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Unsolved burglary stats 'undermine confidence'

Unsolved burglary stats 'undermine confidence'

Eight out of 10 burglaries reported to Kent Police ended up with no suspects identified or charges brought, according to figures released today.

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Cute kittens found in box

Cute kittens found in box

Four kittens have had a lucky escape after being found dumped in a cardboard box.

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Stunning images to appear across Britain

Stunning images to appear across Britain

A bride and a “dressed to kill” reveller at a pride event will be seen at airports and rail stations across the country as part of an exhibition.

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Manhunt launched for knifemen

Manhunt launched for knifemen

Officers are appealing for help in tracking down two men who were reportedly in possession of a blade during a "disturbance".

Councils to splash out on business taxes

Councils to splash out on business taxes

Kent councils have announced plans to spend £35.8 million of money received from business rates as part of a retention pilot.

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Huge counter-terror exercise held over town

Huge counter-terror exercise held over town

A huge counter-terror exercise was held over a town to test the region's response to an attack.

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Armed police swoop after man 'shot'

Armed police swoop after man 'shot'

Armed officers stormed a block of flats after a man is thought to have been shot with an air gun.

Man remanded over break-ins

Man remanded over break-ins

A man will appear at crown court after being charged with burglary and attempted burglary after homes were targeted in a village.

Hospital trust's £6m lifeline for wards

Hospital trust's £6m lifeline for wards

A troubled hospital trust has been given a £6 million lifeline for its emergency wards as it battles against low ratings from inspectors.

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Nine miles of tailbacks on motorway

Nine miles of tailbacks on motorway

A crash involving several vehicles caused long tailbacks on the M20.

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Search for missing teenager

Search for missing teenager

Officers are appealing for help to find a teenager who has been missing for more than two weeks.

Toy shop closing after 12 years

Toy shop closing after 12 years

A popular toy shop is shutting its doors after a dozen years of operation amid increased competition from rivals.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A 44-year-old man who had been reported missing has been found safe and well.

Food festival returns to castle grounds

Food festival returns to castle grounds

Tastes and cooking aromas from all over the world can be enjoyed at a food and drink festival in the grounds of a Tudor castle.

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Backlash after body snatch case

Backlash after body snatch case

Calls have been made for greater regulation of funeral directors after a man was forced to steal back a relative's body.

Bid to open sex club rejected

Bid to open sex club rejected

A businessman is planning to appeal a decision to refuse plans for a X-rated venture.

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Bomb hoax caused shopping centre evacuation

Bomb hoax caused shopping centre evacuation

A man sent a text message warning officials they had an hour before a shopping centre would blow up.

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Neighbours back petition and say dog should be put down

Neighbours back petition and say dog should be put down

Hundreds of residents have signed a petition calling for action against a dog that attacked a woman from behind.

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Passer-by alerts householders

Passer-by alerts householders

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze in a two-storey house.

Should Kent have fewer charity shops?

Should Kent have fewer charity shops?

Residents say a growing number of charity shops could be detrimental to the local economy - but do you agree?

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Park could receive national award

Park could receive national award

Famed for it's beautiful green spaces, it's no wonder one of our parks is in the running to win a national competition.

Pickup truck driver flees scene of crashes

Pickup truck driver flees scene of crashes

Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck after reports of two separate collisions.

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Suicide rate at five-year low

Suicide rate at five-year low

The number of people taking their own lives in Kent is the lowest it has been since 2012.

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'There's a body on the stairs'

'There's a body on the stairs'

A resident at a block of flats has described the moment he found a half-naked, lifeless body in a stairwell.

Break-up blamed for teen's death

Break-up blamed for teen's death

A family have spoken of losing their "perfect son" after he was found hanged.

'Silent killer' cases on rise

'Silent killer' cases on rise

Instances of carbon monoxide poisoning are growing in Kent, according to charity.

Maggots infest block after body found

Maggots infest block after body found

Warning - graphic images: Maggots and flies have infested a block of flats after a man's body was found.

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Suspected drugs found in Rubik's cube

Suspected drugs found in Rubik's cube

Police were puzzled when they had to open a Rubik's cube during a drug search.

When freight train crashed into town's station

When freight train crashed into town's station

A devastating train crash at Maidstone in 1993 was caused by a freight train laden with 900 tons of steel.

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Teen arrested after knives seized

Teen arrested after knives seized

An 18-year-old has been arrested during a seize of drugs paraphernalia and knives.

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