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Teen arrested after video of attack on Sainsbury’s security guard goes viral

Teen arrested after video of attack on Sainsbury’s security guard goes viral

A teenager has been arrested after a video of a Sainsbury’s security guard being attacked went viral on social media.

Chemists chaos leaves thousands ‘in the lurch’

Chemists chaos leaves thousands ‘in the lurch’

Patients say they have been “left in the lurch” by two pharmacies closing while some have threatened to skip resulting queues to collect their meds.

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Protests begin outside council building over youth group cuts

Protests begin outside council building over youth group cuts

Youth groups are protesting against KCC plans to cut funding for 80 youth services across the county.

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Thunderstorm warning for Kent issued by Met Office

Thunderstorm warning for Kent issued by Met Office

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is set to come into force across the county.

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Three arrests as boy, 17, flown to hospital after stabbing

Three arrests as boy, 17, flown to hospital after stabbing

Three people have been arrested after a teenager was flown to hospital following a serious assault in a residential street.

All the reaction as pupils across Kent discover A-level results

All the reaction as pupils across Kent discover A-level results

Students across the country are receiving their exam results today – with grades lower than last year expected.

Heartbreak as popular barman found dead on beach

Heartbreak as popular barman found dead on beach

The devastated family of a young man who took his own life say his kind, caring and fun personality will never be forgotten.

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‘Old people suffer the worst disadvantages from the rise in modern technology’

‘Old people suffer the worst disadvantages from the rise in modern technology’

Our over-reliance on computers, the small boats crisis and the absence of Eurostar are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘We’re being held hostage – as a town we need to say enough is enough’

‘We’re being held hostage – as a town we need to say enough is enough’

Frustrated shop owners feel they are being “held hostage” by constant traffic disruption which is costing them important trade.

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WHSmith manager stole £5k from safe to fund catalogue shopping addiction

WHSmith manager stole £5k from safe to fund catalogue shopping addiction

A WHSmith store manager stole more than £5,000 from the shop’s safe to fund a spiralling catalogue shopping habit.

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Red Arrows to perform in Kent this weekend – and it’s free!

Red Arrows to perform in Kent this weekend – and it’s free!

The Red Arrows will headline an annual seafront air display this weekend, joining RAF Typhoon and other planes.

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Investigation launched as dolphin found dead on Kent beach

Investigation launched as dolphin found dead on Kent beach

A probe is underway after a dead dolphin washed ashore on a beach.

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Seaside Banksy valued at £6 million - and you could own a piece of it!

Seaside Banksy valued at £6 million - and you could own a piece of it!

A Banksy in a Kent town has been valued at an eye-watering £6 million.

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CCTV images released after Co-op ‘arson attack’

CCTV images released after Co-op ‘arson attack’

Police have issued images of a man they want to speak to after the front of a Co-op store was almost engulfed in flames with shoppers still inside.

‘I was astonished to see a bobby on the beat – this should be the face of modern policing’

‘I was astonished to see a bobby on the beat – this should be the face of modern policing’

The rare sight of a bobby on the beat wearing traditional headwear took Secret Thinker back to his youth, when police were a reassuring presence.

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Biker lost life on ‘danger’ road set to have speed limit cut

Biker lost life on ‘danger’ road set to have speed limit cut

A sister says she’ll never know if her brother would have lived if a promised speed reduction had been in place on the road where he died.

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Community rallies to help save pub

Community rallies to help save pub

A landlord who put his pub on the market and warned locals to ‘use it or lose it’ has been buoyed by their support.

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‘Horrifying’ footage shows Asian hornet eating wasp

‘Horrifying’ footage shows Asian hornet eating wasp

A ‘horrifying’ video captured by a beekeeper shows an Asian hornet decapitating and eating a wasp in seconds.

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Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

The air ambulance and fire service were called to a park.

Comedian enjoys visit to Kent restaurant so busy it needs to expand

Comedian enjoys visit to Kent restaurant so busy it needs to expand

A popular comedian has been spotted enjoying a meal at a seaside restaurant so busy it has decided to expand.

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‘Kind-hearted’ crash victim, 20, was to be a dad for first time

‘Kind-hearted’ crash victim, 20, was to be a dad for first time

The heartbroken mum of a ‘cheeky chappy’ killed in a crash says he would have made a great father.

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‘My family’s mystery illness took years to be diagnosed’

‘My family’s mystery illness took years to be diagnosed’

A carer whose mum and grandfather developed a mystery illness that initially stumped doctors has discovered it is a rare genetic condition.

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‘Slashing money for youth clubs creates a ticking timebomb for us all’

‘Slashing money for youth clubs creates a ticking timebomb for us all’

Proposed budget cuts have put 80 youth groups at risk of closure and our columnist says the long-term impact must be considered before the axe falls.

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'They've replaced cobbles with cobbles - it's not worth £1.25m!'

'They've replaced cobbles with cobbles - it's not worth £1.25m!'

A £1.25 million transformation of a town centre square has divided opinion, with some branding it a waste of money and others liking the new look.

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A reshuffle at the top for county council

A reshuffle at the top for county council

The leader of Kent County Council has announced cabinet changes amid rumours he could face a leadership challenge.

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Woman in 40s killed in tragic crash

Woman in 40s killed in tragic crash

A woman in her 40s was tragically killed in a crash on a dual-carriageway.

‘High-speed trains in £27m makeover – but you would hardly know’

‘High-speed trains in £27m makeover – but you would hardly know’

The first of Southeastern’s refurbished high-speed trains entered service this morning and we went on board to take a look around.

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Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in the early hours of the morning.

Hollywood couple share date and kiss at Kent restaurant

Hollywood couple share date and kiss at Kent restaurant

An A-list celebrity couple who have appeared in huge Hollywood hits caused a stir after popping up at a seafront restaurant to enjoy a dinner date.

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‘Government’s so-called small boats week unravelled spectacularly with deaths and grim milestone’

‘Government’s so-called small boats week unravelled spectacularly with deaths and grim milestone’

A showcase of how the government is tackling the small boats crisis coincided with record crossings and tragedy in the Channel, writes Paul Francis.

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