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Cook jailed for repeatedly stabbing delivery driver dies in prison

Cook jailed for repeatedly stabbing delivery driver dies in prison

An investigation is underway after a cook who repeatedly stabbed a delivery driver in a “violent and sustained attack” died in prison.

Man falls down escalator at department store

Man falls down escalator at department store

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling down an escalator at a department store.

Dog found dumped in basket on roundabout named Crufts finalist

Dog found dumped in basket on roundabout named Crufts finalist

An “amazing” rescue dog found abandoned as a puppy has found a new lease of life helping others and has been announced as a finalist for a top award.

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High-profile cast starts filming new BBC drama on Kent coast

High-profile cast starts filming new BBC drama on Kent coast

A star-studded cast has been revealed for a new TV drama being filmed in a seaside Kent town.

‘Our hearts are broken beyond repair - he’s been taken far too early’

‘Our hearts are broken beyond repair - he’s been taken far too early’

The family of a “witty and loving” dad who died alongside his two dogs in a tragic house fire say their “hearts are broken beyond repair”.

‘Lots of care homes won’t take dementia patients, so this is good news’

‘Lots of care homes won’t take dementia patients, so this is good news’

A new 83-bed care home for dementia patients will replace a former convent, despite a swell of opposition.

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Closure order for property extended after ‘criminal damage and threatening behaviour’

Closure order for property extended after ‘criminal damage and threatening behaviour’

Police have extended a closure order on a property following persistent anti-social behaviour and accusations of drug misuse.

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Teen injured in dog attack in residential street

Teen injured in dog attack in residential street

A teenager was injured in a dog attack in a quiet residential street.

Seal found dead on Kent coast ‘appears to have been shot in head’

Seal found dead on Kent coast ‘appears to have been shot in head’

A seal found dead along the Kent coast appears to have been shot in the head, a wildlife expert fears.

Town centre car parks earmarked for sale to ease strain on council coffers

Town centre car parks earmarked for sale to ease strain on council coffers

Several car parks worth more than £1million could be sold off to help ease financial pressures on a cash-strapped council.

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Woman accused of murder ‘stabbed partner six times in the back as he ate pizza’

Woman accused of murder ‘stabbed partner six times in the back as he ate pizza’

A murder trial has heard a woman accused of killing her partner at his flat allegedly “embedded” a knife in his back before leaving him for dead.

Busy bridge shut after water main bursts

Busy bridge shut after water main bursts

A bridge used by thousands of motorists every day has been suddenly shut due to a burst water main.

The ‘smoke-free’ spaces being introduced across Kent

The ‘smoke-free’ spaces being introduced across Kent

New smoke-free areas are set to be introduced in six Kent districts this year - but there are concerns over a lack of enforcement.

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Stunning Cartier jewellery returned to former Tudor royal palace

Stunning Cartier jewellery returned to former Tudor royal palace

Socialite Virginia Courtauld's diamond-encrusted brooches are going on display at an English Heritage attraction

£2.5m unit for children with special needs approved

£2.5m unit for children with special needs approved

A disused school workshop is to be transformed into a £2.5m unit for children with additional needs in time for the next academic year.

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Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

As BBC soap EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary, we speak to a long-time scriptwriter on the show who lifts the lid on life in Albert Square.

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‘Knowing we’re doing something good helps me grieve mum’

‘Knowing we’re doing something good helps me grieve mum’

The family of a woman who went missing and was found in a river have paid tribute to her and shared their plans to honour her.

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Wife stabbed ‘missing’ husband to death and hid body for weeks, jury told

Wife stabbed ‘missing’ husband to death and hid body for weeks, jury told

The body of a man reported missing by his family was found stuffed inside a canvas holdall in his garden after he was allegedly murdered by his wife.

Air ambulance lands at park

Air ambulance lands at park

An air ambulance landed at a park this afternoon following an incident.

‘Name a bag of poo after your ex’ campaign raises £1.1K for rescue centre

‘Name a bag of poo after your ex’ campaign raises £1.1K for rescue centre

An at-risk animal rescue centre’s tongue in cheek fundraising campaign to name their ex on a bag of dog poo for £5 has gone viral.

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‘It’s a life-saver’: Jools Holland chats robotic surgery with patients

‘It’s a life-saver’: Jools Holland chats robotic surgery with patients

The Kent musical icon has helped a hospital mark its one-year anniversary of adopting a “life saving” surgical robot.

Website crashes amid 'huge demand' for open day at nature reserve

Website crashes amid 'huge demand' for open day at nature reserve

A website crashed after guests scrambled for tickets to an event at a popular nature reserve.

‘Social media helped reunite me with my stolen childhood bike’

‘Social media helped reunite me with my stolen childhood bike’

A dad has been reunited with a priceless family heirloom stolen from a lock-up garage thanks in large part to the power of social media.

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Dog walker stumbles across suitcase ‘stuffed with guns and ammo’

Dog walker stumbles across suitcase ‘stuffed with guns and ammo’

A weapons haul has been recovered by police after being stashed inside a suitcase spotted dangling out from a hedgerow by a man out walking his dog.

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GP closure branded ‘drastic’ as thousands sign petition against it

GP closure branded ‘drastic’ as thousands sign petition against it

More than 2,000 people are calling for a medical practice to reconsider closing down its village’s GP surgery as community leaders seek answers.

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Head who turned around ‘broken’ school ‘loaned’ to other trust

Head who turned around ‘broken’ school ‘loaned’ to other trust

A head teacher who has turned around the fortunes of a "broken school" has been loaned to another academy trust to fill a gap in its leadership team.

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Speeding driver, 20, on wrong side of road at time of fatal crash

Speeding driver, 20, on wrong side of road at time of fatal crash

A speeding driver was on the wrong side of the road when he collided with a taxi, killing the rear-seat passenger, a court has heard.

Arrest after women attacked near seafront on Valentine’s night

Arrest after women attacked near seafront on Valentine’s night

A man has been arrested after two women were attacked near a seafront.

Two GP surgeries to merge to form ‘supergroup’ in Kent town

Two GP surgeries to merge to form ‘supergroup’ in Kent town

A pair of GP surgeries are merging to form a “supergroup” for patients in their town in a bid to improve services and access to appointments.

International rescue effort after ship catches fire off Kent coast

International rescue effort after ship catches fire off Kent coast

An international rescue effort was launched between Britain, France and Belgium after a ship caught fire off the Kent coast.

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