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Crash victim named

Crash victim named

A woman who died in the second fatal crash to happen on a key road in a week has been named.

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Drug dealing trio targeted vulnerable man

Drug dealing trio targeted vulnerable man

Three dealers took over a vulnerable man's home so they could peddle class A drugs.

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Santa swaps his sleigh for a motorbike

Santa swaps his sleigh for a motorbike

Father Christmas has been spotted travelling down the A2... but he's swapped his sleigh for a motorcycle.

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Police release images after 'serious assault'

Police release images after 'serious assault'

A man was reportedly punched to the floor and kicked in the head during a serious attack involving a group of youths.

'The folk scene won't be the same without them'

'The folk scene won't be the same without them'

Friends have expressed their shock after the loss of two stalwarts of the Kent folk scene who died within a week of each other.

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Police hunt flasher who exposed himself in park

Police hunt flasher who exposed himself in park

Police are hunting a flasher who walked out of some bushes and exposed himself to two girls in a park.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash

A road was closed in both directions to allow emergency crews to deal with a crash involving a motorcycle and a car.

Cocaine addict shoved 80-year-old in wheelchair

Cocaine addict shoved 80-year-old in wheelchair

A thug who preyed on elderly people during a desperate search for cash stole £700 from a wheelchair-bound pensioner and punched a woman in the face.

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Drink-driver sorry for crashing into graveyard

Drink-driver sorry for crashing into graveyard

A man who smashed into a cemetery after downing whisky and Sambuca says he is "very shameful".

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Woman, 61, admits stabbing partner

Woman, 61, admits stabbing partner

A woman is facing jail after admitting stabbing her 70-year-old partner and stealing a safe containing jewellery and cash.

Man seriously injured in assault near shops

Man seriously injured in assault near shops

Police sealed off a grassy area behind a shopping parade after a man was flown to hospital with a serious head injury following an assault.

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Missing woman found safe and well

Missing woman found safe and well

A 61-year-old woman reported missing on Wednesday has been found safe and well.

'Frantic Friday' as Christmas getaway begins

'Frantic Friday' as Christmas getaway begins

As the big Christmas getaway gets underway, here is everything you need to know about festive travel - whether you are going by rail, road or sea.

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Gran left shaken as car just misses toddler

Gran left shaken as car just misses toddler

A grandmother has spoken of her shock after a motorist clipped her car - narrowly avoiding hitting her and her toddler grandson - before driving off.

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Housing officer scarred in 'savage and severe' dog attack

Housing officer scarred in 'savage and severe' dog attack

A savage dog left a housing officer permanently scarred when it sank its teeth into her arm right down to the bone and held it in a "vice-like grip".

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Mum wants answers after son's body washes up on beach

Mum wants answers after son's body washes up on beach

The heartbroken mum of a young man whose body washed up on a French beach six weeks after he went missing is desperate to know what happened to him.

Nine ways to cope with Christmas stress

Nine ways to cope with Christmas stress

December can be a very stressful time of the year but we have some ways to cope with the festive jitters.

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Staff dash out of school fair to help as cars crash

Staff dash out of school fair to help as cars crash

Ambulance crews treated three patients in the accident that happened outside Ebbsfleet Academy.

Why giving time to help the homeless is so rewarding

Why giving time to help the homeless is so rewarding

Phil Wilde and Rachel Morfett have helped raise awareness of Sanctuary.

Indian restaurant banned from selling alcohol

Indian restaurant banned from selling alcohol

A popular Indian restaurant has been banned from selling alcohol for three months after fears were raised over public safety and crime.

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Animals looking for a Christmas miracle

Animals looking for a Christmas miracle

There are lots of cats and dogs waiting for owners this time of year. We have been to meet a few.

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Murder trial hears man 'confessed to finishing victim off'

Murder trial hears man 'confessed to finishing victim off'

A teen accused of murdering a homeless man claims he was still standing after being attacked - until his pal "finished him off".

Cycling charity chief's bike stolen

Cycling charity chief's bike stolen

The head of a leading cycling charity had his bike stolen on a train in Kent.

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Delays clear after four-car crash on M20

Delays clear after four-car crash on M20

Drivers faced long delays on the M20 while emergency services dealt with a four-car crash.

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Oyster Festival dates revealed

Oyster Festival dates revealed

The new organisers of a famous seaside festival have revealed when it will be held.

Boy's heartbreaking letter to Santa over stolen puppy

Boy's heartbreaking letter to Santa over stolen puppy

A two-year-old boy heartbroken at the theft of his beloved puppy has penned a letter to Father Christmas asking for his help.

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Fine over fly-tipped rubbish - including kitchen sink

Fine over fly-tipped rubbish - including kitchen sink

A woman is facing a clean-up bill after a mound of household rubbish - including a kitchen sink - was found dumped by a level crossing.

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Charges after county lines raids

Charges after county lines raids

Six people, including two from Kent, have been charged after a series of dawn raids aimed at disrupting a 'county lines' drug gang.

Kent criminals on the naughty list

Kent criminals on the naughty list

A violent thug, bicycle thief and workplace fraudster are among those on the naughty list after appearing at Kent's magistrates courts.

Kent MP's aide cleared of rape charges

Kent MP's aide cleared of rape charges

An aide to Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has been cleared of rape and sex assault charges after a trial.

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