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Domestic abuse survivor still without safe home a year on

Domestic abuse survivor still without safe home a year on

We revisited a domestic abuse survivor a year after she was told to move back in with her attacker - and find her living in a crumbling home.

'I sorted grot-spot and this is the thanks I get'

'I sorted grot-spot and this is the thanks I get'

A house proud grandad has appealed for common sense to prevail after being ordered to tear up a £300 pathway he's built on a "dumping ground".

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'The end is in sight, but I have mixed emotions'

'The end is in sight, but I have mixed emotions'

It has been confirmed children will head back to school on March 8, but Secret Homeschooler has reservations.

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The terrifying night the train didn't stop

The terrifying night the train didn't stop

In 1971, a train ploughed through the buffers and came to rest on top of a taxi - here is the incredible story told by some of the survivors.

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The amount of people who have been vaccinated where you live

The amount of people who have been vaccinated where you live

Analysis of data shows more than a third of residents of one part of Kent have been vaccinated, while in another area the numbers are lagging behind.

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Fears of rise in rough sleepers when furlough ends

Fears of rise in rough sleepers when furlough ends

Homeless charities are concerned the number of people sleeping rough in Kent could increase when the furlough scheme ends.

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Car blaze causing M25 delays

Car blaze causing M25 delays

A car caught alight on the A21 and has caused delays for motorists on the coast-bound carriageway.

Door-to-door duster sellers turn nasty

Door-to-door duster sellers turn nasty

Police have received a number of reports about aggressive door-to-door salesmen trying to sell cleaning products in one town.

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Inflate grades? 'It doesn't pay to do that'

Inflate grades? 'It doesn't pay to do that'

Teaching unions downplay concerns over grade inflation after the government confirms teacher assessment will be used for pupils' marks.

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A fitting send-off for Postie Paul

A fitting send-off for Postie Paul

A horse-drawn carriage and a cortège of Royal Mail vans drove through the streets in tribute to a popular postman who died from Covid-19.

'Why did you torment my son in such a cruel way?'

'Why did you torment my son in such a cruel way?'

The mother of a man who was brutally murdered in a graveyard has said she has "lost her treasure".

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Leisure centre closes after 20 years

Leisure centre closes after 20 years

Bosses of a popular gym have announced it will close immediately due to financial problems caused by the panedmic.

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Great-gran blasts covidiots after six-week virus battle

Great-gran blasts covidiots after six-week virus battle

A great-grandmother has criticised those who refuse to wear face masks after spending six weeks in hospital battling Covid-19.

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Hundreds of jobs to go in Asda closure

Hundreds of jobs to go in Asda closure

The supermarket giant has announced plans for a huge restructure which will see the closure of a warehouse in Kent.

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Popular tea shop owner dies of Covid

Popular tea shop owner dies of Covid

Tributes have been paid to a highly-respected trader who has died after a battle with coronavirus.

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Kent's biggest pride festival to return

Kent's biggest pride festival to return

Kent's biggest annual celebration of the LGBT community is set to return - after it was wiped from last year's calendar by the pandemic.

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Queues after double incident on M2

Queues after double incident on M2

There were delays on the M2 after two incidents saw a vehicle burst into flames and another crash on a slip road.

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No end in sight for Op Brock on M20

No end in sight for Op Brock on M20

Bosses say there is no set date for the removal of a hated contraflow on the M20 which was introduced ahead of Brexit.

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New Iceland supermarket to open next month

New Iceland supermarket to open next month

The opening date for a new Iceland supermarket, which is taking up residence inside The Range, has been revealed.

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Free shuttle bus to Covid vaccination centre

Free shuttle bus to Covid vaccination centre

A free shuttle minibus service has been launched to help people get to a new mass vaccination hub.

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New Sainsbury's opens soon after 10-year wait

New Sainsbury's opens soon after 10-year wait

A village's decade-long wait for a major supermarket chain to build and open a new store is almost over.

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£7,500 of equipment stolen from farming charity

£7,500 of equipment stolen from farming charity

A charity that supports adults with learning disabilities is pleading to thieves who stole equipment worth thousands to return it anonymously.

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'I'd heard horror stories but nothing could've prepared me for this'

'I'd heard horror stories but nothing could've prepared me for this'

As a social media expert warns of the dangers of a webcam site made popular by TikTok, we logged on - and nothing could prepare us for what we found.

Kent's forgotten nuclear bunkers

Kent's forgotten nuclear bunkers

Nuclear bunkers remain littered around the county, reminders of a fear that lasted decades.

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'Sinister text messages were from man sitting next to me'

'Sinister text messages were from man sitting next to me'

A woman has told of her shock at finding her partner was responsible for a string of terrifying texts - one threatening to throw acid in her face.

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Look inside Gogglebox hotel on market for millions

Look inside Gogglebox hotel on market for millions

The Grade I listed hotel made famous by Gogglebox duo Steph and Dom has gone on the market with a huge price tag - take a look inside it here.

Tragic suicide of young woman 'who just wanted to be loved'

Tragic suicide of young woman 'who just wanted to be loved'

The grieving family of a young woman who took her own life have spoken of their shock upon learning of her tragic death.

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Council tax bills would be cut by hundreds under new system

Council tax bills would be cut by hundreds under new system

A new way of calculating council tax would save hard pressed families hundreds of pounds a year and a campaign group wants it adopted.

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Festival pushed back after June 21 announcement

Festival pushed back after June 21 announcement

A music festival will go ahead this summer - but a week later than planned in order to fall after June 21.

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Teenage burglary gang caught on camera

Teenage burglary gang caught on camera

Watch the moment three teenage burglars broke into a home and made off with two cars parked on the driveway moments later.

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