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Woman escapes being dragged into car in terrifying kidnap bid

Woman escapes being dragged into car in terrifying kidnap bid

Two men have been jailed for robbery and kidnap offences after targeting lone women in the street, including one who escaped being dragged into a car.

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Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

A 16-year-old has appeared in court charged with a string of offences after a teenage boy was stabbed in the street and robbed of his iPhone.

Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

A scantily-clad jogger says he was told to wear more clothing in future after sporting a bright green mankini at a Parkrun event.

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Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Jacob Rees-Mogg has hit out at controversial plans to introduce traffic 'zones' in Canterbury and ban residents from driving directly between them.

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'Cold weather' blamed for delaying roadworks until next month

'Cold weather' blamed for delaying roadworks until next month

Further delays to major roadworks which were set to finish last week have been blamed on cold weather.

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Local legend who died at 78 to go on 'final journey' through town

Local legend who died at 78 to go on 'final journey' through town

A well-known and much loved member of the public who died earlier this year will go on one last trip through his home town before his funeral.

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Care home ‘not always safe’ as resident’s life ‘put in danger’

Care home ‘not always safe’ as resident’s life ‘put in danger’

A resident’s life was put in danger at a care home labelled “not always safe” by inspectors.

Suspected drug-driver arrested after 'speeding at 120mph'

Suspected drug-driver arrested after 'speeding at 120mph'

A driver was arrested on suspicion of drug offences after he was stopped for 'performing dangerous manoeuvres' on a motorway.

Housing estate bid for 130-year-old garden centre site

Housing estate bid for 130-year-old garden centre site

A bid has been launched to transform wasteland that used to be home to a 130-year-old garden centre into a housing estate.

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High street blocked by stuck lorry

High street blocked by stuck lorry

A high street was blocked by a lorry which got stuck down a narrow lane, with residents baffled as to how it would get out.

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Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

Police understood to be investigating the alleged rape of a Kent schoolgirl say they have found no evidence of an assault having taken place.

UK's oldest shoe found on Kent beach

UK's oldest shoe found on Kent beach

A Bronze Age relic found on a Kent beach is believed to be the oldest shoe ever found in the UK.

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'If Thatcher was the milk snatcher isn't Khan's free school meals plan spot on?'

'If Thatcher was the milk snatcher isn't Khan's free school meals plan spot on?'

If we were outraged when Thatcher abolished free milk surely Sadiq Khan's plan to give pupils free school meals is right, asks Lauren Abbott.

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Man found dead near Kent seafront lido

Man found dead near Kent seafront lido

A man has been found dead near a Kent seafront lido after emergency services were called to the scene.

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Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

It has been confirmed asylum seekers are moving into a hotel today, despite council concerns on extremist views.

Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas

Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas

A married couple has been sentenced after being caught trying to smuggle asylum seekers into Kent in the back of sofas.

Huge queues stretched for miles after crash

Huge queues stretched for miles after crash

Traffic was queuing for miles along a busy road following a "nasty" crash.

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Appeal to find missing man

Appeal to find missing man

Police are appealing for help to find the whereabouts of a missing man.

D-day for former movie theatre in the Kent town without a cinema

D-day for former movie theatre in the Kent town without a cinema

The owners of a derelict former cinema and bingo hall that campaigners want restored to its former glory are set to unveil their plans for the site.

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Dog poo capital of Kent branded 'dump' as only 1% fined

Dog poo capital of Kent branded 'dump' as only 1% fined

Only 30 fines have been dished out to dog owners in two years for failing to pick up after their pets, a KentOnline investigation has found.

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'Fantasy land' plans for 52 flats with just 10 parking spaces

'Fantasy land' plans for 52 flats with just 10 parking spaces

Neighbours have hit out at plans to build a "tower block" on a busy residential street, saying: "This isn't Canary Wharf."

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'Half term brought ceasefire in relentless war'

'Half term brought ceasefire in relentless war'

Our Secret columnist brings us his reflections on a week of respite from a relentless school-run war.

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Hobbycraft hires security after youths terrorise staff and shoppers

Hobbycraft hires security after youths terrorise staff and shoppers

Door staff have been brought in at a Kent retail park where a gang of children are reportedly running riot.

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Is this the answer to NHS bed shortage?

Is this the answer to NHS bed shortage?

Hundreds of hospital patients are now being cared for at home in so-called 'virtual wards' being pioneered by a Kent nurse.

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Sexual predator in 'fake taxi' raped teenager during five-hour ordeal

Sexual predator in 'fake taxi' raped teenager during five-hour ordeal

A 46-year-old picked up a drunk and vulnerable teenager in a van she believed was a taxi and raped her while she was unconscious.

Want to live Clarkson’s Farm dream on 12.5 acre property?

Want to live Clarkson’s Farm dream on 12.5 acre property?

If you’ve been thinking about the rural life, this converted farmhouse with horse stables and paddocks could be the home of your dreams.

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Celebrity chef closes restaurant after just six months

Celebrity chef closes restaurant after just six months

A celebrity chef has been forced to bring the shutters down on his celebrated business after just six months, citing "tough trading conditions".

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Row growing over Tory selection rules for election candidates

Row growing over Tory selection rules for election candidates

Two Kent MPs are facing crunch selection meetings as they seek to stand at the next general election in constituencies with newly-drawn boundaries.

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Kent man among Britain's most wanted suspects

Kent man among Britain's most wanted suspects

A man police have been hunting for more than four years in connection with a sex attack in Kent is now one of the most wanted suspects in the UK.

Body found in river confirmed to be Nicola Bulley

Body found in river confirmed to be Nicola Bulley

Police have confirmed a body discovered in the River Wyre on Sunday was that of Nicola Bulley, a mum whose disappearance sparked nationwide attention.

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