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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.

Protected status for 'wildlife haven' threatened by theme park

Protected status for 'wildlife haven' threatened by theme park

A wildlife haven home to hundreds of rare species threatened by plans for the UK's largest theme park has been granted special protected status.

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Boot fair traders told to pay back £136,476

Boot fair traders told to pay back £136,476

Two traders who set up a stall selling fake trainers, clothes and sunglasses have been ordered to pay back £136,476 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

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Airport dance festival pushed back another year

Airport dance festival pushed back another year

Two huge events in Kent - including a rave at an airport - have been postponed until next year due to Covid-19.

Prep teacher awarded £141,000 in damages

Prep teacher awarded £141,000 in damages

A teacher was awarded more than £141,000 after she was unfairly dismissed following parents raising concerns about about her lack of qualifications.

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Shop worker hurt as knife gang raid newsagents

Shop worker hurt as knife gang raid newsagents

Three robbers wearing balaclavas injured a shop worker with a knife during a terrifying armed raid.

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Five referrals to watchdog as serving officer questioned over Sarah's murder

Five referrals to watchdog as serving officer questioned over Sarah's murder

The Met made five referrals to the police watchdog after arresting a serving officer on suspicion of murdering Sarah Everard.

Train hits trampoline as howling gales batter Kent

Train hits trampoline as howling gales batter Kent

There are problems on the roads, rails and sea after high winds caused travel disruption.

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All-day parking ban at castle

All-day parking ban at castle

English Heritage members can no longer use a castle as a free all-day town centre car park.

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First glimpse of how beachfront bistro will look

First glimpse of how beachfront bistro will look

A CGI image showing what a new seafront bistro and wine bar will look like has been revealed by the owner.

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Queen of kitchenalia's antiques set to fetch £100k at auction

Queen of kitchenalia's antiques set to fetch £100k at auction

Thousands of collectables and curios belonging to a renowned dealer of 'kitchenalia' are expected to raise more than £100,000 at auction.

Shock rejection of £30m bypass sparks gridlock fears

Shock rejection of £30m bypass sparks gridlock fears

Kent's busiest level crossing is set to take the strain of more than 1,000 new homes after councillors sensationally refused plans for a relief road.

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Walking in lockdown works weightloss wonders

Walking in lockdown works weightloss wonders

Reporter Sam Lennon lost four stone and got fitter by taking up brisk hill walking, here he talks about the benefits of exercise during lockdown.

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Remains found in hunt for missing Sarah

Remains found in hunt for missing Sarah

Human remains have been found in the search for missing Sarah Everard after police spent the day scouring woods in Kent.

Man attacked during shop robbery

Man attacked during shop robbery

Witnesses are being sought after a man was left needing hospital treatment following a robbery at a shop.

Man jailed after attempted knifepoint robbery

Man jailed after attempted knifepoint robbery

A man who tried to rob a shopper at a supermarket while brandishing two knives has been locked up.

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Owner reunited with pets after police foil dognapping attempt

Owner reunited with pets after police foil dognapping attempt

Six stolen dogs were found and reunited with their owner within 20 minutes of the theft being reported to the police.

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Appeal launched for Tik Tok cat with rare feline coronavirus

Appeal launched for Tik Tok cat with rare feline coronavirus

Help is needed to pay for a cat's treatment after it was diagnosed with a rare feline coronavirus, which is different to Covid-19.

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Dad broke four-year-old son's arm after child scribbled on walls

Dad broke four-year-old son's arm after child scribbled on walls

A father who broke his son's arm after the youngster scribbled on newly decorated walls has been handed a suspended jail sentence.

Man tries to snatch teen's dog in broad daylight

Man tries to snatch teen's dog in broad daylight

A teenage girl had to hold on tight to her dog's lead after a man grabbed it.

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Covidiots celebrating anniversary fined by police

Covidiots celebrating anniversary fined by police

More than 70 fines were dished out by police over the weekend to people breaking coronavirus regulations, nearly half of which were people at parties.

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Witness appeal after teen injured in hit and run

Witness appeal after teen injured in hit and run

Police are searching for witnesses after a teenage girl was struck by a car as she was crossing a road.

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Balcony stabber yelled 'I'll kill you!'

Balcony stabber yelled 'I'll kill you!'

A man who stabbed two others with a kitchen knife in a frenzied attack has been jailed for nine years.

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Manston suspended for HGV checks

Manston suspended for HGV checks

Emergency planners to stand down airport as HGV 'checkpoint' from later this month.

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Timeline: Key events in Sarah's disappearance

Timeline: Key events in Sarah's disappearance

Sarah Everard, 33, went missing in south London on March 3 but the focus of the investigation into her disappearance has switched to Kent.

Image released after man exposes himself in front of children

Image released after man exposes himself in front of children

Police have released a computer generated image as they continue to hunt for a man who exposed himself in front of two children at a country park.

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Human remains found as PC arrested held on suspicion of murder

Human remains found as PC arrested held on suspicion of murder

Human remains have been found in the search for Sarah Everard as a PC arrested on suspicion of her kidnap and murder continues to be questioned.

Kent set to be battered by 70mph winds and rain

Kent set to be battered by 70mph winds and rain

A yellow weather warning has been issued from today, with gale force winds and rain expected overnight.

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Anger over developers' u-turn for former car showroom

Anger over developers' u-turn for former car showroom

Developers have ditched plans to open shops or a restaurant in a prime retail spot and are instead opting to build a reception area for students.

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