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Arrested photographer seeks damages from police

Arrested photographer seeks damages from police

A photographer is seeking damages and an apology from Kent Police after he was arrested while working.

Teen 'poured beer over shop workers and spat at police'

Teen 'poured beer over shop workers and spat at police'

A teenager is due in court after allegedly throwing beer over shop workers and spitting at a police officer.

'We want Sarah's family to know how saddened this town is'

'We want Sarah's family to know how saddened this town is'

A book of condolences can be signed in a High Street tomorrow as a second town reaches out to the parents of Sarah Everard

ATM hackers stole £120k from cash machines

ATM hackers stole £120k from cash machines

Six men who stole £120,000 from ATMs across Kent and beyond will spend a combined total of 13 years and seven months behind bars.

More than 1,500 lorries clamped this year

More than 1,500 lorries clamped this year

Special powers given to Kent County Council after Brexit has allowed officers to clamp 1,500 lorries parked up in the county.

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Driver suffers serious injuries after crashing into M20 bridge

Driver suffers serious injuries after crashing into M20 bridge

A driver is being treated for serious injuries in a London hospital after a Mercedes left the road and crashed into a bridge.

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Mum loses appeal to keep daughter alive

Mum loses appeal to keep daughter alive

A mother says she is "devastated" after the Court of Appeal upheld a ruling to end life-support treatment for her brain-damaged daughter.

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The week in politics: KCC gets in an election frenzy

The week in politics: KCC gets in an election frenzy

Our political editor Paul Francis rounds up the latest goings on at Westminster and Kent County Council headquarters this week.

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'It's like a third world country'

'It's like a third world country'

Villagers are furious a burnt-out lorry has been left to fester in a litter-strewn lay-by for weeks.

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'Who says my driving was dangerous?'

 'Who says my driving was dangerous?'

Watch the moment a trucker begins the dangerous drive on to the wrong side of the M20.

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Man on 'wrong side of railings' closes bridge

Man on 'wrong side of railings' closes bridge

The Dartford Crossing was closed for hours while police helped a man on the wrong side of the railing.

Let's raise a glass to ale fresco drinking

Let's raise a glass to ale fresco drinking

Next month you can safely sup a pint in a pub garden, and Secret Drinker just can't wait.

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In court: People convicted of attacks on emergency workers

In court: People convicted of attacks on emergency workers

Here are the people who have been convicted of attacking the emergency workers who have kept us safe during the pandemic.

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Kent's best beer gardens

Kent's best beer gardens

With the sun breaking through the clouds and shining on Kent after a long, wet and windy winter why not try one (or two) of these beer gardens.

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'People are too scared to walk their dogs alone'

'People are too scared to walk their dogs alone'

A woman threatened by a man demanding she hand over her dog says attempted snatches across Kent have left owners terrified.

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Plans for Nasons stalled for years

Plans for Nasons stalled for years

A department store could stand derelict for years because of water pollution in protected lakes - with plans for 50,000 homes also on hold.

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£180m redevelopment of newsprint creating 3,000 jobs approved

£180m redevelopment of newsprint creating 3,000 jobs approved

Planning permission has been granted to transform a 90-acre former printing site int a hub for businesses.

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England's longest zip wire almost complete

England's longest zip wire almost complete

England's longest and fastest zip wire is almost complete, with tickets now available.

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Kidnap riddle as teenage girls found in van

Kidnap riddle as teenage girls found in van

Three teenagers have been arrested after a kidnap allegation made by a boy driving a van with two girls inside.

Calls to protect Kent's coastlines

Calls to protect Kent's coastlines

Calls have been made to protect hundreds of kilometres of coastline across the county from the damaging effects of climate change.

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Guilty plea over town centre killing

Guilty plea over town centre killing

The killer of a 55-year-old who died following an assault last summer is to be sentenced after admitting his manslaughter.

Air ambulance attends medical emergency

Air ambulance attends medical emergency

The emergency services, including the air ambulance were called to deal with a medical emergency.

Fraudster who preyed on the elderly is jailed

Fraudster who preyed on the elderly is jailed

A con artist stole thousands of pounds from people after targeting victims by pretending to be calling from their bank.

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Travellers move to Cyclopark

Travellers move to Cyclopark

A travelling community has pitched up on a private car park after they were moved on from a leisure centre.

Aerial CGI reveals phase one of new 'garden town'

Aerial CGI reveals phase one of new 'garden town'

A virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the divisive Otterpool Park development, as a new CGI reveals the scheme's 'masterplan'.

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Book of condolences opens for Sarah

Book of condolences opens for Sarah

People can now send their condolences to Sarah Everard's family by writing in a special book that has been opened in a church close to a search site

Singing family from Kent to appear on Comic Relief

Singing family from Kent to appear on Comic Relief

A musical family from Kent who have set YouTube alight with their melodies during the pandemic will star on BBC One on Red Nose Day.

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Sarah's body released to family as police search cliffs and water

Sarah's body released to family as police search cliffs and water

The body of Sarah Everard has been released to her family as an inquest into her death was opened and searches across Kent entered a second week.

Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

Asylum seekers may be initially held in centres overseas under the Home Secretary’s plans to overhaul the immigration system, reports say.

Filming of Generation Genome begins

Filming of Generation Genome begins

Filming of a new cutting edge science series has begun thanks to a collaboration between KMTV, the BFI and University of Kent.

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