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New push to end gang crime

New push to end gang crime

More than £800,000 has been donated to try and stop young people from being groomed into a life of drugs and crime.

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Heartbroken mum speaks after son's shock death

Heartbroken mum speaks after son's shock death

A mother has thanked well-wishers for their tributes after her son's body was found in a house.

Body found after farmer's 'murder'

Body found after farmer's 'murder'

A man's body has been found in a river near where police have been searching for a wealthy missing farmer.

Six shops burgled in a month

Six shops burgled in a month

A spate of burglaries targetting two streets has prompted a warning from police.

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Brexit not on risk register

Brexit not on risk register

Emergency planners in Kent are facing claims of unnecessary secrecy over their failure to publish any details of Brexit contingency plans.

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Controversial councillor in blackfacing race row

Controversial councillor in blackfacing race row

A councillor has had a furious online row with a black MP who called for him to stand down after he tweeted a picture of a blackfaced character.

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MP questions Prime Minister on knife crime

MP questions Prime Minister on knife crime

A Tory MP questioned the Prime Minister on the recent rise in stabbings and whether it was linked to a drop in police stop and searches.

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Baby's death a mystery

Baby's death a mystery

An inquest has heard medical evidence shows no real explanation for the death of an 11-week-old boy.

Prime Minister quizzed over "shambolic" Seaborne saga

Prime Minister quizzed over "shambolic" Seaborne saga

The Prime Minister has come under fire for the way a contract for an emergency Brexit ferry service was awarded.

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Pub goers attacked with pint glass and pool cue

Pub goers attacked with pint glass and pool cue

A man suffered a spinal injury after he was attacked trying to break up a fight in a bar.

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'Distressed woman' on motorway bridge halts traffic

'Distressed woman' on motorway bridge halts traffic

A distressed woman seen standing on a bridge over the M20 was helped by police.

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Couple admit child cruelty

Couple admit child cruelty

A couple are facing sentence after admitting five offences of cruelty to a child.

HMV store reopens

HMV store reopens

The music retailer which went into administration in December reopened its doors yesterday.

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Councillor denies making 'racist' comments

Councillor denies making 'racist' comments

A town councillor says she has been misquoted about remarks she made about a carnival court.

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Bacon fine court case dropped

Bacon fine court case dropped

A gallery manager facing a trial after a council took him court over spitting when he claims he was choking has won his legal fight to drop the case.

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Child healthcare slammed by watchdog

Child healthcare slammed by watchdog

Children are not safe in east Kent's cash-strapped and under-staffed hospitals, inspectors have ruled.

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M20 blocked after crash

M20 blocked after crash

Drivers are facing delays this morning following a collision between a car and a van.

'Rape victim' has no memory of attack

'Rape victim' has no memory of attack

A woman – who was drunk on Southern Comfort - has told a jury she has no memory of a night when she was allegedly raped.

Regulator steps in at college group

Regulator steps in at college group

The Further Education Commissioner has formally intervened as a college boss announces his resignation.

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Tributes to 'great tattoo artist' and father

Tributes to 'great tattoo artist' and father

Friends have paid tribute to a man who died suddenly at a house this week describing him as a 'great artist' who was 'sweet and funny'.

Love Island winner explores nature in new show

Love Island winner explores nature in new show

Love Island's Jack Fincham hopes to encourage others to enjoy the country’s wildlife with a new BBC programme.

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Drug laced 'sweets' found in car

Drug laced 'sweets' found in car

Police officers think packets of 'sweets' laced with an unknown drug were aimed at children.

Hairy Bikers revved up and raring to go

Hairy Bikers revved up and raring to go

The Hairy Bikers are revved up and heading out on tour, coming to two Kent theatres.

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Get the beers in at festivals in Kent

Get the beers in at festivals in Kent

We take a look at where to raise a glass or two at beer festivals across Kent this weekend and beyond.

Couple hope vape cafe plans won't go up in smoke

Couple hope vape cafe plans won't go up in smoke

Permission is being sought to open a music and arts themed cafe and microbar in a vape shop.

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'Did a bit of home decorating, did he'?

'Did a bit of home decorating, did he'?

A man being held in custody was convicted of criminal damage after scratching his nickname into a cell door.

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'I may have to watch my son die'

'I may have to watch my son die'

A mum whose son has cystic fibrosis is fighting to get a life-saving drug on the NHS.

Part of M20 to be closed all night

Part of M20 to be closed all night

Motorists wanting to use the M20 tonight - and for the next month - will need find alternative routes as night-time closures begin.

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Man with syringe 'threatened child' in toilets

Man with syringe 'threatened child' in toilets

A dad and his young child were reportedly threatened by a man holding a syringe in a public toilet.

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Addict jailed after drugs and cash seized

Addict jailed after drugs and cash seized

An addict with an "entrenched drugs problem" has been jailed after it was discovered her home was used to deal Class A drugs.

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