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Mistake leaves mum severely disabled

Mistake leaves mum severely disabled

A woman has shared her frustration after suffering a serious stroke that doctors thought was tonsilitis.

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'White Widow' killed days after Manchester attack

'White Widow' killed days after Manchester attack

A member of the Islamic State execution gang The Beatles has revealed Kent-born Jihadi Sally Jones was killed days after the Manchester Arena attack.

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Missing man found

Missing man found

Police say 26-year-old man who was missing has been located.

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Boy hit by car in 'serious condition'

Boy hit by car in 'serious condition'

An eight-year-old boy was playing on his scooter when he was struck by a car.

Council at risk of emergency cash shortfall

Council at risk of emergency cash shortfall

Financial experts have warned a council is at risk of running out of reserve money if it carries on spending at the same rate.

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'I've never not tried something because of disability'

'I've never not tried something because of disability'

A disabled man with an unusual talent for playing pool by putting the cue in his mouth reached the finals at the European Championships.

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Man wanted for return to prison

Man wanted for return to prison

Police are hunting a man wanted for recall to prison - but who else are the county's most-wanted criminals?

Armed robbers assault store worker

Armed robbers assault store worker

Cash, phone cards and cigarettes have been stolen by knife-wielding robbers.

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Rape suspect found hanged

Rape suspect found hanged

A man arrested on suspicion of rape hanged himself in his flat.

Village drinking hole named Best Pub in Kent

Village drinking hole named Best Pub in Kent

A village pub dating back to the 15th century has been named as Kent's top tavern at a national awards ceremony.

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Unexplained death of teenage girl

Unexplained death of teenage girl

The death of a 17-year-old girl at a house is being investigated by police.

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Idris Elba coming to popular nightclub

Idris Elba coming to popular nightclub

Award-winning actor Idris Elba, who has starred in Luther and The Wire, will be playing a DJ set at a nightclub this summer.

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Teen missing for more than two weeks

Teen missing for more than two weeks

A search is underway for a 17-year-old boy who has been missing for more than two weeks.

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Boots store will stay open

Boots store will stay open

Pharmacy and toiletries retailer Boots has confirmed one of its stores in Kent will not be affected by plans to shut 200 stores across the UK.

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'European-style café bar' to open

'European-style café bar' to open

A new place to eat and drink is set to open in a picturesque village after plans were given the green light by councillors.

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Drunk woman reverses into car

Drunk woman reverses into car

A drunk woman urinated in public, then got into her car and reversed into a parked vehicle before getting out and walking away.

Girl’s horror injury on outdoor gym

Girl’s horror injury on outdoor gym

A girl nearly lost her finger in a play area after she managed to catch it on a sharp bolt on a piece of fitness equipment. WARNING: Graphic image

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Man hospitalised after attack

Man hospitalised after attack

Police and ambulance crews were called after a man sustained a head injury in an attack.

Magicians sail through to Britain's Got Talent final

Magicians sail through to Britain's Got Talent final

A teenage quartet featuring two magicians from Kent have secured themselves a place in the Britain's Got Talent final.

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Outdoor film shows could end

Outdoor film shows could end

Thousands of pounds needs to be raised to keep a community-run open air cinema in business.

Plan to restore 'forgotten' castle

Plan to restore 'forgotten' castle

One of Kent's most historical landmarks could be set to reopen after being shut for years.

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Pub set for £300k refurb

Pub set for £300k refurb

A popular town-centre drinking spot has closed for an eight-week makeover that will see it double in size.

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Former cathedral director guilty of child sex offences

Former cathedral director guilty of child sex offences

Police have praised the courage of victims of a sex offender after their attacker admitted several offences in court.

Axeman 'threw liquid into eyes of lover's ex'

Axeman 'threw liquid into eyes of lover's ex'

A man is accused of throwing a harmful liquid in his lover's ex-partner's eyes - before stamping on his head.

Decision day for Lidl store

Decision day for Lidl store

Controversial plans to build a Lidl off a main road are set to be voted on by councillors again.

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Brexiteer explains 'toot to leave' protest

Brexiteer explains 'toot to leave' protest

An enthusiastic Brexiteer reveals what prompted him to take to a bridge to spread his leave message.

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Magicians in Britain's Got Talent semi-final tonight

Magicians in Britain's Got Talent semi-final tonight

Two members of a magic act hail from Kent, but hope talent show success will make them international stars.

Surgery takeover after GP resigns

Surgery takeover after GP resigns

A group of GPs are set to take over a medical practice after a respected doctor at the helm quit.

Lifelong order for owner of out of control dog

Lifelong order for owner of out of control dog

A dog owner has been ordered to keep their pet on a leash and muzzled after it escaped.

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Fury at plan for 6,800 new homes

Fury at plan for 6,800 new homes

Officials have been briefed on plans to add thousands of homes to two communities.

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