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Murder accused 'was a sex pest'

Murder accused 'was a sex pest'

The estranged wife of a murder suspect has told a court how their marriage broke down.

Jury to be called in for M2 crash inquest

Jury to be called in for M2 crash inquest

A full inquest in front of a jury is to be held into the death of a man who died in a crash on the M2.

Two injured after two-car crash

Two injured after two-car crash

A road was closed for more than two hours as police, fire and ambulance attended a "serious" accident.

Tories seek alliance to keep council control after bad night

Tories seek alliance to keep council control after bad night

The Conservatives are hoping to form a party alliance to run a council after a disastrous result in the local elections.

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Gallery ends sponsorship deal after gay rights row

Gallery ends sponsorship deal after gay rights row

The organisers of the Turner Prize have parted company with their main sponsor after one day following a row over gay rights.

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Live: Local council election results

Live: Local council election results

Follow our live blog and check the map to find out who has been elected where you live.

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The seats to watch in the local elections

The seats to watch in the local elections

The potential for upsets in the local elections has increased in many areas of Kent thanks to a host of scandals and expected low turnout.

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Watch more kmfm shows on KMTV

Watch more kmfm shows on KMTV

From this weekend you will be able to see behind the scenes of Kent's radio station.

M&S to shut another Kent store tomorrow

M&S to shut another Kent store tomorrow

An M&S store which has been in its current spot for 40 years will close tomorrow, leaving a huge hole in a town centre.

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Stag to ride 300 miles to his wedding

Stag to ride 300 miles to his wedding

A cycling enthusiast is hoping to raise £10,000 with an alternative stag do - by cycling 320 miles to his wedding.

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Your guide to Kent's local elections

Your guide to Kent's local elections

There is still time to vote as local elections for councils are held across Kent.

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Trains halted as trespasser on tracks

Trains halted as trespasser on tracks

Commuters have been told to expect delays after trains were brought to a halt after a trespasser was seen on the tracks.

Pete Doherty's seaside hotel opening teased

Pete Doherty's seaside hotel opening teased

Indie rocker Pete Doherty has revealed The Libertines' new hotel on the Kent coast could be open in the summer.

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Immigration vans at Indian restaurant

Immigration vans at Indian restaurant

Immigration officials have descended on an area close to an Indian restaurant.

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'Professional robber' jailed after £53k jewellery raid

'Professional robber' jailed after £53k jewellery raid

A career criminal who smashed into a jewellers and fled with £53,000 worth of jewelry said his "terrifying" behaviour was down to a speech impediment.

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Police hunt for wanted man

Police hunt for wanted man

Detectives want the public's help to find a man on their wanted list.

Late-night raids 'a kick in the teeth' for businesses

Late-night raids 'a kick in the teeth' for businesses

Hundreds of pounds have been stolen from two town centre stores after they were targeted in late-night raids.

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Film crew spotted in town

Film crew spotted in town

Stunning aerial photographs show a film crew in action - in an advert for a well-known brand.

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Council buys Matalan store for £5m

Council buys Matalan store for £5m

Officials hope a council's multi-million pound purchase of a Matalan store will secure its ability to fund services.

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Burglar 'lawfully killed' after breaking into pensioner's home

Burglar 'lawfully killed' after breaking into pensioner's home

A coroner has ruled a burglar fatally stabbed by a homeowner with a kitchen knife died in a "lawful killing".

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New food festival to come to Kent castle

New food festival to come to Kent castle

A new food festival is coming to a country castle in the county.

M20 barrier to stay until at least October

M20 barrier to stay until at least October

A barrier on the M20 will remain in place until at least the end of October, meaning drivers will continue to face a 50mph limit and narrow lanes.

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Police dog's nose points to retirement

Police dog's nose points to retirement

A sniffer hound who guarded the Queen and Archbishop of Canterbury has finished his work.

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Fears theme park could blight businesses and cause job losses

Fears theme park could blight businesses and cause job losses

Residents, business leaders and experts fear uncertainty over plans for the new London Resort could have a negative impact on north Kent.

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'This is a very dangerous man'

'This is a very dangerous man'

A jury took just an hour to decide a man who gouged his victim's eyes and imprisoned her in a flat was guilty of all charges.

'Eye-watering' income Dartford Crossing makes revealed

'Eye-watering' income Dartford Crossing makes revealed

An MP has blasted the amount if income the Government has gained since costs for the crossing were cleared in 2003.

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Vandals target car of election candidate

Vandals target car of election candidate

A Liberal Democrat candidate running in his first election has had his car daubed with a German swastika and a willy.

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Attempted murder suspect in court

Attempted murder suspect in court

A 38-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder a man in a residential cul-de-sac.

Husband found wife dead in bathroom just before Christmas

Husband found wife dead in bathroom just before Christmas

A "kind and loving" mum who overdosed on prescription drugs was struggling to live with the pain of a broken arm.

Police 'went above and beyond their duty'

Police 'went above and beyond their duty'

An independent investigation has found that police officers could not have foreseen a man's murder.

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