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German schoolboy 'wakes' from coma

German schoolboy 'wakes' from coma

The family of a German schoolboy who was airlifted to hospital after a brutal assault say he has woken from his coma.

Mum avoids jail for ripping off taxpayers

Mum avoids jail for ripping off taxpayers

A "cunning" mum was spared jail by a judge after she ripped off taxpayers for almost £20,000.

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Lorry driver admits careless driving

Lorry driver admits careless driving

A lorry driver has been found not guilty of death by dangerous driving after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.

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Three people in hospital after dog attack

Three people in hospital after dog attack

Police and ambulance crews filled a residential road after a dog attacked three people.

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Police officer dismissed for failing to arrest drink driver

Police officer dismissed for failing to arrest drink driver

A police officer who avoided arresting a suspected drink driver to finish his shift on time has been dismissed.

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Cocaine driver in 90mph police chase

Cocaine driver in 90mph police chase

A driver who took a cocktail of drugs before sparking a 90mph police chase was sentenced in court today.

Restaurant set to open at leisure complex

Restaurant set to open at leisure complex

Council bosses have found the first food and drink tenant to fill a unit in a multi-million pound town centre development.

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Inquest of woman found in tent to be heard by jury

Inquest of woman found in tent to be heard by jury

The inquest into the death of a young woman whose body was found in a tent will run for two weeks in front of a jury.

Air ambulance called after patient collapses

Air ambulance called after patient collapses

Both air and land ambulances called after patient collapses at doctor's surgery.

Woman trapped in seafront lift

Woman trapped in seafront lift

Firefighters were called to release a woman trapped in a seafront lift after a power cut stopped it from working.

Libertines' hotel opening date revealed

Libertines' hotel opening date revealed

Indie band The Libertines have announced the opening date of the first phase of their eagerly awaited hotel.

Southern Water to pay customers millions after 'serious failures'

Southern Water to pay customers millions after 'serious failures'

A key utilities company will pay customers millions after a report reveals problems with its sewage treatment sites.

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Unusual landmark appears on biscuit tin

Unusual landmark appears on biscuit tin

Can you guess what quirky attraction features on the lid of this biscuit tin?

'Take rubbish home' plea

'Take rubbish home' plea

A council is pleading with air show spectators to 'take their rubbish home' after shocking images emerged of waste strewn all over a park.

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Armed police arrest man near primary school

Armed police arrest man near primary school

A man has been arrested by armed officers after threatening police with a weapon yards from a primary school.

Road closed after man 'spotted with weapon'

Road closed after man 'spotted with weapon'

A man is being questioned by police after reports he was spotted with a weapon.

Doctor investigated for discussing God with patients

Doctor investigated for discussing God with patients

A Kent GP is being investigated by the health watchdog after a complaint about him using his Christian faith during appointments with patients.

Axeman bites Tesco security guard

Axeman bites Tesco security guard

A thief swinging an axe sunk his teeth into a Tesco security guard who wrestled him to the floor.

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Images of suspects on display in town centre

Images of suspects on display in town centre

Faces of suspects wanted by police will be on display in a shopping centre.

Villagers man blockade to stop lorry chaos

Villagers man blockade to stop lorry chaos

Residents have set up an all-night road block to stop HGVs thundering through their village.

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Starbucks heading to shopping centre

Starbucks heading to shopping centre

Global coffee giant Starbucks has revealed where it will open its latest Kent branch.

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Foreign drivers avoid M20 speeding fines

Foreign drivers avoid M20 speeding fines

Hundreds of drivers with foreign-registered number plates have avoided fines for speeding within the M20 contraflow.

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Boy attacked after gang demand wallet

Boy attacked after gang demand wallet

A youngster was knocked to the ground after telling thugs demanding his wallet he did not have one.

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Time capsule marks 900 years for Kent castle

Time capsule marks 900 years for Kent castle

Items encapsulating life at Leeds Castle during its 900th year will be buried in a time capsule by royalty to be opened in a century's time.

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111th conviction for man found with dagger

111th conviction for man found with dagger

A man has been locked up after being convicted for the 111th time.

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Bingo hall could get listed status

Bingo hall could get listed status

Campaigners are trying to save a former cinema earmarked for partial demolition by making it Grade II listed.

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Eat local for a week challenge - day one

Eat local for a week challenge - day one

It's one thing buying some Kentish apples, but how easy is it to only eat food grown in the county for a whole week?

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New plans to ease A2 traffic

New plans to ease A2 traffic

A notoriously busy junction could be transformed after the council released new plans for the site.

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Shame and stigma 'putting cancer patients at risk'

Shame and stigma 'putting cancer patients at risk'

A leading cancer charity is worried a fear of discussing certain side effects is damaging people's physical and mental health.

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Thug tells cop: 'I'll bite your nose off'

Thug tells cop: 'I'll bite your nose off'

A thug found with a 12-inch knife has been jailed after biting a police officer at Burger King.

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