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Man, 87, accused of murder bid

Man, 87, accused of murder bid

An elderly man accused of trying to kill his wife has appeared in court.

Police hunt driver after chase

Police hunt driver after chase

A manhunt is underway after police officers gave chase to a driver acting suspiciously who failed to stop when requested.

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Woman held knife to throat of takeaway worker

Woman held knife to throat of takeaway worker

A woman who burst into a kitchen at a Turkish takeaway and held a knife to the throat of a worker has avoided a jail sentence.

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Landowners tapped up over huge lorry park plan

Landowners tapped up over huge lorry park plan

About 1,000 landowners across Kent have received letters from highways bosses as the government aims to find a solution to Operation Stack.

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Search teams carry out 'river rescue'

Search teams carry out 'river rescue'

Kent Search and Rescue teams took to the river in a town centre to promote their latest Christmas safety campaign.

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Litter police able to issue £150 fines might 'take a punch'

Litter police able to issue £150 fines might 'take a punch'

A councillor has warned an army of new litter police set to issue fines of up to £150 from next year might "take a punch" from angered people.

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Council to review loss-making port

Council to review loss-making port

A council is to set up an independent working group to discuss future plans to save its loss-making port.

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Watch out X Factor - here comes Basil Brush

Watch out X Factor - here comes Basil Brush

X Factor winner Dalton Harris has some strong competition for the coveted Christmas No.1 spot - from Kent's very own Basil Brush.

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Prisoner was 'comatose' in cell as he looked after inmates' drugs

Prisoner was 'comatose' in cell as he looked after inmates' drugs

A prisoner found to be “comatose” in his cell after taking drugs is to be sentenced later this month for dealing.

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Hunt for man and woman who fled after police chase

Hunt for man and woman who fled after police chase

Police are searching for two people who ran away after a chase which ended in officers stopping a car thought to have been stolen.

Man who abused boys as teen convicted of 21 offences

Man who abused boys as teen convicted of 21 offences

A pervert who sexually abused three boys several years ago, starting when he was a teenager, has been told he faces “very substantial” jail time.

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Fuel tanker in motorway collision

Fuel tanker in motorway collision

Emergency services were called after a tanker collided with two vehicles.

Outbreak of tree-killer beetle

Outbreak of tree-killer beetle

The UK's first ever outbreak of an eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, which ravages conifer trees, has been detected in Kent woodland.

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Christmas comes early as kids go free

Christmas comes early as kids go free

Families can enjoy a wild day out this winter as two animal attractions run their kids go free offer.

Call for revamp as engaged couples snub venue

Call for revamp as engaged couples snub venue

There are calls for a venue to be refurbished after it was revealed not a single couple booked the venue for a wedding last year.

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Couple lucky to be alive after hit-and-run crash

Couple lucky to be alive after hit-and-run crash

Police are investigating a high speed crash in which a driver fled from the scene.

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GP threatens to quit following suspension

GP threatens to quit following suspension

A doctor has said he might not work in England again after he was temporarily suspended.

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Kent stars from a bygone era

Kent stars from a bygone era

Audrey Hepburn and Peter Cushing are among the stars of black and white films who lived in Kent.

Plans to move residents are revealed by mistake

Plans to move residents are revealed by mistake

Elderly residents are said to be in shock after learning from a visiting health worker that they could be moved out of their rented accommodation.

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Petition to save town museum

Petition to save town museum

Residents are fighting to stop a council from selling off a historic building.

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Crime goes up by 35.7%

Crime goes up by 35.7%

Police say improvements in the way crime is recorded is responsible for a spike in incidents.

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Worker wins £1,000 cash prize

Worker wins £1,000 cash prize

A kmfm listener is celebrating winning Thousand Pound Friday after the first person chosen didn't pick up their phone.

Hunt for owner of TV found in car park

Hunt for owner of TV found in car park

A search is underway to track down the owner of a new TV after it was found in a town centre.

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Knives seized after police chase

Knives seized after police chase

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after a police chase in a town centre.

Hit and run victim's 'devastating' injuries

Hit and run victim's 'devastating' injuries

A 27-year-old who sustained lifelong injuries after being hit by a stolen car has spoken out about his ordeal.

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Thieves 'threaten workman with knife'

Thieves 'threaten workman with knife'

Police are hunting two men who stole a wood chipping machine and threatened a man with a knife.

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Rush-hour crash on M2

Rush-hour crash on M2

Journeys were delayed as a result of a multi-vehicle accident.

Man attacked after confronting shop thugs

Man attacked after confronting shop thugs

A shopper who challenged two men shouting at worker was left with a broken jaw and bleed on the brain after being assaulted.

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Eurotunnel Brexit bombshell

Eurotunnel Brexit bombshell

A minister has warned Kent's main port and the Eurotunnel could face six months of disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Man charged with attempted murder

Man charged with attempted murder

A 22-year-old has been accused of attempted murder in connection with a Remembrance Sunday stabbing.

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