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Property closed by courts after 'drug dealing and prostitution' allegations

Property closed by courts after 'drug dealing and prostitution' allegations

Months of complaints about anti-social behaviour has seen a property closed down for three months.

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'Act quickly or we will see another asylum seeker tragedy'

'Act quickly or we will see another asylum seeker tragedy'

Refugee campaigners say the government must act swiftly to halt the number of would-be asylum seekers trying to reach the UK.

Body found on beach after Channel tragedy

Body found on beach after Channel tragedy

The body of an asylum seeker who drowned in the worst-ever Channel crossings tragedy has been found on a beach.

Best man on house arrest wins bid to attend friend's wedding

Best man on house arrest wins bid to attend friend's wedding

A criminal with an electronic tag has had his curfew relaxed so he can perform best-man duties at a luxury hotel.

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Burst water main shuts road outside retail park

Burst water main shuts road outside retail park

A main road is expected to be shut until Monday due to a burst water main.

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Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

Concerns are growing about a new Covid19 variant, detected in Africa, with mutations that may make it the worse strain yet.

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How the world's media reacted to Channel deaths

How the world's media reacted to Channel deaths

Media outlets across the world have reacted to the deaths of more than 30 asylum seekers after the worst-ever Channel crossing tragedy.

'Dumped' dog found riddled with tumours dies

'Dumped' dog found riddled with tumours dies

A search has been launched for the owners of a seriously-ill dog who died after being found wandering alone in a park.

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Bar temporarily closes after 'seven people spiked'

Bar temporarily closes after 'seven people spiked'

A venue has had its license temporarily suspended and will improve safety measures, after seven people were allegedly spiked with needles and drinks.

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Santa's Grotto and stalls shut at shopping centre

Santa's Grotto and stalls shut at shopping centre

Emergency repairs at a popular shopping centre have forced stalls and a Santa's Grotto to be closed for several days in the lead up to Christmas.

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Cosmetic surgery ads aimed at under 18s to be banned

Cosmetic surgery ads aimed at under 18s to be banned

Adverts that promote cosmetic surgery procedures, which change a person's appearance, are to be banned from targetting teenagers.

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Entire weekend closures for flyover work

Entire weekend closures for flyover work

Motorists are to face entire weekend closures at a busy roundabout because of roadworks.

Motorcyclist dies in M2 crash

Motorcyclist dies in M2 crash

A motorcyclist in his 60s has died in a crash on the M2.

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Men charged with attempted murder

Men charged with attempted murder

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in an alleged attack which saw two charged with attempted murder.

Cats rescued from early morning fire

Cats rescued from early morning fire

Fire crews have put out a fire at a home after it broke out in the kitchen area and rescued six cats from inside.

Amazon parcel thief caught on camera

Amazon parcel thief caught on camera

Watch the moment a cocky thief steals a parcel from a person's home while out on a walk with a child and a dog.

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More asylum seekers attempt crossing just hours after deadliest day

More asylum seekers attempt crossing just hours after deadliest day

It is understood at least two boats carrying people seeking asylum have attempted the crossing the day after dozens of people died in the Channel.

Tragedy in the Channel - the narrow sea that continues to claim lives

Tragedy in the Channel - the narrow sea that continues to claim lives

Since the start of last year, more than 30,000 people have risked death crossing to the UK aboard dinghies, kayaks and other small boats.

Calls for UK police to mount joint patrols with French to stop crossings

Calls for UK police to mount joint patrols with French to stop crossings

Joint police patrols on the French Channel coast have been proposed to help prevent asylum seekers attempting to cross the Channel.

150,000 patients waiting for hospital treatment

150,000 patients waiting for hospital treatment

Hospitals are under huge pressure to deal with a backlog of patients as figures reveal those waiting across Kent has increased by a third.

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28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across Kent are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

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Come on over... we're having a Wimpy

Come on over... we're having a Wimpy

It had its heyday in the 70s and 80s but could food memories for the Bender in a Bun be rekindled by a visit to Wimpy for this week's Eat My Words?

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Countywide support for White Ribbon Day

Countywide support for White Ribbon Day

Councillors and others are wearing white ribbons on a day highlighting male violence against women as efforts against the scourge continue Kent-wide.

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Death of surgeon in 750ft fall caused by negligent instructor

Death of surgeon in 750ft fall caused by negligent instructor

A drug-taking ski instructor was responsible for the death of a top surgeon who fell 750ft down an abyss while on holiday with his family.

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Mum fined for waiting to allow cars to pass

Mum fined for waiting to allow cars to pass

A couple have vowed to fight a penalty charge notice after pulling in to give way to on-coming traffic on a busy street near a primary school.

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The first 'great train robbery' which was carried out in Kent

The first 'great train robbery' which was carried out in Kent

A 1963 robbery of a mail train may be the most famous railway heist of all - but one gang pulled off a similar raid more than a century earlier.

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International operation sees small boat gangs smashed

International operation sees small boat gangs smashed

Acting on intelligence from the National Crime Agency, French police have arrested 18 suspected people smugglers across three cities in France.

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'People putting migrants in boats are murderers'

'People putting migrants in boats are murderers'

People smugglers facilitating perilous crossings to the UK have been slammed as 'murderers' after more than 30 asylum seekers died in the Channel.

'It's a muggers haven at the moment, with no lights on'

'It's a muggers haven at the moment, with no lights on'

A woman fears crime will rise in a town centre park after the street lights stopped working two weeks ago.

Man left with facial injuries after being jumped by three men

Man left with facial injuries after being jumped by three men

A man in his 40s has been left with a facial injury after being jumped by three men.

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