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Teen admits killing dad of three with single punch

Teen admits killing dad of three with single punch

A 17-year-old boy has admitted killing a popular father of three with a single punch outside a McDonald's restaurant.

Golf course closure confirmed despite last ditch efforts to save site

Golf course closure confirmed despite last ditch efforts to save site

Cabinet members have approved the controversial closure of a golf course but say they will still consider a takeover plan put forward by campaigners.

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Hospital trust told to improve by inspectors

Hospital trust told to improve by inspectors

A hospital trust that looks after 350,000 people has been told to improve by a health watchdog following an inspection.

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Man suffers multiple injuries after cliff plunge

Man suffers multiple injuries after cliff plunge

A man has been flown to hospital after suffering injuries in an early morning fall at a bay.

Five due in court over teenager's 'murder'

Five due in court over teenager's 'murder'

Five teenagers are to stand trial after denying the murder of a 17-year-old who was stabbed to death in the street.

Search of river after 'person jumps from bridge'

Search of river after 'person jumps from bridge'

Emergency services conducted a search of a river in the early hours after reports a person had jumped into the water.

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Kent teenagers offered meningitis vaccine trial

Kent teenagers offered meningitis vaccine trial

A world-leading study has been launched to learn if vaccinating teenagers could help protect them and others from infection.

Man taken to hospital after M20 crash

Man taken to hospital after M20 crash

A driver has been taken to hospital with a head injury following a crash involving a car and lorry on the M20.

Cost of renting homes in Kent rockets

Cost of renting homes in Kent rockets

The cost of renting a home in part of Kent has rocketed higher than anywhere else outside London - with the average monthly cost now exceeding £1,000.

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Wartime drawings found in pound shop

Wartime drawings found in pound shop

Rare pictures of enemy planes drawn by firefighters during the Second World War have been found in the most unlikely of places.

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Conman had at least 10 aliases

Conman had at least 10 aliases

A man who came into the country illegally managed to rip off £60,000 in benefits while fathering several children.

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Fisherman injured in lake attack

Fisherman injured in lake attack

A man badly bruised after he was attacked at a lake says it has left him too scared to leave his home.

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Concerts booze ban review

Concerts booze ban review

A council will reconsider a decision to ban people from bringing drinks to summer concerts following a backlash.

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Top KCC official quits

Top KCC official quits

One of Kent County Council's most senior officers has resigned - just months after taking on the job.

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Man's body found at cliffs

Man's body found at cliffs

An investigation is underway after man in his 30s died at a popular beauty spot.

Jailed for sexual assault on young girl

Jailed for sexual assault on young girl

A man has been sent to prison for 14 years after being found guilty of a "horrific" sexual assault on a young girl.

Kent Police pay gap details revealed

Kent Police pay gap details revealed

Women working for Kent Police earn, on average, 13% less than men, it's been revealed.

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Vehicle fire sparks delays

Vehicle fire sparks delays

A blaze on a key stretch of road is causing long queues ahead of the evening rush.

Ambulance staff prepare for busy Easter weekend

Ambulance staff prepare for busy Easter weekend

Emergency crews are warning people to reconsider dialling 999 as they prepare for thousands of emergency calls over the long weekend.

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Man charged with town centre assault

Man charged with town centre assault

A man has been charged with inflicting multiple injuries during a town centre assault.

New town with 10,000 homes served by one medical centre

New town with 10,000 homes served by one medical centre

The masterplan for a new garden town has been unveiled, and it includes just one health centre to serve 10,000 homes.

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Chimney fire breaks out at pub

Chimney fire breaks out at pub

Crews were called to a country pub this morning after a chimney fire broke out.

Trust worst in country for mixed-sex wards

Trust worst in country for mixed-sex wards

A Kent hospital trust recorded the highest mixed-sex ward use in the country last month.

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Police appeal for information to help locate missing man

Police appeal for information to help locate missing man

Officers are searching for a 30 year-old man who went missing yesterday evening.

Travellers set up on car park

Travellers set up on car park

Several caravans have descended on a car park as travellers set up on the site.

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Man accused of trying to murder brother in stabbing

Man accused of trying to murder brother in stabbing

A man has appeared in court accused of trying to murder his brother in a stabbing at a seafront hotel.

Pupils excluded after vandalism and abuse

Pupils excluded after vandalism and abuse

School pupils have been excluded after neighbours complained they were "prisoners in their own home" following intimidation and property damage.

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'Cannibal' moved to US centre for sex offenders

 'Cannibal' moved to US centre for sex offenders

The notorious 'Canterbury Cannibal' who was jailed for plotting to kidnap and behead a teenage girl is now in the care of specialist teams in the US.

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Grammar schools 'potentially dangerous for society'

Grammar schools 'potentially dangerous for society'

Academics have branded grammars "potentially dangerous" after research found pupils performed no better than those from non-selective schools.

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Man dies in motorbike crash

Man dies in motorbike crash

A man in his 30s has died after crashing his motorcycle into a barrier on a dual carriageway.

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