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How Kent's historic 'witches' met their wicked fate

How Kent's historic 'witches' met their wicked fate

As Nicola Sturgeon apologised for historic killings of women accused of witchcraft this week, we look at what happened to victims in Kent.

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Child rapist jailed for 15 years

Child rapist jailed for 15 years

A child rapist has been jailed for 15 years and branded dangerous by a judge.

Green light for Kent eco-estate

Green light for Kent eco-estate

A bid to build a new 42-home estate has been given the green light after councillors applauded its environmental credentials.

H&M to shut after 14 years in town centre

H&M to shut after 14 years in town centre

A two-storey H&M which has been part of a shopping mall for 14 years will close today, dealing another blow to a town centre.

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How airfield helped refugees escape Idi Amin

How airfield helped refugees escape Idi Amin

People fleeing Idi Amin's brutal regime in Uganda in 1972 were helped by a Kent airfield.

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'Monstrous railway eyesore' to be built next to home

'Monstrous railway eyesore' to be built next to home

Building work is under way to construct a trackside container right next to a private home despite objections from neighbours.

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Seven vodkas made by distilleries in Kent

Seven vodkas made by distilleries in Kent

With some pubs and bars choosing to ban Russian vodka, why not try some alternatives made right here in Kent?

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Former ambulance worker's mission in Ukraine

Former ambulance worker's mission in Ukraine

Matt Spedding has travelled to Ukraine and will push towards the embattled capital Kyiv on his team's mission to provide medical aid.

Deadline approaches for Jubilee street party licences

Deadline approaches for Jubilee street party licences

Don't dither if you're planning to party with neighbours and friends as the application deadline for Platinum Jubilee street closures nears.

Motorway closed for medical incident

Motorway closed for medical incident

Traffic was held on the M25 while crews attended a medical incident this afternoon.

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Ukrainian family reunited in Poland must wait for permission to enter the UK

Ukrainian family reunited in Poland must wait for permission to enter the UK

A Kent father has spoken of his frustration with UK officialdom as he tries to bring his Ukrainian family home.

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Air ambulance lands on football field

Air ambulance lands on football field

The air ambulance has been called out to a medical incident.

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Boy racers targeted in new crackdown

Boy racers targeted in new crackdown

Police have imposed a dispersal order for a second successive weekend to curb nuisance drivers

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'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

Harry Potter legend Michael Gambon sparked huge excitement as he dropped in for a cup of tea and chatted to staff at a Kent pub.

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The glory days of Kent's piers and what they look like now

The glory days of Kent's piers and what they look like now

We take you through the tales of death, visiting presidents, financial strife and destruction that litter the histories of the county's piers.

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Is this the strangest ever pub request?

Is this the strangest ever pub request?

How a band review ended with one of the weirdest requests ever - and a dose of Covid.

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Residents' fears as tests uncover 'harmful' pollution

Residents' fears as tests uncover 'harmful' pollution

Campaigners are calling for increased testing after finding “deeply concerning” levels of bacteria in the sea.

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The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

Infections are on the rise again across the county - but do we need to worry?

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Bid to expand historic hotel and secure four-star status

Bid to expand historic hotel and secure four-star status

The owners of a historic hotel want to carry out a major expansion, adding 21 new rooms, to attract "higher value" tourism.

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'I've had to sell my car after M&S fall'

'I've had to sell my car after M&S fall'

A mum injured when she slipped over at an M&S says she now relies on strong medication daily and is still waiting to be compensated nine months on.

'Madman' driver smashed into cars with children inside

'Madman' driver smashed into cars with children inside

A driver who smashed into cars with children inside and was found with an imitation pistol has avoided jail.

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'They made my life hell because I'm transgender'

'They made my life hell because I'm transgender'

A transgender man has bravely told of the bigotry and attacks he endured as he battled to finally "become happy with who I am".

'We're serving Ukranian beer to support the little guy'

'We're serving Ukranian beer to support the little guy'

A European bar owner says that Ukrainian beers are flying off the shelf as punters search for alternatives to Russian alcohol.

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Kent batter Crawley hits century in West Indies

Kent batter Crawley hits century in West Indies

Kent batter Zak Crawley has hit his second century for England during the first Test against West Indies.

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Ambulance service moves to highest alert level

Ambulance service moves to highest alert level

Kent's ambulance service has moved to its highest level, indicating 'extreme pressure'.

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Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

A lorry driver who hid 63 kilos of cocaine in a legitimate load of electronics has been jailed following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Man walking on A2 near Bluewater detained

Man walking on A2 near Bluewater detained

A man seen walking along the busy dual carriageway has been detained after it emerged he was suspected of entering the UK illegally.

'Boris, please, show some humanity'

'Boris, please, show some humanity'

A Holocaust survivor has made a speech to ask the PM to allow Ukranian refugees into UK which was projected onto White Cliffs of Dover.

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Delays after two crashes on M20

Delays after two crashes on M20

A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic delays on the M20 with traffic stopped.

MPs baffled by response to refugee crisis

MPs baffled by response to refugee crisis

Our political editor Paul Francis looks at the grilling one Kent MP gave the Home Secretary over the government's response to refugee crisis.

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