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Festival company goes bust

Festival company goes bust

A company has gone into liquidation after it was forced to cancel a dance music festival earlier this year.

First look at new £20 note

First look at new £20 note

The new £20 note featuring local landmarks has been unveiled by the Bank of England Governor.

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Bank slammed for pulling out of post office deal

Bank slammed for pulling out of post office deal

Critics say move is "damaging" and bank should "think again".

How Kent is marking World Mental Health Day

How Kent is marking World Mental Health Day

It's time to talk about mental illness, say health experts. These are the ways you can get help for yourself or a loved one.

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Crossing charge to be made permanent

Crossing charge to be made permanent

Charges will be stay in place for good on the Dartford Crossing despite a government promise to drop them - 17 years ago.

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Contraceptive pill killed mum

Contraceptive pill killed mum

Questions have been asked after a mum died as a result of taking a contraceptive pill.

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Landlord was homeless at just 15

Landlord was homeless at just 15

A pub landlord, who became homeless aged just 15, has lent his support to a campaign which will see one city centre turn purple.

'My family is in danger'

'My family is in danger'

A father-of-two wants urgent action after he became the latest person affected by a house builder's failure to install fire safety measures.

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'We need to speak about abuse more'

'We need to speak about abuse more'

Two million people suffered domestic abuse in a year — now a survivor has said more needs to be done to tackle the issue.

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Rare Marvel comic prints go on sale

Rare Marvel comic prints go on sale

Five prints signed by comic book legend Stan Lee will go on sale tonight for nearly £4,000.

Debt row led to stabbing frenzy

Debt row led to stabbing frenzy

A taxi driver stabbed a man four times in a dispute over money before his son cleaned the kitchen knife used in the violent attack.

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'Controlling' murder suspect groomed girl, 15

'Controlling' murder suspect groomed girl, 15

A woman has told a murder jury how the suspect 'groomed' her when she was a 'confused' 15-year-old.

Hunt for pair after charity boxing violence

Hunt for pair after charity boxing violence

Two men are being sought by police after two women were attacked at a nightclub's charity boxing night.

Kent most dangerous place for drivers

Kent most dangerous place for drivers

New government data has revealed more people in Kent were injured in car crashes than anywhere else in England last year.

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Ambulance theft gang suspects in court

Ambulance theft gang suspects in court

A group of people have appeared in court accused of being part of a crime ring which stole lifesaving medical equipment and drugs from ambulances.

Murder accused's taxi was 'thoroughly washed'

Murder accused's taxi was 'thoroughly washed'

A taxi allegedly used to dispose of missing mum Sarah Wellgreen's body looked 'like a new car' the day after she vanished.

Bridge reopens after emergency gas repairs

Bridge reopens after emergency gas repairs

Gas engineers are set to reopen a bridge after a leak was repaired — but trains still won't run.

'I know the bald one knifed me to death'

'I know the bald one knifed me to death'

A murder jury has been read what are said to have been the dying words of a dad stabbed through the heart during a fracas at a caravan site.

35 jobs on line at superstores

35 jobs on line at superstores

Dozens of jobs are at risk due to a council's plan to relocate its headquarters on the site of three superstores.

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Five kilos of drugs and £100,000 seized

Five kilos of drugs and £100,000 seized

Three people have been arrested after a motorway search turned up five kilograms of drugs.

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Dog has eyes removed after hit-and-run

Dog has eyes removed after hit-and-run

WARNING: Distressing images. Arthur the French Bulldog is having his eyes removed after being hit by a van.

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Kent police help with London protests

Kent police help with London protests

The Met police has asked 43 forces to help deal with the Extinction Rebellion protests in London.

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Hessy the Humpback 'may have been hit by ship'

Hessy the Humpback 'may have been hit by ship'

A humpback whale which tragically died a day after being spotted in the River Thames has been winched from the water.

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Women staging baby-loss tribute

Women staging baby-loss tribute

Two women who tragically lost children during pregnancy are holding special events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

1860s weapon caused bomb scare

1860s weapon caused bomb scare

Experts had to be called in after a dredger accidentally picked up a potentially lethal weapon.

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Lorry blocks access to supermarket

Lorry blocks access to supermarket

A lorry obstructed a road and a supermarket entrance for several hours after an accident caused fuel to spill from the vehicle.

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Vacant pub goes on sale

Vacant pub goes on sale

Do you fancy yourself a landlord or lady? An empty pub has gone on the market for £195,000.

Drugs expert quits amid Brexit vetting claims

Drugs expert quits amid Brexit vetting claims

The government says vetting of would-be crime panel members is appropriate after Kent academic quits in protest.

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Aldi to tackle trolley shortage

Aldi to tackle trolley shortage

A supermarket giant has promised to take action after one mum complained about the lack of baby trolleys.

'I am afraid what he will do next'

'I am afraid what he will do next'

The concerns a woman had about her husband before her disappearance 20 years ago have been heard in court.

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