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A by-election win in Medway for Labour - what does it tell us?

A by-election win in Medway for Labour - what does it tell us?

Labour's triumph in Rochester West was a shock even for the victorious party

Tribute to tragic teen 'painted over'

Tribute to tragic teen 'painted over'

A striking mural painted in memory of a 16-year-old who died on train tracks has reportedly been painted over - despite a promise it would remain.

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Vile rapist gave teenage victim STD

Vile rapist gave teenage victim STD

A rapist who subjected his victim to horrific attacks and left her with a sexually transmitted disease which may affect her for life has been jailed.

Jools Holland's dispute with wedding venue

Jools Holland's dispute with wedding venue

A popular wedding venue could have its licence to sell alcohol and play loud music taken away in a dispute over noise with neighbour Jools Holland.

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Horror as rotting sheep and lambs discovered in field

Horror as rotting sheep and lambs discovered in field

Horrified animal rescue workers say the discovery of dead and rotting sheep in a field is the worst case they've dealt with. Warning: graphic images.

Arrests after 'drugs thrown over prison wall'

Arrests after 'drugs thrown over prison wall'

Four women have been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged supply of drugs and mobile phones to inmates at a Kent prison.

Action! First films shown at new cinema

Action! First films shown at new cinema

A town's new multiplex has started screening films following its grand opening.

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Driver jailed after woman killed by falling generator

Driver jailed after woman killed by falling generator

A driver who caused the death of a woman and seriously injured her husband after a generator fell off the back of his flatbed truck has been jailed.

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Vandals bend and stamp on car park barrier

Vandals bend and stamp on car park barrier

Police are hunting vandals after a car park barrier was repeatedly targeted before being bent back and stamped on.

Dad lived with broken neck for three months

Dad lived with broken neck for three months

A father-of-two claims he lived with a broken neck for three months after doctors failed to give him an X-ray.

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A man allegedly in possession of drugs arrested

A man allegedly in possession of drugs arrested

Officers arrested a man after residents reported drug using at 8pm last night.

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Teenager and man appear in court after newborn baby death

Teenager and man appear in court after newborn baby death

A teenager and a 20-year-old have appeared in court following the death of a one-month-old baby.

Mixed reaction as castle concert line-up announced

Mixed reaction as castle concert line-up announced

Music fans have taken to social media following the announcement of this year's castle concerts line-up - with one dubbing it "uninspiring".

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Car flips on side

Car flips on side

A car was left on its side in a dramatic a rush hour accident.

Man remanded over alleged crime spree

Man remanded over alleged crime spree

A man has appeared in court charged with criminal damage after seven cars were scratched in one road.

Woman 'steals' jackpot on air

Woman 'steals' jackpot on air

A woman has walked away with £500 after 'stealing' the jackpot from her on-air team mate in kmfm's brand new game show Steal or Share

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Revealed: The Castle Concerts line-up...

Revealed: The Castle Concerts line-up...

Fans can't bring alcohol to the Rochester Castle Concerts under new rules this year, but the bill packs plenty of punch.

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Model train centre plan hits the buffers

Model train centre plan hits the buffers

Ambitious plans to open a model train centre have been dealt a blow after bosses missed out on £10m to buy the land it was due to be built on.

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Labour secures shock council by-election victory

Labour secures shock council by-election victory

Alex Paterson is Medway’s latest councillor after securing the surprise result in the Rochester West by-election.

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Delays clear after A2 crashes

Delays clear after A2 crashes

Traffic is moving after separate crashes shut both sides of the A2 this morning.

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Not the best time to be checking your Facebook...

Not the best time to be checking your Facebook...

Police pulled over a delivery driver after he was seen using his mobile phone to check Facebook behind the wheel.

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M25 serial rapist who died in jail

M25 serial rapist who died in jail

A rapist carried out a series of brutal sex attacks against victims as young as 10.

Anger as nurse sacked for calling health chief a 'd***head'

Anger as nurse sacked for calling health chief a 'd***head'

A nurse dismissed for her angry online rants against hospital management has been defended by a campaigner.

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Appeal fears after gypsy site expansion rejected

Appeal fears after gypsy site expansion rejected

Controversial plans to expand a traveller site - making it one of the largest in England - have been rejected, sparking fears of a costly appeal.

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Head-on crash killed family man

Head-on crash killed family man

A driver was killed in a head-on crash as he tried to overtake at least four cars, an inquest heard.

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Making memories for little Draven

Making memories for little Draven

A brave mum has told how she is creating a 'bucket list' to give her terminally ill son as many special memories as possible.

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Kent celebrates International Women's Day

Kent celebrates International Women's Day

Women have been celebrated in Kent today as part of a worldwide campaign.

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Calls for more help for Jewish communities

Calls for more help for Jewish communities

There are calls for more to be done to protect Jewish people as plans are unveiled to fund tighter security at synagogues amid a rise in hate crimes.

Concerns grow for missing boy

Concerns grow for missing boy

Police have asked for help to find a missing 14-year-old boy, who could be in Kent.

VIDEO: Kent village's life expectancy among highest

VIDEO: Kent village's life expectancy among highest

Women in a part of Kent live longer than almost anywhere else in England and Wales, according to new figures.

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