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'Little evidence' suspect shot dead was aiming gun at police

'Little evidence' suspect shot dead was aiming gun at police

Counsel for the family of William 'Curly Bill Smith' say there "is little forensic evidence" he was aiming a gun at police.

5,000 home garden community location confirmed

5,000 home garden community location confirmed

A proposal for 5,000 new homes has been discussed by a town hall committee.

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Emergency services at supermarket

Emergency services at supermarket

Police, paramedics and fire crews are at a supermarket.

HMS Medway is commissioned today

HMS Medway is commissioned today

The Royal Navy's newest warship is being commissioned into service during a ceremony.

Two injured after building collapses

Two injured after building collapses

A road closure remains in place after a building collapsed late last night.

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Bailiffs chase 42,000 council tax debts

Bailiffs chase 42,000 council tax debts

Council in Kent have turned to debt collectors 42,000 in a single year to chase arrears of as little as £14.

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Bullies drove boy, nine, to suicide attempt

Bullies drove boy, nine, to suicide attempt

A racially abused schoolboy tried to hang himself aged nine after classmates bullied him.

Operation Brock returns to M20

Operation Brock returns to M20

Narrow lanes and a 50mph limit will return in both directions on the M20 next month when Operation Brock is reactivated.

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Smoking figures at all time low

Smoking figures at all time low

The figures comes as the health agency urges smokers to give up the bad habit for Stoptober.

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Building collapses in town centre

Building collapses in town centre

Emergency crews are on the scene of a building collapse in a town centre.

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Twisted lorry driver avoids jail

Twisted lorry driver avoids jail

A twisted lorry driver who had sexual images of children as young as one has avoided jail.

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Kent set to bask in the sun

Kent set to bask in the sun

Temperatures are set to soar this weekend — but four days of rain will follow.

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Disabled bus pass restrictions could be lifted

Disabled bus pass restrictions could be lifted

Kent County Council has moved to abolish time limits for disabled bus passengers following campaigns.

Three-car crash leaves A2 gridlocked

Three-car crash leaves A2 gridlocked

Severe delays are still being reported after a crash between two cars and a van.

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59 asylum seekers put up at hotel

59 asylum seekers put up at hotel

The Home Office provided accommodation for 59 asylum seekers as an emergency measure, it has emerged.

Goodwin Sands protesters lose High Court battle

Goodwin Sands protesters lose High Court battle

Protesters have been defeated in a Judicial Review over the dredging of shifting sands but vow to fight on.

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Former teacher creates Brexit card game

Former teacher creates Brexit card game

A former teacher has taken on Brexit and created a card game designed to get youngsters to better understand negotiations.

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Council crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Council crackdown on anti-social behaviour

A property has been boarded-up and court orders have been imposed on two others in an effort to tackle drug abuse and noise.

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At large prisoner fled on mountain bike

At large prisoner fled on mountain bike

An absconded inmate was arrested after a warden spotted him pedalling furiously on a mountain bike carrying a prison issue laundry bag.

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No-deal Brexit 'could lead to 93-mile queues'

No-deal Brexit 'could lead to 93-mile queues'

The potential for traffic chaos in Kent if the UK leaves the EU without a deal has been downplayed by officials.

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Travellers warned of rail closures

Travellers warned of rail closures

A weekend of rail disruption is expected across Kent this weekend with lines shut and buses replacing trains.

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Man found dead in park

Man found dead in park

Police descended on a country park this morning following the discovery of a body.

Man with sword cautioned

Man with sword cautioned

A warning has been issued to a man spotted with a sword who sparked a huge police response involving armed officers and a helicopter.

Final farewell for funeral director

Final farewell for funeral director

The family of a popular funeral director say they expect his final farewell will be the biggest service they’ve ever dealt with.

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Far right group patrols beaches for migrants

Far right group patrols beaches for migrants

Patrols for migrants by Britain First have been branded "unhelpful".

Two more charged after Andre's death

Two more charged after Andre's death

Two more people have been charged with violent disorder after the death of Andre Bent.

Pilot was killed after crashing in thick fog

Pilot was killed after crashing in thick fog

A father-of-two died after crashing in to the side of a mountain.

Dreamland buy-out in doubt after backers close down

Dreamland buy-out in doubt after backers close down

A deal to purchase Dreamland has been thrown in to doubt.

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Killer Asian hornet search continues

Killer Asian hornet search continues

Experts are still searching for a nest belonging to an invasive hornet after it was spotted in the county.

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Driver blocks commemorative service

Driver blocks commemorative service

A blue badge holder who allegedly refused to move their car because 'they could park where they liked' blocked a town's Battle of Britain service.

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