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Jewellery and gold stolen in burglary spree

Jewellery and gold stolen in burglary spree

A string of break-ins, which may be connected, have seen several Asian households targeted.

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Sheep killed after being ‘deliberately’ run over

Sheep killed after being ‘deliberately’ run over

Police are investigating an incident that left farm animals with “horrific injuries”.

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Are clouds starting to gather over the jobs market?

Are clouds starting to gather over the jobs market?

Unemployment figures across the county remain static – but vacancies are continuing to shrink, raising concerns over what lurks around the corner.

Grieving family reveals missing man found in water two months ago

Grieving family reveals missing man found in water two months ago

The mother of a 22-year-old man who was found in the Netherlands following a lengthy search has revealed further details surrounding his death.

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Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy route

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy route

A car fire caused long tailbacks on a busy route this morning.

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Hunt rider caught on camera ‘striking whip at cyclist’

Hunt rider caught on camera ‘striking whip at cyclist’

Shocking footage shows the moment a horse rider appears to strike their whip at a cyclist during a hunt meet.

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‘Multi-million flyover project is leaving our village behind’

‘Multi-million flyover project is leaving our village behind’

A community living just off the A249 is begging visitors to not “forget” about its businesses.

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Plan for 2,800-home garden village could be dropped to appease inspector

Plan for 2,800-home garden village could be dropped to appease inspector

Proposals for a garden village on a green belt site could be dropped in order to help a council get its threatened local plan past an inspector.

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Restaurant loved by Premier League players confirms Kent branch

Restaurant loved by Premier League players confirms Kent branch

A restaurant loved by Premier League and international footballers is set to open its first branch in Kent.

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The shopkeepers fighting back against shoplifters

The shopkeepers fighting back against shoplifters

From visiting thieves’ parents to displaying their pictures in the street, shopkeepers are employing brave tactics in the battle against shoplifting.

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Woman turned detective and tracked iPhone to find thief wearing her jacket

Woman turned detective and tracked iPhone to find thief wearing her jacket

A woman turned detective after her jacket was stolen from a pub during a night out – and found the thief wearing it.

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Flooding alert issued for eight-mile stretch after heavy rainfall

Flooding alert issued for eight-mile stretch after heavy rainfall

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency with people being warned it is likely to affect travel plans.

‘Will Rishi’s Cameron curveball sway any voters?’

‘Will Rishi’s Cameron curveball sway any voters?’

The election clock is ticking – but political editor Paul Francis questions whether the Tories have left it too late to halt their slide in the polls.

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Charity to close after 27 years due to 'financial implications’

Charity to close after 27 years due to 'financial implications’

A charity that supports people with communication difficulties is to close after 27 years due to “financial implications”.

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New lifeboat takes up station

New lifeboat takes up station

A new lifeboat has arrived in port and entered service for the first time replacing the previous vessel stationed there for 30 years.

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‘I wouldn't have to do this if this stupid country allowed assisted dying’

‘I wouldn't have to do this if this stupid country allowed assisted dying’

A documentary about assisted dying that follows people who want the right to die on their own terms features the devastating story of a Kent couple.

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Ambulance worker forced to live in car finds new home at alpaca farm

Ambulance worker forced to live in car finds new home at alpaca farm

A 54-year-old NHS worker who was forced to live in his car after finding himself homeless has found a new home.

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Stalker businessman avoids jail after judge slams him for 'victim blaming'

Stalker businessman avoids jail after judge slams him for 'victim blaming'

The boss of one of Kent’s oldest family firms who hid a tracker under his ex-girlfriend’s car has been slammed by a judge for “victim blaming”.

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Road closed in both directions after three-car crash

Road closed in both directions after three-car crash

A road was closed and a woman is in the care of paramedics following a multi-vehicle crash this morning.

Homeless woman jailed for sexual relationships with underage girls

Homeless woman jailed for sexual relationships with underage girls

A 23-year-old who lived in a tent has been sent to prison after having multiple sexual relationships with vulnerable underage girls.

Thunderstorm warning in place for Kent

Thunderstorm warning in place for Kent

The Met Office has warned some across the county may experience loss of power and rail services could be delayed as bad weather hits.

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Delays clear following A2 crash and flooding

Delays clear following A2 crash and flooding

Delays have cleared after an earlier accident on the A2 blocked two lanes, causing traffic chaos throughout the morning commute.

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Kent man charged after violence erupts at pro-Palestinian protest

Kent man charged after violence erupts at pro-Palestinian protest

A Kent man has been charged after 145 arrests were made during this weekend’s pro-Palestinian march.

Fears 'planning breach' has flooded pond and 'decimated wildlife'

Fears 'planning breach' has flooded pond and 'decimated wildlife'

Flooding and “decimation to wildlife” outside a new crematorium has been blamed on an alleged planning breach during construction.

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‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

A one-eyed biker warned his former friend that he would kill his dog and then beat him over the head with the carcass.

Road closed until 2025 as work starts on 62-bed care home

Road closed until 2025 as work starts on 62-bed care home

Part of a road has been closed for more than 60 weeks as construction work gets started on building a care home in place of a once popular pub.

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School eyes second site expansion to ‘meet SEN demand’

School eyes second site expansion to ‘meet SEN demand’

Early plans have been unveiled to build a new special needs school which has been in the works for five years.

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Undertaker by day...superstar DJ on weekends

Undertaker by day...superstar DJ on weekends

During the week, he’s helping the bereaved bid a dignified farewell to their loved one...come the weekend, he’s DJ-ing in front of thousands.

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Uni building turned into ‘fortress’ – but is new fence too brutal?

Uni building turned into ‘fortress’ – but is new fence too brutal?

Fencing built around a university building to bolster security has been branded “a bit brutal” in appearance.

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Sex attack in town centre car park

Sex attack in town centre car park

A sex attack took place n a town centre car park, as police appeal for late-night drinkers to help with their inquiries.

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