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Victim watched in tears as thief stole £500 electric bike

Victim watched in tears as thief stole £500 electric bike

An electric bike which had given a former domestic violence victim the confidence to travel in public was stolen as she watched on helplessly.

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Emergency repairs cause train service disruption

Emergency repairs cause train service disruption

Much of the county's usual train timetable has been scrapped this evening due to emergency repairs on a main line.

Say 'Hola!' to new branch of Taco Bell

Say 'Hola!' to new branch of Taco Bell

A highly-anticipated opening of the county's second branch of a popular global fast food chain took place in a Kent town centre today.

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Car fire on A249 results in long delays

Car fire on A249 results in long delays

Several miles of traffic has been queuing on a dual carriageway after a car caught fire and a lane was closed off.

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Lengthy queues on M2 after multi-car crash

Lengthy queues on M2 after multi-car crash

Long queues are stretching back on the M2 this evening following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Fallen tree damages cars and blocks road

Fallen tree damages cars and blocks road

Traffic was left at a standstill after a fallen tree blocked a busy road close to a supermarket and damaged two cars.

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Attacker followed victim to hospital after assault

Attacker followed victim to hospital after assault

An attacker who left a man with facial injuries is said to have followed the victim to hospital before vandalising their car.

Covid jabs for children aged five to 11 to start next week

Covid jabs for children aged five to 11 to start next week

Covid-19 vaccine appointments are to be available to all children from Saturday as the national roll-out extends to youngsters next week.

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Tinder sex attacker refused to go to jail until he'd kissed lover

Tinder sex attacker refused to go to jail until he'd kissed lover

A roofer who sexually assaulted his Tinder date while she was drunk refused to begin his prison term until he had kissed his girlfriend goodbye.

Ex-betting shop boss sexually assaulted girls on school run

Ex-betting shop boss sexually assaulted girls on school run

A former William Hill shop manager who sexually assaulted girls and a woman in a string of terrifying attacks has been jailed.

'I owe them my everything'

'I owe them my everything'

A mum whose premature daughter was finally allowed home on Mother's Day has said she owes "everything" to the hospital staff who cared for her.

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Pilot jailed after lying about experience to get job

Pilot jailed after lying about experience to get job

A British Airways pilot has been jailed for lying about his flying experience to get a job.

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Council criticised for Ukrainian rehoming scheme

Council criticised for Ukrainian rehoming scheme

Kent County Council has been criticised for its handling of the Homes for Ukraine scheme with host families claiming they are getting no help.

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Pizza Express returning to town centre two years after closing

Pizza Express returning to town centre two years after closing

Pizza Express is returning to a town two years after shutting due to lockdown.

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Man suffers head injury in town centre attack

Man suffers head injury in town centre attack

A man suffered a head injury in a town centre attack, with police now looking for witnesses.

Outstanding pre-school drops to 'inadequate' amid vetting concerns

Outstanding pre-school drops to 'inadequate' amid vetting concerns

A pre-school in Kent has tumbled down the rankings following an Ofsted inspection after concerns over a lack of checks when recruiting.

First operator at luxury beachfront flats unveiled

First operator at luxury beachfront flats unveiled

The developer behind a luxury seafront development has unveiled the first operator to take on one of the commercial units.

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Former Thomas Cook customers urged to get in touch over refunds

Former Thomas Cook customers urged to get in touch over refunds

Customers and creditors affected when travel firm Thomas Cook went bust in 2019 are being urged to get in touch with liquidators overseeing claims.

Snow flurries and hail hit Kent as weather warning in place

Snow flurries and hail hit Kent as weather warning in place

Snow flurries and hail have fallen in the county as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.

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Carer who stole £12k from dementia couple to pay back just £1

Carer who stole £12k from dementia couple to pay back just £1

A woman who took thousands of pounds from a vulnerable couple with dementia she was employed to care for has been ordered to pay back just a pound.

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Customers conned by illegal asbestos removal man

Customers conned by illegal asbestos removal man

A conman who told customers he could legally dispose of asbestos has narrowly avoided jail.

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Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

A supermarket giant is creating 175 jobs across Kent, with salaries of up to £63,000.

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Body of man found in car park

Body of man found in car park

The body of a man has been found in a car park.

First look inside new Clip 'n' Climb ahead of half-term

First look inside new Clip 'n' Climb ahead of half-term

Hundreds of visitors attended the launch weekend of Kent's newest Clip 'n Climb centre.

Easter chaos? Ferry delays as P&O ships enter third week in port

Easter chaos? Ferry delays as P&O ships enter third week in port

A ferry operator is warning of holdups as P&O ships enter a third week in port ahead of predicted Easter travel chaos.

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School responds after 'risk of harm' inspection

School responds after 'risk of harm' inspection

A primary school has responded after a damning Ofsted inspection report briefly appeared online suggesting pupils were at 'risk of harm'.

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Bored inmate held teen hostage and bit chunk out of ear

Bored inmate held teen hostage and bit chunk out of ear

A prisoner has been sent to a psychiatric hospital after taking a teenage inmate hostage and biting part of his ear off – because he was bored.

Dreamland opening date revealed

Dreamland opening date revealed

Dreamland has announced when it will reopen its doors to thrillseekers.

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Brunch with a view - but expect to queue

Brunch with a view - but expect to queue

We review one of Deal's eating hotspots which has 360° sea views to try out the trendy brunch menu.

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Enter now! The Kent Charity Awards are open

Enter now! The Kent Charity Awards are open

Recognise the incredible work of Kent charities, volunteers and trustees with these prestigious awards.

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