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Victim suffers head injury in reported robbery

Victim suffers head injury in reported robbery

A man has suffered a head injury after reportedly being assaulted by two men in an alleged robbery.

Measles cases rise to five

Measles cases rise to five

The number of reported cases of measles in the county has risen to five, according to health officials.

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'Smart' motorway tormenting residents

'Smart' motorway tormenting residents

MPs have called for extra work on a £92million scheme to keep a new-look motorway quiet for nearby residents.

Teens heartbroken after dog snatched outside home

Teens heartbroken after dog snatched outside home

Police are investigating after a five-year-old Pomeranian was reportedly snatched from the owner's garden.

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Delays ease after tractor crash

Delays ease after tractor crash

A collision on a busy major route left a farm vehicle on its side.

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'They were on him like vultures'

'They were on him like vultures'

A group of teenagers, some armed with knives, hit the streets intent on killing or badly injuring rivals, a murder trial jury has heard.

Subway reveals Kent expansion plans

Subway reveals Kent expansion plans

Fast food giant Subway has unveiled plans to open a number of new franchises in the county set to create hundreds of jobs.

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Pervert pensioner who molested a girl is jailed for four years

Pervert pensioner who molested a girl is jailed for four years

Justice caught up with a pensioner who molested a young girl more than 30 years ago when he was jailed for four years.

New details emerge after cyclist's tragic death

New details emerge after cyclist's tragic death

A spectator has described the scene after a cyclist tragically lost his life during a race event.

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Maidstone Fringe Festival 2018: the full line-up

Maidstone Fringe Festival 2018: the full line-up

Dozens of Kent-based acts join international stars at a popular five-day two centre music festival, now in its eighth year.

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Floor was at risk of collapse for months

Floor was at risk of collapse for months

A library remained open for at least four months despite a council knowing it was liable to suffer "sudden failure".

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It's never too late for new experiences

It's never too late for new experiences

A 68-year-old has gone to her first football match as she ticks off an adrenaline-packed bucket list.

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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.

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