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Universal Credit blamed for rise in people using foodbanks

Universal Credit blamed for rise in people using foodbanks

Universal Credit is being blamed for nearly 10,000 people having to use foodbanks.

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'You should never leave a child out in the pouring rain'

'You should never leave a child out in the pouring rain'

An 11-year-old schoolboy was left in the rain after a bus driver told him he had to get off - because his fingers were too cold to get his pass out.

CCTV released after sexual assault attempt

CCTV released after sexual assault attempt

Police have released an image of a man they want to trace as part of an investigation into an attempted sexual assault.

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Woman 'walloped' with a hammer in her own home

Woman 'walloped' with a hammer in her own home

A woman who was attacked with a hammer in her home has given evidence in an attempted murder trial.

Police helicopter joins manhunt after chase

Police helicopter joins manhunt after chase

Police are on the hunt for a driver who led officers on a chase before dumping his car.

Thousands of poppies cover museum

Thousands of poppies cover museum

A project to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War has been launched at a town centre museum.

Honour for remarkable war hero

Honour for remarkable war hero

A school will unveil a statue for an ex-pupil and First World War soldier.

Driver was on the phone before smash

Driver was on the phone before smash

A driver was talking to his business partner on the phone the moment his car smashed into the back of another vehicle, leaving four people hurt.

'Migrants' spotted fleeing lorry

'Migrants' spotted fleeing lorry

A stunned member of the public helped police catch seven suspected migrants who had jumped from the back of a lorry in a sleepy village.

Here's when you can look around a Premier Inn's expansion

Here's when you can look around a Premier Inn's expansion

An opening date has been revealed for guests to get a first look at a multi-million pound expansion of a landmark hotel off a motorway.

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Insurance giants announce redundancy plans

Insurance giants announce redundancy plans

AXA insurance workers are facing redundancy after they were told 20 roles will be transferred to offices 170 miles away in Birmingham.

Reindeer centre accused of abusing animals

Reindeer centre accused of abusing animals

A campaign group has filmed a man at a reindeer centre kicking the animals and hurling abuse.

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Police descend on area near where Sarah Wellgreen was last seen

Police descend on area near where Sarah Wellgreen was last seen

A large police operation has been spotted near where a missing mum was last seen four weeks ago.

Cyclist involved in crash

Cyclist involved in crash

Police are at the scene of a crash involving a cyclist and a van.

Former MP to star in Strictly special

Former MP to star in Strictly special

A former MP is in line for a sensational return to the Strictly ballroom as the BBC announce a host of stars for their Christmas Special.

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Trains at a standstill

Trains at a standstill

Commuters face long delays this morning after trains were left at a standstill due to a signalling problem.

Former shop could become wine bar

Former shop could become wine bar

Councillors are to consider plans to create a wine bar in a Grade-II listed building.

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Grieving couple's 'horrendous' year

Grieving couple's 'horrendous' year

Heartbroken parents of a teenage girl who died of a rare cancer are still struggling to come to terms with her death.

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Lakeside living now a reality

Lakeside living now a reality

Builders are preparing to hand over keys to the first residents on a picturesque lakeside development.

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Woman in hospital after fire

Woman in hospital after fire

Crews had to wear breathing gear as they tackled a blaze in a kitchen.

Kent's extreme weather

Kent's extreme weather

The county's farmers have faced a relentless battle to keep their livestock safe amid snow storms, flooding and a heatwave.

Election agent 'nearly quit'

Election agent 'nearly quit'

An election agent has given evidence in the trial of a Kent MP accused of breaking spending rules at the last General Election.

Pub to reopen after revamp

Pub to reopen after revamp

A popular pub which has lain empty for six months is to reopen following a lengthy refurbishment.

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Doctors issue nearly 700 fit notes a day

Doctors issue nearly 700 fit notes a day

Doctors in Kent sign 693 fit notes, on average, every day according to the latest NHS figures.

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Pensioner suffers 'savage' hammer attack

Pensioner suffers 'savage' hammer attack

A 71-year-old was allegedly attacked with a frying pan and claw hammer because she refused to lend a friend money.

John McEnery 'brandished imitation gun' in pub

John McEnery 'brandished imitation gun' in pub

A former top actor terrified a barmaid when he brandished an imitation gun at her as she stood behind a pub bar, a court heard.

Second man arrested following service station robbery

Second man arrested following service station robbery

A second man has been charged in connection with a robbery of a cash-in-transit van.

Investigation starts after fairground ride fall

Investigation starts after fairground ride fall

Organisers behind a fireworks display say they are investigating the cause of a fairground accident.

Thousands support petition asking store to stop selling fur

Thousands support petition asking store to stop selling fur

An animal rights activist has created a petition asking a Bluewater store to stop selling real fur products.

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Murder cold case appeal renewed

Murder cold case appeal renewed

Detectives investigating the unsolved murder of a taxi driver 30 years ago believe someone nearby holds a “crucial piece of evidence.”

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