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Robber 'threatened to stab employee'

Robber 'threatened to stab employee'

A man has been charged with robbery after a member of staff was allegedly threatened during a raid on a convenience store.

Minister's order means M20 barrier is staying put

Minister's order means M20 barrier is staying put

An order from the Transport Secretary is why the steel barrier on the M20 is remaining in place - forcing motorists to travel at 50mph.

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Woman airlifted to hospital after accident outside school

Woman airlifted to hospital after accident outside school

A pedestrian suffered serious chest and abdomen injuries after being run over during the school run.

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Man's suicide after relationship problems

Man's suicide after relationship problems

A haulage driver who suffered from mental health problems took his own life after years of relationship problems.

Machete murderer found in town

Machete murderer found in town

A 17-year-old boy who was convicted of murdering a defenceless 15-year-old was found and arrested in a Kent town.

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Government blunder over high street picture

Government blunder over high street picture

A government department has come under fire after using a picture of an historic Kent high street to advertise investment for a town in Essex.

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Jagger rolls back into action after heart surgery

Jagger rolls back into action after heart surgery

Singing legend Mick Jagger will be returning to the stage today with the Rolling Stones after undergoing heart surgery.

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‘Admit that you killed my mother’

‘Admit that you killed my mother’

The son of a woman whose death was linked to serial killer Patrick Mackay has explained why she wants him to remain behind bars.

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Car and van crash on A2

Car and van crash on A2

Traffic was moving slowly following a crash between a car and a van on the A2.

Man in hospital after flat fire

Man in hospital after flat fire

A man was rescued from a fire and taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a flat.

Coffee factory fire building being rebuilt

Coffee factory fire building being rebuilt

One of Europe’s largest coffee factories is being rebuilt after it was destroyed by a huge fire.

Council pays £675k so people can use other rubbish tips

Council pays £675k so people can use other rubbish tips

Kent County Council is paying another council £675,000 to allow its residents to use the authority's three tips.

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Ethnic groups up to 22 times more likely to face stop and search

Ethnic groups up to 22 times more likely to face stop and search

Police have been told to "be aware of their own bias" as figures show a huge disparity in stop and searches between ethnic groups and white people.

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Licence refused for takeaway where staff brawled in street

Licence refused for takeaway where staff brawled in street

A takeaway’s application to remain open until 4.30am six days a week – months after having another licence revoked – has been rejected by councillors.

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Refugee 'thought she was going to die' on journey to Kent

Refugee 'thought she was going to die' on journey to Kent

From crossing the Sahara to hiding in a freezing lorry, a refugee has described her perilous journey to the UK - and has now made Kent her home.

Surgery given six months to improve

Surgery given six months to improve

A medical centre serving 4,500 patients has been warned it will face closure if it cannot improve in six months.

Council starts charging Gills again for training ground

Council starts charging Gills again for training ground

Gillingham Football Club has returned to paying rent for using council-owned facilities after ditching the council as the club's sponsor.

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KEiBA 2019: All the winners revealed

KEiBA 2019: All the winners revealed

Find out who picked up the county's most prestigious awards at gala ceremony.

Officials investigate as KFC customer 'finds fly eggs'

Officials investigate as KFC customer 'finds fly eggs'

Environmental health officers have investigated a KFC restaurant after a customer claimed to have found fly eggs in his meal.

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Station bike spaces to double

Station bike spaces to double

Cyclists who travel to one of the county's biggest railway stations have received a boost.

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Cannabis found hidden in fish food cans in latest police raids

Cannabis found hidden in fish food cans in latest police raids

Scores of suspected violent and organised criminals have been arrested by officers during three days of action.

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Gambling addict who crippled business ordered to repay £1

Gambling addict who crippled business ordered to repay £1

A gambler who brought a family business to its knees as she blew £177,000 has been told she only has to repay the equivalent of one pull of a machine.

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Warning over 24-hour traffic lights

Warning over 24-hour traffic lights

Delays are expected next week as a major route is to be controlled by temporary traffic lights for roadworks.

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Liar 2 actresses spotted filming in Kent

Liar 2 actresses spotted filming in Kent

Actresses Katherine Kelly and Joanne Froggatt have been spotted filming in Kent for the second series of Liar.

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Suspicion over council’s nature reserve ‘trick’

Suspicion over council’s nature reserve ‘trick’

A nature reserve has been revealed as part of plans for a park and ride which campaigners believe has been included to 'trick' them.

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Health and safety costs drive festival finale onto rocks

Health and safety costs drive festival finale onto rocks

The organiser of a hugely popular festival finale show says he has cancelled the event in the face of rising costs for emergency medical cover.

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Woman scrambles up cliffs to avoid rising tide

Woman scrambles up cliffs to avoid rising tide

A woman has had a lucky escape after being forced to scramble up cliffs to avoid getting cut off by the tide.

Woman 'who wanted boob job with laundered cash' cleared

Woman 'who wanted boob job with laundered cash' cleared

A mother-of-one accused of laundering money stolen from pensioners has been found not guilty.

Teen 'hit police officer with stolen car'

Teen 'hit police officer with stolen car'

A teenager has been arrested after allegedly hitting a police officer with a stolen car.

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Crash near park kills motorcyclist

Crash near park kills motorcyclist

A motorcyclist in his 70s has died following a crash at the entrance of a popular park.

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