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Concern at plan for 750 homes

Concern at plan for 750 homes

Locals say a proposal to build hundreds of homes and a school would create "huge pressure" on a country park.

Dad attacked daughter's boyfriend

Dad attacked daughter's boyfriend

A man suffered a broken jaw and cheekbone after being targeted in a revenge attack.

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High Street set for makeover

High Street set for makeover

Planning officers have given the green light to ambitious plans to revamp a town's high street.

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More than 100 postmen attacked by dogs

More than 100 postmen attacked by dogs

Royal Mail has launched Dog Awareness Week in an attempt to reduce the number of attacks on postal staff.

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Football's coming home

Football's coming home

Crushing Three Lions victory for our lads in the World Cup today.

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The first Black Deer Festival in pictures

The first Black Deer Festival in pictures

The sun shone on thousands who turned out to see some 70 music acts and immerse themselves in all things Americana.

Man with weapon sparks alert

Man with weapon sparks alert

Firearms officers dashed to the scene of an incident in a quiet seaside community.

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Woman hurt after car rolls over

Woman hurt after car rolls over

A woman was taken to hospital after a road accident.

Missing woman found

Missing woman found

A missing 37-year-old has been found safe and well.

Gang of burglars terrorises family

Gang of burglars terrorises family

Raiders broke into a house and threatened the occupants with a knife and glass bottle.

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Hunt for church 'thief'

Hunt for church 'thief'

Police are stepping up efforts to catch a man suspected of stealing a purse and fraudulently using a bank card.

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Moving tributes after biker's death

Moving tributes after biker's death

Heartbroken family and friends have spoken out after a man died in a road accident.

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Bank holiday World Cup call

Bank holiday World Cup call

People should get a day off work if England's football team can reach the final, says an MP.

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Knifeman 'missed victim's vital organs by millimetres'

Knifeman 'missed victim's vital organs by millimetres'

A man was stabbed in the back as he walked through a town centre in an unprovoked attack.

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Band discovers family link to Michelle Keegan

Band discovers family link to Michelle Keegan

A family band have discovered they may be related to actress Michelle Keegan after watching TV show Who Do You Think You Are?

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Officer numbers boosted at prison cluster

Officer numbers boosted at prison cluster

The number of officers at key prisons in the county has increased over the last year, as they tackle rising levels of assault and self-harm.

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Rare piano auction hits right key

Rare piano auction hits right key

Bidders from across the world splashed hundreds of thousands of pounds on a collection of vintage pianos at auction.

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Supermarket planning to checkout of town centre

Supermarket planning to checkout of town centre

A supermarket chain has announced it intends to close a town centre store and build a new larger one three-and-a-half miles away

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Fire crews tackle two-car inferno

Fire crews tackle two-car inferno

Two vehicles have been wrecked by flames and a third damaged in a large fire this afternoon.

Police hunting gift voucher thief release image

Police hunting gift voucher thief release image

Police investigating the theft of gift vouchers and their subsequent fraudulant use have issued a CCTV image.

Police appeal for missing woman

Police appeal for missing woman

A woman in her 30s has been reported missing for almost a week.

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Travellers set up camp

Travellers set up camp

Council officials are dealing with the arrival of caravans on open ground.

'Sleep peacefully little man'

'Sleep peacefully little man'

The family and friends of a teenager who died suddenly have honoured his memory with loving tributes.

DIY warning after paper towels self-combust

DIY warning after paper towels self-combust

Oil-soaked paper towels spontaneously combust and spark fire in kitchen.

Three arrested in drugs swoop

Three arrested in drugs swoop

Two men and a woman were detained after wraps of suspected crack cocaine and heroin were found.

Travellers evicted from popular attraction

Travellers evicted from popular attraction

Police had to be called to evict travellers from the car park of one of the county's most popular attractions.

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Motorcyclist dies in crash

Motorcyclist dies in crash

A biker whose machine was in collision with a tractor has died and police need witnesses.

£15m plans to spruce up dated shopping complex

£15m plans to spruce up dated shopping complex

New owners are set to plough millions into a shopping complex and the surrounding area.

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Accidents plummet after crossing changes

Accidents plummet after crossing changes

Crashes on the Sheppey Crossing have fallen since safety measures were introduced.

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Family and friends to gather for brave Asher

Family and friends to gather for brave Asher

A cancer sufferer who inspired a huge fund-raising effort to help her marry her long-term partner will be laid to rest next week.

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