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Manhunt continues after footbridge attack

Manhunt continues after footbridge attack

Police are still searching for a man who allegedly hit a teenager from behind on the head with an unknown object on a bridge.

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Air show grounded by rising costs

Air show grounded by rising costs

One of Kent's biggest events may not take place for years due to "unaffordable" costs - despite generating millions for the economy.

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'Brutal woman beater' avoids jail

'Brutal woman beater' avoids jail

A mum-of-three was forced to flee her home after being attacked by a man during a jealous rage.

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Parents cleared of child cruelty

Parents cleared of child cruelty

Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a man and woman after the death of a newborn child.

Pubs to host beer festival

Pubs to host beer festival

Ale aficionado can taste some tasty tipples at a 12-day festival beer festival, with over 20 different drinks on offer.

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'You make us sound like a pack of dogs'

'You make us sound like a pack of dogs'

A man found dumped in a stairwell at a block of flats had 27 separate injuries, a court heard.

Rogue trader conned 19 victims

Rogue trader conned 19 victims

A fraudster who conned victims across Kent out of nearly £30,000 has been taken to court.

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Man to admit starting hospital fires

Man to admit starting hospital fires

A 28-year-old man has admitted arson, but denied being reckless and endangering life.

Wanted man, 36, died trying to flee police

Wanted man, 36, died trying to flee police

A man who died after falling from a second storey-window was trying to flee from officers, an inquest heard.

Van driver seriously injured in bus crash

Van driver seriously injured in bus crash

A man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash with a bus.

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Popular eatery suffers eighth break-in and damage in seven years

Popular eatery suffers eighth break-in and damage in seven years

Restaurateur says he's at the end of his tether with crime.

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Burger joint opens its doors

Burger joint opens its doors

American burger chain Five Guys has opened a new store today.

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Missing 'Asda cat' found 30 miles from home

Missing 'Asda cat' found 30 miles from home

A missing moggy known for wandering around the grounds of the supermarket has been found more than 30 miles away from home a month later.

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Prince's ex-bodyguard downloaded child abuse images

Prince's ex-bodyguard downloaded child abuse images

A former bodyguard to Prince Harry has escaped a prison sentence for downloading child sex abuse images and extreme porn.

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Swept away! Lifeboat rescues kite from path of sailors

Swept away! Lifeboat rescues kite from path of sailors

Lifeboat crews were called out to sea yesterday after a surfing kite was spotted floating without its owner.

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Temperatures set to soar

Temperatures set to soar

Kent could be set for the warmest day in October in seven years, as forecasters predict temperatures as high as 24C later this week.

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End of an era as head teacher quits for Dubai

End of an era as head teacher quits for Dubai

A secondary school has announced a change of leadership after its head teacher left to take up a role abroad.

Roundabout to shut for roadworks

Roundabout to shut for roadworks

Here are details of a roundabout closure due to roadworks, which are expected to take all week.

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Head teacher resigns after eight years in role

Head teacher resigns after eight years in role

A head teacher has announced she will be leaving a grammar school at Christmas after eight years in the role.

Shopping centre to be bulldozed

Shopping centre to be bulldozed

Developers have been given the green light to demolish a town centre shopping centre and build seven tower blocks in its place.

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'They're working on it every day'

'They're working on it every day'

Residents near a development scheme on hold for nearly two decades will be able to see visible changes to their area soon, a council leader claims.

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Search team's advice in hunt for missing Ben Veitch

Search team's advice in hunt for missing Ben Veitch

The car belonging to a man who has been missing for two days has been found.

Fatal crash lorry driver to stand trial

Fatal crash lorry driver to stand trial

The trial of a lorry driver accused of killing a recovery worker on the motorway is due to get underway today.

Man arrested after 'stolen car' chase

Man arrested after 'stolen car' chase

A 20-year-old man remains in custody following a pursuit in the early hours.

Baby 'unrestrained' in back of car

Baby 'unrestrained' in back of car

A driver was allegedly reported by police after they discovered a baby in the rear of a vehicle not in a car seat.

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'Free Willy-style' Beluga whale rescue plan rubbished

'Free Willy-style' Beluga whale rescue plan rubbished

Marine rescuers have denied suggestions a whale could be airlifted from the Thames and flown over 1,000 miles to Iceland.

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Lee Ryan booted off Strictly

Lee Ryan booted off Strictly

Former Blue singer Lee Ryan has been voted off this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

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Two airlifted to hospital after crash

Two airlifted to hospital after crash

Drivers are facing long delays this morning as a road remains closed in both directions following a crash late last night.

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Paddington's festive treat at the castle

Paddington's festive treat at the castle

Paddington Bear will join Sleeping Beauty and Scrooge as part of a castle's entertainment plans this Christmas.

Closure of rail crossing welcomed by tragic teen’s family

Closure of rail crossing welcomed by tragic teen’s family

A family have welcomed the closure of a "dangerous" rail crossing where four people have lost their lives.

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