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Teen cannabis addict slashed autistic man in violent mugging

Teen cannabis addict slashed autistic man in violent mugging

A teenager addicted to cannabis sliced an autistic man across the face with a kitchen knife in a terrifying robbery carried out to feed his habit.

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The pioneers who took football around the world

The pioneers who took football around the world

A Kent-based football history writer and podcaster explores the county's links with the spread of the global game.

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Woman treated for smoke inhalation after iron sparks blaze

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after iron sparks blaze

A woman in her 60s had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a faulty iron caused a fire in her kitchen.

Traffic held on M2 after crash

Traffic held on M2 after crash

All traffic was held on the coastbound carriageway of the M2 after a crash between a lorry and a car.

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Yacht rescued after running aground

Yacht rescued after running aground

Volunteers from the RNLI were called out in force 7 winds to rescue a yacht after it ran aground.

MPs ask university bosses to reconsider closure plans

MPs ask university bosses to reconsider closure plans

MPs have expressed their disappointment and sadness over the decision to close a Kent university.

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'We will help county recover from pandemic'

'We will help county recover from pandemic'

The leader of KCC says his top priority for the council will be to redouble its efforts to help the county recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Police called to cliff top after boat lands on beach

Police called to cliff top after boat lands on beach

A group of asylum seekers were seen being led to safety after a small boat landed on a beach this morning during high winds.

Police and forensics search home in PSCO murder probe

Police and forensics search home in PSCO murder probe

Police and forensics teams have cordoned off a property in connection with the death of PSCO Julia James.

Man arrested in PCSO murder inquiry

Man arrested in PCSO murder inquiry

Police investigating the death of PCSO Julia James have arrested a man in connection with her murder.

Police investigate after reports of children being approached

Police investigate after reports of children being approached

Police have urged the public to stay vigilant after four separate reports of children being approached in the last week, though none were harmed.

£6m crematorium approved despite traffic fears

£6m crematorium approved despite traffic fears

Plans for a new crematorium which will hold about 1,000 services a year in the Kent countryside have been given the seal of approval.

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Art college's 130 years of big names and success

Art college's 130 years of big names and success

A successful art school has existed in a Kent town for 130 years but as plans to close it are announced, we take a look back at its illustrious past.

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Demand for garden items outstripping supply

Demand for garden items outstripping supply

Trying to buy garden items with little success? Retailers continue to be hit by huge supply issues with India's Covid crisis also now a factor.

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'Don't let being disabled stop you from dancing'

'Don't let being disabled stop you from dancing'

A woman in a wheelchair has started teaching dance classes to disabled people after she could find no where to practice herself.

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'Pet owners should not have to live in fear'

'Pet owners should not have to live in fear'

The increase in pet thefts during the pandemic is to be investigated by a new government taskforce, it has been announced today.

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Police identify man in murder investigation photo

Police identify man in murder investigation photo

Police have identified a man pictured in a photograph taken close to where PCSO Julia James was brutally murdered.

Festival cancelled for second successive year

Festival cancelled for second successive year

Plans for the Maidstone River Festival have sunk for the second year in a row due to the pandemic.

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Images released after medals stolen

Images released after medals stolen

Police are seeking two men after a break-in at a property where a fire was started and medals were stolen.

Police seen 'running into woods' as chopper circles above

Police seen 'running into woods' as chopper circles above

Police officers have been seen 'running into woods' about three miles from where the body of murdered PCSO Julia James was found.

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Tunnel crash caused 60-minute delays

Tunnel crash caused 60-minute delays

Drivers faced mega delays and queues after a crash at the Dartford Crossing.

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Three areas in Kent see 70% of people get first dose

Three areas in Kent see 70% of people get first dose

Covid-19 cases and vaccinations took a slight dip this week as under-40s are offered an alternative vaccine following blood clot fears.

Man in court after boy 'driven into'

Man in court after boy 'driven into'

A man has been charged after allegedly driving a car deliberately at a boy causing him to suffer serious injuries.

Woman hurls abuse at taxi driver

Woman hurls abuse at taxi driver

A taxi driver has been subjected to a foul-mouthed rant by a woman outside a train station.

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Delivery companies warn of scam texts

Delivery companies warn of scam texts

Delivery companies including Hermes, Yodel and DHL are warning customers to be on high alert for scam texts attempting to steal personal details.

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Dates announced for this summer's Oyster Festival

Dates announced for this summer's Oyster Festival

Bosses of one of Kent's most popular festivals have revealed when it will be taking place this summer - following a year's hiatus due to the pandemic.

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Tokens dropped during Great Fire to fetch thousands

Tokens dropped during Great Fire to fetch thousands

A collection of trading tokens thought to have been lost during the chaos of The Great Fire of London are expected to sell for up to £20k at auction.

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LIVE: Full results from local election

LIVE: Full results from local election

With counting underway in several key elections in Kent we bring you the live results from across the county.

Plastic bag cost to double in all shops

Plastic bag cost to double in all shops

The cost of plastic carrier bags is to double this month with all shops, regardless of their size, included in the new rules.

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'A clear and obvious danger to the public'

'A clear and obvious danger to the public'

A robber has been jailed for an 'abhorrent' attack on an elderly woman.

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