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Troubled teen told friends of suicide plan

Troubled teen told friends of suicide plan

A talented schoolboy who took his own life in woods had told friends of his intentions in a troubling messages.

Road reopens after person found collapsed

Road reopens after person found collapsed

A town centre road was closed off after a person was taken seriously ill when they were found collapsed in the street.

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Securitas robber could move to an open prison

Securitas robber could move to an open prison

One of seven robbers found guilty of Britain's biggest cash heist when £53m was stolen from a Kent cash depot, could soon be moved to an open prison.

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'You have killed the whole family'

'You have killed the whole family'

The sister of a teenage girl who was killed by a drunk driver has told a court how her death has left her family in ruins.

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Opening date for new Aldi revealed

Opening date for new Aldi revealed

The opening date for Kent's newest Aldi has been revealed - with the launch heralding the creation of about 40 jobs.

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Biker and passenger seriously injured after crash with car

Biker and passenger seriously injured after crash with car

A motorcyclist and his passenger remain in hospital with serious injuries following a crash with a car.

Warning over fake Wetherspoon offer which wants your details

Warning over fake Wetherspoon offer which wants your details

Social media users are being warned about fake free meal deals pretending to be from pub chain Wetherspoon.

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More than 500 jobs up for grabs at Bluewater

More than 500 jobs up for grabs at Bluewater

Primark, Next, Pizza Express and TGI Fridays are among firms taking part in a jobs fair at Bluewater.

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Why are gas prices rising, what does it mean for me and will it ruin Christmas?

Why are gas prices rising, what does it mean for me and will it ruin Christmas?

A perfect storm has seen gas prices surge in recent weeks - here's what's behind the issue and what it means for the public.

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Banned driver clocks up 13th offence

Banned driver clocks up 13th offence

A man convicted of driving while disqualified 12 times previously has done it again.

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Post Office card account changes explained

Post Office card account changes explained

This is what you need to know about the changes coming to Post Office card accounts for those on benefits or collecting a state pension.

Anti-vaxxers stage another protest outside school

Anti-vaxxers stage another protest outside school

Just days after a head teacher accused them of spreading disinformation - anti-vaxxers have staged another protest outside a secondary school.

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Former PC used excessive force when he Tasered suspect

Former PC used excessive force when he Tasered suspect

A former Met officer who Tasered a man excessively had lied to his bosses before when a suspect made off with a pair of handcuffs.

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Helicopter joins kayaker rescue mission

Helicopter joins kayaker rescue mission

A helicopter joined a cross-agency mission to rescue a kayaker who got into difficulty two miles off the Kent coast.

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Teen in hospital after being hit by motorbike

Teen in hospital after being hit by motorbike

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a motorbike.

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Man denies helping murderer flee rap gig brawl

Man denies helping murderer flee rap gig brawl

A man has denied helping a murderer after a deadly brawl outside a rap show.

My, my, my Sir Tom wows crowds

My, my, my Sir Tom wows crowds

Singer Sir Tom Jones is quite frankly, still a Sex Bomb and wowed the crowds when he performed in Kent.

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City's football club asks to leave league amid financial woes

City's football club asks to leave league amid financial woes

Canterbury City Football Club have requested withdrawal from the Southern Counties East League due to financial reasons.

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Anger as commuter coach ditches estate

Anger as commuter coach ditches estate

Residents have branded a commuter coach service's decision to drop their estate from its route "completely unfair".

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Facebook trolls abuse innocent mum after namesake's conviction

Facebook trolls abuse innocent mum after namesake's conviction

Facebook trolls have sent vile comments to an innocent mum after her namesake was convicted of defrauding a vulnerable couple.

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'I want to be around to watch my children grow up'

'I want to be around to watch my children grow up'

A mum-of-three 'desperate' to watch her children grow up is raising £25,000 for ground-breaking cancer treatment.

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Meet the barber tackling men's mental health one cut at a time

Meet the barber tackling men's mental health one cut at a time

Our reporter visits a new barbershop on a mission to support men's mental health and provide a safe space for guys to open up while having a trim.

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One of Kent's oldest hotels will 'slowly die' without eco-pods

One of Kent's oldest hotels will 'slowly die' without eco-pods

The owners of one of Kent's oldest hotels fear it will slowly die and close if it is not allowed to invest in innovative new accommodation.

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Tom Jones fans slam traffic 'shambles'

Tom Jones fans slam traffic 'shambles'

Fans leaving the Tom Jones concert at the Hop Farm have hit out at 'shambolic' traffic delays.

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Protesters arrested before they can get on M25

Protesters arrested before they can get on M25

Insulate Britain protesters were arrested as they attempted to block the Dartford Crossing junction.

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Kent train delays after signalling problem

Kent train delays after signalling problem

Services are now getting back to normal after passengers in Kent faced delays due to a signalling problem in the capital.

Boycie's links to Kent

Boycie's links to Kent

Tributes have been paid to a former Only Fools and Horses actor who has died at the age of 79.

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Covid cases in county reach 200,000

Covid cases in county reach 200,000

The number of Covid-19 cases in Kent and Medway since the start of the pandemic has now passed 200,000.

Air ambulance called after motorbike crash

Air ambulance called after motorbike crash

Emergency services including police and the air ambulance have been called to a crash.

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Medics unable to save stab victim

Medics unable to save stab victim

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found stabbed outside a railway station.

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