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Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow

Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow

The number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel has risen sixfold compared to October last year, latest figures have revealed.

Lone children going missing from hotels

Lone children going missing from hotels

Lone child asylum seekers have been going missing from social services-run hotels in Kent.

Fine-dining restaurant hit with one-star hygiene rating

Fine-dining restaurant hit with one-star hygiene rating

A new restaurant has been given a one-star food hygiene rating after cooking equipment was found on the floor and raw meat was stored incorrectly.

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First look at 'woodland' development

First look at 'woodland' development

Computer-generated images of how 'woodland' homes at a development will look have been revealed ahead of their launch.

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Player banned after homophobic slur

Player banned after homophobic slur

A non-league player has been banned for seven games after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur against an opponent.

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'Smart' motorway roll-out could stall over safety doubts

'Smart' motorway roll-out could stall over safety doubts

A five-year moratorium on smart motorway schemes to allow for a proper assessment of their safety has been suggested and could lead to changes on M20.

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'The children don't have time to wait'

'The children don't have time to wait'

Parents battling for improved access to medicinal cannabis to treat children with epileptic seizures are making their point at Parliament today.

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Wall to wall luxury at £5m country pad

Wall to wall luxury at £5m country pad

The new owner of this stunning stately home won't need to wallpaper the landing as it comes with lavish frescos on the stairs and ceiling.

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Tributes paid to former Kent and England seamer after his death

Tributes paid to former Kent and England seamer after his death

Tributes have been flooding in for former Kent and England bowler Alan Igglesden who has died after his brave health battle.

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Firefighters called to blaze in tower block

Firefighters called to blaze in tower block

Four fire engines and a height vehicle have been sent to the scene of a blaze on the fifth floor of a block of flats.

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Calls to get tough on fireworks to ease animal anxiety

Calls to get tough on fireworks to ease animal anxiety

An animal charity worker has called for tougher restrictions and greater awareness on fireworks and their impact on animals during Bonfire season.

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Knifeman who threatened punters and staff in Spoons jailed

Knifeman who threatened punters and staff in Spoons jailed

A knife-wielding pub-goer who threatened customers and spat at police officers on a night out has been jailed.

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Man accused of shopping spree with stolen cards

Man accused of shopping spree with stolen cards

A suspect has appeared in court charged with stealing bank cards from employees while they were distracted.

Dealers jailed after sawn-off shotgun and £20k of drugs seized

Dealers jailed after sawn-off shotgun and £20k of drugs seized

Two men have been locked up after a sawn-off shotgun and more than £20,000 of drugs were discovered inside a cocaine factory.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A man was arrested and another man taken to hospital with a serious injury after a reported assault.

Giant hole appears as car park collapses

Giant hole appears as car park collapses

Heavy rainfall has caused a car park to collapse leaving a massive hole in the ground near a historic leisure centre.

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Murder accused 'had sex with bodies in mortuaries'

Murder accused 'had sex with bodies in mortuaries'

A man accused of murdering two women in 1987 had sex with them after killing them and also abused bodies in mortuaries, a court has heard.

Lotto luck as mystery woman scoops £1m

Lotto luck as mystery woman scoops £1m

A mystery National Lottery winner from Kent has won a fantastic £1,000,030 Lotto prize.

Pay in miles not money at pop-up cafe

Pay in miles not money at pop-up cafe

A cafe will open in the middle of a lake for a day this week where adventurers pay for food and drink by how many miles they've covered to get there.

Men charged after teen boxer stabbed to death

Men charged after teen boxer stabbed to death

Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a talented young boxer who was stabbed in Essex.

Car driver 'couldn't see through broken windscreen'

Car driver 'couldn't see through broken windscreen'

Shocked police officers stopped a car on the A2 which had a smashed windscreen the driver should not see out of.

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Artist opens exhibition at Bluewater after race row incident with security

Artist opens exhibition at Bluewater after race row incident with security

An exhibition highlighting Britain's black community has opened following an incident when the artist said he was racially profiled by security staff.

Belt-wielding thug left victim's 'face hanging off'

Belt-wielding thug left victim's 'face hanging off'

A man smashed a bottle into a university student's face and beat him with a belt for eight minutes until part of his face was hanging off.

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Geldof’s pond plans watertight as no historic finds unearthed

Geldof’s pond plans watertight as no historic finds unearthed

Bob Geldof looks set to get permission for a large pond at his historic Kent home after an archaeological dig unearthed nothing of great significance.

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'If he was older the attack would have killed him'

'If he was older the attack would have killed him'

A furious dog owner has slammed authorities for not doing anything after her border terrier was attacked by another dog for a second time.

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The 400-year-old business battling to keep tradition alive

The 400-year-old business battling to keep tradition alive

The only remaining Royal Navy ropeyard still in operation now makes everything from film props and gym equipment to pet toys and garden swings.

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Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant leaves Rocksalt

Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant leaves Rocksalt

A Michelin starred chef who worked with Gordon Ramsey has announced he is stepping down from his pub and restaurant empire.

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Bomb disposal expert dies in Pacific island blast

Bomb disposal expert dies in Pacific island blast

A bomb disposal expert from Kent died in an explosion on the Solomon Islands whilst mapping unexploded Second World War ordnance, an inquest heard.

Hairdresser's racy artwork arouses interest

Hairdresser's racy artwork arouses interest

A salon owner and controversial TV show contestant says his colourful oil paintings have led to some interesting conversations with customers.

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Woman in 20s raped in alleyway

Woman in 20s raped in alleyway

A woman was punched and raped in an alleyway by a stranger, say police, who have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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