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Driver of stranded car in fatal crash knew it was low on fuel

Driver of stranded car in fatal crash knew it was low on fuel

A 22-year-old driver has denied causing the death of a 15-year-old girl by leaving a car she was a passenger in stranded before it was hit by a van.

Music venue hits back at abuse after tickets sell out in seconds

Music venue hits back at abuse after tickets sell out in seconds

Tickets to see Rag 'n' Bone Man in Kent sold out in less than one minute.

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Man found dead in country park

Man found dead in country park

Police have confirmed a man in his 50s was found dead at a country park.

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Former employee targeted firm in cyber-attack putting 150 jobs at risk

Former employee targeted firm in cyber-attack putting 150 jobs at risk

A company was almost brought to its knees after being targeted in a "vicious, revenge" cyber-attack, by a disgruntled former employee.

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How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

Mars and Venus will appear close together in the sky in a unique meeting - or conjunction - with the moon. Here's how you might be able to see it.

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Town set for biggest week in a decade

Town set for biggest week in a decade

Just days away from one of the biggest sporting events in the calendar, we find out how Sandwich is preparing for The Open.

'We'll run a casual restaurant and won't be demolishing things'

'We'll run a casual restaurant and won't be demolishing things'

Those behind plans to open a fast-food restaurant in a historic part of Kent have defended their vision following criticism.

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Tattoo boss bans football racists from shop

Tattoo boss bans football racists from shop

A tattoo shop boss has vowed to ban customers who share racist abuse online and says their deposits will not be returned.

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Lorry crash sees notorious road shut

Lorry crash sees notorious road shut

A notorious route was shut following a collision between a car and a lorry.

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MP condemns 'racist idiots' but defends those booing the knee

MP condemns 'racist idiots' but defends those booing the knee

A Kent MP says more needs to be done to tackle the 'racist idiots' who abuse footballers but has defended the right to boo those taking the knee.

Gig cancelled after comic's racist penalty Tweet

Gig cancelled after comic's racist penalty Tweet

A comedian's gig has been cancelled by a Kent theatre after he Tweeted racist comments after England's penalty loss.

'We're not speaking right now!'

'We're not speaking right now!'

Italians living in Kent have spoken of their divided loyalties after watching the Euro 2020 final.

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Woman raped in town centre

Woman raped in town centre

A woman was raped after being approached by a man at 1am in a town centre.

PM urges caution over ditching face masks

PM urges caution over ditching face masks

People have been urged by the PM to remain cautious despite confirmation that the majority of Covid restrictions are to be lifted on July 19.

Man arrested for animal cruelty after reports of 'indecency' in field

Man arrested for animal cruelty after reports of 'indecency' in field

Police investigating reports a man was 'behaving indecently' in a horse field have arrested a man.

Woman banned from keeping birds

Woman banned from keeping birds

A woman who trapped wild goldfinches has been banned from keeping birds for six months and fined by magistrates.

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Crowd gathers to pay respects to girl, 10

Crowd gathers to pay respects to girl, 10

Members of the community gathered on a busy road near the spot a 10-year girl was critically injured over the weekend.

Rampaging thugs smash sports bar's windows

Rampaging thugs smash sports bar's windows

A police investigation is under way after two windows at a sports bar were smashed after England's Euro loss.

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'Accident scam' man attacked bus then dived in river

'Accident scam' man attacked bus then dived in river

A witness has told how he called the coastguard after seeing a shirtless man jump in the River Medway – prompting a major rescue effort.

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Nine police officers attacked in town after Euros loss

Nine police officers attacked in town after Euros loss

Bottles were thrown at police during chaotic scenes following the Euros final last night.

Huge solar farm planned for fields next to M20

Huge solar farm planned for fields next to M20

A utility company is hoping to install a huge solar farm on rural land which could power 17,000 homes a year.

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'He should spend more time playing football and less playing politics'

'He should spend more time playing football and less playing politics'

A Kent MP is facing backlash after criticising footballer Marcus Rashford.

Heavy rain set to batter Kent

Heavy rain set to batter Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain for Kent from today, but it looks to be a different story from this weekend.

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'How I went from armed robber to professional painter'

'How I went from armed robber to professional painter'

A convict who fell in love with art after seeing a Turner painting in a book while in prison is preparing to exhibit his works at a London gallery.

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'I can't open my windows because it'll stink out my home!'

'I can't open my windows because it'll stink out my home!'

A former waitress says she is reluctant to open her windows as she fears the stench of festering rubbish and faeces will stink out her home.

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Man, 94, is reunited with wartime artwork 80 years later

Man, 94, is reunited with wartime artwork 80 years later

A pensioner has been reunited with his prize-winning wartime artwork - 80 years after he drew it as a boy during the Second World War.

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Opening of six-storey Hilton hotel delayed again

Opening of six-storey Hilton hotel delayed again

A 140-room Hampton by Hilton hotel originally set to open in December has postponed its launch again.

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Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

With restrictions easing and more outings on the horizon, parents are being reminded to check their children's car seats are suitable.

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'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

A major hotel has confirmed it plans to keep Covid safety precautions in place - even if all restrictions are lifted on July 19 - as cases soar.

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Huge number of police officers called in to deal with fans

Huge number of police officers called in to deal with fans

Officers had to move people on after part of a 300-strong group crowded round a car, set off flares and jumped on benches.

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