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Teens charged after boy, 17, stabbed

Teens charged after boy, 17, stabbed

Two teenagers will appear in court charged with the stabbing of a 17-year-old in a town centre.

'I shed 15 stone...now I'm running the London Marathon'

'I shed 15 stone...now I'm running the London Marathon'

A father-of-two who shed an astonishing 15 stone has fallen in love with running after managing to slim down from a 6XL to a medium.

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Coastline warned of 'explosions' this week

Coastline warned of 'explosions' this week

Those living along Kent's north coast are being warned they may hear explosions and gunfire this week.

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Three-mile queues after two-car accident

Three-mile queues after two-car accident

Drivers are being warned to allow more time for their journeys after two lanes of a major route were closed following an accident.

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MP says Lineker's tweets 'foolish and offensive'

MP says Lineker's tweets 'foolish and offensive'

A Kent MP has become the latest politician to kick out at Gary Lineker's tweets over the new asylum bill.

The towns where house prices are set to rocket

The towns where house prices are set to rocket

Kent towns come top in a list of UK places bracing for the biggest house price increase over the next two years.

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Car mounts pavement following police chase

Car mounts pavement following police chase

A man has been arrested following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle which was driving on false plates.

Tories pick candidate for general election

Tories pick candidate for general election

Conservative members have selected their candidate for the next general election for a new-look constituency.

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Can Kent movie claim Oscars glory?

Can Kent movie claim Oscars glory?

A film shot entirely in the county is in the running for an Academy Award at tonight's ceremony in Los Angeles.

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Dad confronts thugs in balaclavas as wife and children sleep

Dad confronts thugs in balaclavas as wife and children sleep

A dad was woken by his barking dog to find two balaclava-clad thugs trying to break into his home while his wife and children slept upstairs.

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Fears children 'will fall flat on their faces' at damaged play park

Fears children 'will fall flat on their faces' at damaged play park

Children could trip on a damaged piece of playground equipment and “fall flat on their face” if nothing is done to fix it, parents fear.

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Victim catches thieving cleaner herself after police drop case

Victim catches thieving cleaner herself after police drop case

A woman was forced to play detective to bring a "trusted" cleaner to justice after almost £2,000 worth of jewellery disappeared from her house.

Villagers fight huge development plans amid 'town suburb fears'

Villagers fight huge development plans amid 'town suburb fears'

Two villages have joined forces in a bid protect their surrounding farmland from being swallowed up by new housing and infrastructure.

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Cat and dog die in house fire

Cat and dog die in house fire

Two pets were killed and a man needed medical treatment after a fire caused by a suspected electrical fault took hold of a kitchen.

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Police and ambulance crews called to Wetherspoon's

Police and ambulance crews called to Wetherspoon's

A large emergency services response was spotted outside a town centre Wetherspoon's pub as crews responded to a 'medical incident'.

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Green light for 'bonkers' development in 'car-crash hot spot'

Green light for 'bonkers' development in 'car-crash hot spot'

A planned development has been approved, despite being branded “bonkers” by neighbours who fear it will make an “accident blackspot” more dangerous.

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Owner's dying wish honoured as historic hotel reopens under old name

Owner's dying wish honoured as historic hotel reopens under old name

A much-loved hotel has gone back to its roots after 20 years by reopening under its original name following a major refurbishment.

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Two charged with murder after fatal shooting

Two charged with murder after fatal shooting

More charges have been brought against suspects linked to the death of a 24-year-old.

Man charged over 'homophobic and racist abuse' at football match

Man charged over 'homophobic and racist abuse' at football match

A spectator ejected from a match over accusations of abuse has now been charged with a series of alleged offences.

Alcoholic tried to attack wife and abused police

Alcoholic tried to attack wife and abused police

An alcoholic who tried to attack his wife when she asked him to leave their home, has been ordered to complete rehabilitation sessions.

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Couple's plan for DIY nights at 200-year-old pub

Couple's plan for DIY nights at 200-year-old pub

A couple is hoping to reinvent one of a town's oldest pubs for the 2020s by hosting "DIY events" and street food vendors to take over the kitchen.

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Drink-driving bar worker crashed after overtaking ambulance

Drink-driving bar worker crashed after overtaking ambulance

A woman who drove her car after drinking two large glasses of wine, overtook an ambulance, hit a kerb and ended up on a roundabout.

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'24 shots, £8 and a trip to Boots'

'24 shots, £8 and a trip to Boots'

In a world where we all carry decent cameras on our smartphones, our columnist reflects on a previous era and memories lost forever.

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From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

With its remote location and "no selfies" rule, this pub has welcomed many famous faces in recent years.

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Future of huge site in doubt as council plans exit

Future of huge site in doubt as council plans exit

A council is to consider leaving its headquarters - throwing the future of the existing base into doubt.

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‘We watched our dream home go up in flames'

‘We watched our dream home go up in flames'

A couple are “utterly heartbroken” after the house they built using their life-savings was destroyed by a huge fire.

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Plan confirmed for two-month roadworks along major route

Plan confirmed for two-month roadworks along major route

Highways chiefs have confirmed plans for a huge set of roadworks to replace the lighting on a major route linking two Kent towns.

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Weather warning issued as temperatures tumble across Kent

Weather warning issued as temperatures tumble across Kent

People are being urged to take extra care overnight as falling temperatures are expected to lead to freezing conditions across Kent.

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'Let's hope Lineker remains unbowed in face of cancel mob'

'Let's hope Lineker remains unbowed in face of cancel mob'

The crowd that always bleats about the evils of so-called cancel culture has got Gary Lineker cancelled, writes columnist Rhys Griffiths.

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Five more arrested after man shot dead

Five more arrested after man shot dead

More people, including two teenagers, have been arrested following an investigation into the killing of a 24-year-old man.

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