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Thug stabbed man in Costcutter in front of horrified customers

Thug stabbed man in Costcutter in front of horrified customers

A “frenzied” screwdriver-wielding teen who repeatedly stabbed a rival inside a Kent store has been locked up.

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Double-murderer and necrophiliac 'to be charged with more offences'

Double-murderer and necrophiliac 'to be charged with more offences'

A depraved killer who sexually abused more than 100 corpses at Kent hospitals is set to be charged with further offences, it is understood.

Security concerns over post-Brexit customs checks in Kent

Security concerns over post-Brexit customs checks in Kent

Smugglers could take advantage of post-Brexit arrangements and offload goods in Kent before official customs checks, a watchdog has warned.

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Two Kent landmarks at top of bucket list locations

Two Kent landmarks at top of bucket list locations

Two of the county's most famous landmarks have been included in the top 15 locations all Brits should visit before they die.

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Man seriously injured in M2 crash

Man seriously injured in M2 crash

A man suffered serious injuries and part of the M2 was shut for eight hours following a crash which left a car on its roof.

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A night out and a Baga Chipz? Gay bars in Kent

A night out and a Baga Chipz? Gay bars in Kent

From Drag Race stars to Sunday roasts, while Kent may be lacking LGBTQ+ bars the community still have a few go-to sanctuaries.

Fleeing Range Rover thief drives into terrified owner

Fleeing Range Rover thief drives into terrified owner

An engineer has been left with knee injuries after a thief crashed into him while taking his £76,000 Range Rover from outside his home.

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Items including Remembrance poppies banned from graves

Items including Remembrance poppies banned from graves

A judge has ruled sentimental mementoes placed beside the graves of loved ones must be removed.

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Jacobean manor transformed into boutique hotel

Jacobean manor transformed into boutique hotel

A 17th century manor house with 10 luxury bedrooms, a new restaurant, and a wood-cladded pub will open to the public as a hotel this summer.

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Sneak peek of Medway Queen after revamp

Sneak peek of Medway Queen after revamp

An iconic ship that helped rescue thousands of men from Dunkirk in the Second World War is set to reopen to the public after a major revamp.

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Thousands miss out on council tax discount for energy costs

Thousands miss out on council tax discount for energy costs

Tens of thousands of households in Kent will miss out on a rebate aimed at softening the blow of the impending cost of living crisis.

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'What life is really like on our estate'

'What life is really like on our estate'

People living on a new-build estate which has hit the headlines recently have revealed what life is really like.

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Shop worker threatened and cash stolen during robbery

Shop worker threatened and cash stolen during robbery

Police would like to speak to a man seen on CCTV after a shop assistant was threatened and cash was stolen from a till during a robbery.

Council plans compulsory purchase for empty Debenhams

Council plans compulsory purchase for empty Debenhams

A council is preparing a 'last resort' plan to buy a former department store as part of a new housing scheme.

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Street beggar jailed after ignoring repeat warnings

Street beggar jailed after ignoring repeat warnings

A man has been jailed after repeatedly breaching an order banning him from asking for money or behaving anti-socially in a high street.

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Appeal granted for 800 new homes in 'green lung' valley

Appeal granted for 800 new homes in 'green lung' valley

An appeal has been granted against a council's refusal to grant permission to build hundreds of new homes on land described as a 'vital green lung'.

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Car park plan dropped as bosses rethink bingo hall project

Car park plan dropped as bosses rethink bingo hall project

Controversial plans to redevelop a former bingo hall have been redrawn – with council bosses dropping plans to build on a town centre car park.

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Second Taco Bell set to open in Kent

Second Taco Bell set to open in Kent

A new Taco Bell fast-food restaurant will be arriving on one of Kent's high streets after another restaurant chain had to close down.

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Mum's plan for Mya's Way footbridge

Mum's plan for Mya's Way footbridge

A grieving mum is stepping up her road safety campaign efforts following what would have been her daughter's 14th birthday.

Children hurl racist abuse in e scooter theft bid

Children hurl racist abuse in e scooter theft bid

Two children hurled racist abuse as they tried to steal a man's e scooter.

Knife-wielding robber jailed

Knife-wielding robber jailed

A robber who threatened staff with knives at four shops and stole cash has been jailed.

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Parents criticise school's 'unnecessary' lockdown

Parents criticise school's 'unnecessary' lockdown

Parents have raised concerns after pupils were told to crouch under tables at school after two boys on scooters were spotted in the grounds.

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Energy drinks as dangerous as cigarettes for teens, warns Kent doctor

Energy drinks as dangerous as cigarettes for teens, warns Kent doctor

Up to one in three UK children regularly consume energy drinks, says a new study, prompting a warning from one Kent doctor about the risks.

Dramatic new clue revealed in Russell murder case

Dramatic new clue revealed in Russell murder case

A solicitor says vital new evidence has emerged into the 1996 killings of mum and daughter Lin and Megan Russell.

Could your family photo hang in the National Portrait Gallery?

Could your family photo hang in the National Portrait Gallery?

Images of monarchs and world leaders are hung at the National Portrait Gallery but now curators want people's family snaps to take centre stage too.

Burglary suspect arrested after fleeing dock during hearing

Burglary suspect arrested after fleeing dock during hearing

A man who dramatically fled the dock at a crown court after being told he was being recalled to prison has been arrested.

Gang of youths run riot in The Range and throw cones at cars

Gang of youths run riot in The Range and throw cones at cars

A teenage girl has been arrested after a gang of youths were spotted throwing items at oncoming traffic.

Knife-wielding thug sobs to ex from dock

Knife-wielding thug sobs to ex from dock

A knife-wielding thug who punched, bit and threatened to kill his ex cried in the dock as he told her he loved her.

£3m Covid 'surge hub' unlikely to ever be used

£3m Covid 'surge hub' unlikely to ever be used

A Nightingale ward erected in the car park of a hospital in anticipation of Omicron hospitalisations may never be used for its intended purpose.

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'Lorry drivers will regularly face four-hour queues'

'Lorry drivers will regularly face four-hour queues'

A haulage boss has warned that lorry drivers can expect four-hour delays in Dover in the UK’s post-Brexit world.

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