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Murder charges after flat attack

Murder charges after flat attack

Two people have been charged with murder after a man died from serious injuries following an attack in a block of flats.

Paramedic dies after ambulance horror crash

Paramedic dies after ambulance horror crash

A female paramedic has died after a crash between an ambulance and a cement lorry, which also left one person seriously hurt and two injured.

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Business owners 'sick and tired' of kids on roofs

Business owners 'sick and tired' of kids on roofs

Multiple traders have expressed their concern after children were spotted walking and jumping on rooftops.

Dog walkers injured in country park 'attack'

Dog walkers injured in country park 'attack'

A grandfather was reportedly punched unconscious and his wife assaulted following an altercation with another dog walker.

Garden village 'could put Kent fishing at risk'

Garden village 'could put Kent fishing at risk'

Plans for 5,000 homes could pollute a river and put fishing at risk, according to a law firm representing anglers.

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'I thought alcohol was freedom, but it was a prison'

'I thought alcohol was freedom, but it was a prison'

A former bar owner has written a candid book about his battles with alcohol which he hopes will help others confront their 'drinking demons'.

Twitter video slip-up shines light on Brexit fruit crisis

Twitter video slip-up shines light on Brexit fruit crisis

A video shared on Twitter may not have been quite as it seemed - but it sheds light on a problem which is set to continue in 2022.

'We need bridge to stop more fatal accidents'

'We need bridge to stop more fatal accidents'

The mother of a 13-year-old who died after being hit by a car near the A2 has set up a petition to stop more fatal accidents.

Where is the easiest place to pass a driving test in Kent?

Where is the easiest place to pass a driving test in Kent?

A new study has found which test centres in Kent have the highest and lowest pass rates and the differences are staggering.

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Man 'tried to collect friend from police in stolen car'

Man 'tried to collect friend from police in stolen car'

A man has been arrested after reportedly trying to collect a friend from police in a stolen car.

Plans revealed to redraw political map in Kent boroughs

Plans revealed to redraw political map in Kent boroughs

The battle lines in several council areas across the county will be redrawn this year with authorities seeing a drop in the number of councillors.

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Rare baby porcupine latest arrival at animal park

Rare baby porcupine latest arrival at animal park

A rare species of porcupine has been born at a Kent animal park which is the only place in the country to breed them.

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Mallet-wielding thug smashes pub's memorial bench

Mallet-wielding thug smashes pub's memorial bench

Footage shows the moment a yob with a large hammer attacked a memorial bench dedicated to a pub's loyal punter.

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Are you eligible for a £500 Covid isolation payment?

Are you eligible for a £500 Covid isolation payment?

Parents off work and looking after a child with Covid are among the workers self-isolating who could be entitled to £500 in government help.

'Scientific methods' will 'assess age' of asylum seekers

'Scientific methods' will 'assess age' of asylum seekers

New measures are being introduced to stop adults 'masquerading as children' in an attempt to 'abuse' the asylum seeker system, the Home Office says.

Family's shock as 'fit and healthy' dad, 27, dies of Covid

Family's shock as 'fit and healthy' dad, 27, dies of Covid

A 'fit and healthy' 27-year-old father has died of Covid after spending six weeks in hospital.

Boy, 16, dies five days after being hit by car

Boy, 16, dies five days after being hit by car

A teenager died after being hit by a car days after Christmas.

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Mum drives to Italy to get daughter Covid-19 vaccine

Mum drives to Italy to get daughter Covid-19 vaccine

A mum who travelled across Europe to get her daughter, nine, a Covid-19 vaccine, has criticised the UK government's jab roll-out scheme.

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'We have not given up hope of finding him'

'We have not given up hope of finding him'

Police investigating the disappearance of a musician who was last seen almost five months ago have renewed their appeal for information.

Record numbers for nursing and midwifery courses

Record numbers for nursing and midwifery courses

The efforts of the NHS in the pandemic has inspired record numbers of people to ask for nursing or midwifery courses, say health chiefs.

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'Assault' suspect released without charge

'Assault' suspect released without charge

A man who was held by police after a woman was found with serious head injuries on New Year's Eve has now been released.

Restaurant told it can't serve booze

Restaurant told it can't serve booze

A European restaurant won't be able to sell alcohol over fears about the noise punters might make.

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Flood warning and alerts issued across Kent

Flood warning and alerts issued across Kent

A flood warning and alerts were issued in Kent as high spring tides and strong winds were expected.

Pensioner injured in crash near shopping centre turn off

Pensioner injured in crash near shopping centre turn off

A woman in her 70s remains in hospital after being hit by a car near a busy junction.

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Cold weather warning issued for England

Cold weather warning issued for England

A cold weather alert has been issued warning of below freezing temperatures, ice and severe frosts for the coming days.

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Almost 60 buses cancelled due to driver absences

Almost 60 buses cancelled due to driver absences

Bus services have been cancelled across four Kent towns due to driver absences.

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Man charged over serious station stabbing

Man charged over serious station stabbing

A man is due in court charged over a serious stabbing at a major Kent train station.

Bid to block barracks becoming 1,300 houses

Bid to block barracks becoming 1,300 houses

Historic England could save a barracks from becoming a huge housing estate if it gives the site parkland listings protection.

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Ideal running spots in Kent

Ideal running spots in Kent

If your New Year's resolution was to lose a few pounds and get healthier, here are a few ideal running spots to get you on your way.

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Ironman triathlete paralysed in crash on 'crystal clear' day

Ironman triathlete paralysed in crash on 'crystal clear' day

A driver has been jailed after knocking an ironman triathlete off his motorbike leaving him paralysed.

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