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Murder suspect detained by medical professionals

Murder suspect detained by medical professionals

A suspect in a murder investigation has been detained by medical professionals a week after being arrested following the death of a mum.

Knifeman jailed after slicing victim’s face in ‘revenge attack’

Knifeman jailed after slicing victim’s face in ‘revenge attack’

A knifeman who slashed a man's face in revenge for punching a hole in a door has been jailed for almost seven years.

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Police chief welcomes plan to sack rogue officers

Police chief welcomes plan to sack rogue officers

The county's police and crime commissioner has welcomed a government plan to automatically sack officers guilty of gross misconduct.

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Emergency response to crash and car fire near motorway

Emergency response to crash and car fire near motorway

A nasty crash on a Kent motorway has prompted an emergency service response which has caused long queues.

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Road closure after pedestrian hit

Road closure after pedestrian hit

A serious crash closed a road near the A2, with disruption expected to continue this morning.

Ferries delayed as P&O suffers IT failure

Ferries delayed as P&O suffers IT failure

Families travelling home from holidays abroad have faced long delays crossing from Calais to Dover.

How ‘collapsing concrete’ crisis started in Kent school five years ago

How ‘collapsing concrete’ crisis started in Kent school five years ago

As 100+ schools have been told to shut buildings amid fears over “collapsing concrete”, we look at how the crisis was sparked in Kent five years ago.

‘My dog's nose was pouring with blood – I was horrified!’

‘My dog's nose was pouring with blood – I was horrified!’

A “horrified” dog owner is calling for a crackdown on beach litter after her pet was cut by a “razor sharp” disposable barbecue left in the sand.

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Run-down buildings next to M20 taken over by ‘trespasser’ set to be flattened

Run-down buildings next to M20 taken over by ‘trespasser’ set to be flattened

Industrial units that were taken over by a “trespasser” are set to be demolished to make way for a new warehouse.

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The criminals locked up in August

The criminals locked up in August

Here are just some of the criminals including burglars, murderers, thieves, thugs, perverts and people smugglers who were locked up last month.

Man jailed for murder bid on estranged wife

Man jailed for murder bid on estranged wife

A jealous husband who launched a murderous attack on his estranged wife has been given an extended 30-year jail term.

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'Oppressive' plans to convert high street shop into flats approved

'Oppressive' plans to convert high street shop into flats approved

“Imposing” plans to transform a town centre charity shop into smaller stores and flats have been approved.

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School buildings to shut over concrete safety fears

School buildings to shut over concrete safety fears

Schools have been warned they must shut buildings made with a type of concrete that is prone to collapse unless safety measures are in place.

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Derelict pub destroyed in fire to be bulldozed for homes

Derelict pub destroyed in fire to be bulldozed for homes

The charred husk of a former pub gutted by fire will be bulldozed to make way for homes.

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Vandals destroy nursery’s garden

Vandals destroy nursery’s garden

Children have been caught on CCTV “pointlessly” destroying the garden of a children’s nursery.

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Murder suspect remains in custody after seven days

Murder suspect remains in custody after seven days

A suspect in a murder investigation remains in custody a week after being arrested following the death of a mum.

Wilko job cuts to begin as last-ditch rescue deal falls through

Wilko job cuts to begin as last-ditch rescue deal falls through

Last-ditch efforts to save Wilko from administration have fallen through, with redundancies expected to be announced next week.

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Playboy cover shot at historic hotel

Playboy cover shot at historic hotel

A 700-year-old hotel with a chequered past has been used as a backdrop for the popular men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine.

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Top Kent Tory MP ‘could lose seat’ over tip closure plans

Top Kent Tory MP ‘could lose seat’ over tip closure plans

Conservative MP Helen Whately could be dumped out of parliament over plans to shut her local tip, opposition figures claim.

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‘Eye-catching’ Kent restaurant with ‘great wines’ added to Michelin Guide

‘Eye-catching’ Kent restaurant with ‘great wines’ added to Michelin Guide

A recently renovated restaurant and hotel has been added to the Michelin Guide, joining 24 others in the county on the coveted list.

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Anger as urinating vandals repeatedly target play park

Anger as urinating vandals repeatedly target play park

A neighbourhood watch team is calling for a council to ‘experiment’ with solutions to stop ‘gangs of youths’ terrorising a children’s play park.

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Family desperate for police to return dog that bit delivery driver

Family desperate for police to return dog that bit delivery driver

A family have been left heartbroken after their American XL Bully was seized by police for biting a delivery driver.

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Historic pub could serve pints again as homes bid snubbed

Historic pub could serve pints again as homes bid snubbed

An abandoned pub which once drew customers from far and wide in its heyday could see a revival after four years.

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‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

Campaigners have branded plans to “rip up” safeguards protecting rivers “a disgrace” – as several Kent housebuilding schemes could now be kickstarted.

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Police, fire and ambulances sent to housing estate

Police, fire and ambulances sent to housing estate

Emergency services have spent hours at an incident on a housing estate today.

Huge emergency response after ‘big incident’ near town centre

Huge emergency response after ‘big incident’ near town centre

A number of emergency vehicles, including an air ambulance, have been sent to a busy junction.

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Teen jailed after being caught with 10in blade in trousers

Teen jailed after being caught with 10in blade in trousers

A teenager found with an "extremely dangerous" combat knife in his trousers in a town centre park is now behind bars.

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Son admits attacking mum at her home

Son admits attacking mum at her home

A 35-year-old man has been remanded in custody after admitting assaulting his mum in her own home.

Man charged after army veteran killed in ‘hit-and-run’ crash

Man charged after army veteran killed in ‘hit-and-run’ crash

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a 69-year-old army veteran was killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash.

‘I came home from work and half my house was missing!’

‘I came home from work and half my house was missing!’

A horrified tenant returned from work to find “half her house was missing” after a lorry driver brought down a power cable.

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