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'I had to escape as I genuinely believed he was going to kill me'

'I had to escape as I genuinely believed he was going to kill me'

This is what domestic abuse can look like - as her attacker is jailed Jennifer Salter speaks of her experience to raise awareness.

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Developer fined for blocking path despite warnings

Developer fined for blocking path despite warnings

A development company continued to block a public footpath despite cautions, costing the firm thousands.

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Street ambassadors 'to check lives are not being put at risk'

Street ambassadors 'to check lives are not being put at risk'

A group of new recruits will patrol a district to ensure all businesses are following coronavirus guidelines.

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Swearing, dust and wet paint - and now noise seven days a week

Swearing, dust and wet paint - and now noise seven days a week

A family have spoken about the colourful language their young children are learning living nextdoor to Sainsbury's.

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'There's no light at the end of the tunnel'

'There's no light at the end of the tunnel'

This year six pharmacies have closed in Kent amid the pandemic and with Brexit looming there are fears the situation is set to get far worse.

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Lorry crash causing Dartford Crossing delays

Lorry crash causing Dartford Crossing delays

Queues and long delays are being reported after two lorries crashed and a second separate incident near the Thames crossing.

Emergency services called after man found dead

Emergency services called after man found dead

Ambulance, police and fire crews were called to a private address after a man found dead last night.

NHS jobs push ahead of vaccine roll out

NHS jobs push ahead of vaccine roll out

The NHS is calling on people who can deliver vaccines, clean and support admin work to help the mass jab programme - which could start next month.

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MPs call for borough tier system

MPs call for borough tier system

A group of Kent MPs has called for coronavirus restrictions to be applied on a borough or district level rather than county-wide.

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'We have to ensure local roads are not used by lorries awaiting Brexit checks'

'We have to ensure local roads are not used by lorries awaiting Brexit checks'

An MP has sought assurances from government local streets will not be used by lorries to park overnight while they await custom clearance.

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More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

More than 200 fines have been issued to people attempting to leave the country for a holiday, as well as people holding illegal house parties.

Entire year group in quarantine due to Covid case

Entire year group in quarantine due to Covid case

Another school as ordered a whole year group to stay at home after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

Brexit border point will 'cage in' quiet country homes

Brexit border point will 'cage in' quiet country homes

A post-Brexit Inland Border Point will destroy the way of life in the quiet rural village it backs onto, residents fear.

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Teenager denies murder of dad-of-four

Teenager denies murder of dad-of-four

An 18-year-old man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to murdering a man whose body was found in a wheelie bin.

Council urged not to take 'rushed decision' ahead of crunch theatre meeting

Council urged not to take 'rushed decision' ahead of crunch theatre meeting

A meeting tonight will determine whether a council will take back control of a beloved theatre, which would see it mothballed.

What spending review might mean for you

What spending review might mean for you

A pay freeze for the public sector set to be announced could hit thousands in Kent, while councils wait anxiously to learn of any potential support.

Flower Power bike stolen

Flower Power bike stolen

Brazen thieves have made off with a brightly coloured bike adorned with petals and plants in the middle of a city.

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'Fun, beach, dirty' - what people really think of seaside town

'Fun, beach, dirty' - what people really think of seaside town

A Kent town has become a community split between affluent “DFLs” and born and bred residents who feel left behind, according to a major survey.

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Delays on M25 after breakdown causes six-mile queues

Delays on M25 after breakdown causes six-mile queues

A car transporter which broke down on a motorway is causing delays, with traffic at one point queuing for six miles.

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Motorway crash leads to three-mile tailback

Motorway crash leads to three-mile tailback

A four car collision has partially blocked a motorway leading to delays.

Man denies pub crash murder bid

Man denies pub crash murder bid

A man who was extradited from Tenerife has denied attempting to murder people outside a high street pub.

Driver cut from van after M20 lorry crash

Driver cut from van after M20 lorry crash

An air ambulance landed on the M20 following a serious early morning crash between a van and a lorry.

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Beach hut waiting list closed due to high demand

Beach hut waiting list closed due to high demand

New wooden beach huts have been installed in a bid to rejuvenate a seafront and will be ready by next summer - but all have been allocated.

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College eyes site at Netflix-linked studios

College eyes site at Netflix-linked studios

Bosses at EKC Group want to open a site at new film studios which are to be built on a former railway works.

'I had to flee to a refuge and now I'm running one'

'I had to flee to a refuge and now I'm running one'

A west Kent mum escaped her abuser and is now supporting others living the same nightmare - here are her top tips for fleeing an abusive relationship.

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Mystery death of woman hours after long-haul flight

Mystery death of woman hours after long-haul flight

An inquest heard that mystery will continue to surround the death of a 40-year-old woman who died after a 10-hour flight from South Africa.

'New tiers unfairly punish pubs'

'New tiers unfairly punish pubs'

Landlords have criticised the new tier system coming into force next week, saying it could disproportionately damage the hospitality industry.

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Tribute to Peter Cushing appears in town

Tribute to Peter Cushing appears in town

An artist has created a mural to the late Peter Cushing in the same town that has a Wetherspoons named after him.

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Great British Bake Off winner revealed

Great British Bake Off winner revealed

After weeks of mixing, proofing and baking the winner of this year's Bake Off has been announced.

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Covid patients in half of intensive care beds at hospital

Covid patients in half of intensive care beds at hospital

Local NHS bosses have warned of the severe pressure for trusts as people being admitted to hospitals with Covid continues to rise.

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