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Carer raided pensioner's bank account

Carer raided pensioner's bank account

A carer who raided a “frail and aged” pensioner’s bank account while she was being treated in hospital has been spared jail.

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Petition set up to save M&S

Petition set up to save M&S

A petition has been set up to save a long-standing food and clothing store in the town centre.

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Decision day for plans for 675 homes

Decision day for plans for 675 homes

Councillors are due to vote on one of the most controversial housing proposals ever considered for their district.

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Jess Glynne to perform in Kent

Jess Glynne to perform in Kent

Four-time Brit nominee Jess Glynne will perform in Kent this summer.

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Windmill damaged... by wind

Windmill damaged... by wind

A village windmill could cost thousands to repair after a rush of wind damaged the wooden sail.

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Warehouse blaze leaves fire service with £161k bill

Warehouse blaze leaves fire service with £161k bill

A fierce 25-day blaze at a warehouse filled with illegally stored waste left the fire service with a bill for extra costs of more than £160,000.

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Car ploughs into house

Car ploughs into house

Police have been called after a driver lost control on ice and skidded into the front of a house.

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Collision shuts tunnel

Collision shuts tunnel

A collision has shut one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing causing traffic delays for the second day in a row.

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Driver's costly reason for delivering heroin

Driver's costly reason for delivering heroin

A BMW driver caught delivering a kilo of heroin claimed he did it because he could not afford the car insurance.

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The lion's share of New Year fun

The lion's share of New Year fun

It’s time to celebrate the New Year - Chinese style with the arrival of the Year of the Pig. Here’s how to have a corker of a time for the porker:

Ceiling left leaking for months

Ceiling left leaking for months

Relatives of a disabled pensioner are worried for her health amid delays in fixing a leaking ceiling in her council flat.

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Club's new ground work 'to start in summer'

Club's new ground work 'to start in summer'

A football club's home ground is set for redevelopment after the club bought land for a hotel, new stands and club facilities.

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Time almost up for port deal

Time almost up for port deal

The clock is ticking down on agreeing a deal between a ferry operator and council to prevent funding from being slashed.

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Kent avoids snow problems

Kent avoids snow problems

The county has escaped any serious snowfall overnight but one school has confirmed it will close today.

PM secures Brexit lifeline

PM secures Brexit lifeline

A number of Kent MPs made U-turns to back the Prime Minister and help her win a series of votes in the House of Commons.

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'Critical' services for deaf people at risk

'Critical' services for deaf people at risk

A council is cancelling a contract with the Royal Association for Deaf People due to difficulties in sourcing interpreters.

Children in care achieve 'extraordinary' results

Children in care achieve 'extraordinary' results

Youngsters who have spent most of their life in care have achieved impressive results.

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Blood donations 'will not stop' during Brexit

Blood donations 'will not stop' during Brexit

Government officials have stepped in to ensure blood donations will continue in parts of Kent.

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Cars damaged in vandalism spree

Cars damaged in vandalism spree

Drivers are being told to be vigilant after more than a dozen vehicles were targeted.

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Blood donations to stop during Brexit

Blood donations to stop during Brexit

Blood donor sessions are cancelled for two towns over feared chaos from leaving the EU.

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Do you recognise this man?

Do you recognise this man?

Pictures have been released of a man police would like to speak to after a cyclist was punched in the face.

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DJ's emotional tribute to tragic crash victim

DJ's emotional tribute to tragic crash victim

A DJ used his set at a town centre nightclub to pay tribute to his friend who died in a car crash just hours before he went on stage.

Man dies after collapse

Man dies after collapse

A man has died in a residential street following a large emergency response.

Super Bowl Sunday comes to Kent

Super Bowl Sunday comes to Kent

A game from over there is coming here as Super Bowl Sunday comes to Kent with a special screening of the action.

'Brexit will not break us'

'Brexit will not break us'

A retired priest who married a Romanian male model 50 years his junior says Brexit will not get in the way of their overseas relationship.

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Man charged with firearms offences

Man charged with firearms offences

A man has been charged with firearms offences following a reported disturbance outside a bar.

Man charged with wielding weapon on train

Man charged with wielding weapon on train

A 23-year-old man will appear in court after reports of a man wielding a "sword" on a train.

Family's grief after grandad collapses at Tesco

Family's grief after grandad collapses at Tesco

A “funny and bubbly” great-grandfather-of-five died after collapsing into his granddaughter’s arms in a Tesco car park.

'I am still not convinced she wasn’t cheating'

'I am still not convinced she wasn’t cheating'

The businessman accused of being “delusional” when he strangled his lover has told a jury: “I am still not convinced she wasn’t cheating.”

Train fares too expensive say 40% of passengers

Train fares too expensive say 40% of passengers

Four in 10 passengers who use Southeastern trains do not feel they get value for money, while nearly the same amount are happy with what they pay.

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