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Village hall taped off after sexual assault

Village hall taped off after sexual assault

Police were called to reports of a sexual assault at a village hall in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Knifeman steals car from Shell forecourt

Knifeman steals car from Shell forecourt

A driver had his car stolen from him at knifepoint as he visited a petrol station.

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Man's hospital death after alarm volume turned down

Man's hospital death after alarm volume turned down

A man went into cardiac arrest as nurses sat outside his hospital room unaware the alarm was sounding, an inquest has heard.

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Brexit red tape sees Ukraine aid supplies held for days at Dover

Brexit red tape sees Ukraine aid supplies held for days at Dover

Charity bosses say post-Brexit customs red tape at Dover has held up the transportation of aid shipments to Ukraine.

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Motorway chaos after three-vehicle crash

Motorway chaos after three-vehicle crash

A three-vehicle crash and broken down car have resulted in delays on the M25 and M26.

One hurt as two-car crash blocks M2

One hurt as two-car crash blocks M2

One person has been hurt after a two-car crash on the M2 caused rush-hour delays.

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Cabbies fear for livelihoods if ban on ‘polluting’ taxis imposed

Cabbies fear for livelihoods if ban on ‘polluting’ taxis imposed

A city council ban on taxis ‘polluting’ the district’s streets could see hundreds forced off the road this summer.

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Cavalcade takes nine minutes to enter crematorium for car-mad Frank's send off

Cavalcade takes nine minutes to enter crematorium for car-mad Frank's send off

It took nine minutes for cars, bikes, trucks and lorries to file into the crematorium for the funeral of car-mad Frankie Wright.

Is this the future of fitness? We try Kent's first 'gamified' obstacle course

Is this the future of fitness? We try Kent's first 'gamified' obstacle course

Our reporter has a go at TAGactive, a new immersive laser-laden obstacle course, to see if he can beat the current top score set by a nine-year-old.

Much-loved village pub to reopen at last

Much-loved village pub to reopen at last

A village pub that's been closed for 18 months prompting fears for its future is set to reopen featuring a fine dining restaurant.

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Sexual assault victim demands change for victims

Sexual assault victim demands change for victims

A brave survivor of sexual assault from Kent has spoken out and demanded change for victims.

Dozens join Reclaim These Streets march

Dozens join Reclaim These Streets march

Dozens of people have joined a march calling for more to be done to improve safety for women.

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Search for driver of untaxed car which sped off from police

Search for driver of untaxed car which sped off from police

An untaxed car which sped off from police is one of three vehicles taken off the roads by officers in one day.

Technician delivers supplies to Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Technician delivers supplies to Ukrainian refugees in Poland

An electrical engineer has made a mercy dash across Europe in a camper van to deliver much-needed supplies to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.

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Dolphin rescued from shallow water

Dolphin rescued from shallow water

Specialist firefighters have rescued a dolphin after it became stranded in shallow water.

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Olivia Colman joins filming for Hollywood movie

Olivia Colman joins filming for Hollywood movie

Filming for a new Sam Mendes film featuring Olivia Colman and Colin Firth has been taking place on the Kent coast over the past week.

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Thriller shot in Kent to hit screens this week

Thriller shot in Kent to hit screens this week

Scenes for a new four-part ITV drama which airs this week were filmed on location in the county in the autumn.

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Head chef takes on 'dream' job at iconic restaurant

Head chef takes on 'dream' job at iconic restaurant

The chance to take over the running of a landmark hometown restaurant was simply too good to turn down for one ambitious young chef.

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Road cordoned off after man found 'unresponsive'

Road cordoned off after man found 'unresponsive'

A road was taped off by police after a man was found unresponsive in the early hours.

What should go on edge of sprawling new estate?

What should go on edge of sprawling new estate?

A restaurant, petrol station and nursery are among ideas for seven acres of land on a new housing estate after no company could be found to occupy it.

Overturned vehicle closes road

Overturned vehicle closes road

A lane is shut on a by-pass after a vehicle crashed.

Power cuts hit parts of Kent

Power cuts hit parts of Kent

Dozens of homes have been without power this morning.

Bone marrow donor hope for boy 'stuck at home' with rare illness

Bone marrow donor hope for boy 'stuck at home' with rare illness

Doctors are searching for bone marrow donors in a bid to cure a schoolboy suffering from an illness that affects just one in 500,000 people.

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From body repair shop to dealing with the dead

From body repair shop to dealing with the dead

A family who started out as mechanics have now taken the leap into a completely different industry – funeral directing.

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Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsizes with the loss of 193 lives

Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsizes with the loss of 193 lives

People living in Dover at the time of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster in 1987 have told of its lasting impact on the town.

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Fire crews tackle roof blaze

Fire crews tackle roof blaze

Three fire engines were sent to the scene of a house fire believed to have been sparked by an electrical fault.

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Council accused of 'giving away' land set for development

Council accused of 'giving away' land set for development

A council has been accused of 'giving away' land which is destined for 150 seafront homes, following a bid of £26.6m from a buyer.

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Back to drawing board over new pavilion plans

Back to drawing board over new pavilion plans

Soaring costs blamed for setback on plans for new community hall as town council admits scheme will have to be scaled back.

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Drug driving arrest after police pursuit

Drug driving arrest after police pursuit

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while on drugs after police trailed a car with cloned plates to a holiday park.

Vigil held in solidarity for Ukraine

Vigil held in solidarity for Ukraine

A community has come together to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

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