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Police probe as officer and skateboarder clash on camera

Police probe as officer and skateboarder clash on camera

A confrontation between a police officer and a young skateboarder has sparked an official review after footage of the clash was posted on Facebook.

Plans submitted for 1,500 new homes

Plans submitted for 1,500 new homes

A planning committee is reviewing plans for a riverside regeneration project which would see the creation of 400 jobs if approved.

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Shop worker attacked in post office raid

Shop worker attacked in post office raid

Three men have been arrested after a member of staff was attacked during a raid on a post office.

Nurses' pay and the man who led the Brexit charge retires

Nurses' pay and the man who led the Brexit charge retires

Can Labour win in the council elections in May? It revealed one of its campaigning points this week.

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Reclaim These Streets vigils in Kent cancelled

Reclaim These Streets vigils in Kent cancelled

Vigils for the death of Sarah Everard as part of the Reclaim These Streets movement have been called off following a high court ruling.

Man dies aboard cargo ship

Man dies aboard cargo ship

Emergency service crews have confirmed the death of a man after the cargo vessel he was on was diverted inland to received medical attention.

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Road closed and woman arrested after 'serious assault'

Road closed and woman arrested after 'serious assault'

A road has been closed in both directions and a woman has been arrested after reports of a serious assault.

Summer crowds a 'worry' for Kent's public health chief

Summer crowds a 'worry' for Kent's public health chief

The county's public health director has raised concerns about the full lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions from June.

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School's Covid case just days after Education Secretary visit

School's Covid case just days after Education Secretary visit

A secondary school confirmed a Covid case just days after a visit from the Education Secretary who toured its new testing facilities.

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'I try to put it out of my mind but the armed raid still haunts me'

'I try to put it out of my mind but the armed raid still haunts me'

An 80-year-old woman has described on Crimewatch Live how she is haunted by a raid at her home during which a gun was held to her head.

Missing snake still on the loose in family home

Missing snake still on the loose in family home

Snake owners have been sharing tips on how to safely catch the reptiles after one made its way into a family home leaving a trail of shed skin.

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On track for Mother's Day

On track for Mother's Day

Cynthia and Vicki McCarry will be together in spirit this Mother's Day as they ride the rails as trainee drivers.

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Family go TikTok viral with garden dome

Family go TikTok viral with garden dome

Videos of a lavish dome business set up by a mum and her daughters have amassed millions of views on TikTok.

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TV appeal after woman, 80, had gun held to head

TV appeal after woman, 80, had gun held to head

A renewed appeal for information about a burglary during which a gun was held to an 80-year-old's head has featured on BBC's Crimewatch Live.

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Netflix launches trial to end password sharing

Netflix launches trial to end password sharing

Friends could soon be forced to stop sharing Netflix passwords between themselves - as the streaming platform has launched tests to end the practice.

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Missing Sarah's body found

Missing Sarah's body found

Police have confirmed a body found in woodland is that of missing Sarah Everard as the serving officer suspected in her murder remains in custody.

Holes in the wall: The ram-raids wreaking havoc in Kent

Holes in the wall: The ram-raids wreaking havoc in Kent

Ram-raids are destructive crimes which cause misery for businesses, workers and customers - we reveal how gangs often make-off with nothing.

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People and vehicles hit by catapults in spate of attacks

People and vehicles hit by catapults in spate of attacks

A 24-hour spate of catapult attacks has taken place despite a nearby dispersal order in place due to the crime.

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TV stars to descend on town for LGBT+ festival

TV stars to descend on town for LGBT+ festival

A Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist and three stars from RuPaul's Drag Race UK are part of the line-up for a new LGBT+ festival.

Road blocked after lorry collides with barrier

Road blocked after lorry collides with barrier

There were delays in both directions on a busy stretch of road after a lorry struck the central reservation.

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'Sarah was bright and beautiful'

'Sarah was bright and beautiful'

The family of Sarah Everard has paid tribute to the 33-year-old after detectives found human remains in woodland.

Football club's hotel bid set for green light

Football club's hotel bid set for green light

Plans for a 120-bed hotel and new stands at a football ground have been recommended for approval.

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Family find shed snake skin in toddler's bed

Family find shed snake skin in toddler's bed

A couple who woke to find snake skin and a dead mouse in their home are desperately searching for the reptile on the loose in their house.

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How many people have been vaccinated in your area

How many people have been vaccinated in your area

As mass centres close here are how many people have received the vaccine where you are.

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New mass vaccine hub opens in Medway

New mass vaccine hub opens in Medway

A new coronavirus mass vaccination centre has opened in the Towns vaccinating its first patients.

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KCC could face £120m budget gap in 2022

KCC could face £120m budget gap in 2022

Kent County Council (KCC) could face a budget gap of up to £120million in the next financial year, it has emerged.

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Teen denies murdering sisters in park

Teen denies murdering sisters in park

A teenager charged with the murder of two sisters in a park has appeared in court.

Husky tied up and dumped in field

Husky tied up and dumped in field

WARNING: Upsetting images. A dead husky dog was found tied up and dumped in a field as an investigation is launched into his death.

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Women share experiences of harassment as prof's comments cause outrage

Women share experiences of harassment as prof's comments cause outrage

Women have shared their experiences of harassment following Sarah Everard's disappearance, while a professor's comments have sparked outrage.

Man bitten during attempted dog robbery in woods

Man bitten during attempted dog robbery in woods

A dog thief wielding a stick was bitten by the pet he was trying to steal as he confronted its owner in remote woodland.

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