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Car with stolen TV strapped to its roof pulled over by police

Car with stolen TV strapped to its roof pulled over by police

Blundering 'shoplifters' were caught with a stolen TV - after strapping it to the roof of a BMW.

Couple die within days of each other after 62 years together

Couple die within days of each other after 62 years together

A well-known retired teacher and her former baker husband, who were married for 62 years, have died within eight days of each other.

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Death of teen 'full of hopes and dreams' was tragic accident

Death of teen 'full of hopes and dreams' was tragic accident

An "intelligent, spiritual and thoughtful" 18-year-old died after taking strong painkillers in a tragic accident.

Doctors told woman with melon-sized tumour to lose weight

Doctors told woman with melon-sized tumour to lose weight

A veterinary nurse with a melon-sized tumour was first sent away by doctors and told to lose weight.

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Fears as violent gangs continue to prowl Kent park

Fears as violent gangs continue to prowl Kent park

Violence still plagues a historic park a decade after it was branded 'a magnet for crime', with innocent passersby subjected to terrifying muggings.

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Meet the busiest bartender in town - and the most argumentative punter

Meet the busiest bartender in town - and the most argumentative punter

Supersonic staff but there's a very mixed response from the punters in Bunters to our Secret Drinker.

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Owner avoids jail after dog tears chunk out of man's leg

Owner avoids jail after dog tears chunk out of man's leg

A Staffordshire bull terrier tore a “nasty chunk” from a man's leg after his owner got in a fight with the victim.

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Police called to disturbance in busy high street

Police called to disturbance in busy high street

Two police cars, a van and several officers have been called to a high street following reports of a disturbance.

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'It hasn't been the same since the pandemic hit'

'It hasn't been the same since the pandemic hit'

A former landlord says the pandemic and rising energy prices are responsible for his exit from a village's only pub.

'No evidence' of fault with aircraft after pilot dies in crash

'No evidence' of fault with aircraft after pilot dies in crash

There is no evidence that a crash which killed a pilot in Kent was caused by a fault with his aircraft, a report has concluded.

Builder slams 'snowflake' workers who can't hack the heat

Builder slams 'snowflake' workers who can't hack the heat

A builder is close to giving up hope of finding a labourer after telling 'snowflakes' not to apply with his company.

ITV's Trigger Point shot on Kent marshes

ITV's Trigger Point shot on Kent marshes

A new six-part thriller starring Vicky McClure from Line of Duty is set to hit our screens and will feature some recognisable locations.

Anti-vaxxers tell pharmacy boss clinic could be 'crime scene'

Anti-vaxxers tell pharmacy boss clinic could be 'crime scene'

Anti-vaxxers have visited a town centre and told a vaccination clinic manager his premises are a "potential crime scene".

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School defies rule change by keeping face masks in class

School defies rule change by keeping face masks in class

A Kent secondary school has defied the government's ending of Plan B restrictions by asking pupils to continue wearing masks.

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Paedophile rumbled after children's wellies found at his home

Paedophile rumbled after children's wellies found at his home

A convicted sex offender was caught having children stay at his house after police spotted wellies and a backpack during a surprise visit.

Tributes for 'legendary' teacher who taught 5,000 children

Tributes for 'legendary' teacher who taught 5,000 children

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved teacher who has been likened to a celebrity in the town he worked by former pupils.

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Maternity staff quizzed as part of baby-scandal review

Maternity staff quizzed as part of baby-scandal review

An independent review into a baby death scandal at a Kent hospitals trust is almost complete with the findings expected in the summer or autumn.

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Camp Wildfire looking to blaze in front of Dragons

Camp Wildfire looking to blaze in front of Dragons

Business partners from Kent are hoping to take Dragon's Den by storm with their business Camp Wildfire.

Tributes paid to 'inspirational' mum who died after cancer battle

Tributes paid to 'inspirational' mum who died after cancer battle

A young mum who was battling breast cancer and hoped to take her children to Disneyland died before they were able to make the trip.

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Teen charged with attempted murder

Teen charged with attempted murder

A 19-year-old arrested after a man was stabbed several times has been charged with attempted murder.

Maid of honour receives 'mortifying' freebie at wedding show

Maid of honour receives 'mortifying' freebie at wedding show

A woman said she was not happy after receiving a diet snack bar at a wedding fair.

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School's warning over 'bear that sings about killing'

School's warning over 'bear that sings about killing'

A primary school has issued a warning to parents over a 'sinister' video game character named Huggy Wuggy who sings about killing.

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Former car dealership of 117 years to get 'new lease of life'

Former car dealership of 117 years to get 'new lease of life'

A prime high street spot occupied by a car dealership for decades is to have a change of use for the first time in more than a century.

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Crash leaves two seriously hurt

Crash leaves two seriously hurt

Two people have suffered serious injuries after a collision between a car and a van.

Athletics stadium turned into makeshift hospital car park

Athletics stadium turned into makeshift hospital car park

An athletics stadium car park is being used by hospital staff as work continues on Kent's only Nightingale 'surge hub.'

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Dad shot by police after stabbing daughter sues NHS for £1m

Dad shot by police after stabbing daughter sues NHS for £1m

A psychotic dad who stabbed his own daughter before being shot down by police is suing the NHS for allegedly botching his mental health treatment.

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Huge outdoor concert series announced

Huge outdoor concert series announced

Katherine Jenkins, UB40 and a sparkling LGBT+ event are coming to a Kent park this summer.

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AA blasted in row over 'not prioritising lone women'

AA blasted in row over 'not prioritising lone women'

A breakdown recovery firm has been at the centre of a row on Twitter over whether lone women should be given priority for roadside assistance.

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Lorry bursts into flames on M25

Lorry bursts into flames on M25

A lorry has gone up in flames on the M25 leading to long delays for drivers on the clockwise carriageway.

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Tracey Emin asks 'shameful' No 10 to remove her artwork

Tracey Emin asks 'shameful' No 10 to remove her artwork

Artist Tracey Emin has demanded that Downing Street takes down an artwork she gifted to the government, saying the 'current situation is shameful'.

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