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Terror plotter was 'vulnerable'

Terror plotter was 'vulnerable'

A Muslim convert who admitted plotting to kill hundreds of people in a terror attack on London may have been exploited," the Old Bailey heard.

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Cyclist pushed over by person in BMW

Cyclist pushed over by person in BMW

Police are hunting the occupant of a BMW who pushed a cyclist off his bike, breaking his collar bone.

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Kelly stars in antiques show

Kelly stars in antiques show

Kent beauty Kelly Brook will compete against Denise van Outen on the latest series of a hit antiques show.

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Grieving reveller spat in bouncer's face

Grieving reveller spat in bouncer's face

A former painter and decorator has been fined by magistrates after spitting in the face of a bouncer at a nightclub when he was refused entry.

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RAF veteran left waiting in rain for paramedics after fall

RAF veteran left waiting in rain for paramedics after fall

The ambulance service has apologised after an RAF veteran with cancer was left waiting hours for help after breaking his leg in a fall.

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Man, 29, killed by train after police chase

Man, 29, killed by train after police chase

A man was hit by a train as he attempted evade police officers following a car chase, an inquest has heard.

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Smuggler jailed after nearly a decade on the run

Smuggler jailed after nearly a decade on the run

A lorry driver who was caught smuggling nearly two million cigarettes into Kent has been jailed nine years after he fled the country.

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Peter Andre's search for antiques set to air

Peter Andre's search for antiques set to air

Following his mysterious visit to the Kent coast, Peter Andre is to feature in the latest series of BBC’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

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New emergency department opening date revealed

New emergency department opening date revealed

A new emergency department is due to open in November, five months after it was originally planned.

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Building set to transform skyline halted

Building set to transform skyline halted

Plans for an energy centre to replace a power station, which is being demolished, have been halted due to costs.

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Police force door to search mum's home

Police force door to search mum's home

Police have forced the door at the home of missing mum Sarah Wellgreen to search it again after officers received intelligence.

MP has 'no regrets' about resignation

MP has 'no regrets' about resignation

An MP who quit as a minister over delays to plans to limit stakes on addictive gambling machines has said she has "no regrets" about her decision.

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High street ranked second healthiest in Britain

High street ranked second healthiest in Britain

A high street has been ranked among the UK's healthiest thanks to its higher number of cafes and vape shops compared to off-licences and takeaways.

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Dramatic police chase caught on camera

Dramatic police chase caught on camera

Gripping footage of a police chase has emerged showing a car being tackled with a stinger before its driver tries to escape capture on foot.

Road closed as car ends up in bushes

Road closed as car ends up in bushes

A driver ended up in a leafy ditch after a late-night crash.

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Mud causes four miles of queues on motorway

Mud causes four miles of queues on motorway

Drivers are facing lengthy tailbacks on the M20 after highways officers were forced to close a lane due to mud on the road.

Beacons to be lit across Kent

Beacons to be lit across Kent

Dozens of beacons will be lit across Kent to commemorate 100 years since the guns fell silent and the First World War ended.

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Closed pier outlet to reopen

Closed pier outlet to reopen

Two friends fought off strong competition to secure a long-term lease to revive a cafe at the end of a popular pier.

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Dramatic fall in nightclub call-outs

Dramatic fall in nightclub call-outs

Owners say new policies have helped reduce trouble across some of Kent's clubs by two thirds.

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Horrific scene as sheep are found savaged

Horrific scene as sheep are found savaged

A farmer says the owner of dogs which attacked her sheep must be found.

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Let there be light!

Let there be light!

A town will have a Christmas lights switch on this year after the last event was cancelled.

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Outcry about hospital chief's pay

Outcry about hospital chief's pay

Questions have been asked why a hospital trust paid a temporary boss much more than his predecessor.

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Dad tricked golf pro into looking after drugs

Dad tricked golf pro into looking after drugs

An unsuspecting professional was tricked into looking after a golf bag stuffed with £48,000 cash and one and a half kilos of cocaine.

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Son sentenced to life for mother's manslaughter

Son sentenced to life for mother's manslaughter

A son has been given a life sentence for the manslaughter of his mother.

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'We feel professionals let her down'

'We feel professionals let her down'

A coroner has ruled that the suicide of a new mum could not have been prevented - but her family still believe she was let down.

Tributes to driver killed in crash

Tributes to driver killed in crash

A 25-year-old man who died after crashing into a tree was someone who "enjoyed watching football, fishing and being with his friends".

Kent MP resigns from government role

Kent MP resigns from government role

A Kent MP has resigned as a minister following a row over gambling legislation.

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Train passengers face disruption

Train passengers face disruption

Train users are facing disruption to their journeys after a power outage on a rail line.

Long delays after van breaks down

Long delays after van breaks down

A broken down van is causing congestion in a town centre.

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Emergency services attend crash on M2

Emergency services attend crash on M2

The driver of a car wedged under a central reservation only suffered minor injuries.

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