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Armed robbery at beauticians

Armed robbery at beauticians

Three armed robbers have reportedly burst into a beauty salon in a town centre.

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Snow watch live

Snow watch live

Live updates from across the county as the snow is set to return to Kent.

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Man attacked by five-strong gang in town centre

Man attacked by five-strong gang in town centre

Five men in a red car set upon a young man in a town centre, stealing his phone and wallet.

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People smugglers filmed by migrant on boat

People smugglers filmed by migrant on boat

Two men smuggled four people, including a pregnant mother and her six year old child, into Kent was filmed by one of the migrants.

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Taco Bell gets go ahead

Taco Bell gets go ahead

A Taco Bell restaurant will open in Kent for the first time after a council approved a planning application.

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Renewed hope for coastal grammar

Renewed hope for coastal grammar

A councillor believes the chances of a grammar school being established along the coast are the highest they have ever been.

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Father-of-two jailed after stabbing man for mystery reason

Father-of-two jailed after stabbing man for mystery reason

A father-of-two plunged a knife into the partner of an escort worker telling him:“That one’s for your heart!”

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Age UK minibus death crash victim named

Age UK minibus death crash victim named

Eileen Murray, 77, has been named as the woman who died in a Age UK minibus crash on the Isle of Sheppey. Her inquest opened today.

Nightclub and roof top terrace plans for shopping centre

Nightclub and roof top terrace plans for shopping centre

Plans have been sent to a council for a club to be built inside a shopping centre.

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Tributes to former head girl and award winning Channel swimmer

Tributes to former head girl and award winning Channel swimmer

The Channel swimming community has paid tribute to a 28-year-old athlete who has died suddenly.

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Body recovered from leisure park after bridge incident

Body recovered from leisure park after bridge incident

A man has died after falling from a motor way bridge.

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Postman's finger bitten off by Staffie

Postman's finger bitten off by Staffie

The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier which bit off part of a postman's finger as he put mail through the door has been convicted by magistrates.

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Multi-vehicle crash stops traffic on A2

Multi-vehicle crash stops traffic on A2

A multi-vehicle collision has stopped traffic from moving on the motorway as officers try to resolve the incident.

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This could be the end of potholes

This could be the end of potholes

Kent will be part of a nation wide experiment to combat "the number one enemy for road users".

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Pub’s new name leaves bitter taste for punters

Pub’s new name leaves bitter taste for punters

People are unimpressed with the potential rebranding of the Queen's Head pub.

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Controversial plan for hundreds of new homes agreed

Controversial plan for hundreds of new homes agreed

Plans for hundreds of new homes have been approved by nine votes to seven in a narrow victory for a developer.

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Council issued motorist illegal parking ticket

Council issued motorist illegal parking ticket

Kent County Council has been forced to pay a motorist £100 for issuing a parking ticket illegally.

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£660k security cordon to protect streets from terrorists

£660k security cordon to protect streets from terrorists

Security around a busy shopping district is set to be reinforced as part of an operation to protect its streets from a terrorist attack.

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Bones of 'six bodies' buried in black bags

Bones of 'six bodies' buried in black bags

Human remains unearthed on a town centre building site had been buried in black plastic sacks, it has emerged.

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Shock at care home's sudden closure

Shock at care home's sudden closure

Staff at a care home forced to close amid fire safety failings remain in the dark about their future.

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Student calls for 30mph speed limit

Student calls for 30mph speed limit

Student calls for speed limit to be reduced after she and her boyfriend were involved in a car crash.

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In-demand international joins the Gills

In-demand international joins the Gills

Gillingham have beaten off competition to bring in Republic of Ireland international forward Graham Burke on loan.

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Minister fails to answer Kent ferry service questions

Minister fails to answer Kent ferry service questions

A minister has been accused of swerving 22 questions about how a £13.8m contract was awarded.

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Two arrested after glass bottle attack

Two arrested after glass bottle attack

Two young men have been questioned after a man sustained serious head injuries.

'No patient should die like this'

'No patient should die like this'

A woman has died in a hospital corridor while waiting to see an A&E doctor after being rushed in by ambulance crews

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Lights, camera, Astor

Lights, camera, Astor

Plans to open a community cinema in a town theatre have moved a step closer.

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Minibus horror crash victims still in hospital

Minibus horror crash victims still in hospital

Two members of Age UK are still in hospital 14 days after their minibus was involved in a fatal head-on crash.

Kids, dogs and back gardens: Your pictures in the snow

Kids, dogs and back gardens: Your pictures in the snow

People across the county woke up to a snowy scene and took some lovely photos of their pets, gardens and children.

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Pothole halts motorway traffic

Pothole halts motorway traffic

Emergency repairs brought traffic to a standstill on a motorway this afternoon.

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Want to be a fugitive?

Want to be a fugitive?

Producers from the popular TV show Hunted is looking for people in Kent to take part in its new series.

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