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Thousands of sci-fi fans to flock to Kent Comic-Con

Thousands of sci-fi fans to flock to Kent Comic-Con

Sci-fi fans are in for a treat this weekend when the Marvel & DC Comic-Con returns to Kent with an expanded line-up.

Barman guilty of attempted murder after ‘revenge attack’ on pub boss

Barman guilty of attempted murder after ‘revenge attack’ on pub boss

A jealous barman has been found guilty of attempting to murder his former boss after accusing him of having an affair with his wife.

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College evacuated after ‘small fire’ breaks out

College evacuated after ‘small fire’ breaks out

Hundreds of college students and staff were evacuated after a fire broke out on campus, sparking long delays in the area.

Air ambulance lands in town park

Air ambulance lands in town park

An air ambulance was spotted landing in a park this morning.

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‘Tories still banging on about immigration – but it didn’t work in Dover’

‘Tories still banging on about immigration – but it didn’t work in Dover’

Former leader David Cameron famously urged his party to “stop banging on” about Brexit and immigration – but they show no signs of doing so.

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Police descend on airsoft site after 'firearm sighting' on M2

Police descend on airsoft site after 'firearm sighting' on M2

There was a huge police response after a motorist was seen with a possible firearm on a motorway.

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Historic pub to finally reopen after last-gasp rescue

Historic pub to finally reopen after last-gasp rescue

A historic village pub saved by its community is finally set to reopen after almost two years shut.

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Fallen tree on tracks disrupts trains

Fallen tree on tracks disrupts trains

There is ongoing disruption to train travel this afternoon after a tree fell onto the tracks.

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Abandoned former M&Co could become trendy high street bar

Abandoned former M&Co could become trendy high street bar

Plans to turn an empty high street shop into a lounge bar with all-day booze have been confirmed.

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Man accused of two attempted murders appears in court

Man accused of two attempted murders appears in court

A man has been remanded in custody accused of two counts of attempted murder after a stabbing in a town centre.

Body found in woods identified more than a month on

Body found in woods identified more than a month on

A man found dead in woods more than a month ago has now been identified.

Man found dead in river

Man found dead in river

A man was tragically found dead near a marina, police have confirmed.

Demands for CCTV after alleyway attack

Demands for CCTV after alleyway attack

Residents are demanding CCTV and fear the area where they live is “going downhill” after a man needed hospital treatment following an alleyway attack.

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Flood-hit underpass left in darkness for six months

Flood-hit underpass left in darkness for six months

A council has been accused of putting savings before safety over a town centre subway left in darkness.

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Huge new tearoom 'will put garden centre on map’

Huge new tearoom 'will put garden centre on map’

A new tearoom – which bosses hope will become a community hub – is set to open at a garden centre this summer.

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Injured biker 'stuck in limbo' as BMW driver still at large

Injured biker 'stuck in limbo' as BMW driver still at large

A biker learning to walk again after being hit by a BMW says he’s devastated the man who caused the crash has skipped court to be brought to justice.

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Litter wardens ‘going for easy pickings’ rake in £500k

Litter wardens ‘going for easy pickings’ rake in £500k

Litter wardens have been accused of “looking for easy pickings” after raking in half-a-million-pounds in one district during a single year.

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'They are out of control': What has happened to schoolchildren?

'They are out of control': What has happened to schoolchildren?

Teachers are reporting seeing massive changes in the way children behave, learn and develop since returning to school from the pandemic.

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Football fan died after being crushed by heavy machinery

Football fan died after being crushed by heavy machinery

Friends are raising funds to give a fitting send-off to a football mad dad-of-two, who died in an accident at work.

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Child hurt after ‘falling from car on motorway’

Child hurt after ‘falling from car on motorway’

A child has been airlifted to hospital amid reports the youngster fell from a moving car on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing.

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Town centre pub could be turned into shop and cafe

Town centre pub could be turned into shop and cafe

A scheme has been put forward to replace a near-70-year-old town centre pub with a second-hand clothes shop, cafe and community workshop.

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Man charged with attempted murders after high street stabbing

Man charged with attempted murders after high street stabbing

A man has been charged with two attempted murders following a stabbing in a high street.

Woman hurt after attack by stranger

Woman hurt after attack by stranger

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured as she walked along a footpath near woodland.

Even more homes planned for ‘beautiful country site’

Even more homes planned for ‘beautiful country site’

Developers have submitted plans for 49 new homes – up from 47 – on the edge of a rural village.

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‘I’ve lost my only sibling and best friend’

‘I’ve lost my only sibling and best friend’

Tributes have been paid to “loving petrolhead” father-of-four after he died in a motorcycle crash while travelling to an enthusiasts’ event.

Pensioner removed from GP's books despite moving closer to surgery

Pensioner removed from GP's books despite moving closer to surgery

An 82-year-old patient with diabetes says he has been left in tears after his GP surgery of 18 years took him off their books.

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Probe after woman in her mid-20s dies

Probe after woman in her mid-20s dies

Emergency services battled to save a woman after reports of welfare concerns but were unable to save her.

Proposals for 90-bed hotel in town

Proposals for 90-bed hotel in town

A town centre could get a new hotel if proposals by developers are formally submitted.

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‘I’m ready for the final big push’

‘I’m ready for the final big push’

Double-amputee still confident of reaching Everest peak despite first attempt aborted.

Raid uncovers crack cocaine and cash

Raid uncovers crack cocaine and cash

A 23-year-old has appeared in court after police carrying out a county line investigation swooped.

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