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Former footballer jailed for people smuggling

Former footballer jailed for people smuggling

A failed businessman and former footballer has been jailed for being one of the main conspirators in an international human trafficking gang.

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Nando's to open at Designer Outlet

Nando's to open at Designer Outlet

Chicken giant Nando's is to open a restaurant at Ashford Designer Outlet – seven years after being included on a banned list.

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Huge roof fire sees eight crews fight the flame

Huge roof fire sees eight crews fight the flame

At its height about 40 firefighters and eight fire engines were at the scene of a large house blaze.

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Soldier found dead at Army base

Soldier found dead at Army base

The death of a young soldier whose body was found at an MOD site is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

Warning to dog owners over highly toxic blue-green algae

Warning to dog owners over highly toxic blue-green algae

Dog owners are being told to keep their pets on leads around freshwater as the recent hot weather may increase the growth of toxic blue-green algae.

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Passenger winched from cruise ship in dramatic rescue

Passenger winched from cruise ship in dramatic rescue

A person had to be airlifted from a cruise ship due to a medical emergency.

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'Covid, postponements and a freak storm - but it was best festival yet'

'Covid, postponements and a freak storm - but it was best festival yet'

Organisers have thanked loyal music lovers who helped them stay afloat during two years of bad luck, after their best attended event yet.

Tenant doused in petrol and toilets smashed, lettings agency trial told

Tenant doused in petrol and toilets smashed, lettings agency trial told

A jury in the trial of a lettings agency accused of using violence and vandalism to evict tenants heard how one man was doused in petrol.

Air ambulance called to play area after person 'falls from height'

Air ambulance called to play area after person 'falls from height'

The emergency services including the air ambulance were called to park after someone "fell from height" in a play area.

Children as young as three starting fires

Children as young as three starting fires

The county's fire service says the youngest person it has had to work with to prevent them from setting fire to something was just three-years-old.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash shuts road

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash shuts road

An injured motorcyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment for potentially serious injuries after a crash which shut a busy road for two hours.

Queues after three-vehicle crash near busy roundabout

Queues after three-vehicle crash near busy roundabout

A major route has been partially blocked after an accident involving three vehicles.

Mercedes goes up in flames in street

Mercedes goes up in flames in street

Firefighters have been called to a rush-hour blaze involving a high-end Mercedes Benz.

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Getting to work on one of county's only trains

Getting to work on one of county's only trains

People are being urged not to travel on the railway amid a national strike - but some need to make the trip. We caught one of Kent's only trains.

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Is this Kent's most eco-friendly home?

Is this Kent's most eco-friendly home?

With triple-glazed windows, solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system, this five-bedroom house is as green as it gets.

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Popular pork takeaway to close down

Popular pork takeaway to close down

Bosses of a long-running takeaway have announced it will close for the final time in just a matter of days.

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Rail strikes: Three days of walkouts start today

Rail strikes: Three days of walkouts start today

People are being urged not to travel on the railway as more than 40,000 workers walk out for three days of national strike action.

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Teacher dangled child by wrist and hit pupil’s head on door frame

Teacher dangled child by wrist and hit pupil’s head on door frame

A former reception teacher at a school who hit a pupil's head on a door frame while dragging her out of class has been banned from the profession.

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Teenager killed on railway line messaged friends before death

Teenager killed on railway line messaged friends before death

A 17-year-old boy killed on a railway line took his own life after texting friends, an inquest has heard.

Town's 'second-best' restaurant goes up for sale

Town's 'second-best' restaurant goes up for sale

One of the highest-rated restaurants in a town is up for sale eight years after two couples joined forces to set up the site.

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Miles of queues after multi-vehicle crash on A2

Miles of queues after multi-vehicle crash on A2

There were long delays on the coastbound A2 after an accident involving a number of vehicles.

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Inflatable pub business counts Love Island star as return customer

Inflatable pub business counts Love Island star as return customer

An inflatable pub company set up during lockdown has expanded across the country and now names reality TV stars among its regular list of punters.

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Burger King set to open at out-of-town shopping centre

Burger King set to open at out-of-town shopping centre

An opening date has been set for fast food chain Burger King's latest eatery in Kent.

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Man beaten with pole by burglar

Man beaten with pole by burglar

The victim of an aggravated burglary was attacked in his own home after he discovered a man climbing in through a window.

Man charged with flashing near to high street

Man charged with flashing near to high street

A 35-year-old man is due to appear in court, charged with indecent exposure and outraging public decency.

Ambulance staff 'at risk of sack if too short'

Ambulance staff 'at risk of sack if too short'

A trade union says an ambulance trust's proposals to bring in new vehicles could have seen some staff dismissed "due to their body shape".

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Vets helps fix hawk after squirrel attack

Vets helps fix hawk after squirrel attack

A bird of prey which was attacked by a squirrel is on the mend after needing complex surgery.

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Holiday park blaze being treated as suspicious

Holiday park blaze being treated as suspicious

The cause of a fire which ripped through six caravans at a holiday park is still under investigation, say police.

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'I can't get to Asda - the barriers have to go'

'I can't get to Asda - the barriers have to go'

A disabled woman says she isn't going to a supermarket because controversial barriers on a footpath are blocking her way.

'Brain tumour robbed me of taste and smell'

'Brain tumour robbed me of taste and smell'

A woman who was diagnosed with a 7cm brain tumour after 18 months of symptoms has spoken out to raise awareness and help others spot the signs.

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