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Woman kicked Wilko guard so hard she left footprint on his head

Woman kicked Wilko guard so hard she left footprint on his head

A thief caught stealing from a shop kicked a security guard so hard she left her trainer footprint on his forehead.

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World-famous Dreamboys to perform at nightclub

World-famous Dreamboys to perform at nightclub

A male strip group famed for their toned physiques will be performing an 18+ at a nightclub this summer.

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Finalists revealed in vote for Kent's best pub, cafe and restaurant

Finalists revealed in vote for Kent's best pub, cafe and restaurant

The finalists of this year’s Muddy Stilettos awards have been announced – revealing which venues have received the most votes from residents.

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Man who hates Kent finally finds town in county he likes

Man who hates Kent finally finds town in county he likes

A TikToker who has gone viral for repeatedly slagging off Kent may have finally found a town in the county he actually likes.

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£32 million Kent mansion goes on market in ‘one of the sales of the century’

£32 million Kent mansion goes on market in ‘one of the sales of the century’

Kent’s most expensive property – which comes with a 12-bed mansion and 440 acres of land - is up for sale with a staggering price-tag.

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Army chief supports our Homes for Heroes campaign

Army chief supports our Homes for Heroes campaign

The former head of the British Army has spoken of the difficulties faced by our ex-servicemen and how the Kent public can help.

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Couple's £100 fine for 27-minute stop after falling unwell

Couple's £100 fine for 27-minute stop after falling unwell

A woman has hit out at a “cold-hearted” parking company after receiving a £100 fine for stopping in a retail park while her husband felt unwell.

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Footballer ‘lost control’ and punched rival

Footballer ‘lost control’ and punched rival

An amateur footballer punched another player in the head after his shirt was ripped on the pitch.

The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

With beautiful woodland walks, streams and incredible views, this park is cherished by residents.

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Thug punched sister after she threatened to sell his fishing rods

Thug punched sister after she threatened to sell his fishing rods

A thug broke his terrified sister’s eye socket and threatened to stab her sons after punching her in the face in a row over selling his fishing rods.

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Calls to recognise district as 'world-class destination'

Calls to recognise district as 'world-class destination'

A tourism group says a Kent district deserves UNESCO global heritage status because of its wealth of assets.

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Man died after inhaling poisonous gas from church vents

Man died after inhaling poisonous gas from church vents

A 37-year-old is thought to have died after inhaling a poisonous gas from church vents, an inquest has heard.

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Attempted murder charge after park stabbing

Attempted murder charge after park stabbing

Two people have been charged after a teenage boy was stabbed and robbed.

MP’s bid to save rubbish tip amid county-wide closures

MP’s bid to save rubbish tip amid county-wide closures

An MP has launched a bid to save a recycling centre in her constituency from closure.

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Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved dad-of-five

Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved dad-of-five

A devastated family have paid tribute to a former soldier who took his own life this week following a lengthy battle with PTSD and depression.

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Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

Furious residents have hit out after a survey uncovered more than 120 potholes across a half-mile stretch of town.

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‘It was an era before risk was surgically removed from all attractions’

‘It was an era before risk was surgically removed from all attractions’

Our columnist recalls his trip to one of Kent’s most memorable long lost attractions – the Fantaseas water park.

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Parent backlash after school uniform shop shuts suddenly

Parent backlash after school uniform shop shuts suddenly

Parents have been left scrambling after the sudden closure of a popular school uniform shop.

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‘We’ll have delivery riders revving outside homes till dawn’

‘We’ll have delivery riders revving outside homes till dawn’

A takeaway’s bid for deliveries until 4am has sparked fears of motorbikes and scooters revving through the streets all night.

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We tried puppy yoga and it was as chaotic as you’d think

We tried puppy yoga and it was as chaotic as you’d think

We sent reporter Cara Simmonds to a new puppy yoga session, to see if she could find her “inner peace” with the help of some pooches.

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Divisive candy shop opposite historic landmark shuts

Divisive candy shop opposite historic landmark shuts

A controversial sweet shop, known for its vivid colour scheme and trading opposite a historic landmark, has unexpectedly closed its doors.

Man and woman deny murdering 18-month-old boy

Man and woman deny murdering 18-month-old boy

A former couple have pleaded not guilty to murdering an 18-month-old boy who died from multiple injuries, including broken bones.

Kent bin workers to strike for two weeks

Kent bin workers to strike for two weeks

A union has confirmed weeks of bin strikes are to hit a district amid an ongoing dispute with the council over pay.

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Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

Model and TV star Christine McGuinness has joined the outrage over comments made by a councillor about parents with children who have SEN.

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Road closed as vehicle smashes into bus stop after police chase

Road closed as vehicle smashes into bus stop after police chase

A road is closed after a vehicle driving away from police crashed into a bus stop in the early hours of this morning.

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Huge plume of smoke near motorway ‘can be seen for miles’

Huge plume of smoke near motorway ‘can be seen for miles’

An enormous plume of smoke from a fire close to the M25 can be “seen from miles away” this morning.

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Brave teenage girls helped save man’s life on beach

Brave teenage girls helped save man’s life on beach

Courageous teenagers helped save the life of a man who fell into diabetic shock on a Kent beach.

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'Covered in graffiti, asbestos-ridden and no hot water - where’s our money going?’

'Covered in graffiti, asbestos-ridden and no hot water - where’s our money going?’

Angered residents are campaigning to restore an “eyesore” community sports space plagued by asbestos which has fallen in a state of disrepair.

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‘I was a timebomb:’ Boy battling rare blood disorder given second chance

‘I was a timebomb:’ Boy battling rare blood disorder given second chance

A 12-year-old boy who feared he might not wake up while battling a rare blood disorder has been given hope after receiving a bone marrow transplant.

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‘Disgraceful’ – 1,550 health workers to miss out on NHS pay rise

‘Disgraceful’ – 1,550 health workers to miss out on NHS pay rise

Staff from a healthcare organisation are set to miss out on a vital pay award despite being on similar contracts as NHS staff.

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