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Councillor to stand trial over historic sex crimes at prestigious school

Councillor to stand trial over historic sex crimes at prestigious school

A serving councillor will stand trial charged with historic sex crimes allegedly committed while he taught at a prestigious school.

Mystery as black vans blight town

Mystery as black vans blight town

Residents have been left furious after a fleet of vans, all painted black, popped up in one Kent town.

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More advice for parents as hepatitis cases in children spread

More advice for parents as hepatitis cases in children spread

Medics, investigating a mystery rise in hepatitis illness in children, issue more advice for parents as cases are detected in Europe and the US.

Girl, 15, pulled over by police

Girl, 15, pulled over by police

A 15-year-old girl was caught behind the wheel of a car by volunteer police officers.

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Members in 'tears' over Age UK day centre closure

Members in 'tears' over Age UK day centre closure

Service users of an Age UK day centre have said they are shocked by its imminent closure.

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New pub and hotel to open this winter

New pub and hotel to open this winter

A brand new pub and hotel with 18 bedrooms is set to open at a historic inn this winter.

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The new Highway Code rule that lets you watch TV but says phones are still illegal

The new Highway Code rule that lets you watch TV but says phones are still illegal

Just months after some of the biggest changes in its history, The Highway Code is changing again and here's why.

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Trainee officers in 'clumsy' drink driving cover up

Trainee officers in 'clumsy' drink driving cover up

Two trainee police officers have been found guilty of gross misconduct after one drove home drunk and the other tried to lie about it.

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'Boris Johnson has an eccentric relationship with the truth'

'Boris Johnson has an eccentric relationship with the truth'

A Kent MP says the Prime Minister's position is untenable but now is not the time for a leadership election.

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'The M20 is a lorry park - Op Brock's not working'

'The M20 is a lorry park - Op Brock's not working'

A Kent MP who is also a government minister is calling for major changes to the way the county's motorway traffic is handled.

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Amazon van filled with parcels stolen in afternoon robbery

Amazon van filled with parcels stolen in afternoon robbery

A man accused of stealing an Amazon delivery van was arrested just 20 minutes after the alleged robbery.

Developer hits back at Hong Kong sales critics

Developer hits back at Hong Kong sales critics

A developer has defended its properties being marketed 6,000 miles away in Hong Kong – after fears much-needed housing would fall into foreign hands.

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Disaster strikes? Who you gonna call?

Disaster strikes? Who you gonna call?

From nuclear disasters to flooding, pandemics and even dead whales, meet the agency tasked with getting the county back on our feet.

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Fans line streets for singer's 'celebration of life' in Kent

Fans line streets for singer's 'celebration of life' in Kent

A funeral service has been held at a Kent church for The Wanted star Tom Parker – with fans lining the streets and watching from screens outside.

From 'drab' town centre to 'destination' shopping spot

From 'drab' town centre to 'destination' shopping spot

The remarkable transformation of a 'forgotten' part of one town into a vibrant shopping area could be a blueprint for others to follow.

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NHS cop harasser phoned police 15 times days after release

NHS cop harasser phoned police 15 times days after release

A woman called British Transport Police 15 times and kicked officers in the shins just a few days after her release from prison.

No police watchdog investigation into 'murder-suicide'

No police watchdog investigation into 'murder-suicide'

The independent police watchdog says it will not be investigating Kent Police's interactions with a couple who died in a suspected 'murder-suicide'.

'Why are pollution police targeting taxis and not old buses?'

'Why are pollution police targeting taxis and not old buses?'

A cabby feels his industry is being targeted by a council over emissions - while buses as old as 19 years are still running in the district.

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Long delays on M2 after crash

Long delays on M2 after crash

Motorists are facing delays tonight after a crash on the motorway.

Rwanda plan would 'benefit Kent'

Rwanda plan would 'benefit Kent'

A plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda would benefit Kent, according to the Home Secretary, despite KCC's leader saying it would have little impact.

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First look at country park's planned playground

First look at country park's planned playground

The first images of how a playground at a country park will look have been revealed ahead of a crunch meeting on the plans.

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Yobs smash 12th century church windows

Yobs smash 12th century church windows

A group of boys has caused thousands of pounds of damage to a church by smashing stained glass widows and ripping off roof tiles.

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Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog

Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog

HM Passport Office has issued a strong warning to people planning to go abroad in the coming months as demand for passports reaches an all time high.

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Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens in former pub

Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens in former pub

A new Afro-Caribbean restaurant has opened in a former town centre pub, serving jerk chicken, curry goat and jollof rice.

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Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

A jewellery shop has been raided by thieves after they smashed through a window and swiped stock.

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Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

The owner of a dog which attacked a woman as she walked along a country lane has been urged to come forward.

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Two women involved in double fatal crash 'making good recoveries'

Two women involved in double fatal crash 'making good recoveries'

Two women involved in a serious collision which killed two are out of hospital and making "good recoveries".

Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

A tot was flown to a specialist London hospital with serious injuries after an accident at a play area.

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'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

Flowers and tributes to a popular tattoo artist continue to be left outside a studio where she was killed in a suspected murder-suicide.

Medway Tunnel cones have gone – but roadworks remain

Medway Tunnel cones have gone – but roadworks remain

Motorists arriving at work this morning expecting to see a new slip road open were disappointed to find it was still not complete.

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