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Woman jumped out window fearing partner would break her neck

Woman jumped out window fearing partner would break her neck

A bully whose victim jumped out a window and hid in stinging nettles to get away from a brutal attack has been jailed.

‘Abuse’ covered up at ‘toxic’ care home

‘Abuse’ covered up at ‘toxic’ care home

Incidents of alleged abuse were covered up at a care home with a ‘toxic’ leadership culture, an inspection has found.

'We'll pay you what you want - but you can’t knock off early anymore’

'We'll pay you what you want - but you can’t knock off early anymore’

After a month of bin strikes a Kent council has agreed to meet workers’ pay demands – but only if staff agree they can no longer finish early.

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Rescue operation saves 17 people from Channel

Rescue operation saves 17 people from Channel

A sea and air rescue mission was launched to help save 17 people after they got into difficulty in the Channel.

Bubble tea and bao buns on offer at popular tourist spot

Bubble tea and bao buns on offer at popular tourist spot

A new restaurant serving bao buns and bubble tea has opened at Kent beauty spot – the sixth business to launch there this year alone.

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Krispy Kreme packaging dumped in river after factory ‘break-in’

Krispy Kreme packaging dumped in river after factory ‘break-in’

Dozens of doughnut boxes have been spotted in a river near a factory after reports of youths trespassing.

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Large police presence in town centre amid ‘Snapchat mob’ fears

Large police presence in town centre amid ‘Snapchat mob’ fears

There was a large police presence in a town centre this afternoon amid fears it might be targeted by youths inspired by an online craze.

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Town centre car park to shut AGAIN after just two months

Town centre car park to shut AGAIN after just two months

A closure-hit car park is to shut AGAIN as repairs to remove stalactites from the ceiling “have not worked as anticipated”.

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Statues receive Rolling Stones’ seal of approval

Statues receive Rolling Stones’ seal of approval

Rock legend Keith Richards has given a thumbs-up to the bronze statues unveiled in his home town.

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Road flooded after water main bursts

Road flooded after water main bursts

A street has been submerged following a burst main, which has left residents without water.

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Jobs and stores at risk as Wilko collapses into administration

Jobs and stores at risk as Wilko collapses into administration

Wilko has officially entered administration, putting the chain’s 13 Kent stores at risk.

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‘Cuts will mean 8,000 young adults will have nowhere to go’

‘Cuts will mean 8,000 young adults will have nowhere to go’

Some 80 youth clubs are fighting for survival as the council looks to shave £900,000 from its budget.

‘Sadiq Khan’s action is shining example of what should be done in Kent’s heavily-polluted towns’

‘Sadiq Khan’s action is shining example of what should be done in Kent’s heavily-polluted towns’

The expansion of ULEZ, climate change and the ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Nigel Farage are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Slippery car park still unsafe’ as stalactites drip from ceiling

‘Slippery car park still unsafe’ as stalactites drip from ceiling

Fears have been raised over the safety of a car park due to dripping water – just months after repairs were carried out to fix it.

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Love Island couple enjoy trip to seaside

Love Island couple enjoy trip to seaside

Love Island’s Ella Barnes and Mitchel Taylor have been spotted in Kent, with an Instagram story showing a romantic trip to the seafront.

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Trains services halted due to trespasser

Trains services halted due to trespasser

There are delays on train services this evening after a trespasser was spotted on tracks, resulting in police being called.

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‘A Greek gem on the Kent seaside – but the stench of seaweed will keep you inside’

‘A Greek gem on the Kent seaside – but the stench of seaweed will keep you inside’

Our food reviewer heads to the coast to put an award-winning new restaurant and takeaway through its paces.

Devastated family preparing for worst as 10-year-old’s cancer returns

Devastated family preparing for worst as 10-year-old’s cancer returns

A 10-year-old’s rare cancer has returned three years after her last treatment, with her mum saying the family is now “clutching at straws”.

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‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

The man behind the ambitious redevelopment of a former department store has spoken exclusively about the project as demolition work is set to begin.

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‘Our homes are crumbling around us’

‘Our homes are crumbling around us’

Tenants say they are living in a ‘forgotten block', surrounded by cracked and crumbling walls despite seven years of complaints.

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‘Roadworks are plaguing drivers across Kent – if only they were actually fixing the roads’

‘Roadworks are plaguing drivers across Kent – if only they were actually fixing the roads’

It seems most of the county is jammed up with roadworks – which would be acceptable if they were actually fixing the roads, writes Secret Thinker.

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Police appeal to help find missing man

Police appeal to help find missing man

Police are appealing to the public for help to find a man who was last seen this afternoon.

Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

Government teams are ‘working at speed’ to investigate an area in Kent after a beekeeper caught an invasive Asian hornet.

Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

A cyclist found seriously injured by the roadside has sparked an investigation into whether any other vehicles were involved.

Six contenders tipped for council leadership race

Six contenders tipped for council leadership race

Six councillors are now rumoured to be in the frame for the leadership of Kent County Council, amid growing unrest within the ruling party.

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Kent tops list for shocking attacks on animals

Kent tops list for shocking attacks on animals

Kent has seen the highest number of weapon attacks on animals, according to the RSPCA, which has looked at figures across the counties.

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Rural crime soars as thieves use ‘spy drones’

Rural crime soars as thieves use ‘spy drones’

Figures show Kent’s farmers lost nearly £2 million of equipment to thieves in 2022 – a 37% rise on the previous year.

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Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

A landlady in a Kent town heavily populated by Airbnbs and second homes has been praised for vowing to rent to local families only.

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‘We’re not very popular - until people want their food!’

‘We’re not very popular - until people want their food!’

A takeaway delivery rider admits some workers “drive like lunatics” amid claims they are turning a Kent high street into the “wild west”.

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Youth teams ‘at risk’ under new league rule

Youth teams ‘at risk’ under new league rule

A children’s football coach said his team and others may have to fold because of a “disgusting” ruling by a youth league.

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