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Three alleyways taped off by police

Three alleyways taped off by police

Officers stood guard at three alleyways – including two in a town centre – as part of a sexual assault investigation.

'Being called a DFL is an insult'

'Being called a DFL is an insult'

As one man claims to have been personally accused of pushing up house prices, we ask if Londoners moving to Kent are being unfairly maligned.

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Bus firm boss fears drive-thru gridlock

Bus firm boss fears drive-thru gridlock

Bus chiefs fear a new drive-thru restaurant in Canterbury will make traffic gridlock worse on a city road already blighted by congestion.

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Calls to catch thug who punched cat

Calls to catch thug who punched cat

The owner of a cat which was punched by a thug in a horrific attack, is calling on police to pursue an investigation.

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School pays tribute to 'fine young man'

School pays tribute to 'fine young man'

A community has paid tribute to Ryan Hughes one week after a body was found in the River Medway.

Sneak peek inside micropub in town's wonky shop

Sneak peek inside micropub in town's wonky shop

It's a dream come true for self-confessed real ale geek who is just about to open his own micropub at town's wonky shop and we take a peek inside.

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Boy-racers could be fined £1,000 under new rules

Boy-racers could be fined £1,000 under new rules

A town is aiming to tackle the issue of dangerous street racing and is seeking views on new powers to dish out hefty fines to culprits.

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Armed police called after reports of person carrying weapon

Armed police called after reports of person carrying weapon

Armed police were called and three people were arrested following reports of a person carrying a weapon.

Everything you need to know if you are thinking hosting Ukrainian refugee

Everything you need to know if you are thinking hosting Ukrainian refugee

More than 122,000 people already preparing to open their homes to Ukrainian families, so here is handy guide to how the new scheme works.

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'How has my daughter's abuser not been sent to prison?'

'How has my daughter's abuser not been sent to prison?'

The mother of a woman who was sexually assaulted as a child says they feel let down after her daughter's abuser escaped being sent to prison.

Air ambulance called to primary school

Air ambulance called to primary school

Emergency services have descended on a primary school following a medical incident involving a child.

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Hunt for arsonist after statue set on fire

Hunt for arsonist after statue set on fire

A statue outside council offices has been set on fire in a suspected arson attack.

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Dozens of 'stolen' sheep found two miles away on uni campus

Dozens of 'stolen' sheep found two miles away on uni campus

More than 40 pregnant sheep reportedly "stolen" from a field have been safely found two miles away on a university campus.

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Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

A popular beer festival is set to make a welcome return after a two year absence with more 20,000 visitors predicted to attend.

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One-star lobster restaurant turned into cafe

One-star lobster restaurant turned into cafe

A town centre restaurant that closed not long after getting a one-star food hygiene rating has been turned into a cafe.

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'Enough is enough': MP ditches support for London Resort

'Enough is enough': MP ditches support for London Resort

An MP says he has run out of patience and is withdrawing his support for a multi-billion pound theme park billed as 'Kent's answer to Disneyland'.

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Police probe man's death

Police probe man's death

Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 70s was found dead in a house.

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End of free Covid tests is 'cause for concern'

End of free Covid tests is 'cause for concern'

Kent County Council's director of public health has criticised the end of free Covid testing as case levels rise.

Warning as scammers target thousands of Self Assessment customers

Warning as scammers target thousands of Self Assessment customers

HMRC has issued a strong warning to Self Assessment customers to be aware of potential scams after an average 1,600 were logged each day.

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Man charged with 10 counts of arson after vehicle fires

Man charged with 10 counts of arson after vehicle fires

A man has been charged with 10 counts of arson and one count of reckless arson endangering life following a number of vehicle fires.

Saharan dust cloud turned skies orange over Kent

Saharan dust cloud turned skies orange over Kent

Saharan dust which turned the skies of Europe orange and pink made its way across Kent.

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£9m plan to breathe new life into former BHS

£9m plan to breathe new life into former BHS

A multi-million pound plan could see part of a shopping centre transformed into a visitor attraction.

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£2.5m farm sale could see more housing

£2.5m farm sale could see more housing

One of Sheppey's most prominent farms has gone on the market for more than £2.5million in a move which could mean more houses for the Island.

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Can the Chancellor help Kent face the cost-of-living crisis?

Can the Chancellor help Kent face the cost-of-living crisis?

The Chancellor is under growing pressure at next week’s budget to offer some help to those finding it increasingly hard to pay their bills.

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'Cases are rising fast - but we have to learn to live with virus'

'Cases are rising fast - but we have to learn to live with virus'

Covid cases have risen by nearly 80% in Kent in the past week - but many feel it is time to 'get on with life and stop living in fear'.

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Fraudulent builders targeted brain-damaged man

Fraudulent builders targeted brain-damaged man

Fake building inspectors drove a brain damaged man to cashpoints and forced him to pay more than £1,000 for a scam project

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Ibiza comes to Kent for the bank holiday weekend

Ibiza comes to Kent for the bank holiday weekend

Kick off the Jubilee weekend with a one-day festival filled with Ibiza classics.

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'War used as an excuse to put fracking on agenda'

'War used as an excuse to put fracking on agenda'

A minster has said we "have to keep our options open" when it comes to energy supply which has raised concerns over the return of fracking.

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We tried the giant inflatable obstacle course at Jumpin Fun

We tried the giant inflatable obstacle course at Jumpin Fun

Reporter, Chris Hunter went to have a look at a new fun venture in Kent and 'accidentally' ended up trying out its giant inflatable obstacle course.

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New 145-mile cycling route to launch in Kent

New 145-mile cycling route to launch in Kent

Cycling enthusiasts will now be able to embark on a brand new long distance tour to see the county's natural beauty

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