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Wife says 'God saved her' during knife attack

Wife says 'God saved her' during knife attack

An 87-year-old man has been jailed for more than eight years after attacking his wife of 46 years.

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Fort defends decision to sell booze

Fort defends decision to sell booze

A music venue has responded to concerns changing its licence will negatively impact neighbours.

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Tobacco theft plotters found guilty

Tobacco theft plotters found guilty

A gang has been found guilty of conspiring to steal £250,000 worth of confiscated tobacco from the government.

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Opening date for new Wetherspoons revealed

Opening date for new Wetherspoons revealed

Wetherspoons are set to begin work on their latest pub next month, while the chain has also revealed the opening date.

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How plans for 10,000 homes will take shape over 30 years

How plans for 10,000 homes will take shape over 30 years

Developers have revealed where they plan to start working first if proposals for 10,000 homes are given the go-ahead.

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Worker sacked as 'baby' comments on housing plans

Worker sacked as 'baby' comments on housing plans

One of Kent's most-prominent housing firms has sacked an employee over suspicious comments supporting a planning application for 750 homes.

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Brexit gridlock may leave children 'stranded' at school

Brexit gridlock may leave children 'stranded' at school

Schools in the county have been advised they may have to be carers for children stranded because parents are stuck in traffic caused by Brexit.

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Campaigners to oppose grammar expansion 'by the backdoor'

Campaigners to oppose grammar expansion 'by the backdoor'

Anti-grammar school campaigners say they may take legal action to block a bid for new “satellite” schools in east Kent.

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Unbelievable, Jeff! Kammy could join you on the side line

Unbelievable, Jeff! Kammy could join you on the side line

Football legend Chris Kamara is on the hunt for sport's unsung heroes.

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Suspected migrants intercepted near Kent coast

Suspected migrants intercepted near Kent coast

Border Force and Kent Police were called after a vessel carrying suspected migrants approached the Kent coast this morning.

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Brexit preparations are 'a little over the top'

Brexit preparations are 'a little over the top'

Councillors have been accused of going “a little bit over the top” with Brexit preparations by a senior officer from a neighbouring authority.

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Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

Crews from the land and air ambulance have been called to an incident near a park.

Campaigners protest outside stroke unit council meeting

Campaigners protest outside stroke unit council meeting

A group of activists are urging councillors not to back plans to close stroke units.

Image released after phone stolen

Image released after phone stolen

Police have released a computer generated image of a man they would like to speak to after a mobile phone was stolen.

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Gay partners banned from event at uni

Gay partners banned from event at uni

A university has been called "spineless" after agreeing to host a religious conference excluding same-sex couples.

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Drivers facing M20 contraflow as no-deal Brexit looms

Drivers facing M20 contraflow as no-deal Brexit looms

Road chiefs have confirmed a plan for a contraflow system along the M20 will be in place from Monday as part of Brexit contingency plans.

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Where to buy beer for just £1.99 a pint

Where to buy beer for just £1.99 a pint

Ale lovers will be able to down international beers without burning a hole in their wallets as a 12-day festival sweeps across a group of pubs.

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Domestic abuser jailed after squeezing ex-girlfriend's throat

Domestic abuser jailed after squeezing ex-girlfriend's throat

A father who squeezed his ex-partner's throat until she couldn't breathe, in front of a child, has been jailed.

Police appeal for 'vulnerable' missing man

Police appeal for 'vulnerable' missing man

Officers are trying to find a 27-year-old missing man with autism, who was last seen at a railway station.

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School's outstanding Ofsted rating downgraded

School's outstanding Ofsted rating downgraded

A school has seen its outstanding Ofsted rating removed following an inspection by the education watchdog.

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Suspected migrants land on coast

Suspected migrants land on coast

Another 16 migrants have thought to have arrived in Kent.

Mum cleans up 187 dog poos on one path

Mum cleans up 187 dog poos on one path

A mum on a mission to clear a path of dog mess scooped up a shocking 187 piles of poop.

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Bosses finally confirm when main road will shut again

Bosses finally confirm when main road will shut again

A main road which was shut for eight months is to close for a further 10 weeks, bosses have finally confirmed.

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Bin Laden matchbox at enthusiasts' event

Bin Laden matchbox at enthusiasts' event

An event celebrating matchbox label collecting has showed off some historic covers from over the years.

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Mum speaks of 'pain' of losing son after breech birth

Mum speaks of 'pain' of losing son after breech birth

A grieving young mum has spoken out about the dangers of breech births after her nine-month-old son died following a traumatic delivery.

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Woman rescued from overturned car

Woman rescued from overturned car

A woman, who was trapped in an overturned car, has been pulled to safety by fire crews.

Winemakers release unique gin

Winemakers release unique gin

Vineyard owner Chapel Down has released what bosses believe is a first in the gin world - using pinot noir grapes.

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Burger van owners forced to clear up truckers' mess

Burger van owners forced to clear up truckers' mess

Sandwich packs, fag ends, engine oil and lorry parts are among the trawl of truckers' litter that owners of a burger van have to collect every day.

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Historians to mark 100 years of peace

Historians to mark 100 years of peace

A group of historians have pledged to remember the names of those who lost their lives fighting.

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Rape survivor refused urgent hearing

Rape survivor refused urgent hearing

A woman left doubly incontinent after a violent rape has been left without disability benefits for more than three years.

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