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Teen arrested after savvy pensioner raises con alarm

Teen arrested after savvy pensioner raises con alarm

An elderly lady was almost conned out of £2,000 - but her quick-thinking resulted in a suspected fraudster being arrested.

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Police descend on park

Police descend on park

Three police cars have been spotted at a popular town centre park.

Trespassing teenage girls threaten school staff

Trespassing teenage girls threaten school staff

Police had to be called after teenage girls from a nearby school trespassed onto the site and threatened staff.

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Brothers leave man with serious injuries in attack

Brothers leave man with serious injuries in attack

A man was left with a serious head injury after he was attacked with a wheel brace and repeatedly kicked by two brothers in the street.

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'He is now flying high with the superheroes'

'He is now flying high with the superheroes'

The family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash have described him as "a brilliant husband, fantastic father and great friend" following an inquest.

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Crash victim made off from police

Crash victim made off from police

A man died on his 24th birthday after making off from police in a car and driving head-on into a lorry, an inquest heard.

Fancy getting your hands on a lifesize decorative horse?

Fancy getting your hands on a lifesize decorative horse?

If your heart's desire is to buy a 6ft horse covered in coins or with Elvis Presley on the side you've come to the right place... at a price.

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Prime Minister showed 'grace under pressure': Clark

Prime Minister showed 'grace under pressure': Clark

Energy minister Greg Clark has back Theresa May - after she delivered a conference speech despite being heckled by a protester.

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Women rescued after roundabout crash

Women rescued after roundabout crash

Two women had to be rescued by firefighters after a crash on a roundabout, which left a car precariously balancing on railings.

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Children get pass to board Stagecoach

Children get pass to board Stagecoach

Children with a KCC travel pass will now be able to use it on Stagecoach services out of school hours.

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Near-blind Czech illegally claimed £15k of benefits

Near-blind Czech illegally claimed £15k of benefits

A nearly blind Czech national assumed a false identity and claimed thousands of pounds in benefits after he was ordered to be deported.

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Thug faces prison for road rage warden attack

Thug faces prison for road rage warden attack

A violent thug left a traffic warden with a fractured shoulder after shoving him into a window as he prepared to slap a parking ticket on his car.

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Travellers move into town centre

Travellers move into town centre

Dozens of travellers have pitched up on an old supermarket site earmarked for a major regeneration project.

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Extra cash announced for garden town

Extra cash announced for garden town

More money to develop plans for the latest garden town in Kent has been announced by the government today.

Paedophile, 80, jailed for abusing child

Paedophile, 80, jailed for abusing child

A pensioner who has never been in trouble before has been jailed for eight years for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child.

Mum sets up help group after son’s tragic suicide

Mum sets up help group after son’s tragic suicide

A grieving mum who found her son hanged in his bedroom has set up a group for bereaved loved ones.

Boy, 16, in court over 'single punch murder'

Boy, 16, in court over 'single punch murder'

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of murdering a middle-aged man with a single punch in a disturbance at McDonald's.

Mum attacked by knifeman in Tesco car park horror

Mum attacked by knifeman in Tesco car park horror

Shocked shoppers watched as a blood-soaked mum fought off a knifeman as her daughter slept in the back of her car outside a busy supermarket.

Man charged with trying to murder pensioner

Man charged with trying to murder pensioner

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a pensioner following an alleged knife attack.

A very special anniversary for War Horse

A very special anniversary for War Horse

Author Michael Morpurgo was in the audience for a special 10th anniversary showing of the National Theatre adaptation of War Horse in the county.

Lorry drivers to be clamped in crackdown

Lorry drivers to be clamped in crackdown

Nuisance lorry drivers caught parking overnight on a main road in Kent will be clamped as part of a new initiative.

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Kent footy player feels the heat from Lord Sugar

Kent footy player feels the heat from Lord Sugar

A football player had more attention from Lord Sugar than he wanted when he "starred" in The Apprentice last night. Spoiler alert.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

A biker has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car.

Three-car crash sparks delays

Three-car crash sparks delays

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a three-car collision.

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Two-car crash causes delays

Two-car crash causes delays

Motorists trying to get through the Medway tunnel faced delays this morning after a two-car crash.

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Drug dealers’ stash of cocaine and heroin guarded by snake

Drug dealers’ stash of cocaine and heroin guarded by snake

Two men have received lengthy jail terms for drug offences after a stash was found - guarded by a snake.

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Dr Voice helping singers reach stardom

Dr Voice helping singers reach stardom

A world-renowned vocal coach credited with launching the career of Sam Smith is supporting amateur singers to fulfill their dreams.

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Evicted woman's campaign of harassment

Evicted woman's campaign of harassment

A tenant made the lives of her former neighbours a misery by subjecting them to abusive messages and phone calls.

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'I'm the daddy!'

'I'm the daddy!'

Police raiding a house looking for drugs were confronted by a man brandishing a knife who told them: “I’m the daddy around here!”

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'It’s the kind of thing you see in the third world'

'It’s the kind of thing you see in the third world'

A council has defended temporary road repairs to a seafront promenade which have been described as ugly and unprofessional.

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