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Landlord hesitated dialling 999 after stabbing as people had taken drugs

Landlord hesitated dialling 999 after stabbing as people had taken drugs

A landlord did not immediately dial 999 after a man was dying in his home after being stabbed because "people had been taking drugs", a court heard.

The harrowing story of the care home which lost 17 residents to Covid

The harrowing story of the care home which lost 17 residents to Covid

Traumatised staff at a care home ravaged by Covid were left saying: 'We can't take it if anyone else dies.'

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When to see the Red Arrows this weekend

When to see the Red Arrows this weekend

The Red Arrows will be putting on a show in the skies over Kent this weekend. Here's when to look out for the world famous display team.

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Landlord arrested in 'little Hitler' row

Landlord arrested in 'little Hitler' row

A landlord confirmed he was taken into police custody after an altercation with a council worker.

Drones to help potholes but still no answer to Channel crossings

Drones to help potholes but still no answer to Channel crossings

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

Dogs rescued after cliff plunge drama

Dogs rescued after cliff plunge drama

Three fire crews were needed to rescue four pet dogs which fell off a cliff edge.

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Sowing seeds for future of Garden of England

Sowing seeds for future of Garden of England

A new scheme to encourage new blood into the county's food growing industry is set to launch after a huge downturn in younger people joining.

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Hunt for man with hand tattoo following Pokemon robbery

Hunt for man with hand tattoo following Pokemon robbery

Police are seeking a man with a distinctive tattoo who they would like to speak to following a robbery in which Pokemon cards were taken.

Dartford Tunnel faces part closure for repair works

Dartford Tunnel faces part closure for repair works

A busy thoroughfare connecting Kent and Essex will close partially for up to a month in order for essential maintenance work to be carried out.

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Driver admits killing girl, 17, after crashing into tree

Driver admits killing girl, 17, after crashing into tree

A driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a young girl after a car carrying six people came off the road and hit a tree.

Miles of queues on M25 after crash

Miles of queues on M25 after crash

Drivers were warned about hour-long queues on the M25 after a crash on the approach to the Dartford Crossing.

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Watch the adorable moment jaguar cub takes first steps outside

Watch the adorable moment jaguar cub takes first steps outside

The moment a jaguar cub took her first steps in the outside world was caught on camera.

Police shut down hotel after 40 calls

Police shut down hotel after 40 calls

A trouble-hit guest house has been ordered to close after police were called to the hotel 40 times in eight months.

Too close for Comfort: 'Chemical leak' was spilled fabric conditioner

Too close for Comfort: 'Chemical leak' was spilled fabric conditioner

A chemical leak drama which saw 50 parcel workers forced to leave and Tesco home food deliveries delayed was caused by - fabric conditioner.

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CCTV appeal after shop worker sexually assaulted

CCTV appeal after shop worker sexually assaulted

Police would like to speak to this man after a shop worker was touched inappropriately.

French wins Olympic gold

French wins Olympic gold

Kent's Kate French has won the modern pentathlon at the Tokyo Olympics to bring Great Britain's gold medal haul to 18.

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Cathedral to transport guests into space

Cathedral to transport guests into space

A sound and light extravaganza is coming to Rochester Cathedral which promises to transport visitors into space.

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Seaside bar is voted best in Kent

Seaside bar is voted best in Kent

A bar overlooking the English Channel has been named the best in Kent, as developers plan to add to the growing offering at the seafront.

Watersports suspended at lakes after 'abnormal test'

Watersports suspended at lakes after 'abnormal test'

A popular watersports venue has suspended activities after concerns about the water quality.

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Hard-working couple win £300k on National Lottery

Hard-working couple win £300k on National Lottery

A couple have scooped £300k on an instant win Lottery game - but have no plans to retire.

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With energy prices rising here's how to find a cheaper deal

With energy prices rising here's how to find a cheaper deal

The price of gas and electric is to rise by almost £140 this winter. Here's how to begin looking for a better deal that could save you money:

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1,000 new homes planned near country park

1,000 new homes planned near country park

Proposals have been revealed for a large housing development near a Kent country park.

Calls for more safe routes as Channel crossings spiral

Calls for more safe routes as Channel crossings spiral

Charities have hit out at the government as the number of asylum seekers crossing in small boats passes 10,000 this year.

Landlord’s anger as ‘life-saving’ mirror removed by council

Landlord’s anger as ‘life-saving’ mirror removed by council

Highways officers have been accused of putting lives at risk after they removed a mirror that helped people edge out of a pub’s car park.

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Pier to ban plastic crabbing gear

Pier to ban plastic crabbing gear

Plastic crabbing gear is to be banned from a Kent pier over fears it could end up in the sea and harm wildlife.

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Shock as trestles objection withdrawn

Shock as trestles objection withdrawn

Natural England dropped a bombshell at a public inquiry into an oyster farm, revealing it no longer objects to controversial trestles.

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Tall tales and tannoy tub thumping

Tall tales and tannoy tub thumping

Gills FC announcer, folk musician and stand-up comic Doug Hudson has written a memoir filled with back room soccer exploits and music memories.

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The free house and the fish with extremely large fingers

The free house and the fish with extremely large fingers

Our undercover reporter visits a 500-year-old free house which has its own bitter, and fish finger sandwiches that need to be seen to be believed.

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Village's first blue plaque to honour VC hero

Village's first blue plaque to honour VC hero

Almost 103 years to the day since his death, a Victoria Cross war hero will be remembered at the house he lived before heading off to the conflict.

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Customers raise £100k to save restaurant

Customers raise £100k to save restaurant

More than £100,000 has been raised to save a Kent restaurant after a fundraiser received celebrity backing.

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