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Former mayor 'bullied council staff'

Former mayor 'bullied council staff'

A former mayor breached a council's code of conduct after allegations of bullying the authority's clerk were found proven.

Fresh bid for 70-bed care home sparks privacy and traffic fears

Fresh bid for 70-bed care home sparks privacy and traffic fears

Plans have been submitted for a fourth time to build a care home in a residential area - sparking renewed concerns from residents.

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'It's just mindless violence - and it's getting worse'

'It's just mindless violence - and it's getting worse'

Troublesome youths are suspected of wrecking a landmark at a centuries-old green space in an act of "mindless violence".

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'We found one Staffie tied to a tree in the woods'

'We found one Staffie tied to a tree in the woods'

An animal sanctuary says it is becoming overrun with unwanted pets as the cost of living crisis bites.

High street blocked off after stabbing

High street blocked off after stabbing

A man is in a critical condition after a town centre stabbing.

Festive fun at lights switch-on

Festive fun at lights switch-on

Crowds got in the festive spirit as the first of Medway's Christmas lights were turned on.

Huge pile of fly-tipped waste blocks road

Huge pile of fly-tipped waste blocks road

The owners of waste dumped in the middle of a road are being tracked down.

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Flood warnings ease but more rain forecast

Flood warnings ease but more rain forecast

A village has seen flood warnings eased this morning - but more rain is forecast over the coming days.

Two-mile police dog chase after fuel thefts

Two-mile police dog chase after fuel thefts

Two men have been arrested after a police dog sniffed them out over two miles of chasing.

Mum attacked and puppy stolen in terrifying raid

Mum attacked and puppy stolen in terrifying raid

A gang who carried out a violent raid in front of the victim's three young children have been jailed - but a pinched puppy is still missing.

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'The Christmas experience that would leave Scrooge with a festive glow'

'The Christmas experience that would leave Scrooge with a festive glow'

As Bedgebury Pinetum's mile-long lights trail launches for its fifth year, we went to see if the illuminations still have the wow factor...

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Fly-tipping camera used to banish boy racers

Fly-tipping camera used to banish boy racers

High-tech recording equipment typically used to catch those who dump rubbish is being redeployed to crack down on street racing.

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Green light for transformation of abandoned oasthouse

Green light for transformation of abandoned oasthouse

A historic oasthouse built in the 19th century is set to be converted into a number of two-bedroom homes.

How 'magic Welsh cow' followed landlord home

How 'magic Welsh cow' followed landlord home

When a pub landlord was told a fibreglass cow in Wales had magical powers, he laughed it off – until it turned up in his storage unit.

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Neighbours 'terrorised' by 100 teens on rampage demand compensation

Neighbours 'terrorised' by 100 teens on rampage demand compensation

A public meeting has been called after a mob of youths ran riot, smashing up cars after being turned away from a house party.

Restaurant boss defends bid for 'ludicrous' Champagne café

Restaurant boss defends bid for 'ludicrous' Champagne café

A bid to transform a tiny riverside cottage into a two-storey upmarket tearoom has been branded “a form of vandalism” by neighbours.

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We went to all 23 Kent Wetherspoons in one weekend

We went to all 23 Kent Wetherspoons in one weekend

Find out what happened to our reporter as he took on what could just be the county's most epic pub crawl...

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Horror lorry crash victim named

Horror lorry crash victim named

A man who died after a horror crash with a lorry has been named as a "much loved" father.

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Driver admits causing crash deaths of father and daughter

Driver admits causing crash deaths of father and daughter

A driver has admitted knocking down and killing a mum and her elderly father and then failing to take a drugs test.

Kilo of cannabis found in parcel from America

Kilo of cannabis found in parcel from America

Two people were arrested after a package containing drugs destined for Kent was found by the UK Border Force.

'Pyschopathic' serial rapist jailed

'Pyschopathic' serial rapist jailed

A former plumber - who tied one woman up and attacked another at a festival - has been given a lengthy spell behind bars.

Sexual predator admits murder of law graduate

Sexual predator admits murder of law graduate

A prolific offender who brutally kicked and stamped a young woman to death just days after being released from prison has admitted her murder.

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First Greggs' drive-thru opening pushed back

First Greggs' drive-thru opening pushed back

Work to convert a former medical centre into a branch of the popular bakery chain has been delayed after it was initially due to open in the autumn.

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Pups dumped in bin 'not out of the woods yet'

Pups dumped in bin 'not out of the woods yet'

Two cockapoo puppies found crammed inside a food waste bin are responding to treatment but remain seriously ill, the RSPCA says.

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Auditors warn KCC over £51m hole in budget

Auditors warn KCC over £51m hole in budget

The county council has been told it must take "decisive action" after "serious weaknesses" were found in its plan to deal with its budget deficit.

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Man punched in face during club assault

Man punched in face during club assault

A reveller standing at a bar suffered multiple injuries in an unprovoked attack at a nightclub as police appeal for witnesses.

Controversial bid for traveller site approved

Controversial bid for traveller site approved

Plans for a traveller site with eight caravans have been approved - despite fears people will be left "wading through mud".

Brave mum's dissection documentary date confirmed

Brave mum's dissection documentary date confirmed

The slot for a documentary showing the dissection of a young mum who died of a rare cancer has been confirmed.

Murder-accused denies telling boss he was 'going down for double'

Murder-accused denies telling boss he was 'going down for double'

A man accused of killing two woman and burning them in oil barrels has denied he told his boss he was 'going down' for 'double murder'.

Caravan destroyed by fire

Caravan destroyed by fire

Homes had to be evacuated as flames ripped through a caravan parked on a driveway in a housing estate.

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