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Dog Dre faces death sentence after mauling child

Dog Dre faces death sentence after mauling child

A judge will today decide whether to make a destruction order on a dog which bit a four-year-old girl.

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Dawn raids in modern slavery investigation

Dawn raids in modern slavery investigation

Several people have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences following a string of early-morning raids in Kent.

School's apology after 'income support picnic' offer

School's apology after 'income support picnic' offer

A head teacher has apologised after giving parents the option of an 'income support picnic lunch' for pupils to celebrate the Royal Wedding.

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'Drug dealer' arrested

'Drug dealer' arrested

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after police stopped and searched his vehicle.

Pothole reports falling says KCC boss

Pothole reports falling says KCC boss

The county councillor in charge of transport claims the number of potholes is going down.

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Man with taser arrested

Man with taser arrested

A man has been arrested for carrying a taser after police were called to a domestic incident.

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A&E build could be delayed

A&E build could be delayed

The final build of a hospital's new emergency department could be delayed - because there aren't enough skilled workers.

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Care home put into special measures

Care home put into special measures

Action has been taken against a care home after inspectors gave it the lowest possible rating on safety and leadership.

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Drink-fuelled driver jailed after school crash

Drink-fuelled driver jailed after school crash

A man caused a pile-up outside a primary school after he drove on the wrong side of the road and crashed head-on into another car.

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Reality TV star's home trashed

Reality TV star's home trashed

Burglars trashed a TOWIE star's home, ripped the heads off her cuddly toys and stole her Mercedes.

Crash causes M25 delays

Crash causes M25 delays

Part of a motorway was blocked leading to long tailbacks.

New concerns at 10,000 homes project

New concerns at 10,000 homes project

A council bid for £280 million to help meet the costs of a major development has been rejected.

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Claims New Look is charging 'fat tax'

Claims New Look is charging 'fat tax'

A popular fashion retailer is reviewing its prices after being accused of charging more for larger sizes.

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'Dangerous' renovation work could have caused petrol station explosion

'Dangerous' renovation work could have caused petrol station explosion

Renovation work on a Kent petrol station was so poor and dangerous that it could have caused an explosion, a court was told.

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Man bailed after alleged gun threat

Man bailed after alleged gun threat

A man accused of threatening a woman with an air rifle - prompting an armed response - has been bailed.

Park water safe after sewage leak

Park water safe after sewage leak

Water activities can return to a popular park after a sewage leak caused a two-week ban.

Man dies after "serious" flat fire

Man dies after "serious" flat fire

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene of a "serious" blaze that broke out at a block of flats.

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Residents warned against 'bogus callers'

Residents warned against 'bogus callers'

Households are being told to be on their guard against potential bogus callers after a man reported money had been stolen.

Football star cleared of fraud

Football star cleared of fraud

Blair Turgott, 23, was accused of using a stolen card to gamble £16,000 but was found not guilty by a jury.

Exercise 'might have played part' in scuba diving death

Exercise 'might have played part' in scuba diving death

The fiancée of a woman who died while scuba diving on holiday has told of the heartbreaking moment she saw her partner's body.

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Jail for man with 'banging deals'

Jail for man with 'banging deals'

A drug dealer who claimed to be selling 'banging deals' has been jailed after admitting supplying crack cocaine and heroin.

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Man arrested over graffiti

Man arrested over graffiti

A man was taken into police custody following a number of reports of graffiti.

Child rapist marked crime with chest tattoo

Child rapist marked crime with chest tattoo

A gloating paedophile raped a child and then bragged about it with a vile tattoo on his chest.

Cannabis factory found in house

Cannabis factory found in house

An investigation is under way to find the owners of a cannabis factory which was found during a police raid.

Scratchcards and alcohol swiped from store

Scratchcards and alcohol swiped from store

Police managed to recover cigarettes, alcohol and scratchcards following a raid on a supermarket in the early hours.

Game of Thrones fans ordered to leave crossbows at home

Game of Thrones fans ordered to leave crossbows at home

Fans of ultra-violent Game of Thrones have been ordered to ditch their crossbows if they want to attend a cult festival.

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Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

A 17-year-old girl who went missing for more than a fortnight has been found safe.

Kent snapper took staged Markle photos

Kent snapper took staged Markle photos

Infamous staged pictures of Meghan Markle's dad preparing for the royal wedding were taken by a photographer from Kent, it has emerged.

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Tea room fire thought to be arson

Tea room fire thought to be arson

Police believe a blaze that destroyed a much-loved tea hut was started intentionally.

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Five hotel workers arrested after tourist's 'gang rape'

Five hotel workers arrested after tourist's 'gang rape'

Police have arrested five hotel workers accused of drugging and gang raping a Kent woman in Sorrento.

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