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'Don't go to Maidstone - it's not safe'

'Don't go to Maidstone - it's not safe'

A 12-year-old girl needed surgery to a broken wrist after she and two friends were attacked by a pack of youths in a town centre park.

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Prolific shoplifter banned from supermarkets

Prolific shoplifter banned from supermarkets

A thief who is serving time in jail for repeatedly shoplifting has been banned from entering a number of supermarkets for the next three years.

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Devil-worshipping teen sentenced to at least 35 years for murdering sisters

Devil-worshipping teen sentenced to at least 35 years for murdering sisters

A teenager who brutally killed two sisters as they celebrated a birthday in a London park will spend a minimum of 35 years behind bars.

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Victorian signal box saved from demolition by villagers

Victorian signal box saved from demolition by villagers

A charming 19th century signal box destined to be knocked down has been saved following a successful campaign by villagers.

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'It's a proper goodbye for both of them'

'It's a proper goodbye for both of them'

Hundreds of mourners from across the country have remembered a father and son who were among four to die in an horrific crash.

Motorcycle racing legend dies in crash

Motorcycle racing legend dies in crash

Tributes have been paid to a motorsport legend who died after the bike he was riding was involved in a collision with a car on the A21.

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Council leader confident 4,000 homes will be built despite High Court ruling

Council leader confident 4,000 homes will be built despite High Court ruling

A Kent district's biggest-ever housing development will become reality - despite a successful legal challenge says one council leader.

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Dad left for dead in park attack horror

Dad left for dead in park attack horror

A dad suffered a broken jaw and fractured eye socket in an horrific unprovoked attack while walking home through a park.

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Dad's tribute to Royal Marine son who 'achieved so much'

Dad's tribute to Royal Marine son who 'achieved so much'

A dad has spoken of the pain of losing his son in a fatal crash, but says he changed people's lives.

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Kent's heritage coast is better than Puerto Rico!

Kent's heritage coast is better than Puerto Rico!

One of the best places to visit in the world is Kent's Heritage Coast after it beat tourist hotspots like Puerto Rico and Vancouver Island in ratings.

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'My life as a ghost hunter'

'My life as a ghost hunter'

A Kent-based singer and ghost hunter talks about his experiences as his life is a unique mix of music and the macarbe.

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'The best burger in Kent? It doesn't get much better'

'The best burger in Kent? It doesn't get much better'

As one Kent town prepares for a mega-money food hall we ventured across the county to try out one of its new restaurants and it was incredible.

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'You have to be double-jabbed to work in my pub'

'You have to be double-jabbed to work in my pub'

A landlady who says her staff must be vaccinated has defended her stance after a former worker claims he felt pressured into having the jab.

Major £25m boost for seaside towns

Major £25m boost for seaside towns

Two Kent seaside towns are set to receive more than £25 million in investment as part of a major regeneration project.

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'Adored' Rory fell to death while trying to find friends

'Adored' Rory fell to death while trying to find friends

An "adored" 26-year-old fell to his death on a night out while trying to catch up with friends, an inquest has heard.

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Pubs close as hundreds expected for father and son's funeral

Pubs close as hundreds expected for father and son's funeral

Town centre pubs have shut ahead of a funeral tomorrow, with hundreds of mourners from across the country expected in the county town.

Son who stole £450k from dad and bought £80k Range will repay £1

Son who stole £450k from dad and bought £80k Range will repay £1

A fraudster who stole £450,000 from his father's savings and bought a Range Rover will have to repay just £1.

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Football chairman choked to death on holiday

Football chairman choked to death on holiday

A hugely popular Sunday league chairman choked to death while on holiday.

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'Boaty McBoatface' sails past Kent

'Boaty McBoatface' sails past Kent

A polar research vessel which the public wanted to call Boaty McBoatface but is now named after David Attenborough has sailed past Kent.

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£14.7m boost for Netflix-linked film studios

£14.7m boost for Netflix-linked film studios

Plans for an ambitious redevelopment of the site of a former railway works have been given a £14.7 million boost in the budget.

Paedophile hid two phones from police

Paedophile hid two phones from police

A paedophile who was jailed for having indecent images of children is back behind bars for breaching a sexual harm prevention order

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'Living on the streets will kill my 81-year-old dad'

'Living on the streets will kill my 81-year-old dad'

A distraught son has hit out at caravan park owners who reportedly evicted him and his cancer-stricken father, making them homeless.

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Eight suspects due in court over drugs network

Eight suspects due in court over drugs network

Eight men from Kent and London have appeared before magistrates following a series of raids.

How will budget impact Kent?

How will budget impact Kent?

The Chancellor has set out his Covid recovery budget – here's what was in it and what it means for Kent.

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'Spectacular' and 'terrible' QEII bridge opened in 1991

'Spectacular' and 'terrible' QEII bridge opened in 1991

The Queen opened her namesake bridge at the Dartford Crossing in 1991 - here we take look back at the landmark's history.

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Major pile-up closes M2

Major pile-up closes M2

Two people have been rushed to hospital following a motorway crash involving two lorries, three cars and a van.

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Taxi driver attacked by passenger

Taxi driver attacked by passenger

A passenger attacked a taxi driver while he was driving which made him swerve his cab onto a pavement.

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Produced in Kent opens shop in Bluewater

Produced in Kent opens shop in Bluewater

A shop selling food and drink products made by businesses across Kent has opened in the county's biggest shopping centre in the run-up to Christmas.

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Pop Larkin's Rolls-Royce up for auction

Pop Larkin's Rolls-Royce up for auction

The iconic yellow motor which was driven by David Jason in the much-loved comedy drama Darling Buds of May last sold for £100,000.

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'Mya remains loved and in our hearts forever'

'Mya remains loved and in our hearts forever'

The family of a teenager who died after being hit by a car have paid tribute to their "bright, beautiful daughter" with a "strong will".

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