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How the extraordinary Houdini baffled Kent

How the extraordinary Houdini baffled Kent

He is one of the most famous performers of all-time - but did you know Houdini brought his remarkable public stunts and shows to the county?

Town's Christmas market dates confirmed

Town's Christmas market dates confirmed

The return of a town's Christmas market has been confirmed with dates for the popular events revealed.

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Warning after 'car scam' caught on camera

Warning after 'car scam' caught on camera

An investigation has been launched after a car was allegedly interfered with in order to lower its price.

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Driver in custody after gun and drugs found in car

Driver in custody after gun and drugs found in car

A driver is in custody after drugs, a stab vest and a gun were found in a car.

Road blocked by plastic tubes

Road blocked by plastic tubes

Drivers are facing heavy delays tonight due to shed load of plastic tubes blocking a busy route home.

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Five-mile queues approaching Crossing

Five-mile queues approaching Crossing

Mega queues have been building for several miles once again on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to heavy traffic and congestion.

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Vicar abused child but was allowed to return to church

Vicar abused child but was allowed to return to church

A vicar who was allowed to return to a church after abusing a child has been jailed for further sex attacks.

Three-vehicle crash near shopping centre

Three-vehicle crash near shopping centre

Three vehicles have been involved in a crash near a popular shopping centre.

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Sex Pistols' Rotten loses ruling over Kent TV show soundtrack

Sex Pistols' Rotten loses ruling over Kent TV show soundtrack

Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten has lost a High Court battle over use of the bands songs in a new TV series filmed in Kent.

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Apartment blocks could replace town's gas works

Apartment blocks could replace town's gas works

Roof gardens and a public courtyard have been promised for a riverside housing development at a derelict gas works.

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Search for mystery couple after festival engagement

Search for mystery couple after festival engagement

Festival organisers are searching for a happy couple after a chalked marriage proposal appeared on the pavement at a Pride event.

Man charged with three counts of attempted murder

Man charged with three counts of attempted murder

A man has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after three people were stabbed.

Mystery surrounds cyclist's death

Mystery surrounds cyclist's death

A 56-year-old man who fell from his bike has died - with police still trying to establish exactly what happened.

Boy accused of stabbing girl 'around 50 to 60 times' appears in court

Boy accused of stabbing girl 'around 50 to 60 times' appears in court

A teenager will go on trial in January next year accused of trying to murder a 16-year-old with a physical disability.

Uber Boats Kent to London service returns

Uber Boats Kent to London service returns

Kent day trippers are being offered another opportunity to capitalise on river cruises running between the county and the capital.

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Tributes flood in for 'inspirational' writer

Tributes flood in for 'inspirational' writer

Friends and family have paid tribute to a "talented" writer and journalist following her death.

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Three loose horses bring traffic to a standstill

Three loose horses bring traffic to a standstill

Three horses forced drivers to take evasive action during rush-hour after escaping from a field.

Woman dies after crash between car and lorry

Woman dies after crash between car and lorry

A woman has died after a crash involving a car and a lorry on a busy route, police have said.

Strike action threatened over legionella on trains

Strike action threatened over legionella on trains

A rail union has said it has prepared its members for strikes after "potentially lethal" legionella bacteria was found on trains.

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Bar worker died in flat fire as building collapsed around him

Bar worker died in flat fire as building collapsed around him

A 71-year-old died of smoke inhalation in a tragic flat fire, with the debris blocking rescuers from reaching the pensioner.

Dramatic fall in number of children being arrested in Kent

Dramatic fall in number of children being arrested in Kent

Just over 1,800 children were arrested by police in the county last year – marking a 76% drop in the last decade.

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Growing concern for 'overbearing' garden centre plans

Growing concern for 'overbearing' garden centre plans

Bosses at a popular garden centre want to develop their site to fend off rival competition - but neighbours fear the work will be too 'overbearing'.

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How chance meeting led to lifetime with A-list celebs

How chance meeting led to lifetime with A-list celebs

A chauffeur to the stars has lifted the lid on his extraordinary career driving top musicians, actors and England football stars.

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New chain takes on empty store

New chain takes on empty store

An expanding chain is to open its fifth Kent branch after moving quickly to secure the tenancy at an empty store.

County has highest number of new Covid cases in UK

County has highest number of new Covid cases in UK

Kent has recorded the highest number of new coronavirus cases of any county in the UK, although rates remain below the national average.

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'We spent most of our time there queueing'

'We spent most of our time there queueing'

A rock festival aimed at children has been labelled 'a joke' by customers, with many complaining of long queues and a lack of attractions.

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Dead hedgehogs and birds dumped by road

Dead hedgehogs and birds dumped by road

Police are investigating after 10 hedgehogs and three kestrels were found dead by the side of a road in Kent.

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Turkish high street restaurant bid approved

Turkish high street restaurant bid approved

Plans to open a Turkish restaurant 12 doors down from another planned in a town centre have been given the green light.

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Four arrested in prostitution probe

Four arrested in prostitution probe

Detectives have made four arrests as part of an investigation into the running of brothels in Kent.

Cycling cafe to open on former bus depot site

Cycling cafe to open on former bus depot site

Cyclists will be able to visit a new cafe on a former bus depot site after plans were approved by a council.

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