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Prison officer accused of 'allowing' violent inmate attack

Prison officer accused of 'allowing' violent inmate attack

A prison officer has appeared in court accused of allowing prisoners into the cell of another inmate to allegedly carry out a violent attack.

'Eccentric' four-storey restaurant opens to diners

'Eccentric' four-storey restaurant opens to diners

A new restaurant spread across four floors and boasting a workforce of more than 70 has opened for the first time this week.

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'Reckless' bus cuts delayed after Tory rebellion

'Reckless' bus cuts delayed after Tory rebellion

Plans to axe dozens of bus services across Kent have been postponed after a rebellion from Conservative councillors.

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Maths genius gets two A* A-levels... aged just 12

Maths genius gets two A* A-levels... aged just 12

A boy genius who watches maths videos on YouTube rather than "looking at memes" has bagged two A* A-levels.

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Traffic hell as drivers brand roadworks 'absolute joke!'

Traffic hell as drivers brand roadworks 'absolute joke!'

Motorists frustrated by the closure of two routes into a Kent town are facing lengthy jams after traffic lights sprung up on the last main entry road.

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Stalker bombarded ex with calls and threatened to stab dad

Stalker bombarded ex with calls and threatened to stab dad

A dad who stalked the mother of his child after they broke up and later went on to throw a glass bottle at a police officer has been locked up.

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Huge clean-up as flooding hits garden centre

Huge clean-up as flooding hits garden centre

A garden centre hit by flash floods was forced to close after downpours left stock floating across the floor.

Incredible pictures of The Libertines' surprise seaside gig

Incredible pictures of The Libertines' surprise seaside gig

Hundreds managed to snap up tickets to an outdoor performance by an indie band, which was followed by an after-party at their hotel.

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Drug driving arrest after woman and children hit

Drug driving arrest after woman and children hit

Four people have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car last night.

'Do not swim' warning for five Kent beaches

'Do not swim' warning for five Kent beaches

Five beaches could be affected by sewage discharge after stormy weather, a group has warned.

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First look at long-awaited high street makeover

First look at long-awaited high street makeover

Fresh computer-generated images show how a town centre street could look as developers prepare to transform a listed building into three shops.

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Footy on the big screen, £3.50 pints - and food packed with flavour

Footy on the big screen, £3.50 pints - and food packed with flavour

We tried the unique restaurant with cheap beer, fantastic food and table after table of hungry Gurkhas happily scoffing down a true taste of home.

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'I served my country but will struggle to heat my home'

'I served my country but will struggle to heat my home'

More veterans are turning to charity for help with rising energy and food bills as the impact of the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

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Surgery's registration suspended amid fears 9,000 patients could be at risk

Surgery's registration suspended amid fears 9,000 patients could be at risk

The CQC has suspended the registration of a surgery over fears for patient safety.

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These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

The latest industrial action will see only 20% of the county's rail network operating as bosses advise passengers not to travel.

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Roads 'resemble rivers' as rain hammers down in Kent

Roads 'resemble rivers' as rain hammers down in Kent

The heavens finally opened in Kent as an amber thunderstorm warning was issued.

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Wimpy opens on high street

Wimpy opens on high street

Wimpy has opened a new store in a Kent town centre after more than 40 years away.

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Teen charged after 'paving slabs thrown at people'

Teen charged after 'paving slabs thrown at people'

An 18-year-old is accused of throwing paving slabs and racially abusing a member of the public - before reportedly urinating inside a police van.

Compensation for infected blood victims years after campaigner's death

Compensation for infected blood victims years after campaigner's death

Survivors of the infected blood scandal will finally be given compensation years after the death of a tireless campaigner from Kent.

Huge new Poundland will be joint-biggest in Kent

Huge new Poundland will be joint-biggest in Kent

A budget superstore will welcome its first customers this weekend - claiming its launch is "more important than ever" amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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Anger as council plans to close town’s only theatre

Anger as council plans to close town’s only theatre

A youth drama group has been left homeless as the county council pushes ahead with plans to convert the venue into office space.

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'Delightful' boy died in cliff fall on 12th birthday

'Delightful' boy died in cliff fall on 12th birthday

A schoolboy on holiday with his family died after falling from a cliff, an inquest has heard.

Drug dealer's £20k sports car to be sold at auction

Drug dealer's £20k sports car to be sold at auction

A drug dealer's £20,000 sports car and quad bike will be sold at auction after he was jailed.

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Fray Bentos apologises for tooth found in pie

Fray Bentos apologises for tooth found in pie

It has been confirmed that the tooth found in a dad's Fray Bentos pie belonged to a cow - and he has vowed to stick to salads from now on.

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Man 'stamped on' in high street assault

Man 'stamped on' in high street assault

The victim of an attack in a town lost a tooth and suffered a cut to his mouth and police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to.

Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

There is disruption to trains heading into London from the county due to a fire near a railway line.

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Security moves in as venue closes

Security moves in as venue closes

Management of one of the county's leading entertainment venues has changed hands as it is temporarily shut.

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Severe storm warning for Kent

Severe storm warning for Kent

Thunderstorms, flooding and rain will hit the county again today, with an amber warning in place.

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Burst main floods homes

Burst main floods homes

A leaking pipe has caused chaos after it forced the closure of a main road and left many without water.

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Greggs coming to shopping centre

Greggs coming to shopping centre

A shopping centre has announced a new Greggs bakery will be opening soon at the site.

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