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'He wasn't on his own'

'He wasn't on his own'

A man has told how he leaped out of his car in a bid to save the life of a man lying on the pavement.

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Violent burglars jailed for 30 years

Violent burglars jailed for 30 years

Two men have been jailed for a total of 30 years after breaking into homes armed with hammers, a knife and a fake handgun.

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Ann's top 10 CBB moments

Ann's top 10 CBB moments

With the Celebrity Big Brother final tonight we look at former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe's best bits, including THAT moment with the straighteners.

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Balaclava-clad burglar jailed

Balaclava-clad burglar jailed

A balaclava-wearing burglar who struck a man with an iron bar when he was disturbed has been jailed.

Consultation launched on stroke services

Consultation launched on stroke services

A 10-week consultation has launched today following the announcement that three hyper acute stroke services will be created.

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Driver faces more serious charge over biker's death

Driver faces more serious charge over biker's death

A man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a teenage motorcyclist by driving dangerously.

18-inch machete found in drug dealer's car

18-inch machete found in drug dealer's car

Officers found an 18-inch machete, cash and packets of heroin and cocaine when they pulled over a suspected drug dealer on the M20.

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£48m in unpaid tolls and fines written off

£48m in unpaid tolls and fines written off

A staggering £48m in fines and charges for the Dartford Crossing have been written off in just one year.

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Bogus council workers target homes for cash

Bogus council workers target homes for cash

Gravesham council has received reports about doorstep visits from people claiming to be collecting money on behalf of them.

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Rapist locked up for violent beach attack

Rapist locked up for violent beach attack

A man with a fixation for sex and violence has been locked up after raping a terrified girl on a beach then walking away grinning.

Plans to bring together GP groups confirmed

Plans to bring together GP groups confirmed

Plans to bring together the eight groups responsible for commissioning healthcare services in Kent and Medway have been confirmed.

Soggy sheep is saved from drowning

Soggy sheep is saved from drowning

A drowning sheep up to its neck in water was plucked from a pond by firefighters in a heartwarming rescue.

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Main road set to close for ten weeks

Main road set to close for ten weeks

Part of a busy dual carriageway is set to close for ten weeks due to the development of a shopping centre.

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Victim hit across head in robbery

Victim hit across head in robbery

The victim of a robbery at a newsagents was hit across the head after being threatened with a hammer and baseball bat.

Care home hauled out of special measures

Care home hauled out of special measures

A care home has been told it still requires improvement by the health watchdog despite making vital changes following a damning inspection last year.

Burglars steal sex toys in raid at transgender shop

Burglars steal sex toys in raid at transgender shop

Police are searching for two men who broke into a specialist transgender shop to steal cash and sex toys.

Alleged people smuggler due in court

Alleged people smuggler due in court

A man is due to appear in court charged with people smuggling after nine people, thought to be Albanians, were rescued from an inflatable boat.

Man charged after suspected purse thief

Man charged after suspected purse thief

A suspected purse thief has been charged over offences reported at restaurants.

Delays clear at tunnel

Delays clear at tunnel

Drivers faced long delays after a lorry broke down on the approach to Medway Tunnel.

Body found on pavement

Body found on pavement

Police are treating the death of a man found unresponsive in the street as unexplained.

City among least affordable places to live

City among least affordable places to live

Canterbury has been dubbed among the least affordable cities to live in the country - with house prices rocketing by almost 30% in a decade.

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City of culture bid considered

City of culture bid considered

Councillors are to discuss whether to submit an application for a coveted title that would bring huge economic benefits.

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'Dark period in history' being retold

'Dark period in history' being retold

A poignant exhibition has been launched in Kent in memory of people who were killed by Nazis in the Second World War.

Foster children's safety 'put at risk'

Foster children's safety 'put at risk'

Youngsters at a foster agency were placed in inappropriate and unsafe placements, putting them at risk of sexual exploitation, say inspectors.

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'My life will never be the same again'

'My life will never be the same again'

A dad whose son died after taking a party drug said to be 100 times more potent than heroin says he is still reeling from the tragedy.

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Your guide to the Super Bowl

Your guide to the Super Bowl

American football is becoming increasingly popular on this side of the Atlantic, so here's all you need to know about the championship decider.

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Gritters and buses attacked by vandals

Gritters and buses attacked by vandals

Bus services were cancelled and a gritting lorry was damaged after vehicles were pelted with rocks and bricks.

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New Co-op and post office open in town

New Co-op and post office open in town

A new Co-op has opened in the centre of town containing a post office.

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Tributes paid to driver killed in M2 crash

Tributes paid to driver killed in M2 crash

A motorist who died after his car left the M2 and overturned has been named locally as 44-year-old Ben Johnson.

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MPs vote to leave parliament

MPs vote to leave parliament

Politicians in Kent took part in a rigorous debate about whether MPs should temporarily leave parliament amid safety fears.

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