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Students blamed for 'year of filth' in city street

Students blamed for 'year of filth' in city street

Fed-up residents have called on a council to take action after students blighted a street with continual rubbish problems.

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When and where to see the Queen's Baton Relay

When and where to see the Queen's Baton Relay

A Spitfire flypast will be among the host of events welcoming the Queen's Baton Relay to the county today.

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McDonald's boss against one-way plans which will 'kill business'

McDonald's boss against one-way plans which will 'kill business'

Business owners fear a new one-way system set to be trialled in a town centre will make matters worse.

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Son's heartbreak as police investigated mum's sudden death

Son's heartbreak as police investigated mum's sudden death

A man has spoken of the trauma of 'the worst day of his life' as his home became a crime scene after his mum collapsed on the doorstep.

'It sounded like an explosion - it's lucky no one died'

'It sounded like an explosion - it's lucky no one died'

Residents feared an “almighty bang” that came after a car ploughed into a house on a country lane was the sound of a bomb exploding.

Teen forced into sex act and blackmailed

Teen forced into sex act and blackmailed

Police are reporting a rise in 'sextortion' crimes - including one incident of teenager being forced into a sex act and blackmailed.

Rooftop restaurant with 'best city views' opens

Rooftop restaurant with 'best city views' opens

A new grill-led restaurant with terrace views stretching for miles is opening for the very first time this evening.

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Bullying continues at school months after student's suicide

Bullying continues at school months after student's suicide

Bullying is still a problem at one of Kent's top grammar schools 11 months after a student took her own life.

How PM could be forced out of No. 10

How PM could be forced out of No. 10

As the number of resignations from ministers continues to rise, we take a look at how MPs could oust the PM.

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1,200 life jackets found as gang who smuggled 10,000 smashed

1,200 life jackets found as gang who smuggled 10,000 smashed

More than 1,000 life jackets and hundreds of dinghies were seized in Europe as part of the biggest ever people smuggling sting.

Restaurant workers go viral with hip-rolling video

Restaurant workers go viral with hip-rolling video

The manager of a steakhouse has spoken of his shock after a light-hearted TikTok video showing staff hip-rolling amassed more than 1.6 million views.

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Rail users face nine-day disruption over £5m tunnel upgrade

Rail users face nine-day disruption over £5m tunnel upgrade

Southeastern passengers face more than a week of delays to services travelling to the capital owing to engineering works at a Victorian-era tunnel.

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Spitfire flypast part of Queen's Baton Relay

Spitfire flypast part of Queen's Baton Relay

The Queen's Baton Relay comes to Kent tomorrow and celebrations will include a Spitfire flypast.

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Op Brock contraflow to return for summer getaway

Op Brock contraflow to return for summer getaway

The contraflow on the M20 will return this weekend as high volumes of traffic are expected over the summer holidays.

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Opinion: Time for our MPs to end their vow of silence

Opinion: Time for our MPs to end their vow of silence

As MPs across the country make their feelings towards the Prime Minister clear, we want to know what's happened to Kent's representatives.

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'He should have been prosecuted'

'He should have been prosecuted'

A driving instructor injured in a crash says it's a 'disgrace' that the motorist at fault has escaped prosecution.

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CCTV released after man punched outside pub

CCTV released after man punched outside pub

Police are hunting for a suspect after a young man was punched outside a pub.

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Huge tyre fire at farm

Huge tyre fire at farm

Residents were initially told to shut their doors and windows after a huge fire broke out at a farm.

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Kent MP among dozens of resignations as Boris' days look numbered

Kent MP among dozens of resignations as Boris' days look numbered

An Kent MP is among dozens to resign as Boris Johnson's premiership descends into chaos.

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Cyclists wrestle 7ft python found in middle of road

Cyclists wrestle 7ft python found in middle of road

Two brave cyclists and a van driver unleashed their inner Steve Irwin as they managed to wrestle a 7ft python into a makeshift bag.

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Can our pubs survive the squeeze as thousands forced to close?

Can our pubs survive the squeeze as thousands forced to close?

Inns across the county face an uncertain future amid pressures caused by the cost-of-living crisis.

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'Close town at midnight to stop drunken brawls'

'Close town at midnight to stop drunken brawls'

A councillor wants to curb a town's late-night economy to crack down on drunken revellers responsible for rowdy and antisocial behaviour.

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Crime-hit underpass to have CCTV and lights installed

Crime-hit underpass to have CCTV and lights installed

An underpass which was closed recently following reports of a sexual assault is to have security cameras and lighting installed.

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'Tourette's doesn't just mean shouting swearwords'

'Tourette's doesn't just mean shouting swearwords'

A 10-year-old girl with Tourette Syndrome is keen to dispel common myths surrounding the condition – which affects one in 100 children.

Youngster suffers horror burns in cafe accident

Youngster suffers horror burns in cafe accident

These are the horrific injuries suffered by a young boy after boiling water fell on him in a cafe. Warning: includes further graphic images.

'We'd get mullered if he stays': Kent Tories react to Boris turmoil

'We'd get mullered if he stays': Kent Tories react to Boris turmoil

Boris Johnson's leadership is in the balance after Javid and Sunak quit and Roger Gale said lying about Chris Pincher was a "hanging offence".

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'Biggest ever' operation sees Channel crossing raids across Europe

'Biggest ever' operation sees Channel crossing raids across Europe

Several people have been arrested in London with dozens more raids across Europe in the "biggest ever" Channel crossings people smuggling operation.

Plans for McDonald's drive-thru

Plans for McDonald's drive-thru

Proposals to turn a popular McDonald's near a motorway into a drive-thru have been submitted to a council.

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Tesco receives poor food hygiene rating

Tesco receives poor food hygiene rating

A supermarket has been told improvements are necessary after being given a low food hygiene rating.

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Man among first to be charged with new strangulation offence

Man among first to be charged with new strangulation offence

A man has become one of the first people in Kent to be charged under a new offence of non-fatal strangulation.

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