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Break-up led to dad's suicide

Break-up led to dad's suicide

A man took his own life the day after breaking up with his partner.

Historic pub's sudden closure

Historic pub's sudden closure

Customers have expressed their sadness after a watering hole closed down.

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School bids for temporary classrooms

School bids for temporary classrooms

Pupils are likely to spend two years in temporary classrooms as work to expand a school is undertaken.

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Eleven police officers attacked

Eleven police officers attacked

An officer ended up in hospital as bobbies on the beat faced violence across Kent over the weekend.

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Terror attack hero on police watchlist

Terror attack hero on police watchlist

A Kent man regarded as a hero after he fought off terrorists has been put on an anti-terror watchlist.

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East Kent Housing future hangs in balance

East Kent Housing future hangs in balance

The future of East Kent Housing is in doubt after four councils embroiled in a safety scandal launched reviews into the service.

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Gas engineer's job cost him his life

Gas engineer's job cost him his life

A granddad who worked at Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street during a glittering career was exposed to asbestos for years.

Officers seize 82,000 illegal cigarettes

Officers seize 82,000 illegal cigarettes

Police and Trading Standards worked together to crack down on illegal cigarettes and tobacco.

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Appeal for missing woman

Appeal for missing woman

Police are searching for a 24-year-old woman who has gone missing.

Helicopter hunt for man who fled police

Helicopter hunt for man who fled police

Concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman - and a man fled on foot when police arrived.

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Lorry fire causes traffic chaos

Lorry fire causes traffic chaos

Drivers suffered nightmare journeys after part of a motorway was shut for nearly four hours.

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Predator dressed as woman to assault victims

Predator dressed as woman to assault victims

A man who dressed as an old lady to prey on young women and a schoolgirl has been jailed.

Wildlife park loses parrot in cross-wind

Wildlife park loses parrot in cross-wind

A Kent animal park is searching for an exotic bird missing since it was caught up in strong gusts during a free-flying session.

Murdering mum was 'a narcissist'

Murdering mum was 'a narcissist'

A serious case review has found lessons to be learned after a mother killed her five-year-old son at a beauty spot before taking her own life.

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Carer stole thousands from 89-year-old

Carer stole thousands from 89-year-old

A woman has been forced to pay compensation to her victim after she stole more than £21,000.

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Boris ducks question on M20 Brexit plans

Boris ducks question on M20 Brexit plans

Tory leadership contender Boris Johnson has dodged questions on lifting controversial no-deal Brexit measure on the M20, during a visit to the county.

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Teenager jumps in sea after police chase

Teenager jumps in sea after police chase

The lifeboat had to be called out after a man jumped in the sea in a bid to escape police chasing him on suspicion of attacking an officer.

Holidays cancelled as travel company goes bust

Holidays cancelled as travel company goes bust

Customers have been left fuming and dozens of jobs have been lost after a travel firm unexpectedly crumbled into insolvency.

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New restaurant to open at shopping centre

New restaurant to open at shopping centre

A restaurant chain has announced it'll be joining a shopping centre's food area.

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Boris makes Kent visit

Boris makes Kent visit

Boris Johnson paid a visit to Kent as he continues his bid to become the next Prime Minister.

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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

Police have confirmed a man in his 60s has died after being hit by a train near a railway station.

Rubbish tip reopens

Rubbish tip reopens

A recycling and waste centre is operating again following a fire on the weekend.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters storm factory

Pro-Palestinian protesters storm factory

Activists have stormed a factory on a business park in protest at the company's supply of parts for arms sent to Israel.

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Naked bike riders return

Naked bike riders return

Cyclists baring all took to the roads for World Naked Bike Ride in protest of climate change.

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Kitesurfer rescued from rocks

Kitesurfer rescued from rocks

Lifeboat crews were called to rescue a kitesurfer clinging to rocks after getting into difficulty and losing his board.

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International cat show to bring purrfect weekend

International cat show to bring purrfect weekend

An exclusive cat show, featuring more than 50 rare and exotic breeds, is set to have cat lovers feline fine when it comes to Kent later this month.

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Archbishop of Canterbury calls out 'savage' social media comments

Archbishop of Canterbury calls out 'savage' social media comments

The Archbishop of Canterbury has described many social media comments as "poison" in a discussion of new digital guidelines set out by the Church.

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Man arrested after 'stabbing'

Man arrested after 'stabbing'

A man is in custody after an alleged stabbing where the air ambulance is thought to have been called.

16 Kent pubs named among UK's best

16 Kent pubs named among UK's best

To make sure you make the most of the chance to enjoy a drink in the good weather, a list of the best pubs across the UK has just been published.

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Beetle fanatic's incredible rebuild after arson attack

Beetle fanatic's incredible rebuild after arson attack

A former drug addict left heartbroken and spiralling into depression after his custom car was torched has rebuilt both his vehicle and his life.

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