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'Enough is enough, abuse should never be part of the job'

'Enough is enough, abuse should never be part of the job'

The Crime Commissioner has revealed he was once attacked when he worked in a shop, as he calls for tougher sentences for those who assault workers.

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'I felt like I was being burgled right in front of my face'

'I felt like I was being burgled right in front of my face'

A boutique owner has sent a stark warning to other shops after her company's Instagram account was hacked and held to ransom.

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The lost village wiped out by disease

The lost village wiped out by disease

This is the story of an almost forgotten Kent village and the last remaining item from it.

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Police officer arrested over missing Sarah Everard

Police officer arrested over missing Sarah Everard

A serving police officer has been arrested in Kent over the disappearance of Sarah Everard.

Fears new railway station could become 'white elephant'

Fears new railway station could become 'white elephant'

Plans for a new direct rail link between thousands of proposed homes and existing stations in Medway appear to have hit the buffers.

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Historic hospital redevelopment begins

Historic hospital redevelopment begins

Work to turn one of Britain's oldest hospitals into 155 homes is underway.

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The times Piers Morgan made headlines in Kent

The times Piers Morgan made headlines in Kent

Piers Morgan has quit GMB and been at the forefront of social media over the past few days, but it isn't the first time he's made headlines in Kent.

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Arrests after 'asylum seekers' spotted climbing from lorry

Arrests after 'asylum seekers' spotted climbing from lorry

Two arrests have been made after people thought to be asylum seekers were seen getting out of a lorry by a main road.

Crime commissioner joins calls for smart motorway safety review

Crime commissioner joins calls for smart motorway safety review

Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner has backed MPs' calls for urgent checks over the safety of smart motorways.

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Former gang member translates drug speak at murder trial

Former gang member translates drug speak at murder trial

A former gang member has given evidence at a murder trial - to help interpret patois used in the drug culture.

Lessons learned from Dover gridlock when border closed

Lessons learned from Dover gridlock when border closed

Emergency planners say lessons have been learned from major shutdown at Channel ports in December.

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Person injured in car and lorry crash

Person injured in car and lorry crash

Police and ambulance crews have been at the scene of a crash on the Thanet Way that left one person injured.

'We run it as a hobby then someone comes along and trashes it'

'We run it as a hobby then someone comes along and trashes it'

Thousands of pounds has been raised for a historic football club after its ground was targeted by vandals who staged a rule breaking kick about.

'She left her mark with her cheeky smile'

 'She left her mark with her cheeky smile'

A mum and grandmother who was a hugely popular hospital chemotherapy support worker has died after her fight with Covid-19.

Drug dealer jailed for four years

Drug dealer jailed for four years

A man who was found in possession of 300 wraps of cocaine will spend the next four years and eight months behind bars.

Supermarkets say sorry for pet food shortage

Supermarkets say sorry for pet food shortage

Supermarkets have apologised for a nationwide shortage of pet food - and warned that supply issues may last for months.

Only two areas safe for fully lifted restrictions

Only two areas safe for fully lifted restrictions

Only two areas of Kent meet the safe limit for lockdown lifting - and one has an infection rate three times higher than the target for reopening.

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Lifeboat crew who died at sea during storm

Lifeboat crew who died at sea during storm

Three RNLI volunteers lost their lives at sea during a huge storm off the Kent coast more than 100 years ago.

People smugglers buried boats on beach

People smugglers buried boats on beach

A four-month operation has led to the arrest of 10 people suspected of organising cross-channel smuggling.

Shop 'significantly damaged' in ram raid will remain closed for weeks

Shop 'significantly damaged' in ram raid will remain closed for weeks

It is not known when a supermarket will reopen after it was hit by a digger during an attempted robbery.

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Mystery object spotted over town

Mystery object spotted over town

A family has been left mystified by a strange object which shot through the sky before their eyes.

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Stolen pug is returned as second dog goes missing

Stolen pug is returned as second dog goes missing

A couple have been reunited with their beloved pug on the same day their other dog disappeared from their home.

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No South African variant cases, say initial findings

No South African variant cases, say initial findings

The Department of Health and Social Care has said that initial findings from a huge testing operation have not detected the South African variant.

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Domino's sets sights on three new Kent branches

Domino's sets sights on three new Kent branches

Takeaway giant Domino's has set its sights on three new stores in Kent as part of a major UK-wide expansion following record lockdown sales.

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Man attacked in Sainsbury's car park

Man attacked in Sainsbury's car park

Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious in a supermarket car park.

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Fifth mass vaccine centre opening date revealed

Fifth mass vaccine centre opening date revealed

A former sportswear shop will host the county's fifth mass vaccination centre when it opens to the public later this week, it has been confirmed.

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200 cannabis plants found in village

200 cannabis plants found in village

Police searching a building on the outskirts of a village discovered a large-scale illegal growing operation.

Woman 'kicked and bit police officer'

Woman 'kicked and bit police officer'

Police tried to help a woman who was walking in front of traffic, only to have her turn on them, it is alleged.

'I'm 31 and have never felt better - but I was told to have the Covid jab'

'I'm 31 and have never felt better - but I was told to have the Covid jab'

A man who almost lost his life to alcohol at 26 says being offered the Covid vaccine was a sobering reminder of the damage addiction had inflicted.

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'Combination of errors' led to pensioner's lorry death

'Combination of errors' led to pensioner's lorry death

A jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure after a retired Army officer was knocked over by a lorry and was then let down by hospital staff.

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