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Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

A former GP has appeared in court charged with historic sexual and indecent assaults against nine victims – including two boys under the age of 18.

Inadequate school where girls brawled ‘showing signs of improvement’

Inadequate school where girls brawled ‘showing signs of improvement’

A school which was given the worst possible rating after a video went viral after of girls fighting, is showing signs of improvement.

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Residents asked to check CCTV to help find missing pensioner

Residents asked to check CCTV to help find missing pensioner

Police officers searching for a missing 82-year-old are asking people to check their dash cameras, outbuildings and CCTV.

Work starts on huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

Work starts on huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

Contractors have started converting an empty Argos unit into a huge two-storey supermarket.

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Two Barclays within seven miles of each other set to close

Two Barclays within seven miles of each other set to close

A Barclays branch in a shopping centre will just a week before another in nearby town centre branch also closes its doors.

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Super Stones stun Championship side to make FA Cup history

Super Stones stun Championship side to make FA Cup history

Maidstone United fans are in delirium after their side held out for a historic FA Cup fourth round win against Championship side Ipswich Town.

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Woman hit by car near Waitrose taken to hospital

Woman hit by car near Waitrose taken to hospital

A pedestrian who was hit by a car near a Waitrose store has been taken to hospital.

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Body found by police searching for missing pensioner

Body found by police searching for missing pensioner

Police say a body has been found by officers searching for a missing 76-year-old woman.

Son who stole thousands from dad’s firm must pay back every penny – plus more

Son who stole thousands from dad’s firm must pay back every penny – plus more

A fraudster who fleeced £43,000 from his father's business has been ordered to repay every penny - and stump up extra to cover inflation.

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Teenager seriously injured after being attacked with hockey stick

Teenager seriously injured after being attacked with hockey stick

Police are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy has been left with broken knuckles after a serious assault.

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New promoters brought in to run major music event

New promoters brought in to run major music event

A popular music event which has been criticised in recent years is returning with new management looking to shake things up this summer.

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‘It’s impossible to stay afloat let alone make a profit’

‘It’s impossible to stay afloat let alone make a profit’

Bosses at a Caribbean-inspired restaurant have announced the closure of the site and say rising costs made it impossible to continue.

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Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

A horrified owner has discovered an airgun pellet lodged in his pet’s head for the last two years.

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Man seriously injured after car hits tree and lands in field

Man seriously injured after car hits tree and lands in field

A man being treated in a London hospital for serious injuries after a car hit a tree and landed in a field.

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Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

A Costa Coffee branch has been urged to clean up its act after a baby was spotted "crawling next to bird poo" inside the store.

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‘Delivery rider almost knocked down my son – then stuck two fingers up at us’

‘Delivery rider almost knocked down my son – then stuck two fingers up at us’

An angry mum says a takeaway delivery rider almost knocked down her son on the pavement - then gave her a ‘V’ sign when she complained.

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Family’s home so ‘freezing’ cold toddler’s hands and toes have ‘turned red’

Family’s home so ‘freezing’ cold toddler’s hands and toes have ‘turned red’

A mum says her two-year-old son is so “freezing” cold every night he has red feet and blue lips after having no working heating for months.

‘Hospital parking is a nightmare for staff - it's not fair'

‘Hospital parking is a nightmare for staff - it's not fair'

A hospital has been criticised for a lack of staff parking spaces which has forced workers to “dangerously” leave their cars in unsafe spots.

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New podcast will bring latest political news and analysis from across Kent

New podcast will bring latest political news and analysis from across Kent

KentOnline today launches a brand new podcast aimed at bringing the latest political news to listeners across Kent.

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‘I made three silly assumptions about this pub – they were all wrong!’

‘I made three silly assumptions about this pub – they were all wrong!’

Secret Drinker discovers there’s a lot more going on than it seems at this 19th Century venue

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Pervert’s six-year campaign to direct sexual abuse against children

Pervert’s six-year campaign to direct sexual abuse against children

A paedophile who demanded and paid thousands of pounds for indecent photos and videos of children to be carried out has been locked up.

Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

A much-loved butcher and family man has been described as a “legend” and an “inspiration” following his sudden death.

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'We fear the seals will leave and never come back'

'We fear the seals will leave and never come back'

Conservationists fear there will be more than 100 boats at the bay every week after permission was granted for new pontoons at a seal hotspot.

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Huge queues build at Dartford Crossing

Huge queues build at Dartford Crossing

The Dartford Crossing has been shut after a car broke down causing mammoth queues in both directions.

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Swastika daubed at synagogue just days before Holocaust Remembrance

Swastika daubed at synagogue just days before Holocaust Remembrance

A swastika has been graffitied on the outside of a synagogue as part of the latest in a series of vile attacks on the place of worship.

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Gills player caught in controversial video

Gills player caught in controversial video

A video released online shows Gillingham FC’s newest signing saying he wants to bring “gay business, racism, and shagging” to the club.

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Gove hands council £11m in emergency bailout amid cash crisis

Gove hands council £11m in emergency bailout amid cash crisis

The cash-strapped county council is set to receive a share of the government’s emergency bailout fund – but some warn the money is a short-term fix.

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Fine increases for ‘rule-flouting’ utility companies in charge of overrunning roadworks

Fine increases for ‘rule-flouting’ utility companies in charge of overrunning roadworks

The county’s highways boss has welcomed a government plan to massively increase fines on overrrunning works by utility companies.

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Travellers remain at park and ride site despite order to leave

Travellers remain at park and ride site despite order to leave

A park-and-ride car park which was set up as a temporary site for a nomadic group of travellers remains occupied despite being asked to leave.

New EU rules ‘could cause 14-hour queues and chaos on Kent’s roads’

New EU rules ‘could cause 14-hour queues and chaos on Kent’s roads’

New EU border rules set to be brought in this year could lead to chaos on Kent’s roads, MPs have been warned.

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