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'Twenty years of anguish' at the loss of Debbie

'Twenty years of anguish' at the loss of Debbie

Debbie Griggs' brother recalls 20 years of torment from when his pregnant sister went missing and calls for her husband to reveal where her body is.

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Kerry Katona spotted in Kent salon

Kerry Katona spotted in Kent salon

A pop singer and reality star popped in to a salon in Kent.

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'Tell us where their mum is. Let us find Sarah...'

'Tell us where their mum is. Let us find Sarah...'

The detective who led the investigation into the murder of a mum-of-five has asked her killer to tell us where she is.

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Racist graffiti and swastika sprayed on war hero's bridge

Racist graffiti and swastika sprayed on war hero's bridge

Obscene graffiti containing a racial slur and swastika has been sprayed to the side of a railway bridge – prompting a defiant response from residents.

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School warning over new 'addictive' Fortnite release

School warning over new 'addictive' Fortnite release

A school has warned parents of the addiction and violence dangers of a new release for hit video game Fortnite.

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Police search shuts school

Police search shuts school

A primary school shut its pupils indoors this morning following a suspected migrant incident.

'It's been a really tough year-and-a-half'

'It's been a really tough year-and-a-half'

The family of a two-year-old girl, who died after choking on a cocktail sausage, are considering taking legal action.

Devastating blaze at town centre shop

Devastating blaze at town centre shop

Firefighters spent several hours tackling a devastating blaze which ripped through a town centre shop.

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Husband guilty of murdering missing Debbie

Husband guilty of murdering missing Debbie

A man accused of murdering his wife, who went missing 20 years ago, has been found guilty by a jury.

Dickens house on market for £2.5m

Dickens house on market for £2.5m

A Grade II-listed mansion where Charles Dickens wrote one of his most famous books has gone on sale.

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Where is Shorn the sheep now?

Where is Shorn the sheep now?

For those who wondered what happened to the giant floral sheep which stood in a town centre for many years - here's your answer.

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Knife-wielding Co-op robber jailed

Knife-wielding Co-op robber jailed

A robber who leapt onto the counter of a Co-op store threatening staff with a knife has been sent to prison after he was recognised by shop workers.

Suspected drink driver had five children in car

Suspected drink driver had five children in car

A woman charged with drink driving was travelling with children in her car.

Two people arrested in rape probe

Two people arrested in rape probe

Detectives investigating a reported rape have arrested a man and a woman.

Christmas in Kent

Christmas in Kent

From gift guides and top toys to decorations and festive food - our upcoming supplement will help you and your family have the best Christmas in Kent.

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End of an era at the iconic Wheatsheaf

End of an era at the iconic Wheatsheaf

A pub that has kept the local community refreshed since 1830 has closed - to make way for a roundabout.

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'Let’s hope he rots inside'

'Let’s hope he rots inside'

The partner of a woman who was killed by her ex has spoken after her murder trial.

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Shock downgrade for 'good' school after complaint

Shock downgrade for 'good' school after complaint

The county's largest secondary school has been judged as requiring improvement after a complaint triggered a visit by Ofsted.

Olympic rower to open new Aldi

Olympic rower to open new Aldi

A much anticipated new Aldi store is to be opened by a bronze medalist Olympic rower who will be handing out fresh fruit and vegetables

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Man, 24, died after 'holding breath' contest

Man, 24, died after 'holding breath' contest

A Cambridge graduate who died after being pulled out of a swimming pool had been playing a game to see how long he could hold his breath.

Ex-partner guilty of Sarah murder

Ex-partner guilty of Sarah murder

The former partner of Sarah Wellgreen - whose body has yet to be discovered - was found guilty of her murder.

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Legendary rocker Paul Weller announces new tour dates

Legendary rocker Paul Weller announces new tour dates

The Jam frontman Paul Weller has released the dates of his latest tour.

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Commuters face long delays

Commuters face long delays

Drivers faced long delays during rush hour this morning due to temporary traffic lights and Operation Brock.

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Everything you need to know about Operation Brock

Everything you need to know about Operation Brock

Operation Brock is now in force on the M20. Here's everything you need to know about the Brexit traffic plan.

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Operation Brock in force after works overrun

Operation Brock in force after works overrun

Operation Brock is now in force on the M20 despite the possibility of Brexit postponement.

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Drunk mum turned highway robber

Drunk mum turned highway robber

A drunk mum-of-three turned highway robber has narrowly avoided jail.

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Kent's latest natural burial site on the way?

Kent's latest natural burial site on the way?

A cemetery without gravestones and remians buried in biodegradable caskets could be coming to a village.

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'My brother was neglected before his death'

'My brother was neglected before his death'

A man who suffered more than 50 mystery seizures a day has died and his family blame medical professionals for 'neglecting' him.

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Seven haunted pubs in Kent

Seven haunted pubs in Kent

What better way to spend this Halloween than in front of a pub fire with a pint in hand sharing ghost stories? Our handy guide has you sorted.

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Armed police storm home

Armed police storm home

A road was cordoned off as armed officers dealt with a 'firearms incident'.

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