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Mum died from gunshot wound to the head

Mum died from gunshot wound to the head

A 36-year-old mum-of-two who was fatally wounded after being shot by her partner died from her injuries in hospital, an inquest has heard.

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Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

Professor Brian Cox is among many on social media taking the mickey out of a Kent MP following comments he made on TV last night.

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Farage hints at return to politics – saying Brexit has failed

Farage hints at return to politics – saying Brexit has failed

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has hinted at a return to frontline politics – saying Brexit has failed.

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Crashes cause traffic delays – with long queues on M25

Crashes cause traffic delays – with long queues on M25

There have been a number of crashes on Kent’s roads this morning.

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kmfm’s audience grows again as 200k now tune in every week

kmfm’s audience grows again as 200k now tune in every week

Kent’s radio station kmfm has seen its audience grow for the fifth consecutive quarter.

A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

A once state-of-the-art hotel has fallen into disrepair, but its fortunes could now change after its glass-fronted restaurant was put up for rent.

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Bid to turn ‘neglected’ high street shops into thriving indoor marketplace

Bid to turn ‘neglected’ high street shops into thriving indoor marketplace

A businesswoman has launched an ambitious bit to transform a neglected part of the high street into a thriving indoor marketplace.

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Family's horror as woman 'mows down duck’ in Sainsbury’s car park

Family's horror as woman 'mows down duck’ in Sainsbury’s car park

A mum and her daughter were left traumatised after a driver mowed down a beloved duck in a supermarket car park.

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‘It’s the most delicious ice cream I think I’ve eaten’

‘It’s the most delicious ice cream I think I’ve eaten’

Our reviewer heads to a new ice cream vendor offering fresh fruit ice creams and vegan-pleasing sundaes – but were they any good?

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‘Rusted and rotten’ leisure centre losing members one year after being built

‘Rusted and rotten’ leisure centre losing members one year after being built

A replacement £20 million leisure centre has come under fire just one year on amid claims of unsanitary conditions and dirty surfaces.

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Tributes to 'caring' mum who ‘always put animals first’

Tributes to 'caring' mum who ‘always put animals first’

Touching tributes have been paid to a mum who cared for hundreds of hedgehogs across the county.

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‘Sad ending’ as town centre restaurant shuts

‘Sad ending’ as town centre restaurant shuts

A town centre restaurant which specialises in small bites has announced its closure after battling “rising costs across the board”.

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Popular burger joint announces new home

Popular burger joint announces new home

A popular burger joint which unexpectedly lost its home has found a new venue.

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The four Kent rubbish tips that could close as council cuts costs

The four Kent rubbish tips that could close as council cuts costs

Four recycling centres in Kent could close as part of drastic cost-saving plans unveiled by council bosses.

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Shock as pub closes less than four months after Michelin success

Shock as pub closes less than four months after Michelin success

A pub which was added to the Michelin guide less than four months ago has announced its closure, with the building up on the market

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Jobs boost as new KFC set to throw open its doors

Jobs boost as new KFC set to throw open its doors

A popular fast food giant has unveiled plans to launch a new restaurant in a retail park – marking the third branch within a three-mile range.

Development fears as woods in Kent beauty spot put up for sale

Development fears as woods in Kent beauty spot put up for sale

A huge area of woodland in a Kent beauty spot has been put up for sale – sparking fears it will be snapped up by a housing developer.

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‘My boy who eats walls has lead poisoning from council home paint’

‘My boy who eats walls has lead poisoning from council home paint’

A mum has told of her torment after her young son chewed on door frames in their council house and contracted lead poisoning.

‘People do a double-take when they see me now because I’m so young’

‘People do a double-take when they see me now because I’m so young’

A 23-year-old woman battling breast cancer – whose chemotherapy has attracted “stares” in the street – has urged people to speak up about the disease.

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Sewage-struck beaches given international award for 'high standards'

Sewage-struck beaches given international award for 'high standards'

Eleven Kent beaches have been presented with Blue Flag awards - but activists believe they could become “brown flag” beaches.

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Huge ancient Kent woodland up for sale for £1.5 millon

Huge ancient Kent woodland up for sale for £1.5 millon

An ancient 208-acre wood in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is up for sale for the first time in 150 years.

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Teen charged after ‘number of cars damaged’ in town centre

Teen charged after ‘number of cars damaged’ in town centre

A teenager accused of “damaging a number of cars” and committing a spate of other crimes has been charged.

Drone footage shows moment missing woman with broken leg found in woods

Drone footage shows moment missing woman with broken leg found in woods

Dramatic footage shows the moment a woman with a broken leg and no phone battery was found in woodland – more than eight hours after she went missing.

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Police probe after teen ‘stabbed and robbed’

Police probe after teen ‘stabbed and robbed’

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a teenage boy was stabbed and robbed near a sports centre.

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Barman jailed for 27 years after attempting to murder pub boss

Barman jailed for 27 years after attempting to murder pub boss

A jealous barman has been sentenced for a ‘revenge attack’ on his pub landlord boss who he suspected was having an affair with his wife.

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Man charged after people spat at and attacked in ‘roadside row’

Man charged after people spat at and attacked in ‘roadside row’

A man is due to appear in court charged with five counts of assault after members of the public were reportedly spat at and attacked.

Calls for councillors to be sacked after comments on children with SEN

Calls for councillors to be sacked after comments on children with SEN

Parents of children with special educational needs have been left outraged after a councillor claimed it was “in” to have a care plan.

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Heartbreak as dad, 29, dies while fishing at lake

Heartbreak as dad, 29, dies while fishing at lake

A heartbroken family have paid tribute to a keen fisherman who was due to become a dad for the third time later this year.

Highways agency pushes for pause to Lidl plan to fix ‘outstanding issues'

Highways agency pushes for pause to Lidl plan to fix ‘outstanding issues'

Plans to build a new supermarket could face delays following calls by National Highways to resolve potential traffic and safety issues.

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‘It’s going to change the landscape of the town forever’

‘It’s going to change the landscape of the town forever’

Residents say plans for a beach “housing estate” with huge blocks of flats will change their town forever – and question where people will park.

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