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Alleged stalker joins police after colleagues 'dumped ex in woods'

Alleged stalker joins police after colleagues 'dumped ex in woods'

A PC whose ex was 'dumped in the woods' by colleagues to "teach her a lesson" was able to join Kent Police despite being investigated for stalking.

'I felt sick after learning I had been alone with necrophiliac'

'I felt sick after learning I had been alone with necrophiliac'

A former hospital employee who worked alongside necrophiliac and murderer David Fuller has spoken of her horror after learning of his crimes.

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Could feeding cows seaweed cut the methane they burp?

Could feeding cows seaweed cut the methane they burp?

A seaweed-based animal feed diet for cows is being investigated as part of efforts by a supermarket to have more climate-friendly cattle.

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Teen wielded axe to guard bike from moped thugs

Teen wielded axe to guard bike from moped thugs

A highly-regarded teen who shielded his motorbike from vandals with an axe has avoided jail after the “conscious decision” of a judge.

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Happy ending for dog who fled from fireworks

Happy ending for dog who fled from fireworks

A sausage dog who bolted from a garden has been found three days after going missing.

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Primark to open new stores

Primark to open new stores

The discount fashion retailer says it has plans to dramatically expand its portfolio of stores.

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Tesco blocks Aldi from opening new Kent store

Tesco blocks Aldi from opening new Kent store

Supermarket wars are heating up in part of Kent, after Tesco won a legal bid to block a new Aldi from opening.

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Victim 'left a trail of blood' through train station

Victim 'left a trail of blood' through train station

A man was taken to hospital after he was seen dripping with blood following reports of a stabbing.

Man jailed for raping mum in same room as sleeping child

Man jailed for raping mum in same room as sleeping child

A rapist has been jailed for five years after he attacked a mother just yards from her sleeping child.

Bulked up sewage bill backed by MP

Bulked up sewage bill backed by MP

An MP has backed an amended sewage bill, saying he is now satisfied it goes far enough to tackle dumping.

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Housing plan for empty Debenhams

Housing plan for empty Debenhams

The future of a landmark building is becoming clearer as it's revealed it could be used for commercial, leisure and housing purposes.

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Driver's charge dropped after Covid death

Driver's charge dropped after Covid death

A death by dangerous driving charge has been dropped after a retired university lecturer died from Covid weeks after being hit by a car.

'The trolls can get very personal'

'The trolls can get very personal'

TikTok and Instagram stars share their top tips for dealing with online bullies on Social Media Kindness Day.

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MP backs star in menopause campaign

MP backs star in menopause campaign

A politician has joined a Davina McCall in a move for better help for women suffering from menopause.

Woman dies after hit-and-run

Woman dies after hit-and-run

Two men have been arrested after a woman in her 50s died in hospital following a hit-and-run.

Anger after 'anti refugee' notes posted through people's doors

Anger after 'anti refugee' notes posted through people's doors

Residents in one part of the county have hit out after anti-refugee notes were posted through their letterboxes.

Bus driver shortage leaves passengers stranded

Bus driver shortage leaves passengers stranded

Bus timetables are being decimated as more and more services are cancelled due to an ongoing national shortage of qualified drivers.

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Christmas Eve boxes: Cosy tradition or a costly pressure?

Christmas Eve boxes: Cosy tradition or a costly pressure?

Searches for Christmas Eve boxes are on the up as families start their festive plans - but does the trend add to the magic or pile on the pressure?

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'I took Gillingham into the Premier League - then got sacked'

'I took Gillingham into the Premier League - then got sacked'

The latest incarnation of a football management game is released this week - but be warned...it will forever blur fact with fiction.

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'It's not going to cure her or bring her back, but will give her more time'

'It's not going to cure her or bring her back, but will give her more time'

A mum given just six months to live is raising funds for treatment to give her a chance to see her little boys grow.

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Seafront pub to become restaurant and cocktail bar

Seafront pub to become restaurant and cocktail bar

A long-empty seaside pub is set to be transformed into a Sri Lankan-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar.

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The Kent country pile with a taste of Miami life

The Kent country pile with a taste of Miami life

You could live the Miami life with this Kent country estate up for sale – all that's missing is the temperatures.

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Kent man arrested after football fans chant vile song on plane

Kent man arrested after football fans chant vile song on plane

A Kent man has been arrested after West Ham fans flying to a match bellowed an anti-Semitic song at an Orthodox Jewish passenger.

Police shut road after 'serious' three-car crash

Police shut road after 'serious' three-car crash

Emergency services were called after a serious crash which led to a man being taken to hospital.

Woman, 22, charged after school bus disturbance

Woman, 22, charged after school bus disturbance

A woman has been charged following a disturbance on a school bus that left pupils being offered 'appropriate support'.

Two police officers attacked in town centre car park

Two police officers attacked in town centre car park

A Constable needed hospital treatment after his ear was torn in a violent assault.

Chickens 'killed and burned' by children

Chickens 'killed and burned' by children

Police are investigating after a number of chickens were killed at a farm.

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Public inquiry launched after necrophiliac's actions in hospitals

Public inquiry launched after necrophiliac's actions in hospitals

A public inquiry will be held into how an electrician was able to abuse corpses at a hospital mortuary for 12 years.

'They launched fireworks at my window!'

'They launched fireworks at my window!'

A woman has told how people were left trapped in their homes for almost two hours after a pair of reckless yobs launched fireworks in the street.

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Women abused during march.... against abuse of women

Women abused during march.... against abuse of women

Women were reportedly assaulted and abused by several men as they took part in a Reclaim These Streets march.

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