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Man jailed after hitting victim 30 times with a hammer

Man jailed after hitting victim 30 times with a hammer

A man has been jailed for 13 years after hitting his victim up to 30 times on the body and head with a hammer.

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Yellow weather warning for ice overnight

Yellow weather warning for ice overnight

Kent has been slapped with another yellow weather warning as forecasters warn icy patches are expected to form overnight.

'We want to stop others experiencing this pain'

'We want to stop others experiencing this pain'

The family of a much-loved teaching assistant who took her own life aged 20 are raising money to help other young people access mental health support.

Park devastated at 'shock' death of giraffe

Park devastated at 'shock' death of giraffe

A wildlife park has announced the sudden and unexpected death of one of its giraffes this morning.

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Flooding submerges playground and shuts roads

Flooding submerges playground and shuts roads

A number of villages have suffered flooding this morning, with drivers being urged to seek different routes.

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Freak discovery led to murder charge

Freak discovery led to murder charge

A court has heard how a freak set of cirumstances led to a murder victim's missing phone being found by a schoolboy.

Motorists swerve to avoid distressed man on busy road

Motorists swerve to avoid distressed man on busy road

People travelling to work were forced to avoid a man in distress standing on the carriageway this morning, as falling snow made conditions worse.

Traffic chaos as snow falls on Kent

Traffic chaos as snow falls on Kent

Major traffic routes across the county are seeing problems after overnight snow and rain cause treacherous conditions and repairs force closures.

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In pictures: Snow falls across county

In pictures: Snow falls across county

Residents were quick to grab pictures of the snow which has fallen across the county this morning.

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Driver seriously injured after police chase

Driver seriously injured after police chase

A car has crashed into a tree after being chased by police - leaving the driver with serious injuries.

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'Bright and bubbly' teen kept secret diary of suicidal thoughts

'Bright and bubbly' teen kept secret diary of suicidal thoughts

A "bright and bubbly" teenager had shown no outward signs of feeling suicidal before her death earlier this year, an inquest has heard.

Horse almost dies after eating sycamore seed

Horse almost dies after eating sycamore seed

A horse was left fighting for its life after it was poisoned by a sycamore seed it ate while roaming a field.

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Kent's wonderful Christmas window displays

Kent's wonderful Christmas window displays

It's been a tough year for independent shops but many have got into the Christmas spirit - here are some of the best festive window displays.

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Jackknifed lorry closes M20

Jackknifed lorry closes M20

Drivers are facing disruption as part of the M20 remains shut London-bound.

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Weather warning as heavy rain and snow hit Kent

Weather warning as heavy rain and snow hit Kent

We were urged to take extra care as heavy downpours and snow hit Kent.

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Flooding expected across Kent

Flooding expected across Kent

After the rain will come the floods, with rivers across Kent on the brink of overflowing and numerous villages and towns at risk.

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School with no hot water shuts

School with no hot water shuts

Pupils at a city grammar are being told to remain at home after one of the school's boilers broke down.

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Ex youth footballer hurled abuse at neighbours

Ex youth footballer hurled abuse at neighbours

A former youth football player has pleaded guilty to threatening two women during an incident which saw a 12-year-old arrested.

Mixed reaction to Bluewater Primark's 'rammed' reopening

Mixed reaction to Bluewater Primark's 'rammed' reopening

Some shoppers queued through the night while others beat the crowds as Primark kept a handful of its stores open for 24 hours.

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Vicious street robber sobs in dock

Vicious street robber sobs in dock

A vicious street robber jumped on his victim's head and rifled through his pockets as he lay unconscious.

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Van and car crash on motorway

Van and car crash on motorway

One lane is closed and traffic is building on the M20 after an accident between a van and a car.

Long-fought battle to save Princes Parade is lost

Long-fought battle to save Princes Parade is lost

Controversial plans to build along a coastal road will finally go ahead, after a campaign group fighting to stop the project lost their court battle.

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Delays on M20 after multi-vehicle crash

Delays on M20 after multi-vehicle crash

Fire crews had to rescue a person after a crash involving multiple vehicles on the M20.

Van overturns on motorway

Van overturns on motorway

Drivers are facing delays of up to an hour after a van overturned on the M2.

First batch of Covid vaccines to arrive via Kent

First batch of Covid vaccines to arrive via Kent

The first doses of the approved Covid-19 vaccine are due to arrive in the UK today, via Kent.

'I'm honestly scared to go to work at the moment...'

'I'm honestly scared to go to work at the moment...'

A union demands workers get sick pay at a salad factory if they catch Covid while staff say they are scared to go to work after two people died.

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Military arrive to set up symptom-free testing sites

Military arrive to set up symptom-free testing sites

Military personnel have started arriving in Kent to help one of the worst hit areas in the country get to grips by running mass testing sites.

Murder victim's mum 'dumbfounded' by arrest 33 years on

Murder victim's mum 'dumbfounded' by arrest 33 years on

The mother of a young woman murdered in 1987 says she is shocked by the revelation cold-case detectives have made an arrest.

Could this finally be the end of live exports?

Could this finally be the end of live exports?

The environment secretary has unveiled plans to ban the "unnecessary and foul" export of live animals.

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Toilet protest aimed at Amazon delivery drivers

Toilet protest aimed at Amazon delivery drivers

A toilet has been placed on a busy road where drivers visiting an Amazon depot have been relieving themselves.

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