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Councillor resigns over 'social media abuse'

Councillor resigns over 'social media abuse'

A councillor has resigned after only two months 'to protect her mental health and her family' after a 'campaign of abuse' on social media.

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The ups and downs of the final HMS Maidstone's 40 years at sea

The ups and downs of the final HMS Maidstone's 40 years at sea

From supplying submarines with re-supplying submarines to a prison for members of the IRA - we look at the eventful like of HMS Maidstone.

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Man found with serious head injuries after park attack

Man found with serious head injuries after park attack

Two men have been arrested after officers found a man with serious head injuries after an assault at a park.

Air ambulance called to crash on A249

Air ambulance called to crash on A249

Emergency services have been called to a crash on the A249 near the M2.

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Shotguns seized as armed police storm home

Shotguns seized as armed police storm home

A man has been arrested and two guns have been seized after armed police were called to a disturbance.

Van and car collide on motorway

Van and car collide on motorway

A driver has been taken to hospital as a precaution after a crash between a van and a car on the M20.

Kent neighbourhood has highest Covid rate in England

Kent neighbourhood has highest Covid rate in England

Covid cases are continuing to fall across the county but one area of Kent has recorded the highest infection rate in England.

First images of new sports centre

First images of new sports centre

Plan for a new sports centre reveal a flume ride, wave pool, beach area, gym and cafe.

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Time for a spot of gardening?

Time for a spot of gardening?

A van, a car and a caravan have all been engulfed by greenery in an overgrown garden.

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Dedication ceremony for new war memorial wall

Dedication ceremony for new war memorial wall

A 12-year project culminates this weekend with the dedication of a new 10m long memory wall to complement a seaside town's existing war memorial.

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Kent stroke victims waiting 39 minutes for ambulance

Kent stroke victims waiting 39 minutes for ambulance

Patients calling 999 after suffering serious conditions such as strokes are waiting 39 minutes on average for an ambulance - against a target of 18.

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The best pubs to sup an English pint on St George's Day

The best pubs to sup an English pint on St George's Day

Where to raise a glass to our patron saint plus check out Secret Drinker's hidden gem recommendation.

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‘They looked at me in shock and horror... like I’d never walk again’

‘They looked at me in shock and horror... like I’d never walk again’

A woman who broke her arm, shoulder, leg and every rib in a horrific crash is now proving the doubters wrong in the most monumental fashion.

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Woman bitten in terrifying dog attack

Woman bitten in terrifying dog attack

A woman was "absolutely shocked" when a dog sunk its teeth into her lower leg when she stopped to take a phone call.

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P&O ferry to set sail after month in port

P&O ferry to set sail after month in port

The first Dover-based P&O ferry has been cleared to sail after more than a month out of action following the mass sacking of 800 staff.

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Key town road to shut for SIX weeks

Key town road to shut for SIX weeks

A key road is to close for up to six weeks from Monday so a collapsed sewer can be repaired.

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Partygate vote a damp squib while Brock 'works to a point'

Partygate vote a damp squib while Brock 'works to a point'

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the week in politics.

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Man jailed after hitting ex's skull in sick game

Man jailed after hitting ex's skull in sick game

A “controlling” partner who repeatedly punched a soft spot on his victim’s skull in attacks he named “break the coconut” has been jailed.

Fire at Wilko being treated a suspicious

Fire at Wilko being treated a suspicious

A blaze which broke out at a Wilko store and closed a high street is being treated as suspicious.

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Huge 'at risk' church gets roof lifeline

Huge 'at risk' church gets roof lifeline

A huge Grade I Listed church considered at risk has been awarded more than £500,000 to help fix its damaged roof.

Jaguar Sofia dies aged 20

Jaguar Sofia dies aged 20

A 'fiercely intelligent' jaguar who loved lounging in the sun at a cat sanctuary has passed away aged 20.

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Stolen Land Rover drives onto police car

Stolen Land Rover drives onto police car

Police officers had to scramble to safety after a stolen Land Rover rammed into their patrol car and drove onto the bonnet.

Electrician with dementia killed wife and claimed she was Devil

Electrician with dementia killed wife and claimed she was Devil

A 58-year-old man is expected to be locked up in a secure mental unit after a jury ruled he killed his wife - who he claimed was 'Lucifer'.

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Mystery lights prompt UFO speculation - but was it Elon Musk?

Mystery lights prompt UFO speculation - but was it Elon Musk?

Witnesses describe seeing a cloud-like object and a light moving silently through the dusky skies in unison.

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Staff 'devastated' as disabled tiger put to sleep

Staff 'devastated' as disabled tiger put to sleep

A popular tiger born with a disability - 'forever remembered as the cat that could' - has been put down at an animal park at the age of 10.

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Will England ban parents smacking their children?

Will England ban parents smacking their children?

The Children's Commissioner has backed a ban on smacking in England but why is the law different here and is it likely to change?

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'It's not every day you get to host Gordon Ramsay'

'It's not every day you get to host Gordon Ramsay'

The boss of a gin distillery has lifted the lid on a visit by fiery chef Gordon Ramsay.

£200k cannabis farm found

£200k cannabis farm found

A total of 180 cannabis plants have been taken away by police after they carried out a raid on a property.

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Santander to cut opening hours for Kent branches

Santander to cut opening hours for Kent branches

The national chain is set to reduce its opening hours in branches across the county.

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Controversy after police remove benches and bushes

Controversy after police remove benches and bushes

Police have sparked a furious debate after removing benches and bushes to 'curb antisocial behaviour'

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