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Woman killed on Christmas Day was stabbed to death

Woman killed on Christmas Day was stabbed to death

An inquest into the death of a 19-year-old has revealed her shocking injuries.

Fruit picker fears for UK's largest apple and pear grower

Fruit picker fears for UK's largest apple and pear grower

The UK's largest producer of apples and pears fears it will not have enough EU seasonal workers to harvest its crops because of Brexit.

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Is this the solution to preventing post-Brexit gridlock on our roads?

Is this the solution to preventing post-Brexit gridlock on our roads?

Innovative system could help ease pressure on Kent's roads if delays develop at Dover or Eurotunnel.

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Paperchase ponders store closures

Paperchase ponders store closures

Stationery retailer Paperchase has joined the growing list of high street names considering cutting its number of shops as it looks to stay afloat.

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Snow fell in Kent

Snow fell in Kent

Snow fell in parts of the county earlier today and temperatures are set to freeze again later as the gritters take to the roads.

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'She checked him and said he had gone asleep'

'She checked him and said he had gone asleep'

A young mother claimed her toddler had gone to sleep after his head was fatally wedged between a rear seat and front passenger seat, jurors heard.

Power cut at train station

Power cut at train station

Commuters have been left unable to buy tickets after a power cut at a station.

Smoke billows across A2 after vehicle fire

Smoke billows across A2 after vehicle fire

Long delays are expected after a vehicle fire on the A2.

Five-way crash on M2

Five-way crash on M2

Motorists faced long delays on the M2 after an accident involving two vans, two lorries and a car.

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B&M turns the screw on plans for Homebase site

B&M turns the screw on plans for Homebase site

Discount retailer B&M is planning to take over the site of a Homebase store in a retail park, leaving staff facing an uncertain future.

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Deadline looms for comments on solar farm plan

Deadline looms for comments on solar farm plan

Residents have 11 days to formally submit comments about controversial plans to build the UK's largest solar farm.

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Fatal crash biker was doing at least 131mph

Fatal crash biker was doing at least 131mph

A motorcyclist killed in a crash was riding at "excessive speed" when he smashed into a minivan.

Former teacher's £31k benefit fraud

Former teacher's £31k benefit fraud

A woman who inherited £184,000 tried to fool officials by claiming she had only £13.85 in her bank account.

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Free school plan gets green light

Free school plan gets green light

Councillors have approved plans for a new school specifically catering for children with special needs.

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Light bulb still works after 75 years

Light bulb still works after 75 years

A light bulb bought from Woolworths has survived being bombed by the Nazis and looks set to shine on past Brexit.

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Club to discipline player after robbery conviction

Club to discipline player after robbery conviction

A footballer convicted of being part of a gang that robbed a teenager will be disciplined by his club - but looks to have avoided the sack.

Man loses everything in barge fire

Man loses everything in barge fire

An appeal for help has been launched after a man lost everything when his barge caught fire.

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'Serious' crash shuts road

'Serious' crash shuts road

Three people were taken to hospital after a "serious" two-car crash.

May survives vote of no confidence

May survives vote of no confidence

The Prime Minister has pledged to ensure she delivers Brexit after winning a historic vote.

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Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

A 16-year-old who had been missing for five days has been found safe and well.

'Scissors held to man's throat as he held baby'

'Scissors held to man's throat as he held baby'

A mum says she tried everything to break up a fight that led to the death of her ex partner.

MP demands M&S talks

MP demands M&S talks

Bosses at M&S could be set for showdown talks with an MP amid plans to close two stores.

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Husband denies trying to murder wife

Husband denies trying to murder wife

A 34-year-old man denied attempting to murder his wife when he appeared in court.

Fergus Wilson offers £1,000 theft reward

Fergus Wilson offers £1,000 theft reward

Well-wishers have pledged to replace art supplies stolen from an autistic teenager.

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Film crew halts traffic

Film crew halts traffic

A major car maker has chosen Kent to film scenes for an advert.

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Belgian mayor wants 'financial guarantees' on ferry plans

Belgian mayor wants 'financial guarantees' on ferry plans

Plans for a new ferry service from a Kent port have been questioned by the mayor of a Belgium town after a fact finding visit to the county.

Man trapped as car flipped

Man trapped as car flipped

A man has been taken to hospital after he was trapped in an overturned car.

Gritters out as temperatures fall

Gritters out as temperatures fall

The gritters will be out in force across the county this evening as temperatures are expected to fall close or just below zero this evening.

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No confidence debate underway

No confidence debate underway

MPs are debating a move by Labour to bring the government down after a crushing defeat over its Brexit bill.

Toddler died after being 'deliberately crushed' by car seat

Toddler died after being 'deliberately crushed' by car seat

A three-year-old died after his mum's boyfriend became infuriated by his crying and deliberately crushed him twice with a car seat, a court has heard.

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