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Paedophile blamed ‘warped fantasies’ on lockdown drug and alcohol abuse

Paedophile blamed ‘warped fantasies’ on lockdown drug and alcohol abuse

A paedophile who groomed youngsters online and shared "grotesque" images of horrific abuse later blamed his vile behaviour on alcohol and drugs.

Car sprayed with graffiti after two attacks in a week

Car sprayed with graffiti after two attacks in a week

Police are looking to locate two people linked to the vandalism of a car – just a week after the victim saw their vehicle targetted by thieves.

Northern Lights pictured over Kent

Northern Lights pictured over Kent

Stunning images of aurora borealis over the county have been shared by quick-fingered photographers.

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Grade II listed town centre pub going under the hammer

Grade II listed town centre pub going under the hammer

A Grade II listed 500-year-old pub with timber beams, an inglenook fireplace and plenty of living accommodation is for sale at auction.

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Former California-inspired restaurant could become takeaway

Former California-inspired restaurant could become takeaway

Plans have been unveiled to convert a former Californian-inspired restaurant into a chicken takeaway shop.

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Man in serious condition after medical incident in street

Man in serious condition after medical incident in street

A man is seriously ill in hospital after passers-by administered CPR following a medical incident.

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Air ambulance lands at railway station

Air ambulance lands at railway station

An air ambulance was called to a railway station after a man was found injured on the line.

Car flips onto its side in residential street

Car flips onto its side in residential street

A road was blocked after a car tipped onto its side after a one-vehicle collision.

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Residents told to leave homes as plans revealed to demolish ‘unsafe’ apartment blocks

Residents told to leave homes as plans revealed to demolish ‘unsafe’ apartment blocks

Tenants in two blocks of flats have been told their homes are to be demolished amid safety fears and to leave as soon as possible.

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Brewery plans ‘winter garden’ extension on green belt land

Brewery plans ‘winter garden’ extension on green belt land

A brewery has unveiled plans for a glazed building to create a ‘winter garden’ for customers.

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‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

A lorry driver shocked to discover his ‘allergy’ was actually cancer says the tumour was his saving grace.

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Kent detective who ‘branded foreign gangs black b*****ds’ avoids sack

Kent detective who ‘branded foreign gangs black b*****ds’ avoids sack

A Kent police officer found to have made racist remarks about foreign gangs and Albanians has been spared dismissal.

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Plan to completely ban traffic from high street splits town

Plan to completely ban traffic from high street splits town

Town centre traders are split over plans to extend a high street traffic ban – with some fearing it could “kill” their small shops.

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‘The backlash has been brutal – but I still believe it will be a glorious success’

‘The backlash has been brutal – but I still believe it will be a glorious success’

Exclusive: Sir Roger De Haan has faced “horrible” comments over his plans to transform a harbour – but remains determined to see his vision complete.

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German driver ‘clearly thought he was on autobahn’ as he sped along M20 at 120mph

German driver ‘clearly thought he was on autobahn’ as he sped along M20 at 120mph

A German motorist clocked doing 120mph on a Kent motorway has been fined £500, with police noting “he clearly thought he was on the autobahn”.

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Cold week of overnight frosts and sub-zero temperatures ahead

Cold week of overnight frosts and sub-zero temperatures ahead

Temperatures are set to plunge this week, with overnight frosts and “colder-than-average” conditions expected for much of Kent.

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Plans revealed to turn village garage into house

Plans revealed to turn village garage into house

A village could lose its 60-year-old garage workshop repair business after plans were revealed to turn it into a four-bedroom house.

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Delays clear hours after crash on M25 brought traffic to standstill

Delays clear hours after crash on M25 brought traffic to standstill

Drivers were stuck in queues stretching back four miles after a crash on the M25 brought traffic to a standstill.

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Driver attempted to smuggle convicted criminal by hiding him under blanket

Driver attempted to smuggle convicted criminal by hiding him under blanket

A lorry driver has been jailed after attempting to smuggle a convicted criminal into the country hidden under a blanket.

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Boutique, five-star ‘cat hotel’ available to purr-chase for £1.7m

Boutique, five-star ‘cat hotel’ available to purr-chase for £1.7m

A boutique, five-star hotel for cats complete with tiny bunk-beds and ‘stunning views’, along with a four-bedroom home, is up for sale for £1.7m.

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'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

A food truck owner says the reputation of the cafe next door, which closed due to poor hygiene reports, is dragging down his five-star business.

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Plans revealed for huge new care home opposite Tesco

Plans revealed for huge new care home opposite Tesco

Plans to build a 75-bedroom care home have been unveiled as its developer says there is a growing need for specific accommodation in the sector.

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Green belt land earmarked as council weighs up housebuilding options

Green belt land earmarked as council weighs up housebuilding options

A council with the third highest proportion of green belt land in the country is warning it will have to release some of it to meet housing targets.

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Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

A Kent MP has said migration figures are ‘too high’ despite what she claimed was some of the ‘strongest action ever” taken by her government.

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Trespasser on tracks causing train delays

Trespasser on tracks causing train delays

There are delays to main line rail services in parts of the county due to reports of a trespasser on the tracks.

‘Halo’ moon spotted in the skies

‘Halo’ moon spotted in the skies

A natural moonlight phenomenon has been pictured above the skies – a sign rain is coming, experts warn.

Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

An MP is being investigated by the Labour party for liking a controversial tweet by a comedy writer which it claims is anti-Semitic.

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Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

A plan to increase the size of a gypsy and traveller site failed to get approval, following fears of increased traffic and over-development.

'Our town is unique - we don't want a Domino's here!'

'Our town is unique - we don't want a Domino's here!'

Plans for a Domino’s in a former high street bank have been approved amid objections from residents and town councillors.

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Relocation plans for hospice opened by Princess Diana

Relocation plans for hospice opened by Princess Diana

A hospice has unveiled plans to move to purpose-built accommodation on a new care park.

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