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Scrap metal thief jailed after hammer robbery

Scrap metal thief jailed after hammer robbery

A man has been jailed after his attempt to steal scrap metal turned into a robbery when he threatened a business owner with a hammer.

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Poundstretcher worker threatened by youths

Poundstretcher worker threatened by youths

A discount store worker was forced to shelter in a storage cupboard until police arrived after being threatened by a group of youngsters.

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Major city retailer at risk after 'perfect storm'

Major city retailer at risk after 'perfect storm'

Staff at Nasons were consulted last night amid concerns for the long-term future of the High Street retailer.

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Opening date for celeb-branded steakhouse revealed

Opening date for celeb-branded steakhouse revealed

An opening date has been set for the first Marco Pierre White restaurant in Kent.

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Man found dead in woodland named

Man found dead in woodland named

An inquest has opened into the death of a man whose body was found in woodland.

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UPDATE: university gas leak fixed after evacuation

UPDATE: university gas leak fixed after evacuation

A gas leak that closed a road and caused a university building to be evacuated has now been mended.

Girlfriend pays tribute to her 'first love'

Girlfriend pays tribute to her 'first love'

A young man who had been on dialysis has died while waiting for surgery.

Man appears in court charged with murder

Man appears in court charged with murder

A man accused of a murder in a residential street has appeared in court.

VIDEO: Man shot on housing estate

VIDEO: Man shot on housing estate

Police have cordoned off a street after a man was seriously injured following the sound of three gunshots.

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Police probe 'sextortion' cases

Police probe 'sextortion' cases

"Sextortion" hackers are operating in Kent - threatening their victims their families will be told they watch pornography.

Parched Kent

Parched Kent

Parts of Kent are resembling deserts after weeks without rain - but get set for a soaking.

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Discount retailer confirms it is to shut all stores

Discount retailer confirms it is to shut all stores

Administrators says a last minute rescue deal is possible as it confirms all remaining stores will close on August 10.

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Property tycoon evicts single mums

Property tycoon evicts single mums

A property magnate has evicted single mums with newborn babies following a row with a council.

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Fire spreads nearly 10 acres

Fire spreads nearly 10 acres

Firefighters were called out to another shrub and corn fire yesterday evening.

Horses kept in 'horrific conditions'

Horses kept in 'horrific conditions'

A horse owner who kept his animals in shocking conditions has been handed a prison sentence. Warning: graphic images

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Heartbroken tribute to loving dad

Heartbroken tribute to loving dad

The grieving partner of a man who collapsed and died suddenly on holiday in front of their young daughter has spoken of her loss.

Kent's rape conviction rate revealed

Kent's rape conviction rate revealed

Less than a quarter of all rape cases brought to court in Kent ends in conviction.

Now That's What I Call A Record

Now That's What I Call A Record

Music lovers will be buying the 100th edition of the Now! That's What I Call Music today - but record shop owners think the brand has missed a trick.

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Thunderstorms to hit Kent

Thunderstorms to hit Kent

Thunder and lighting is predicted to hit parts of Kent today, with flooding set to cause chaos on the county's roads.

Man stabbed in the head

Man stabbed in the head

A street has been cordoned off after a man was stabbed in the head.

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Airport plans given fresh hope

Airport plans given fresh hope

Councillors have voted in a Local Plan which could pave the way for a new airport at Manston.

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Man cleared of keeping woman as slave

Man cleared of keeping woman as slave

A man has been cleared of keeping a woman as a slave and pocketing her restaurant wages.

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Wildlife park 'devastated' after newborn giraffe dies

Wildlife park 'devastated' after newborn giraffe dies

A young giraffe at a Kent wildlife park, whose recent birth was live-streamed across the world, has died.

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Life sentence for murder over Rolex watch

Life sentence for murder over Rolex watch

A man who brutally stabbed a young dad to death for his watch has been jailed for life.

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Postman and councillor cleared of attack on boy during dodgeball game

Postman and councillor cleared of attack on boy during dodgeball game

A village postman and borough councillor has been cleared of attacking a 12-year-old boy during a game of dodgeball.

Man cut free by fire crews

Man cut free by fire crews

A crash left a man trapped in his car.

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Parents' outrage over fun day exclusion

Parents' outrage over fun day exclusion

More than 90% of a school's pupils have been barred from a fun day - because they didn't have 100% attendance.

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Man injured in mass brawl

Man injured in mass brawl

A 22-year-old had to be taken to hospital after being attacked in a high street by a group of people.

Motorway to close for entire weekend

Motorway to close for entire weekend

Motorists are facing a full weekend of diversions as part of the M20 closes for demolition works.

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12-inch knife seized at family fireworks display

12-inch knife seized at family fireworks display

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault after officers seized a knife at a fireworks display.

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