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Image released after man grabs girl in alleyway

Image released after man grabs girl in alleyway

Officers investigating an alleged assault have released a CCTV image of a man who may have information that could assist their investigation.

Drug dealer attacked shop worker

Drug dealer attacked shop worker

A county lines drug dealer has been sent to prison after attacking a shop worker as well as committing other offences.

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Sadness as village Christmas tree stolen

Sadness as village Christmas tree stolen

A Christmas tree erected to bring some festive cheer to a village has been stolen.

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People queuing for hours at booster walk-in clinic

People queuing for hours at booster walk-in clinic

Hundreds of people have been queuing for hours for a Covid booster jab after the Prime Minister's Omicron emergency warning.

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100kg Mastiff named UK's dog of the year

100kg Mastiff named UK's dog of the year

A rescue dog who weighs the same as a baby elephant or a heavyweight boxer has been crowned the UK's top dog at a glitzy awards ceremony.

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Asylum boats are 'death traps'

Asylum boats are 'death traps'

Small boats used to cross the Channel are shoddily made with gaffer tape and plywood and the bottom fell out of one at sea, crimefighters say.

Thugs to be locked up longer

Thugs to be locked up longer

Two yobs who terrorised a town by staging three robberies at knife-point have had their sentences increased by the Court of Appeal.

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Raducanu shortlisted for Sports Personality of the Year - as she tests positive for Covid-19

Raducanu shortlisted for Sports Personality of the Year - as she tests positive for Covid-19

Teenager Emma Raducanu has been nominated for the 2021 Sports Personality of the Year award - but also has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Roadworks to be removed to help Christmas traffic

Roadworks to be removed to help Christmas traffic

Around 900 miles of roadworks are to be removed in time for Christmas to try and keep traffic flowing.

'We may never know name of man found dead at sea'

'We may never know name of man found dead at sea'

As RNLI crews prepare to be on-call throughout the Christmas period, one volunteer has shared the tragic story of a nameless man found dead at sea.

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NHS website hit by problems amid Covid jabs rush

NHS website hit by problems amid Covid jabs rush

People booking a Covid jab via the NHS website are facing error messages while those ordering home test kits are being asked to come back later.

Paul Weller announces second summer date for 2022

Paul Weller announces second summer date for 2022

Music icon Paul Weller has announced he will headline a second summer date in Kent next year, days after he released his 17th solo album.

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Body found on railway tracks

Body found on railway tracks

A person has died after being found on railway tracks which led to a huge emergency service response.

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How to survive in medieval Kent

How to survive in medieval Kent

An author and historian explains the best tips for how 21st century Britons might be able to survive medieval times and what life was truly like.

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'I feel so unsafe I have to barricade the door'

'I feel so unsafe I have to barricade the door'

A mum says she has been left with no choice but to barricade herself in her council flat with her young son due to feeling so unsafe.

Long-derelict farm could be transformed into new estate

Long-derelict farm could be transformed into new estate

A bid to transform a dilapidated farm into a 15-home estate would spruce up an eyesore that blights a busy route, councillors say.

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Police to use enforcement as 'last resort' as we move to Plan B

Police to use enforcement as 'last resort' as we move to Plan B

With new restrictions in place from today, Kent Police say violence or abuse towards venue and shop staff in the county will not be tolerated.

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The Plan B rules you need to know about this week

The Plan B rules you need to know about this week

From home working to how to download a Covid Pass - here's everything you need to know about this week's new Plan B rules.

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Boris Johnson announces emergency Covid vaccination plan amid rise in Omicron

Boris Johnson announces emergency Covid vaccination plan amid rise in Omicron

The Prime Minister has pledged everyone eligible will be able to get their Covid booster jab by the end of the year.

Covid alert level raised to Level 4

Covid alert level raised to Level 4

The Prime Minister is due to address the nation as evidence shows Omicron is "spreading fast".

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Man charged after police officer hit by motorcycle

Man charged after police officer hit by motorcycle

A man has been charged with dangerous driving among other offences, after an officer was struck by a motorcycle and had to be taken to hospital.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A missing man has been found safe and well.

Warning as cat killed by 'accidental antifreeze poisoning'

Warning as cat killed by 'accidental antifreeze poisoning'

A beloved family pet was discovered distressed and disorientated before having to be put down with suspected antifreeze poisoning.

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Is this Kent's most festive house?

Is this Kent's most festive house?

A 67-year-old grandad has covered his house from floor to roof in Christmas lights for a cause very close to his heart.

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'It's ridiculous!' Fury as rush-hour route to be made one-way

'It's ridiculous!' Fury as rush-hour route to be made one-way

One of Kent's busiest routes is set to be transformed into a one-way road next year as part of a controversial plan to ease rush-hour gridlock.

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Whole year group told to stay home until January

Whole year group told to stay home until January

An entire year group will not return to class until next year after a child tested positive for Omicron.

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Man arrested after woman raped in woodland

Man arrested after woman raped in woodland

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in an area of woodland.

Four arrests after high street brawl

Four arrests after high street brawl

The centre of a Kent town was taped off for several hours following an early morning fight.

Where Omicron is spreading in Kent - and booster uptake is lowest

Where Omicron is spreading in Kent - and booster uptake is lowest

New figures reveal where Omicron is spreading fastest in Kent and Medway - and which district has the lowest Covid booster jab uptake.

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'Cultural' nightspot faces licence review over noise

'Cultural' nightspot faces licence review over noise

Fed-up residents living in flats above a popular venue claim they are having to live with loud music, drunken cheering and whooping.

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