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Teen's arrest bid to see killer brother

Teen's arrest bid to see killer brother

A drunk teenager who threatened to rape a police officer's mum wanted to get arrested to spend time in prison with his murderer brother.

Warning as boys on bikes 'cause a riot'

Warning as boys on bikes 'cause a riot'

Police are threatening to take bicycles away from teenagers who put others at risk.

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JD Sports set to fill empty shopping centre unit

JD Sports set to fill empty shopping centre unit

A sports fashion retailer has been confirmed to fill a vacant shopping centre unit, just days after it closed.

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Bar loses alcohol licence

Bar loses alcohol licence

A review has been held today after a bar's licencing conditions have been repetitively breached.

Premier Inn recruiting for new hotel

Premier Inn recruiting for new hotel

The 1970s Merevale House is being replaced with new budget accommodation.

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Police and forensic van spotted in street

Police and forensic van spotted in street

Emergency services were spotted near a children's centre this morning.

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Woman seriously assaulted by stranger

Woman seriously assaulted by stranger

A teenager managed to fend off a vicious attacker who repeatedly punched her in the face.

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'Murder victim' stabbed in the heart

'Murder victim' stabbed in the heart

A family's 'beautiful son' died of a stab wound to the heart according to a post mortem.

School bus found burnt out

School bus found burnt out

Fire crews were called after a school bus was seen burning on a riverside.

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Man who dressed as old lady to touch women back behind bars

Man who dressed as old lady to touch women back behind bars

A transvestite who had been banned from using disguise to prey on unsuspecting women has admitted 11 offences.

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'That child has suffered unimaginably'

'That child has suffered unimaginably'

The family of a new mum who took her own life is campaigning for better perinatal care after a coroner warned more deaths could occur.

Fires at Canterbury Cathedral over its 1,400 year history

Fires at Canterbury Cathedral over its 1,400 year history

After a fire wrecked Notre Dame in 2019, the story of Canterbury Cathedral's own blaze dramas was revealed.

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Seann Walsh apologises after Kent show

Seann Walsh apologises after Kent show

Comedian Seann Walsh has apologised after performing at a Kent venue with a slipped disc.

Easter likely to be hottest weekend of the year so far

Easter likely to be hottest weekend of the year so far

Temperatures are set to almost touch 20C this weekend as the whole county enjoys the spring sunshine.

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Crime spree sees 17 cars stolen or vandalised in five days

Crime spree sees 17 cars stolen or vandalised in five days

Police are urging all motorists to remain alert as they warn thieves "will take every opportunity to steal anything" from cars.

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Forklift truck goes up in flames

Forklift truck goes up in flames

Firefighters were called to a warehouse to deal with a forklift truck which was ablaze.

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Primary school places revealed by council

Primary school places revealed by council

Kent County Council has announced how many children will be attending a primary school of their choice this year.

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Council slammed for doubling parking fees

Council slammed for doubling parking fees

Residents have criticised a council as permit fees increased by 100% in just two years.

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Couple swap life in sun to take over village pub

Couple swap life in sun to take over village pub

A couple have swapped the sandy beaches of Spain to pull the pints at a traditional English bar.

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Search for huge lorry park continues

Search for huge lorry park continues

Transport bosses have yet to settle on options for a permanent lorry park as a solution to Operation Stack.

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Shock at comedian's death

Shock at comedian's death

A popular stand-up comedian died just a week after discovering he had cancer throughout his body.

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Woman attacked during burglary

Woman attacked during burglary

Police are investigating a daytime burglary the left a woman injured.

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Vandals attack new play equipment

Vandals attack new play equipment

Play equipment for disabled children has been vandalised days after being installed in a park.

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Archbishop's prayers as Notre Dame burns

Archbishop's prayers as Notre Dame burns

The Archbishop of Canterbury offered his prayers tonight as a fire brought down the roof of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

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Six-vehicle crash at junction

Six-vehicle crash at junction

Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash on the A28.

Teen 'held knife to victim's throat'

Teen 'held knife to victim's throat'

A judge has described a young man as "the most arrogant person I have seen in my court room for a long time".

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Fight to end 'commercial stupidity' at port

Fight to end 'commercial stupidity' at port

Critics say a council continuing industrial activities at a Kent port is "commercial stupidity" and are calling for the end ahead of a public meeting.

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Long queues in 'freezing cold' after car park changes

Long queues in 'freezing cold' after car park changes

Frustrated theatre-goers are calling for changes to a car park after being forced to queue in the "freezing cold" for half an hour.

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Man suffers head wound after 'disturbance'

Man suffers head wound after 'disturbance'

Two men have been arrested after a man suffered a head wound in a disturbance at a property.

Calls for 'celibate' church conference

Calls for 'celibate' church conference

A global meeting of Anglican leaders banning gay spouses has sparked widespread controversy.

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