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'Legless' drug dealer who lost control of van avoids jail

'Legless' drug dealer who lost control of van avoids jail

A "staggering" drug dealer was snared after taking so much cocaine he was unable to control his van, a court heard.

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'We don't want any other families to go through what we have'

'We don't want any other families to go through what we have'

The devastated family of a 25-year-old let down by mental health services hope a coroner's ruling will see action taken to prevent further deaths.

Lidl set to be approved – despite objections from Aldi

Lidl set to be approved – despite objections from Aldi

Plans for new budget supermarket look likely to get the nod, despite a rival trying to scupper its bid.

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Second pub on same street goes on the market

Second pub on same street goes on the market

A village pub has been put on the market for a quarter of a million pounds, just months after another in the same street closed.

Arts college president resigns

Arts college president resigns

The boss of an arts college has stepped down from his role just months ahead of its controversial closure.

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DNA thwarts burglar who cut himself breaking window

DNA thwarts burglar who cut himself breaking window

A thief who targeted a home while the residents were away and was caught after leaving his blood at the crime scene has been jailed.

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Double-amputee injured in bomb blast to scale Everest

Double-amputee injured in bomb blast to scale Everest

A father-of-three who lost his legs after a bomb blast hopes to become the first double above-the-knee amputee to scale the world’s tallest peak.

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Beach car park fee soaring to £30 a day

Beach car park fee soaring to £30 a day

A hefty parking charge is to come into force at a beach popular with day-trippers to manage increasing security costs for anti-social behaviour.

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Child hit by car in town centre

Child hit by car in town centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was struck by a car.

Arson probe after fire at derelict pub

Arson probe after fire at derelict pub

A fire at a derelict pub is being treated as a suspected arson attack.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A missing 58-year-old man who sparked concerns from police has been found safe and well.

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Comedian and presenter Paul O'Grady dies at the age of 67

Comedian and presenter Paul O'Grady dies at the age of 67

The Royal Family have led tributes to much-loved comedian and presenter Paul O'Grady following his shock death.

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'Access to Traveller site is like something from the third world'

'Access to Traveller site is like something from the third world'

A litter-picker is calling for action over rubbish dumped near a traveller site but the council says it's made 'significant' improvements already.

Charity teams ‘knocking on doors too late’

Charity teams ‘knocking on doors too late’

Cold callers from an animal charity have upset a community for knocking on their doors late in the evening.

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Despair as family ordered to tear down illegal eco-home

Despair as family ordered to tear down illegal eco-home

A family living off-grid in a house they built from shipping containers have been ordered to demolish their home by the council.

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Kickboxing club needs new home after 20 years

Kickboxing club needs new home after 20 years

A kickboxing club, which has been running for nearly two decades, is searching for a new home after it was left without a permanent home.

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'Unsafe' care service where vulnerable people 'pinned down and punished'

'Unsafe' care service where vulnerable people 'pinned down and punished'

A person with learning disabilities was “pinned down” by staff at an “unsafe” care agency which has been plunged into special measures.

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Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

A Vietnamese street food chain is set to open its first Kent branch - taking over the home of a popular burger bar that unexpectedly closed last week.

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When Kent's beaches were splattered with blood amid flashes of gunfire

When Kent's beaches were splattered with blood amid flashes of gunfire

The precursor to the coastguard was a brutal organisation which waged war against smugglers - often leaving our beaches drenched in blood.

Man died after leaving party on freezing night

Man died after leaving party on freezing night

Tributes have been paid to 26-year-old groundworker Christopher Cooke, who was found unconscious after leaving a party in March last year.

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Ed Sheeran films music video in Kent

Ed Sheeran films music video in Kent

Singer Ed Sheeran has shared a clip of his new music video filmed at a tourist attraction in the county.

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Advice to close windows and doors amid derelict building fire

Advice to close windows and doors amid derelict building fire

Those who live near a derelict building that is alight have been advised to close all their windows and doors due to plumes of smoke.

Plans for bus network expansion in outer London unveiled

Plans for bus network expansion in outer London unveiled

The Mayor of London has announced plans for a network of limited-stop bus routes that would circle London and connect places faster.

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Popular café opens new branch

Popular café opens new branch

A café offering all-day breakfast and freshly baked treats has opened a new location.

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NHS Covid app to close down after three years

NHS Covid app to close down after three years

The NHS has announced its Covid app is to close down as the number of people using it has steadily declined.

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My new build home has problems...what can I do?

My new build home has problems...what can I do?

Buying a new-build home can be an exciting time but what can buyers do, and what rights do they have, if they find their property has a problem?

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Delays on major road due to two-car crash

Delays on major road due to two-car crash

Motorists are facing traffic problems on a busy route after a car overturned.

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Lines blocked after lorry hits railway bridge

Lines blocked after lorry hits railway bridge

A railway line was blocked in both directions after a lorry hit a bridge, causing disruption to services.

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Biker was 30mph over speed limit in fatal crash

Biker was 30mph over speed limit in fatal crash

A man who died following a fatal collision was riding at 30mph above the speed limit, an inquest has heard.

Major delays after crash outside Nando's

Major delays after crash outside Nando's

An accident by a railway station is causing delays in a town centre this afternoon.

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