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Driver comes forward after fatal crash

Driver comes forward after fatal crash

A driver identified as a key witness to a fatal crash has come forward as part of an investigation which left a motorcyclist dead.

Three households can meet at Christmas

Three households can meet at Christmas

A deal on who people can visit during Christmas has been agreed by the four nations.

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Charge following theft of Harry Potter-style car

Charge following theft of Harry Potter-style car

A man has appeared in court charged with the theft of a Harry Potter-style classic car, once admired by Ron Weasley actor Rupert Grint.

Year group to isolate after Covid case

Year group to isolate after Covid case

A primary school has sent some pupils home after confirming a positive coronavirus case.

Britain's worst paedophile killed in jail

Britain's worst paedophile killed in jail

A paedophile from Kent who abused around 200 youngsters in Malaysia was murdered in prison by another inmate.

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MPs rapped on knuckles over 'naughty Tory' letter

MPs rapped on knuckles over 'naughty Tory' letter

MPs have been rapped for writing to judges ahead of a hearing to rule on publication of references for shamed 'naughty Tory' Charlie Elphicke.

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Case surge slows as Tier 3 looms

Case surge slows as Tier 3 looms

As Tier 3 looms for Kent, with rates in certain areas among the worst in England, there are early signs lockdown is working.

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Businesses face anxious wait to apply for Covid support

Businesses face anxious wait to apply for Covid support

Businesses forced to close through the second coronavirus lockdown have been left anxiously waiting after they were unable to apply for vital support.

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Father and daughter jump from balcony during house fire

Father and daughter jump from balcony during house fire

A father is raising awareness of smoke alarms after his family's home was destroyed in a huge fire.

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Garden village? What garden village?

Garden village? What garden village?

Residents in a small community on the borders of Maidstone, Chatham and Gillingham say they know nothing about plans to build 2,000 homes there.

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Robber left victim with lifelong scars before being hit with rum bottle

Robber left victim with lifelong scars before being hit with rum bottle

A thug has been jailed after launching an unprovoked attack on a group of friends at a recreation ground, leaving one of them with scars to his face.

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Brexit trial creates lorry queue at Eurotunnel

Brexit trial creates lorry queue at Eurotunnel

Drivers were barred from entering the M20 as lorries queued for three miles to access Eurotunnel as post-Brexit boarding systems were trialled.

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Armed officers hunt for man after chase

Armed officers hunt for man after chase

Armed police hunted down a suspect after he led police on an early-morning chase.

Water restored to homes after five hours

Water restored to homes after five hours

A power cut which left residents without running water for five hours has been fixed.

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Burglar attempted to rape woman

Burglar attempted to rape woman

A man has been sent to prison after breaking into a woman's flat and attempting to rape her.

Hundreds of 'dognapping' cases ever year

Hundreds of 'dognapping' cases ever year

Campaigners are pushing for a change in the law to elevate the status of pets above personal property after consistent dog thefts.

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'I wouldn’t have moved here if I knew of hideous mast plans'

'I wouldn’t have moved here if I knew of hideous mast plans'

A bid to erect a 5G mast the height of four double-decker buses has been launched – prompting fears the “monstrosity” will ruin a leafy road.

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Our Great British Bake Off finalist

Our Great British Bake Off finalist

Ahead of the Great British Bake Off final we look at how Laura got this far and some of the people she's joining in Kent's kitchen of fame.

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Paul O'Grady's escape to his home county

Paul O'Grady's escape to his home county

Kent's Paul O'Grady will visit iconic sites across the county and tick off his local bucket list in his latest TV series. Here's what he'll be up to.

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'Predatory' nurse struck off for groping vulnerable patient

'Predatory' nurse struck off for groping vulnerable patient

A nurse who touched a patient's breasts and sent half-naked pictures to another has been struck off.

Second order to stop fixing cliff branded 'ludicrous'

Second order to stop fixing cliff branded 'ludicrous'

People who have filled a sink hole that caused a cliff to collapse have been ordered to stop by the council for the second time.

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MP's plea for district tier system

MP's plea for district tier system

A Kent MP has asked the Prime Minister to consider localised coronavirus tiers.

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Road closed after lorry hits power cables

Road closed after lorry hits power cables

More than 100 people were left without power after a lorry collided with electricity cables.

Daylight stabbing in car park

Daylight stabbing in car park

Two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed and had to be taken to hospital.

Crash blocks lane of M2

Crash blocks lane of M2

A crash has blocked a lane of the M2 with police on the scene.

Just why is this England's worst place for infections?

Just why is this England's worst place for infections?

People living in a borough which tops the England league table for infection rates speak out on why they think the place earned its dubious honour.

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Woman arrested in 'hit and run' investigation

Woman arrested in 'hit and run' investigation

A woman has been arrested in connection with a crash which left another driver with a broken neck and spine.

Households strike lucky in lockdown with £150k win

Households strike lucky in lockdown with £150k win

Five Kent households have struck lucky this lockdown after winning a share of £150,000 thanks to their postcode.

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Woman had been drinking and was seen stumbling before bridge fall

Woman had been drinking and was seen stumbling before bridge fall

A young graduate who plunged to her death from a road bridge was over the legal drink-drive limit an inquest has heard.

Pub set for £50k transformation as new landlord moves in

Pub set for £50k transformation as new landlord moves in

A son is following in his father's footsteps after securing a tenancy on a well-known pub and launching a £50,000 refurbishment.

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