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Husband in court over attack on cancer-stricken wife

Husband in court over attack on cancer-stricken wife

A mum battling cancer thought she was going to die after being strangled by her husband of 17 years in a row over money, a court heard.

Nursery criticised for children's lack of progress

Nursery criticised for children's lack of progress

A watchdog has rapped a leading charity for the second time this year for the way it runs a nursery.

Workers’ group condemns job losses at uni

Workers’ group condemns job losses at uni

Plans to cut as many as 40 jobs at the University of Kent have been branded “appalling and cynical” by workers’ rights campaigners.

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Travel chaos after fire near Ashford International station

Travel chaos after fire near Ashford International station

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a fire near Ashford International Station caused rail chaos across the network.

Airport expansion plans approved

Airport expansion plans approved

Plans to improve an airport, including the construction of a new control tower, have been given the go-ahead by councillors.

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Missing Sarah Wellgreen's ex-partner charged with murder

Missing Sarah Wellgreen's ex-partner charged with murder

Detectives have charged the former partner of a missing mum-of-five with her murder more than two months after her disappearance.

Cancer-fighting mum thanks family with kmfm

Cancer-fighting mum thanks family with kmfm

A mum battling cancer showed what the support of her family has meant to her by getting in touch with kmfm to give them a special gift this Christmas.

Blood-spattered public toilets 'like murder scene'

Blood-spattered public toilets 'like murder scene'

A young woman has spoken of her disgust after encountering blood spattered walls and used needles in a seaside public toilet.

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More flood alerts issued

More flood alerts issued

An alert has been issued by the Environment Agency due to expected heavy rainfall tonight.

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Children made homeless by fire inundated with Christmas gifts

Children made homeless by fire inundated with Christmas gifts

Children who lost their Christmas presents when fire ripped through their homes have been inundated with gifts.

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Drug dealers caught red-handed

Drug dealers caught red-handed

Two drug dealers have both been jailed after police stopped their car and discovered a haul of heroin and crack cocaine.

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Mum jailed for pulling feeding tubes from baby boy

Mum jailed for pulling feeding tubes from baby boy

A mother has been jailed after she put her young baby boy’s life in danger by interfering with his feeding tubes, assaulting him and lying to nurses.

Deck the mall with boughs of... absolutely nothing

Deck the mall with boughs of... absolutely nothing

Customers and traders have been left astonished by a lack of Christmas decorations in a shopping centre this year.

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Shock over sudden death of GP

Shock over sudden death of GP

Patients and colleagues of a much-loved doctor have paid tribute to him following his unexpected death yesterday.

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Jewellery thieves' £60k heist before rush-hour police chase

Jewellery thieves' £60k heist before rush-hour police chase

A pair of thieves armed with crowbars stole £60,000 worth of jewellery in a smash and grab raid at a shop before fleeing police in rush-hour traffic.

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Is this the most bizarre own goal ever?

Is this the most bizarre own goal ever?

A crushing victory for a women's football team has created a contender for the most bizarre goal scored this season.

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Missing woman found safe and well

Missing woman found safe and well

A 73-year-old pensioner has been found safe and well after going missing.

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EU offers breathing space for UK exporters - but only for nine months

EU offers breathing space for UK exporters - but only for nine months

EU officials have set out measures the bloc will take if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.

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Huge mess left behind by illegal traveller camp

Huge mess left behind by illegal traveller camp

Destruction left in the wake of an unauthorised traveller camp has triggered a mass clean up.

Ambulance service to employ Brexit manager

Ambulance service to employ Brexit manager

Fears over the destabilising impact of leaving the EU have prompted ambulance bosses to create a new role.

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Arrest in rape investigation

Arrest in rape investigation

A man has been arrested in a residential area following an alleged sex attack.

Mum and daughter in court for abusing neighbours

Mum and daughter in court for abusing neighbours

A mother and daughter have been given a criminal behaviour order after abusing neighbours and carrying out late-night cleaning at a block of flats.

County's first cannabis-related product store to open

County's first cannabis-related product store to open

Kent’s first CBD shop selling cannabis-related products is set to open in the new year.

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Pensioner stuck on bedroom floor for five hours

Pensioner stuck on bedroom floor for five hours

A former police officer died in hospital days after he fell out of bed and was not picked up by paramedics for five hours.

More disappointment for panto lovers

More disappointment for panto lovers

The Hazlitt Theatre has had second thoughts over its live-streaming offer.

"Homelessness is not acceptable in a society as advanced as ours"

 "Homelessness is not acceptable in a society as advanced as ours"

A county councillor has shared his outrage that there are more than 220 people sleeping rough in an "advanced society" like Kent.

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Family's Christmas getaway hangs in the balance

Family's Christmas getaway hangs in the balance

A family of 10 have been left "gutted" after a drone wreaked havoc with a Christmas getaway they've spent a year planning.

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Railway works could become TV and film studios

Railway works could become TV and film studios

Developers have revealed ambitious plans to transform former railway works into TV studios and a new hotel.

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£80,000 to be spent on fixing CCTV

£80,000 to be spent on fixing CCTV

A council is set to spend £80,000 on its ailing CCTV system after it was revealed more than half of its cameras are not fully operational.

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Teen admits to dangerous driving

Teen admits to dangerous driving

A 19-year-old has pleaded guilty to six charges after crashing a stolen car.

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