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Judicial inquiry after man died fleeing police through window

Judicial inquiry after man died fleeing police through window

An inquest date has been decided following the death of a man who fell from a second floor window while fleeing police.

Wedding joy for terminally ill Emily

Wedding joy for terminally ill Emily

A young woman battling cancer set to marry after being given a devastating diagnosis.

Millions of wasted meals

Millions of wasted meals

There are concerns food waste is getting out of hand as it emerged more than 600 million meals are wasted every year.

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Measles outbreak reaches Kent

Measles outbreak reaches Kent

A warning has been issued after the first confirmed case of measles in the county since 2016.

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Rise in foreign pet travel

Rise in foreign pet travel

More than a million pets are expected to make the journey from Folkestone to France this year.

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Sugar tax could spark 'pub closures'

Sugar tax could spark 'pub closures'

Attempts by the government to make us healthier could backfire on Kent's pubs.

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Fewer migrant workers seeking jobs in Kent

Fewer migrant workers seeking jobs in Kent

Kent has seen a significant fall in the number of migrant workers seeking jobs, figures seen by the KM Group have revealed.

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Planning application sent to reopen airport

Planning application sent to reopen airport

A company hoping to reopen an airport which has been closed for nearly four years has submitted a planning application to ministers.

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Stay of execution for Sunday charges?

Stay of execution for Sunday charges?

A council's cabinet is being asked to at least suspend seven-day fees for car parks.

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Attempted burglary at home of 90-year-old

Attempted burglary at home of 90-year-old

A 51-year-old man was due in court today charged with attempting to burgle a pensioner's home.

Man wanted in connection with fatal raid

Man wanted in connection with fatal raid

Police are looking for a man with links to Kent in connection with the raid on the home of a 78-year-old pensioner in which a burglar was killed.

Three charged over police assaults and abuse

Three charged over police assaults and abuse

Three men have been charged following separate assault and racial abuse offences against police officers over the weekend.

Convicted sex predator changed name before moving in with mother

Convicted sex predator changed name before moving in with mother

A convicted sex offender was found with indecent images after he changed his name by deed poll and moved in with a mother of two.

Decapitated cows dumped at 'sacrificial' scene

Decapitated cows dumped at 'sacrificial' scene

The heads of half a dozen dead cows have been left along a grass verge. (Warning: Disturbing images in story)

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MEP hits out at 'criminal' lack of Op Stack planning

 MEP hits out at 'criminal' lack of Op Stack planning

With less than a year to go, and MEP has hit out at the lack of contingency plans to tackle Operation Stack post-Brexit.

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Temps make up quarter of surgical staff

Temps make up quarter of surgical staff

A quarter of staff working in operating theatres at a hospital last year were temporary workers.

Man dies and another flown to hospital after 'medical incident'

Man dies and another flown to hospital after 'medical incident'

A man taken to hospital after a "medical incident" at a cycle park has died - while another person was flown to a London hospital.

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Jury sworn in at murder trial

Jury sworn in at murder trial

A jury has been sworn in for the trial of five teenagers accused of murdering another youth when rival gangs clashed in a street.

New trains unable to stop at station

New trains unable to stop at station

Less than a week after the completion of a £10 million upgrading project, new trains are unable to stop at International station.

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Man, 18, killed in M20 tragedy

Man, 18, killed in M20 tragedy

Police have revealed the age of a pedestrian who was killed on the M20 over the weekend, as they continue to appeal for witnesses.

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Man bailed after 'paedophile hunters' sting

Man bailed after 'paedophile hunters' sting

A man arrested after an online sting has been bailed until next month.

Pensioner named after 'unexplained' death

Pensioner named after 'unexplained' death

A huge police presence followed the death of a 75-year-old woman near a grammar school.

Car 'completely destroyed' and two more damaged by fire

Car 'completely destroyed' and two more damaged by fire

Fire crews are working to establish the cause of a fire which broke out in the early hours of this morning

Gemili out of Games

Gemili out of Games

Adam Gemili's bid for Commonwealth Games glory has been ended by injury - but the medals keep rolling in for two Kent gymnasts

New political party set up in Kent

New political party set up in Kent

Several former Ukip party members have quit the party and set up a new group.

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Eurostar cancellations as rail workers strike

Eurostar cancellations as rail workers strike

Eurostar has been forced to cancel trains today due to strikes in France, but has pledged to run more than 80% of its usual services.

Fire breaks out in industrial unit

Fire breaks out in industrial unit

Fire crews used his pressure jets after they were called out to a ground floor fire.

Probe after mechanic's 'joyride' caught on dash-cam

Probe after mechanic's 'joyride' caught on dash-cam

A car owner claims to have footage of his Volkswagen Golf speeding, running a red light and revving during a "joyride" by a dealership mechanic.

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Restaurant calls bride 'cow' in email blunder

Restaurant calls bride 'cow' in email blunder

A "mortified" restaurant owner has apologised to a bride who was sent an email meant for a staff member calling her a cow in a "catastrophic" gaffe.

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Farage visit stirs up a storm at fishing protest

Farage visit stirs up a storm at fishing protest

A protest by fishermen over Brexit negotiations has led to heated exchanges between rival groups following the arrival of Nigel Farage.

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