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'Narcissist' who bombarded ex with messages avoids jail

'Narcissist' who bombarded ex with messages avoids jail

A rejected lover who bombarded his ex with abusive messages and calls after she ended their relationship has narrowly avoided jail.

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Neighbours unhappy over plans to ‘squeeze in’ six new flats

Neighbours unhappy over plans to ‘squeeze in’ six new flats

Plans to ‘squeeze in’ a block of flats behind existing homes have sparked concerns from dozens of neighbours over a lack of privacy.

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Two people airlifted to London hospital after house fire

Two people airlifted to London hospital after house fire

The air ambulance has taken two people to a London hospital after a house fire.

Road closed in both directions after lorry overturns

Road closed in both directions after lorry overturns

A route between two villages is blocked in both directions after a lorry overturned on a country road.

Emotional footage of brown bear after UK-first brain operation

Emotional footage of brown bear after UK-first brain operation

Heart-warming footage shows a brown bear recovering with his keepers following a UK-first brain operation.

‘Distressed' butcher warned doctors he had thoughts of taking his own life

‘Distressed' butcher warned doctors he had thoughts of taking his own life

A popular butcher had appeared “distressed” and told doctors he was thinking of taking his own life in the week before he was found dead.

‘Isn’t it time we stop calling ourselves the Garden of England?’

‘Isn’t it time we stop calling ourselves the Garden of England?’

Apparently Kent has a some negative perception issues - so is it time, asks our columnist, to lose the Garden of England catchphrase?

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‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

New parking charges have pushed things “over the edge” for a struggling gift shop which has been in a high street for 12 years.

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Labour’s first 100 days: Newly red seaside town gives verdict on Starmer’s ‘shaky start’

Labour’s first 100 days: Newly red seaside town gives verdict on Starmer’s ‘shaky start’

The new Labour government has reached the political landmark of 100 days in office. But how do voters in Kent feel it has gone?

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New cafe plans for 'hidden gem' country estate and gardens

New cafe plans for 'hidden gem' country estate and gardens

A popular house and garden described as “one of Kent’s hidden gems” could be transformed with hopes of building a brand new café.

'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

There are fears schoolchildren will be put in danger by lorries reversing down a narrow country lane to access a new housing development.

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Station in running to be named UK’s best

Station in running to be named UK’s best

A Kent village is through to the regional final of a contest to find the UK’s best community railway hubs.

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Woman’s body found in sea

Woman’s body found in sea

Police were called to the coast following reports of a woman in the water.

Sanctuary welcomes arrival of clouded leopard

Sanctuary welcomes arrival of clouded leopard

An animal park known for its variety of exotic cats has welcomed its newest resident.

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Appeal after man left with broken bones in pub attack

Appeal after man left with broken bones in pub attack

Police investigating a serious assault outside a pub have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to.

D-Day for future of historic cliff lift at beach set for £1.8m overhaul

D-Day for future of historic cliff lift at beach set for £1.8m overhaul

A decision is due to be made on the future of a historic seaside attraction which forms part of a wider plan to revamp a beach area.

Two arrested after man attacked with bottle in ‘serious assault’

Two arrested after man attacked with bottle in ‘serious assault’

A man and woman, aged 31 and 35, are alleged to have kicked the victim as he lay on the floor before fleeing the scene.

Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

A 16-year-old boy accused of attempted rape in a park is expected to stand trial.

Crews called to flat fire above seafront amusements

Crews called to flat fire above seafront amusements

Emergency crews were called to a fire in flats above an amusement arcade.

'Jekyll and Hyde' rapist terrorised women and girls for 23 years

'Jekyll and Hyde' rapist terrorised women and girls for 23 years

A “Jekyll and Hyde” rapist who terrorised women and girls for more than 23 years has been convicted.

Drug-driver ran over police officer carrying out speed checks

Drug-driver ran over police officer carrying out speed checks

A drug-driver who ran over a police officer as he attempted to pull him over for speeding has been jailed.

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‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

A cash-strapped council which revealed a list of 30 properties it intends to offer for sale to claw back funds says not all will be offloaded.

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New owners take over historic Grade II-listed nursing home

New owners take over historic Grade II-listed nursing home

A nursing home with a ‘rich history’ has been sold for an undisclosed amount and is now under new ownership.

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Tip to stay shut all day after ‘explosion’

Tip to stay shut all day after ‘explosion’

A recycling centre is to remain closed for the rest of the day following a “small explosion” in the early hours.

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Forensics at house amid 'child protection incident' investigation

Forensics at house amid 'child protection incident' investigation

Forensics have searched a house after new information came to light in a child protection investigation.

New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

Long-awaited changes to European border rules have been pushed back again, this time until next year.

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Proposals revealed for new traveller site on farmland

Proposals revealed for new traveller site on farmland

Plans for a traveller site have been revealed as a public consultation launches to discuss the proposals.

Four teenagers charged after town centre brawl

Four teenagers charged after town centre brawl

Charges have been brought against four teenagers following a town centre fight, which saw three people assaulted.

‘It’s a constant battle - people want to turn this village into a town’

‘It’s a constant battle - people want to turn this village into a town’

Residents' fears of a rejected housing estate plan rearing its head again have been realised after a developer launched an appeal against the refusal.

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Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

A large emergency response was prompted by reports of people in the water at one of the county’s castles.

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