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How much do you trust social media?

How much do you trust social media?

Most of us use Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram daily, but less than a quarter trust information on the platforms.

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Four arrested in town centre

Four arrested in town centre

Police have arrested several people on suspicion of shoplifting.

Huge ecstasy and cannabis haul at docks

Huge ecstasy and cannabis haul at docks

Cannabis and MDMA, thought to be worth £220,000, has been found in a van by border officials.

Boot fair to charge shoppers for first time

Boot fair to charge shoppers for first time

Bargain hunters will have to start paying to get into a popular boot fair after organisers decided to introduce fees.

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Charity boxes swiped as play centre trashed during raid

Charity boxes swiped as play centre trashed during raid

Money destined for children's charities has been stolen during a burglary at an indoor play centre.

Villages compete to show off their good life

Villages compete to show off their good life

Three Kent villages will have their moment of fame this week when they are featured in Channel 4's Village of the Year programme.

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Thug attacked stranger with machete until it broke

Thug attacked stranger with machete until it broke

A man suffered serious head and leg injuries after being attacked by a machete-wielding thug, who grabbed another weapon when the blade broke.

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Defiant Ukip leader vows to remain

Defiant Ukip leader vows to remain

Ukip leader Henry Bolton has confirmed he will NOT be resigning, despite growing calls for him to step down.

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Man threatened and attacked by burglars

Man threatened and attacked by burglars

Police are hunting two burglars who allegedly forced their way into a home, threatened and assaulted a man, and then fled with cash.

Cheryl Baker teams up with firefighters

Cheryl Baker teams up with firefighters

Pop singer Cheryl Baker has teamed up with Kent Fire and Rescue Service to aid those who need extra support this winter.

Actor charged with second 'gun' offence

Actor charged with second 'gun' offence

A BAFTA-nominated actor who allegedly brandished a fake gun at a Wetherspoon pub has been charged with committing a similar offence the week before.

Murder accused admits killing ex

Murder accused admits killing ex

A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in a frenzied car park knife attack has admitted manslaughter, but denied murdering her.

Men in court over 'aggravated burglary'

Men in court over 'aggravated burglary'

Two men are due in court after they were charged with aggravated burglary.

Iconic multi-purpose theatre celebrates 50th anniversary

Iconic multi-purpose theatre celebrates 50th anniversary

The Woodville is to put on a number of competitions to mark its landmark anniversary.

Appeal after raiders steal cash and flee in van

Appeal after raiders steal cash and flee in van

Police are asking for the public's help in tracing two men who burst into a house, made threats and stole cash before fleeing in a Transit van.

Citizens Advice braced for surge in debt queries

Citizens Advice braced for surge in debt queries

Citizens Advice Swale is expecting Wednesday, January 31, to be one of the busiest days of the year.

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Cost of travel pass due to rise again

Cost of travel pass due to rise again

Families are expected to be asked to fork out more cash for a popular school travel pass this year.

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Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

Lines have fully re-opened following an incident this morning in which somebody died.

Investigation continues into track death

Investigation continues into track death

Police have revealed more details about the tragic death of a man at a Kent railway station.

Ex-boyfriend in court accused of murder

Ex-boyfriend in court accused of murder

The jury is due to be sworn in for the trial of a man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in a shopping centre car park.

Fundraiser smashes target

Fundraiser smashes target

A fundraiser for the air ambulance, set up after a postman was hit by a suspected drink-driver while out on his rounds, has exceeded its target.

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Family restaurant given damning hygiene rating

Family restaurant given damning hygiene rating

A Brewers Fayre restaurant has been told it requires major improvement after receiving a low food hygiene rating.

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Pile-up at busy junction causes delays

Pile-up at busy junction causes delays

Police are at the scene after three cars were involved in a crash at a busy junction.

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Developer to take wraps off new office

Developer to take wraps off new office

A developer has revealed when the biggest office block built in Kent for 20 years will open.

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'House factory' gets go-ahead

'House factory' gets go-ahead

A factory which builds homes in parts - including the kitchen sink - is set to churn out around 1,000 properties every year.

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Lifeboat in 10-hour rescue operation

Lifeboat in 10-hour rescue operation

A yacht stranded after running aground was towed to harbour following a 10-hour rescue.

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Ukip deputy leader resigns in Bolton protest

Ukip deputy leader resigns in Bolton protest

The deputy leader of Ukip has resigned in protest over Henry Bolton's refusal to step down as leader.

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Mystery woman found with cuddly toy identified

Mystery woman found with cuddly toy identified

Police have identified a mystery woman found with a cuddly toy.

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Flasher and fraudsters apply for jobs in schools

Flasher and fraudsters apply for jobs in schools

A criminal records search has flagged up more than 50 offences recorded candidates applying for jobs in schools.

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Life of misery in ‘hostel of horrors’

Life of misery in ‘hostel of horrors’

Families living in temporary accommodation claim they are being forced to endure a "hell hole".

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