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Mum, 22, had 'voice of an angel'

Mum, 22, had 'voice of an angel'

The family of a mum who has died at the age of 22 pay tribute to her as a "very kind person" who was "a joy to be around".

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Stalker crept into woman's bedroom and filmed her as she slept

Stalker crept into woman's bedroom and filmed her as she slept

A chilling video clip showed the moment a stalker crept into a woman's bedroom, peeled off her duvet and filmed her as she slept.

Council tax hike to fund police agreed

Council tax hike to fund police agreed

Kent households will pay an extra 7.4% on the police portion of council tax bills from April.

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Post-Brexit traffic gridlock still 'distinct possibility'

Post-Brexit traffic gridlock still 'distinct possibility'

The current lockdown is one reason why roads have not so far been swamped with lorries despite fears of post-Brexit gridlock.

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Driver lost it on bend before double fatal head-on crash

Driver lost it on bend before double fatal head-on crash

An inquest heard how two Romanian nationals died following a head-on crash with a taxi.

Ambitious plans for former power station site

Ambitious plans for former power station site

Developers say thousands of jobs could be created if they can build on the site of former power station which dominated the skyline for decades.

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'Take your Christmas trees back in'

'Take your Christmas trees back in'

A council has announced a long-awaited Christmas tree collection will still go ahead - but not for several weeks.

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Almost two-thirds of Kent priority groups vaccinated

Almost two-thirds of Kent priority groups vaccinated

Nearly 260,000 people in the county have received Covid-19 jabs - with hopes growing that all those in priority groups will do so by February 15.

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Anger over travellers' car park camp during lockdown

Anger over travellers' car park camp during lockdown

Travellers who pitched up in a council car park have been accused of flouting Covid rules by moving around during lockdown.

Man dies after Tesco staff block rescue effort

Man dies after Tesco staff block rescue effort

A man in his 90s died while people who rushed to his aid were prevented from getting a defibrillator from a local supermarket.

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Three men arrested after stabbing

Three men arrested after stabbing

Two more suspects have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was taken to a London hospital with stab wounds.

Take a look inside store after multi-million pound revamp

Take a look inside store after multi-million pound revamp

After eight-months of work, shoppers are getting to see how a one of the county's most visited supermarkets looks after a major revamp.

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Three-day snow warning for Kent

Three-day snow warning for Kent

Kent is among the most likely places in the country to see disruptive blizzards, with a snow warning in place for three days.

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'Amazing' dad and teacher was expecting second child

'Amazing' dad and teacher was expecting second child

The pregnant wife of an inspirational teacher whose sudden death has devastated his family says he was 'a wonderful husband and loving dad'.

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Man, 79, and dog die after being hit by car

Man, 79, and dog die after being hit by car

A pensioner and a dog have died after a crash near a junction.

Shocking moment thugs threatened autistic teen with machete

Shocking moment thugs threatened autistic teen with machete

Shocking footage captures the moment a hooded young thug wielded a long blade outside the home of a terrified teenager.

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Huge Saga office block goes on sale

Huge Saga office block goes on sale

A seven-floor high rise used by travel firm Saga has gone on the market for an undisclosed amount.

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20-metre 5G mast planned for housing estate

20-metre 5G mast planned for housing estate

A 20-metre telecomms tower could be built metres from a community playground.

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Man flown to hospital after being hit by car

Man flown to hospital after being hit by car

A man was flown to a London hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car.

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Mystery shipwreck granted protection

Mystery shipwreck granted protection

The remains of an unidentified 19th century cargo vessel, lying off the Kent coast, has now been placed under government protection.

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Aldi could leave prime spot on ring-road

Aldi could leave prime spot on ring-road

A store occupied by German chain Aldi since 2012 has been marketed for rent, casting doubt over its future use.

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Bailiff threat after parking fine sent to wrong address

Bailiff threat after parking fine sent to wrong address

A mum feared she paid the price for sticking to Covid-19 rules on a shopping trip as bailiff threats loomed when the fine was sent to the wrong house.

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Child grabbed and assaulted in shopping centre

Child grabbed and assaulted in shopping centre

A was left traumatised after a man grabbed him in a shopping centre, a court heard.

Cinema opens as vaccine centre

Cinema opens as vaccine centre

An Odeon Cinema in Kent has opened as a Covid-19 vaccine centre as part of mass vaccination roll-out programme.

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How foot and mouth disease hit Kent in 2001

How foot and mouth disease hit Kent in 2001

Farmers across the country were forced to kill their livestock to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease in 2001. Warning: Contains graphic images

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Teenager's death was a 'tragic accident'

Teenager's death was a 'tragic accident'

An inquest has heard that a 16-year-old schoolgirl's 'tragic death' was 'unavoidable' after she was hit by a car at night.

'There's not a mute button in real life - talk to people'

'There's not a mute button in real life - talk to people'

A teenager is urging others not to isolate themselves and to get support when they need it during lockdown, as part of Children's Mental Health Week.

Town centre cordoned off after stabbing

Town centre cordoned off after stabbing

A man has been left with life-threatening injuries and another has been arrested after a stabbing in a town centre.

Road closed after car hits pedestrian

Road closed after car hits pedestrian

A road has been closed after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

Kent claps for Captain Tom

Kent claps for Captain Tom

Residents across the county took to their doorsteps to clap in memory of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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