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Prosecutors defend charging MP after 'political show trial' slam

Prosecutors defend charging MP after 'political show trial' slam

The Crown Prosecution Service has defended the decision to charge an MP over election expenses after he described it as a “political show trial".

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'Selfless' staff commended by judge

'Selfless' staff commended by judge

A judge has commended the men who saved the lives of people injured when a car drove into the side of a nightclub.

Village shop reopens after ram-raid

Village shop reopens after ram-raid

A convenience store has reopened to shoppers after thieves rammed through the front of the shop and stole a cash machine.

Conspiracy theorist had taken cocktail of drugs

Conspiracy theorist had taken cocktail of drugs

An inquest into the death of famous UFO expert has found that he died after taking a combination of prescription drugs.

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Abandoned boat sparks 'major' search

Abandoned boat sparks 'major' search

An abandoned dinghy spotted off the coast resulted in a major search operation in "unpleasant" weather conditions.

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'Your motive was selfish and pathetic'

'Your motive was selfish and pathetic'

A drink and drug crazed clubber who ploughed his car into a packed nightspot in revenge for being thrown out by bouncers has been jailed for 28 years.

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'Miracles can happen' says IVF mum told she was sterile

'Miracles can happen' says IVF mum told she was sterile

A woman was told she was sterile but underwent successful IVF treatment despite her husband having been diagnosed with cancer.

Crash victim was 65-year-old man

Crash victim was 65-year-old man

Police have confirmed that a cyclist who died earlier this week was a 65-year-old man.

'Confidence from investors has been shaken'

'Confidence from investors has been shaken'

Business secretary and Kent MP says uncertainty over Brexit is causing mounting alarm amongst companies and investors in the UK.

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Puppy abandoned in shoebox visits rescuers five years on

Puppy abandoned in shoebox visits rescuers five years on

A dog left outside a supermarket in freezing weather has paid a visit to the charity that nursed him back to health.

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Train breakdown sparks delays

Train breakdown sparks delays

Disruption is expected throughout the morning after a London-bound train broke down.

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MP takes on Speaker over car sticker

MP takes on Speaker over car sticker

Speaker John Bercow hits back after a Kent MP questioned his partiality having seen an anti-Brexit sticker in his family car.

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'Worst Christmas' in a decade for high street giants

'Worst Christmas' in a decade for high street giants

A trade association for retailers has described the Christmas of 2018 as the worst festive period in a decade.

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Cathedral fire could have been arson

Cathedral fire could have been arson

A new book suggests a fire at one of Kent's most historic buildings could have been started deliberately.

Crest dispute heading for ancient court

Crest dispute heading for ancient court

A dispute between a council and a new political party over the use of a coat of arms was heading for the ancient Court of Chivalry.

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How MP kept himself busy during trial

How MP kept himself busy during trial

From cutting ribbons to "sending good wishes", here's a look at notes sent to the press by MP Craig Mackinlay during his expenses trial.

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Police officer to star in Hunted show

Police officer to star in Hunted show

A detective sergeant is to spend his free time hunting fugitives taking part in a popular TV series.

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'Postcode lottery' of waste removal charges

'Postcode lottery' of waste removal charges

Homeowners could be charged as much as £52 or as little as £15 for items like fridges and mattresses to be removed depending on where they live.

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Prison defends using goats to help inmates

Prison defends using goats to help inmates

Men are being encouraged to feed and care for pygmy goats to teach them responsibility for others.

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Blue badge misuse crackdown

Blue badge misuse crackdown

A council is to get tough on blue badge offences after admitting no one has been prosecuted.

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No-deal Brexit 'would hit vulnerable'

No-deal Brexit 'would hit vulnerable'

Support services for people in need would be the first casualty of a no-deal Brexit, a key figure has warned.

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Man attacked from behind

Man attacked from behind

Police are investigating an assault that left a man in hospital.

Assault leaves man with facial injuries

Assault leaves man with facial injuries

Police are investigating an assault thought to have taken place at a school.

Residents 'burdened' with finding experts in airport future decision

Residents 'burdened' with finding experts in airport future decision

Planning inspectors have told residents to provide their own expert opinion as a six-month inquiry gets underway.

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Man in hospital after car fire

Man in hospital after car fire

An air ambulance was called to a man with serious burns following reports of a car on fire.

Mum's warning after painkiller claims teen son's life

Mum's warning after painkiller claims teen son's life

An inquest has today heard how a 17-year-old died after recreationally taking a lethal dose of Tramadol, devastating his family.

Leisure centre 'kept safe unlocked' despite thief reports

Leisure centre 'kept safe unlocked' despite thief reports

A council-run leisure centre kept its safe unlocked during opening hours despite having previously been targeted by thieves.

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Man carrying 'piece of wood' in roundabout squabble

Man carrying 'piece of wood' in roundabout squabble

A squabble between two motorists in which a man was seen carrying what appeared to be a piece of wood has left a van and a transporter damaged.

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Warning after part of cliff collapses

Warning after part of cliff collapses

Dramatic pictures show the extent of a cliff fall, as the coastguard warns people to stay away from the "dangerous" area.

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The world's craziest bridges

The world's craziest bridges

Some people are so intimidated by the Sheppey Crossing they refuse to drive over it, so how does it stack up against these bridges around the world?

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