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Hammer raid on town bookies

Hammer raid on town bookies

Two men threatened staff at a bookmakers with a hammer before fleeing with cash.

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Distiller aims to raise £750,000

Distiller aims to raise £750,000

A craft gin maker is hoping to win over investors in a crowdfunding campaign as it tries to grow sales and production.

Killer driver's appeal 'disgusting'

Killer driver's appeal 'disgusting'

A man whose childhood sweetheart died in a crash caused by a careless driver has criticised his attempts to get his two-year jail sentence cut.

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Thousands of GP patients affected by merger

Thousands of GP patients affected by merger

Officials have confirmed 5,000 patients are being transferred to another GP surgery as part of a controversial merger.

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Woman got cancer from washing clothes

Woman got cancer from washing clothes

A pensioner has defied the odds to become one of the few people worldwide to recover from a deadly disease.

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Kent could lead the way in farming sector

Kent could lead the way in farming sector

Growing numbers of school pupils are being taught more about agriculture in the hope of boosting skilled workers in the sector.

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Woman hit by vehicle is airlifted to London hospital

Woman hit by vehicle is airlifted to London hospital

A pedestrian has been flown to hospital after being hit by a vehicle.

Staff shortage cancels trains

Staff shortage cancels trains

Commuters face delays as six rail journeys cancelled in Kent tonight because of a staff shortage. Replacement buses will be used instead.

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McDonald's store lifts age ban

McDonald's store lifts age ban

A Medway McDonald's has decided to revoke its ban on people under 21 eating inside the branch.

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Store closes in shopping centre

Store closes in shopping centre

Another designer shop in a popular outlet has closed down.

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Boy, 16, knocked unconscious outside nightclub

Boy, 16, knocked unconscious outside nightclub

A teenager was knocked out during a fight outside a nightclub on Friday.

Man charged with child sex abuse

Man charged with child sex abuse

A man is to appear in court accused of the sexual abuse of two children.

Pedestrian fighting for life in hospital

Pedestrian fighting for life in hospital

A man in his 30s was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car as he crossed the road.

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'Our beautiful best friend'

'Our beautiful best friend'

A teenager who bravely battled a rare form of cancer and had raised thousands of pounds to receive treatment in the USA has sadly passed away.

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Delays after traffic collision on bridge

Delays after traffic collision on bridge

A road accident and oil spill left a bridge partially closed.

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Robber jailed for late night attack

Robber jailed for late night attack

A robber who chased a man into an alley before breaking his nose and stealing his phone and wallet has been jailed.

Town centre to get first micropub

Town centre to get first micropub

Real ale is the way to go, says woman behind micropub.

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Serious crash on motorway

Serious crash on motorway

A collision reportedly involving cars and lorries has led to more than 10 miles of tailbacks.

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Woman, 21, dies in hospital after crossing crash

Woman, 21, dies in hospital after crossing crash

A woman involved in a serious crash on the Dartford Crossing on Friday morning has today died.

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Police called to town centre

Police called to town centre

Several police vehicles including a forensics van have been spotted in a town's market square.

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Backlash over government house building targets grows

Backlash over government house building targets grows

Planning chiefs question government edict for thousands more homes in Kent

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Man's body found in country park

Man's body found in country park

Emergency services descended on a Kent beauty spot this afternoon after a man's body was found.

Under-fire MP urged to stand aside

Under-fire MP urged to stand aside

Kent MP Damian Green is being urged to stand aside from his ministerial role while an inquiry into his conduct is carried out.

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Transport firm burgled after announcing closure

Transport firm burgled after announcing closure

A haulage business had more than 1,000 litres of red diesel and tools stolen days after announcing it will cease trading after 43 years.

Taxi driver's murder reviewed after 29 years

Taxi driver's murder reviewed after 29 years

The sons of a taxi driver murdered 29 years ago are appealing to the public to help catch their father's killer as detectives renew the case.

Trains return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Trains return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Train services are getting back to normal after a vehicle struck a bridge.

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M&Co announce opening date

M&Co announce opening date

M&Co will be moving into the former BHS store - and here's when you can shop there.

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Blaze breaks out in country kitchen

Blaze breaks out in country kitchen

Firefighters descended on a countryside house after a fire started out inside the kitchen.

VIDEO: Veteran racer in 130mph crash

VIDEO: Veteran racer in 130mph crash

Television crews captured the heart-stopping moment a veteran Kent racing driver was involved in a terrifying 130mph crash at Brands Hatch.

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2,000 back ban on oversized lorries using the tunnel

2,000 back ban on oversized lorries using the tunnel

A call to ban lorries from the Dartford tunnel has received plenty of backing.

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