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Boy, 16, appears at Old Bailey on murder charge

Boy, 16, appears at Old Bailey on murder charge

A teenage boy accused of murdering a student during a mass brawl has appeared in court.

'Risk to life' storm warning

'Risk to life' storm warning

A weather warning for flooding has been upgraded as thunderstorms are set to batter Kent.

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Van fire brings M25 to a standstill

Van fire brings M25 to a standstill

A van caught fire on a section of the M25 this morning, causing gridlock.

Doctor struck off after lies put patients at risk

Doctor struck off after lies put patients at risk

A junior doctor put patients at serious risk of harm after lying to his new bosses about previous concerns regarding his poor performance.

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Man killed in 'road rage fight'

Man killed in 'road rage fight'

Two teenagers are being questioned by police after a man was stabbed to death in a suspected road rage attack.

Supermarket to close this weekend

Supermarket to close this weekend

A temporary supermarket built to replace a fire-wrecked store is due to close — with no opening date confirmed for the new store.

Power cut takes out traffic lights

Power cut takes out traffic lights

A power cut has caused long delays after a number of traffic lights stopped working.

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Hotel warning as Airbnbs soar by 450%

Hotel warning as Airbnbs soar by 450%

The need for more hotels across the county is highlighted in major new survey.

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Former Kent student set for England debut

Former Kent student set for England debut

The 21-year-old who came to the county when he was a baby is set to make his debut against Bulgaria tonight.

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Fundraiser for 'murder' victim's family set up

Fundraiser for 'murder' victim's family set up

A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of a man who died in a flat to cover the funeral costs.

Abandoned Billy given new home

Abandoned Billy given new home

A dog found abandoned by the side of the road has been given a happy new home.

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Boy, 16, to enter plea over 'murder'

Boy, 16, to enter plea over 'murder'

A teenager accused of murdering a student during a town centre brawl is due at the Old Bailey this morning.

Dog walkers warned over mystery meat dumper

Dog walkers warned over mystery meat dumper

Dog lovers fear a mystery meat dumper who "hates animals" is leaving piles of poisoned scraps near a popular playing field.

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Pub serves Kentucky-fried squirrel

Pub serves Kentucky-fried squirrel

Our reporter was treated to a feast of Kentucky-fried squirrel and wood ants without stepping foot in the jungle.

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'You don’t have to be old to get cancer'

'You don’t have to be old to get cancer'

A man who was diagnosed with cancer aged 24 has shared his story to warn other young, fit men.

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'You were one of the best, if not the best'

'You were one of the best, if not the best'

People have taken to social media to pay tribute to an "all round good man".

Man found dead in town centre

Man found dead in town centre

Emergency services were called to a high street after a man was found dead.

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Man charged and victim named in murder probe

Man charged and victim named in murder probe

A man killed in a suspected murder has been named.

Car in central reservation

Car in central reservation

There were delays on the M2 as police dealt with a car in the central reservation.

Meet Santa at autism friendly event

Meet Santa at autism friendly event

A special Christmas event is being put on especially for children with additional needs.

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Man 'stopped traffic and smashed windscreens'

Man 'stopped traffic and smashed windscreens'

An arrest has been made after a man was seen standing in the middle of the road and several cars were damaged.

Police car involved in crash

Police car involved in crash

An investigation has been launched after a police car crashed with another vehicle while on an emergency call.

Headstones smashed at Jewish cemetery

Headstones smashed at Jewish cemetery

Police are investigating reports of damaged gravestones in the grounds of a synagogue.

Protest as 132-year-old tree removed

Protest as 132-year-old tree removed

A violin was played as a protest against a tree cull proves unsuccessful.

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'Migrants' jump from lorry

'Migrants' jump from lorry

Footage shows five men climbing off the roof of a lorry.

Church pays tribute to 'murdered' mum

Church pays tribute to 'murdered' mum

A church rang its bells as a mark of respect for Lesley Spearing, who was found dead in her home.

'Dire footfall' to blame for shop's closure after 155 years

'Dire footfall' to blame for shop's closure after 155 years

A shop's owner has blamed 'dire footfall' for its closure after 155 years.

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Five years since Crabzilla left Kent shell-shocked

Five years since Crabzilla left Kent shell-shocked

A giant 50ft crustacean was first reported lurking beneath murky waters five years ago today.

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Top flight clubs keeping tabs on teen

Top flight clubs keeping tabs on teen

A young football sensation is attracting interest from Premier League clubs.

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Hotel named best in south east

Hotel named best in south east

A Kent hotel that opened just six months ago has been named best in the south east in The Sunday Times' 'Best Places to Stay'.

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