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Signs branding headstones unsafe are 'disrespectful'

Signs branding headstones unsafe are 'disrespectful'

Yellow signs posted in front of headstones by a council labelling them unsafe have been branded "disrespectful".

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Carer stole from pensioner to fund gambling habit

Carer stole from pensioner to fund gambling habit

A care worker who stole £21,000 from a pensioner in order to fund a gambling habit has been sent to prison.

Woman's leg broken by partner in holiday park attack

Woman's leg broken by partner in holiday park attack

A business boss broke his girlfriend's leg during a "gratuitous and sickening" attack at a five-star holiday park.

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Cat shot in face with catapult

Cat shot in face with catapult

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a cat was shot at point blank range.

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Police staff cleared of misconduct after Harbour death

Police staff cleared of misconduct after Harbour death

Police staff “did not breach professional standards” after a man died from a single punch, a watchdog has ruled.

Thieves ransack station and smash up fire engine

Thieves ransack station and smash up fire engine

Police are investigating after burglars broke into a fire station, stole a thermal imaging camera and smashed up a fire engine.

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Clash of views over ways to help autistic people

Clash of views over ways to help autistic people

Two organisations both seeking to help those with autism had a public clash outside a seminar.

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'She is unlikely to go without a fight'

'She is unlikely to go without a fight'

Our political editor Paul Francis has provided expert analysis on the upcoming vote of confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Prime Minister wins leadership vote

Prime Minister wins leadership vote

Theresa May has won the vote on her leadership, but the margin of victory is unlikely to silence her critics.

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Woman taken to hospital after house fire

Woman taken to hospital after house fire

An elderly woman was taken to hospital after she accidentally knocked over a candle which caused nearby coats to catch alight.

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Ben's standing up for his comedy roots

Ben's standing up for his comedy roots

Comedian and award winning writer Ben Elton is returning to stand-up after a 15-year gap - and he's bringing it to Kent.

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Things to make you feel festive across Kent

Things to make you feel festive across Kent

We have a helping hand to guide you towards Christmas with 14 festive treats across Kent this week.

Girl's 1898 wish list

Girl's 1898 wish list

A letter to Santa written 120 years ago has gone on display in a shop window.

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Greengrocers a real taste of the past

Greengrocers a real taste of the past

A couple have decided to buck the trend of the decline of the high street by opening a traditional general store.

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Prison escape room to replace nightclub

Prison escape room to replace nightclub

Two enterprising brothers are setting up a prison-themed escape room attraction.

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Roads with Kent's fastest broadband revealed

Roads with Kent's fastest broadband revealed

The two roads with the fastest download speeds in the county have been revealed by a new survey.

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Fleet keeper "pushed to the edge" by sickening abuse

Fleet keeper "pushed to the edge" by sickening abuse

Nathan Ashmore has revealed how abuse from the terraces made him consider walking off the pitch during a game.

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Town losing farmers market

Town losing farmers market

It's been part of a town for nearly 20 years, but a farmers market is to close for good within weeks.

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Crime fears halt takeaway hours plan

Crime fears halt takeaway hours plan

Hopes to extend the opening hours of a takeaway have been dashed amid concerns from police.

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Shop alcohol licence bid rejected

Shop alcohol licence bid rejected

A corner shop has been prevented from selling alcohol after objections from a nearby school.

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Young author gets Christmas wish granted

Young author gets Christmas wish granted

A budding writer has been given the best Christmas present this year thanks to kmfm and Kent Reliance.

Broken down lorry sparks delays

Broken down lorry sparks delays

Drivers suffered severe disruption after a truck broke down.

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Lane closed after motorway crash

Lane closed after motorway crash

Drivers heading towards the coast are being warned to expect delays throughout the evening rush.

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Families keep fit and elfie

Families keep fit and elfie

Hundreds of Santas turned out for an annual fun run.

Ramsay's ex-colleague turning gay bar into family pub

Ramsay's ex-colleague turning gay bar into family pub

A chef who once worked with Gordon Ramsay is looking to transform a pub’s image after taking over as landlady.

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Rapist police officer has jail term cut

Rapist police officer has jail term cut

A disgraced Kent police officer who was locked up for raping and stalking a woman has had his jail term cut.

First look at drive-thru Costa Coffee planned for town

First look at drive-thru Costa Coffee planned for town

A new retail park featuring The Range and a Costa Coffee drive-thru is set to be given planning permission tomorrow.

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Sex predator returns to jail for historic child abuse offences

Sex predator returns to jail for historic child abuse offences

A sex predator, who tried to ruin his victim's life, has been given a 10-year extended jail sentence.

Temperatures set to drop to freezing

Temperatures set to drop to freezing

Main roads will be treated by gritters as temperatures are expected to drop.

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Man accused of 36 thefts walks free after CPS 'mishap'

Man accused of 36 thefts walks free after CPS 'mishap'

A 45-year-old man accused of stealing thousands of pounds worth of meat has walked free from court after a "scandalous" CPS error.

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