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Vandals attack landmark three times during repairs

Vandals attack landmark three times during repairs

A town landmark has been daubed with graffiti as renovations are thwarted by vandals.

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Fake cops part of courier scam on 85-year-old

Fake cops part of courier scam on 85-year-old

An elderly woman was almost tricked in to withdrawing thousands of pounds as part of a police scam.

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Extra 400 places wanted for new school

Extra 400 places wanted for new school

A school due to open in 2021 could admit 1,600 pupils to meet demand for places.

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Artist told to paint his town red, yellow and blue...

Artist told to paint his town red, yellow and blue...

A holiday resort in Kent has been given a facelift after the council paid artist Richard Jeferies to colour its seawall.

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Rape arrest after woman 'attacked in alley'

Rape arrest after woman 'attacked in alley'

Detectives are appealing for information after a woman says she was raped in an alley by a man she had met earlier in the evening.

Tollbridge to reopen after two weeks

Tollbridge to reopen after two weeks

A problematic tollbridge will reopen two weeks after it got stuck but more repair work is still required.

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Three more arrests over German student attack

Three more arrests over German student attack

Three more arrests have been made in connection with the attack that has left a German schoolboy fighting for his life.

Amnesty for tenants committing fraud proves successful

Amnesty for tenants committing fraud proves successful

A scheme giving tenants illegally cheating others out of a home a chance to change their ways and avoid punishment is already producing results.

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Police officer fails to show at own misconduct hearing

Police officer fails to show at own misconduct hearing

A police officer accused of avoiding an arrest so he could finish on time has failed to show at his own misconduct hearing.

What is being done to support Kent's veterans in need?

What is being done to support Kent's veterans in need?

A report has branded the universal credit system 'harsh and confusing' for veterans - the KM Community podcast found out what is being done.

Huge cyber-attack on forensics lab

Huge cyber-attack on forensics lab

Court cases and criminal investigations in Kent are facing lengthy delays after a cyber-attack on a private forensics laboratory.

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Superfan 'took her own life'

Superfan 'took her own life'

A 22-year-old was found dead by police after they entered her family home.

Teen in court after man stabbed in neck

Teen in court after man stabbed in neck

A 19-year-old has appeared in court charged with grievous bodily harm after another man was stabbed in the neck following an argument.

Bodybuilder gouged girlfriend's eyes after Facebook 'like'

Bodybuilder gouged girlfriend's eyes after Facebook 'like'

A jealous thug - who launched a sickening attack on his pregnant girlfriend - smirked in court today before being jailed.

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16th century pub up for grabs

16th century pub up for grabs

A pub which is almost 500 years old is looking for a new owner.

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Half the woman living twice the life

Half the woman living twice the life

A 36-year-old woman has reversed a doctor's diagnosis by losing 13 stone in 12 months.

Restaurant targeted twice in two weeks

Restaurant targeted twice in two weeks

An Indian takeaway never previously raided by thieves has been broken into twice in the last fortnight.

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Man in court charged with attempted murder

Man in court charged with attempted murder

A man has appeared in court after after another man was stabbed twice and needed emergency surgery.

Homeschooling on the rise in Kent

Homeschooling on the rise in Kent

Kent County Council says service demands are growing at an alarming rate as more parents choose to teach their children at home.

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Home and car damaged in 'arson' attacks

Home and car damaged in 'arson' attacks

Police and fire crews were called after a bungalow, a car and wheelie bins were damaged in a suspected arson attack.

Police probe after 'assault'

Police probe after 'assault'

A man is reported to have been punched by two men in the broad daylight.

Remembering Kent's Doodlebug Summer

Remembering Kent's Doodlebug Summer

Doodlebugs began raining down on Kent towards the end of the Second World War. In a series of special features, we talk to people who lived through the drama.

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Son found dead by mum

Son found dead by mum

A man was found dead at home by his mum after a long-term battle with alcoholism, an inquest has heard.

'Boisterous' cubs filmed play-fighting

'Boisterous' cubs filmed play-fighting

New footage shows three newborn lion cubs - born at a Kent wild animal park - playing and exploring while their proud parents look on.

School caretaker locked child in toilet

School caretaker locked child in toilet

A piano-playing caretaker who locked a child in a loo and turned up 90 minutes late to open the school gates was sacked fairly, a tribunal has ruled.

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Officer assaulted after police chase

Officer assaulted after police chase

A policeman was attacked after a chase involving a vehicle which overturned.

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Town wide festival to celebrate Pride

Town wide festival to celebrate Pride

A rooftop party, a colourful parade and theatre shows are all lined up for a town's annual Pride celebrations.

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Temporary traffic lights cause gridlock

Temporary traffic lights cause gridlock

Motorists have been hit by delays this morning as a major route is being controlled by temporary traffic lights for roadworks.

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Church tries to block wine bar opening

Church tries to block wine bar opening

A new wine bar has been granted a licence despite a complaint by church officials.

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Recycling container catches fire

Recycling container catches fire

A fire in a recycling container sparked an emergency response.

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