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Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

Police are appealing for help to trace a man after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in broad daylight.

Kent business leaders back state-funded childcare reforms

Kent business leaders back state-funded childcare reforms

The government's plans for an extension of free child care costs to help get people back to work have been welcomed by business leaders in Kent.

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Inquest probes how murdered Debbie met her death

Inquest probes how murdered Debbie met her death

An inquest has today heard mum-of-three Debbie Griggs was likely killed at her family home in Deal, before being buried 170 miles away.

Builders didn't know artwork was a Banksy - and now they 'feel sick'

Builders didn't know artwork was a Banksy - and now they 'feel sick'

Builders say they have been left feeling "sick" after unknowingly demolishing a building bearing Banksy's latest Kent piece.

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Former face of BBC South East reveals why she quit role

Former face of BBC South East reveals why she quit role

A popular BBC South East television newsreader has revealed the reason her presenting career was abruptly ended.

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Cost of High Court battle over asylum seeker numbers revealed

Cost of High Court battle over asylum seeker numbers revealed

The cost of a Kent council's legal challenge over the number of asylum seeking children it must care for has been made public.

Kent seaside town crowned best value place to stay

Kent seaside town crowned best value place to stay

A seaside town has topped the leader board of the best value places to staycation based on the cost of ice-cream and fish and chips.

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Former pub will become flats

Former pub will become flats

Plans to convert an old public house into six flats have been approved by council officers.

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Kent's leisure centres to receive massive cash boost

Kent's leisure centres to receive massive cash boost

The Chancellor's Spring Budget has announced a £63 million cash injection for leisure centres with swimming pools across the UK.

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Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

A woman has been arrested after police officers and a woman were reportedly attacked in a high street.

Heavily pregnant TV star enjoys 'babymoon' at luxury hotel

Heavily pregnant TV star enjoys 'babymoon' at luxury hotel

One of TOWIE's original cast members was spotted in the county with her business owner boyfriend as they await the arrival of twins.

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'Surprising issue plaguing school run'

'Surprising issue plaguing school run'

Secret Thinker has had a nightmare while navigating the school run lately, but one of the biggest issues is with those who should be making it safer.

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Couple come home to find 80 tyres dumped on drive

Couple come home to find 80 tyres dumped on drive

An elderly couple have been left "angry and astonished" after brazen fly-tippers dumped 80 tyres on their drive.

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Four attacks in six days near town centre

Four attacks in six days near town centre

A young man attacked by two men in balaclavas is the latest victim of violent crime in one town.

'I'll fight £100 parking fine - even if it costs me thousands'

'I'll fight £100 parking fine - even if it costs me thousands'

A man is prepared to pay thousands in legal fees to fight a £100 parking fine he received at a retail park where he's accused of staying overnight.

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Plea to 'stop this madness' over plans for 220 homes and park and ride

Plea to 'stop this madness' over plans for 220 homes and park and ride

Residents fear plans for a new housing estate will put "the very character" of their town at risk.

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The 'scary' reality facing Kent's best-rated restaurants

The 'scary' reality facing Kent's best-rated restaurants

Following the shock closure of a Michelin Guide restaurant, bosses of some the county's swankiest venues say everyone is fighting to survive.

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Banksy's famous 'Brexit' mural set for return

Banksy's famous 'Brexit' mural set for return

A Brexit-themed Banksy that was mysteriously whitewashed overnight is set to be recreated as several derelict buildings face demolition.

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Wine bar offers free lunches for children affected by strikes

Wine bar offers free lunches for children affected by strikes

Children unable to attend school because of teacher strikes are being offered free packed lunches at a wine bar.

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Arrest after hammer-wielding attack near park

Arrest after hammer-wielding attack near park

A man has been arrested after an assault near a park which left the victim with head injuries, and a car was smashed with a hammer.

Burglary suspect charged after targetting pub

Burglary suspect charged after targetting pub

A 27-year-old man has been charged on suspicion of stealing laptops and charity boxes from a pub after being located hundreds of miles away.

Tributes to 'kindest' doctor after sudden death

Tributes to 'kindest' doctor after sudden death

Patients have paid tribute to the "nicest" and "kindest" doctor after his sudden death.

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Burst water main causes chaos outside McDonald's

Burst water main causes chaos outside McDonald's

A water leak outside a church is causing rush-hour delays.

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Woman attacked and car stolen in robbery

Woman attacked and car stolen in robbery

A woman was attacked before her car was stolen during a robbery close to the centre of a Kent town.

Attempted murder charge after stabbing

Attempted murder charge after stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a report that two women and a teenage boy had been assaulted in a property.

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

A dehydrated seal pup with huge abscesses and bite wounds on her body has been discovered on a Kent beach.

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Play park gets £72,000 makeover

Play park gets £72,000 makeover

A tired and rundown play park has been given £72,000 upgrades with a new roundabout, swings and climbing frames.

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Confrontation after gang raids precinct pharmacy for hand cream

Confrontation after gang raids precinct pharmacy for hand cream

Police are hunting for three people after they stole hand cream from a popular pharmacy.

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Renewed hope over 'bloody ridiculous' Eurostar situation

Renewed hope over 'bloody ridiculous' Eurostar situation

Relations between the UK and France could be key to resolving the "bloody ridiculous" situation of no Eurostar trains serving the county.

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Shock as two pupils die in same town

Shock as two pupils die in same town

Two schools are offering support to their students following the deaths of classmates.

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