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Sheppey witch accepts apology from Nicola Sturgeon

Sheppey witch accepts apology from Nicola Sturgeon

Sheppey witch Charlotte Clark accepts Nicola Sturgeon's apology for the 1563 Witchcraft Act but says it's been 'a long time coming'.

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Nuisance beggar banned from streets

Nuisance beggar banned from streets

A prolific beggar who had been causing a nuisance to shoppers and businesses in a town centre has been banned from loitering in the streets.

Van seized after clothes 'stolen from charity bins'

Van seized after clothes 'stolen from charity bins'

Police have seized a van full of clothes they believe were stolen from charity bins.

Baddiel tweet tackles Putin and Kent town all in one

Baddiel tweet tackles Putin and Kent town all in one

Comic David Baddiel has taken a pot-shot at Putin in one of his latest tweets and has dragged Kent commuter town into the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

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Explosions heard as 10 crews tackle huge industrial fire

Explosions heard as 10 crews tackle huge industrial fire

Firefighters are tackling a large fire at an industrial unit with crews from 10 engines and a height vehicle battling the flames.

CCTV issued following bank card theft

CCTV issued following bank card theft

Police have put out an image of a man they wish to speak to following the taking of a bank card.

Landmark building delayed in setback to major project

Landmark building delayed in setback to major project

The centrepiece of a new innovation park has been delayed amid confusion on how many firms have signed up for the scheme.

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Where to spot Flying Scotsman as it steams through Kent

Where to spot Flying Scotsman as it steams through Kent

World famous steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman will be touring through Kent for a special one-day trip.

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Man seriously injured in tobacco robbery

Man seriously injured in tobacco robbery

A man was seriously injured in a robbery which saw a gang root through his pockets and steal tobacco.

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Stern warning for UK veterans wanting to fight in Ukraine

Stern warning for UK veterans wanting to fight in Ukraine

Military charities are being asked to dissuade veterans from leaving the UK for Ukraine, with a warning that those ignoring advice could face action.

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Secondary school shuts due to contaminated water supply

Secondary school shuts due to contaminated water supply

Hundreds of pupils have been sent home from school because of a contaminated water supply.

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More than 100 charges after Insulate Britain M25 sit ins

More than 100 charges after Insulate Britain M25 sit ins

A total of 74 Insulate Britain protestors are to appear in court following last autumn's sit ins on the M25 and at Dover.

Future of nightclub hangs in the balance

Future of nightclub hangs in the balance

A mass brawl, fights, attacks, underage clubbers and allegations of doormen hitting customers could spell doom for a Kent nightclub.

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'We realised we had her clothes and started to panic'

'We realised we had her clothes and started to panic'

Colleagues who joined a junior doctor in a late-night swim only realised she was missing when they returned home and found they had her clothes.

Head of lion pride dies

Head of lion pride dies

Keepers are devastated after a lion, who fathered 10 cubs and had an 'immense roar', passed away at a Kent animal park.

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Helicopter chase driver had Legoland licence

Helicopter chase driver had Legoland licence

A dangerous driver who led police on a 35-mile chase through Kent only had a Legoland licence awarded when he was a toddler.

Main route to shut this weekend

Main route to shut this weekend

A major road to a busy port will close to enable the removal of redundant rail lines.

Two-lorry crash causes M25 delays

Two-lorry crash causes M25 delays

A two-lorry crash caused rush-hour delays on the country's busiest motorway.

12 sex attacks in danger park but no one charged

12 sex attacks in danger park but no one charged

Twelve women have been raped or sexually assaulted in a crime-hit park in the last two years without anyone being prosecuted, shocking figures reveal.

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Bid to keep 'stunning' seafront lights after film crews leave

Bid to keep 'stunning' seafront lights after film crews leave

Calls are mounting for spectacular seafront lights put up for a star-studded movie to remain in a town permanently.

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Postie hangs up mailbag after 35 years

Postie hangs up mailbag after 35 years

A postman who joined Royal Mail as a stop gap but ended up staying more than three decades – serving a Kent village for 20 years – has retired.

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Secret Drinker and the punters who love talking about sex

Secret Drinker and the punters who love talking about sex

Our pub spy went in search of a pint in one Kent town, but had to work to find one.

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'Trying to stop the dog was like fighting Arnold Schwarzenegger'

'Trying to stop the dog was like fighting Arnold Schwarzenegger'

A pet owner who intervened when his French bulldog was attacked by another dog has warned a child could be next.

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Schoolboy's design chosen for new stamp

Schoolboy's design chosen for new stamp

A Year 10 boy has had his artwork picked out by the Prince of Wales for a commemorative Royal Mail stamp.

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'If we get this right, we are on the cusp of something special'

'If we get this right, we are on the cusp of something special'

Lessons learnt from the pandemic must be used to improve health care in county, a Kent council chief has said.

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Next phase of garden city homes approved

Next phase of garden city homes approved

The next phase of new homes at a 15,000-home garden city development has been approved by planners.

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Body found in river in search for missing teen

Body found in river in search for missing teen

A body found in the River Medway is believed to be that of a teenager who went missing last month.

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Former nightclub reopens as sports bar after £400k refurb

Former nightclub reopens as sports bar after £400k refurb

A new sports bar has opened in a former town centre nightclub following a £400,000 revamp.

Anorexia patient, 27, died after 'failures' in her care

Anorexia patient, 27, died after 'failures' in her care

A woman who died after being allowed home from an eating disorder clinic 'in a desperate state' died after failings in her care, an inquest has found.

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College's latest student block plan given nod

College's latest student block plan given nod

Amended plans for student accommodation for private school pupils have been approved.

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