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‘Controlling and jealous' woman exploited young girl for sex

‘Controlling and jealous' woman exploited young girl for sex

A woman embarked on "relentless" sexual exploitation of a vulnerable girl, filming intimate videos and exchanging thousands of explicit messages.

'If not here, where?': 136-home estate likened to 'east German boil cluster' reluctantly approved

'If not here, where?': 136-home estate likened to 'east German boil cluster' reluctantly approved

Controversial plans for a housing estate on the site of a “dingy” former gas works have been given the nod despite fears of creeping urbanisation.

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Woman dies after collapsing in supermarket car park

Woman dies after collapsing in supermarket car park

A woman has died after collapsing in a supermarket car park.

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An impressive ‘feet’! Kent punter goes viral with brilliant hack

An impressive ‘feet’! Kent punter goes viral with brilliant hack

A punter’s use of one of the oldest tricks in the book has captivated a very modern audience - with millions on social media watching his moves.

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Extra safety work delays reopening of town's theatre

Extra safety work delays reopening of town's theatre

A raft of extra work is being carried out before a town theatre can finally reopen after new fire safety changes in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

Archbishop resigns amid criticism of handling of report into child sex abuser

Archbishop resigns amid criticism of handling of report into child sex abuser

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned following criticism of his handling of a report into a child abuser connected to the Church of England.

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Mystery Kent woman to rake in £10k each month for a year in Lotto win

Mystery Kent woman to rake in £10k each month for a year in Lotto win

A mystery Kent woman will receive £10,000 every month for a year after a lottery win

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Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

The School Streets initiative, which sees timed road closures during peak school hours, has been recommended for expansion across part of Kent.

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Man taken to hospital with head injuries after high street attack

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after high street attack

An appeal has been launched after a man was taken to hospital with head injuries following an alleged town centre assault.

Worker’s leg crushed after vending machine fell at power station

Worker’s leg crushed after vending machine fell at power station

A man was taken to hospital after being hurt by a vending machine on a stairwell, resulting in a firm being issued with improvement notice.

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Contractors set to finally clear wood turned into 'desolate wasteland'

Contractors set to finally clear wood turned into 'desolate wasteland'

Contractors are set to remove more than 35,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from a beauty spot – a job that could cost £15 million.

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‘Why is it so hard these days to get tradespeople to even call back?’

‘Why is it so hard these days to get tradespeople to even call back?’

Why is it so hard to find tradespeople who call back - is it poor customer service or is everyone just too busy these days, asks our columnist?

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Historic town centre pub sells at auction

Historic town centre pub sells at auction

A well-known and long-standing pub in the heart of a Kent town has sold at auction for nearly £200,000.

Mystery surrounds identity of man after body pulled from sea

Mystery surrounds identity of man after body pulled from sea

An investigation continues to identify a man after a body was sadly pulled from the Channel, an inquest heard.

Two taken to hospital after crash which closes major route

Two taken to hospital after crash which closes major route

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash blocked a major route in both directions.

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Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

Bosses of a popular beachfront nightspot which shut unexpectedly have announced the opening date of a new venue.

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19-year-old charged after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’ in street

19-year-old charged after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’ in street

A 19-year-old has been charged after a group of people were allegedly sprayed with a toxic substance in the street, injuring four.

Cyclist flown to hospital after serious crash

Cyclist flown to hospital after serious crash

A cyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a busy A-road.

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Bowling alley with out-of-date food blames hygiene score on staffing changes

Bowling alley with out-of-date food blames hygiene score on staffing changes

Bowling alley bosses have blamed a damning hygiene report on a change in staff after food a month out of date was discovered by an inspector.

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Landlord faces legal challenge after residents landed with £14k bills

Landlord faces legal challenge after residents landed with £14k bills

A leaseholder is looking to take a property firm to a tribunal after homeowners were given 30 days to pay a hefty fee for new fire safety measures.

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New Aldi store could be blocked as Lidl threatens council with legal action

New Aldi store could be blocked as Lidl threatens council with legal action

A legal threat from Lidl could scupper construction of a new Aldi store - even though the plans have already been green-lit.

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Photographer ‘stalked and followed’ ex-girlfriend as she left shops

Photographer ‘stalked and followed’ ex-girlfriend as she left shops

The ex-girlfriend of a former photographer said he “ruined her life” after stalking and following her around when she was with her children.

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'She just left me on the ground and bleeding out'

'She just left me on the ground and bleeding out'

A bike technician claims a dog owner jumped over a wire fence and left him injured after her pet attacked him in a woodland.

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'They should dig it up and start again!': The rat-run route shut 29 times in four years

'They should dig it up and start again!': The rat-run route shut 29 times in four years

Fed-up residents have called for a busy rat-run to be dug up and a water main replaced as the route continues to be blighted by emergency closures.

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Prisoners resort to making cardboard barriers to keep rats out at ‘vermin-infested’ jail

Prisoners resort to making cardboard barriers to keep rats out at ‘vermin-infested’ jail

Serious concerns over the poor state of a prison have been raised in a damning report - but the government says it is taking immediate action.

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Iconic town centre nightclub up for sale after 25 years

Iconic town centre nightclub up for sale after 25 years

A club which hosted weekly events, football watchalongs, and thousands of punters has been put on the market for £850,000.

Fines dished out to motorists parked ‘dangerously’ during Remembrance service cancelled

Fines dished out to motorists parked ‘dangerously’ during Remembrance service cancelled

Tickets controversially issued to drivers parked incorrectly in a car park while paying their respects have been withdrawn in a “common sense” ruling.

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All lanes reopen on M25 following two-vehicle crash

All lanes reopen on M25 following two-vehicle crash

Two lanes were closed on a busy motorway near the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving two cars.

Duo sped down motorway in robbed Fiat 500

Duo sped down motorway in robbed Fiat 500

A man and woman have been jailed after robbing their victim’s Fiat 500 and speeding down the motorway.

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High street restaurant closes as owners say business not ‘viable'

High street restaurant closes as owners say business not ‘viable'

An eatery which offered breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner has closed after the venture became ‘unviable’.

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