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‘He stepped in to prevent a fight and became the victim’

‘He stepped in to prevent a fight and became the victim’

The fatal blow that led to the death of a popular footballer was landed in self-defence, an inquest has heard.

In search of the missing Brink's-Mat millions

In search of the missing Brink's-Mat millions

It was described as the 'crime of the century' - but 40 years on, most of the gold stolen during the Brinks-Mat robbery has never been recovered.

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kmfm now bigger than the BBC!

kmfm now bigger than the BBC!

Tens of thousands of new listeners have joined kmfm, according to figures out today.

Mum’s horror as son, 14, left ‘barely breathing’ after stroke

Mum’s horror as son, 14, left ‘barely breathing’ after stroke

The family of a 14-year-old boy were told to say their goodbyes to the youngster after he suffered a stroke that left him fighting for his life.

'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

A defiant mum has vowed not to change her eccentric style - despite being called "disgusting" by strangers on the school run.

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Stone-throwing louts target pensioner in mystery attacks

Stone-throwing louts target pensioner in mystery attacks

A pensioner says he has no idea why he has been singled out by stone-throwing yobs who smashed windows and left burning rubbish on his doorstep.

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Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

Firefighters descended on a house to tackle a blaze in a bedroom.

Delays on busy route after motorbike crash

Delays on busy route after motorbike crash

There were long delays on a busy route following a crash.

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Brewery and burial ground among newly listed high street sites

Brewery and burial ground among newly listed high street sites

Historic England has recognised a number of high street buildings with listed status, including a Jewish burial ground and brewery buildings.

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MP speaks out over 'monstrous' 1600 village homes plans

MP speaks out over 'monstrous' 1600 village homes plans

A horticultural research charity has surprised councils with its plans to build a 1600-home 'community' on land close to three villages.

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Sadness as historic pub permanently closes

Sadness as historic pub permanently closes

Punters have expressed their sadness after a historic high street pub shut its doors for the last time.

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Crack and heroin dealers jailed

Crack and heroin dealers jailed

Three men in their 20s and a 40-year-old woman have been jailed for a combined total of nearly 12 years for drug dealing.

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Teen who stabbed boy in stomach jailed

Teen who stabbed boy in stomach jailed

A teenage thug responsible for an "unprovoked attack" on a boy which left the victim with "an appalling injury" has been jailed.

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Huge emergency response to crash near shopping centre

Huge emergency response to crash near shopping centre

Emergency crews descended on a busy road following a crash - which led to long queues of traffic.

Image released after man exposes himself on bus

Image released after man exposes himself on bus

An image has been released by police after a man exposed himself on a bus.

Concerns for walkers as huge sinkhole appears

Concerns for walkers as huge sinkhole appears

A huge void three to four metres deep has opened up in a field and is being given a wide berth by walkers.

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New rules on voter ID could hit turnout at May poll

New rules on voter ID could hit turnout at May poll

Government plans to make voters bring ID to the polling stations hve proved controversial.

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Horror as stinking sewage pours out onto street

Horror as stinking sewage pours out onto street

Residents were left outraged as stinking sewage poured out from a blocked drain and onto a path.

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Celeb parents' date night at luxury Kent hotel

Celeb parents' date night at luxury Kent hotel

Former Strictly Come Dancing stars have praised a luxury hotel for its 'wonderful' room and 'exceptional food'.

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Man charged after woman reports sexual assault in car

Man charged after woman reports sexual assault in car

A man will appear in court after a woman reported being sexually assaulted in a car in the early hours of the morning.

Opening date confirmed for pirate-themed play park

Opening date confirmed for pirate-themed play park

A new £1.2 million pirate-themed playground in a town park is set to open soon.

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Drivers blinded by ‘strobe effect glare’ from seaside hoardings

Drivers blinded by ‘strobe effect glare’ from seaside hoardings

There are fears the “strobe-effect” glare coming from bright hoardings along a seafront road could distract drivers and lead to an accident.

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Fears cat shaver on prowl as moggies return minus fur

Fears cat shaver on prowl as moggies return minus fur

Pet owners are keeping their cats inside after a spate of mystery shavings in the area that have seen them return home with bald patches.

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'Help! I'm absolutely bursting and stuck in the lift'

'Help! I'm absolutely bursting and stuck in the lift'

A carer put out a distress call and had to be rescued after getting caught short in a broken down lift in a block of flats.

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Indoor market to replace high street snooker club

Indoor market to replace high street snooker club

A new family-run business is set to open, offering second-hand furniture, clothing, handmade items and more.

Striking teachers take to streets as schools close amid walk out

Striking teachers take to streets as schools close amid walk out

Teachers on the picket lines across Kent have spoken of their frustrations and explained why they chose to strike as hundreds took to the streets.

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The criminals locked up in January

The criminals locked up in January

Here's just some of the burglars, killers, paedophiles, thieves, dealers and thugs who were locked up in January.

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Tragic biker misjudged bend in fatal crash

Tragic biker misjudged bend in fatal crash

A popular motorcyclist crashed his bike after misjudging a bend and sustained fatal injuries, an inquest heard.

Woman 'splashed frail nan's cash on takeaways and iTunes'

Woman 'splashed frail nan's cash on takeaways and iTunes'

A granddaughter plundered more than £24,000 from her frail nan’s bank account to "fund her lifestyle", jurors have heard.

'You may not like them but get used to foxes screaming outside your room'

'You may not like them but get used to foxes screaming outside your room'

Foxes have plagued our columnist's existence and things are only going to get worse - but we must all learn to live with them.

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