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Bluewater art gang's £18k Marilyn Monroe swindle

Bluewater art gang's £18k Marilyn Monroe swindle

A gang of art fraudsters swindled a Bluewater gallery out of £18,000 in a scam involving a painting of Marilyn Monroe's lips.

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How a cult Kent band changed music forever

How a cult Kent band changed music forever

With the help of “vast quantities of whisky along with other mind-enhancing items”, a band created a new sound which still influences artists today.

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Huge new student block 'is ugliest building around'

Huge new student block 'is ugliest building around'

A towering student block forming part of a £115 million complex has been branded a 'blot on the skyline' and compared to the infamous Gateway flats.

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Paddling pool plan for island beach

Paddling pool plan for island beach

A councillor has launched a campaign to build a tidal paddling pool at one of Kent's seaside resorts.

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'Raab's large gaps of knowledge on Afghanistan exposed'

'Raab's large gaps of knowledge on Afghanistan exposed'

Political Editor Paul Francis gives his run down on an intense week in politics.

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Pond equipment stolen as thieves target garden centre

Pond equipment stolen as thieves target garden centre

Items including solar aquatic pumps and other pond equipment were stolen when thieves targeted a garden centre.

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Three arrested in drug dealing crackdown

Three arrested in drug dealing crackdown

Two men and a woman have been arrested after Class A drugs and cash were seized by police.

Gran drowned while trying to reach grandchild in sea

Gran drowned while trying to reach grandchild in sea

A woman drowned while trying to reach her grandchild in the sea, an inquest has heard.

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Kent to bask in Mediterranean temperatures next week

Kent to bask in Mediterranean temperatures next week

Temperatures are forecast to hit highs of 27C next week as a plume of hot air comes over the county.

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Burger King gets nod to open drive-thru

Burger King gets nod to open drive-thru

A council decision not to allow a fast food firm from opening at a shopping centre has been overturned.

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Plan to ease traffic woes on huge estate

Plan to ease traffic woes on huge estate

A new slip road is being created on a business estate in Kent which is blighted by congestion.

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Police concerned for missing Wayne, 68

Police concerned for missing Wayne, 68

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man.

Drag Race stars bringing Netflix show to Kent

Drag Race stars bringing Netflix show to Kent

Fan favourites from a hit Netflix show will be in Kent next week as they take their show on the road.

'Intelligence failings have increased terror threat in UK'

'Intelligence failings have increased terror threat in UK'

An ex-army intelligence officer from Kent says the government's failure to act on warnings about the Taliban takeover has seen the terror threat rise.

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Kent Pop star to open National Television Awards

Kent Pop star to open National Television Awards

A Kent-based pop star who rose to fame on Strictly Come Dancing will perform in front of millions as part of the National Television Awards on ITV.

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New school, homes and wedding venue approved

New school, homes and wedding venue approved

A new academy and 181 homes will be built after councillors gave the plans a hesitant thumbs up – just days after deferring the matter.

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Police closed M20 amid 'concerns for woman'

Police closed M20 amid 'concerns for woman'

The M20 was shut by police as they responded to reports of concerns for a woman, who was later located safely.

Burst pipe closes busy route

Burst pipe closes busy route

A busy road has been shut following a burst water main - as residents are warned their taps could run dry.

WhatsApp to send train journey updates

WhatsApp to send train journey updates

Train passengers can now get the latest service information sent straight to their mobile phones via WhatsApp.

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Rapper Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting former partner

Rapper Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting former partner

Award-winning rapper Dizzee Rascal who lives in Kent, has denied assaulting his former partner after appearing in court.

Child bitten on face by dog flown to hospital

Child bitten on face by dog flown to hospital

A boy has been taken to hospital by the air ambulance after being bitten on the face by a dog.

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Behind the scenes at Kent's wackiest event

Behind the scenes at Kent's wackiest event

The organiser of a madcap contest which draws participants from around the world has explained what goes into putting on the competition.

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Nine teens arrested after groups clash in high street

Nine teens arrested after groups clash in high street

Police were called to an altercation between two groups of teenagers - including a boy allegedly wielding a chair leg as a weapon.

Inmate throws faeces and urine over prison officer in 'disgusting' attack

Inmate throws faeces and urine over prison officer in 'disgusting' attack

A convict will spend another two years behind bars after throwing a jug of faeces and urine over a jail worker.

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Schools forced to shut as water supply cuts out

Schools forced to shut as water supply cuts out

Thousands of people have been left without water following an electrical fault at a supply works.

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What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

Scientists have added a new covid variant to the World Health Organisation's watchlist over concerns it may evade people's existing immunity.

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Man in hospital after falling from building

Man in hospital after falling from building

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a multi-storey car park after reports of a 'fall from height'.

Man extradited over 39 lorry deaths

Man extradited over 39 lorry deaths

A man has been extradited to the UK to face charges relating to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead inside a lorry container.

Crime hotspot park could be shut at night

Crime hotspot park could be shut at night

A town centre park that has become notorious for the number of crimes committed there could be shut at night in a bid to tackle the problem.

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'A fitting aroma but does Pig run before it can trot?'

'A fitting aroma but does Pig run before it can trot?'

Secret Drinker had trouble finding a pub that was a) open and b) not 'bookings only' and when he finally found one he got a rather dismissive welcome.

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