl

Pair in court over street brawl

Two brothers will be sentenced for their part in a disturbance involving gangs chasing each other in the street and damaging cars.

Police launch arson probe into workshop fire

Police launch arson probe into workshop fire

Detectives believe a huge fire which destroyed a family business was started deliberately.

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Judges to rule on parliament suspension

Judges to rule on parliament suspension

Two appeals against the Prime Minister's decision to suspend parliament is to be ruled on by judges.

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Netflix series scenes shot in Kent

Netflix series scenes shot in Kent

Scenes for the latest season of an award-winning drama on Netflix were filmed in part of the county.

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