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'Distressed woman' on motorway bridge halts traffic

'Distressed woman' on motorway bridge halts traffic

A distressed woman seen standing on a bridge over the M20 was helped by police.

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Couple admit child cruelty

Couple admit child cruelty

A couple are facing sentence after admitting five offences of cruelty to a child.

HMV store reopens

HMV store reopens

The music retailer which went into administration in December reopened its doors yesterday.

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Councillor denies making 'racist' comments

Councillor denies making 'racist' comments

A town councillor says she has been misquoted about remarks she made about a carnival court.

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Bacon fine court case dropped

Bacon fine court case dropped

A gallery manager facing a trial after a council took him court over spitting when he claims he was choking has won his legal fight to drop the case.

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Child healthcare slammed by watchdog

Child healthcare slammed by watchdog

Children are not safe in east Kent's cash-strapped and under-staffed hospitals, inspectors have ruled.

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M20 blocked after crash

M20 blocked after crash

Drivers are facing delays this morning following a collision between a car and a van.

'Rape victim' has no memory of attack

'Rape victim' has no memory of attack

A woman – who was drunk on Southern Comfort - has told a jury she has no memory of a night when she was allegedly raped.

Regulator steps in at college group

Regulator steps in at college group

The Further Education Commissioner has formally intervened as a college boss announces his resignation.

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Tributes to 'great tattoo artist' and father

Tributes to 'great tattoo artist' and father

Friends have paid tribute to a man who died suddenly at a house this week describing him as a 'great artist' who was 'sweet and funny'.

Love Island winner explores nature in new show

Love Island winner explores nature in new show

Love Island's Jack Fincham hopes to encourage others to enjoy the country’s wildlife with a new BBC programme.

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Drug laced 'sweets' found in car

Drug laced 'sweets' found in car

Police officers think packets of 'sweets' laced with an unknown drug were aimed at children.

Hairy Bikers revved up and raring to go

Hairy Bikers revved up and raring to go

The Hairy Bikers are revved up and heading out on tour, coming to two Kent theatres.

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Get the beers in at festivals in Kent

Get the beers in at festivals in Kent

We take a look at where to raise a glass or two at beer festivals across Kent this weekend and beyond.

Couple hope vape cafe plans won't go up in smoke

Couple hope vape cafe plans won't go up in smoke

Permission is being sought to open a music and arts themed cafe and microbar in a vape shop.

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'Did a bit of home decorating, did he'?

'Did a bit of home decorating, did he'?

A man being held in custody was convicted of criminal damage after scratching his nickname into a cell door.

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'I may have to watch my son die'

'I may have to watch my son die'

A mum whose son has cystic fibrosis is fighting to get a life-saving drug on the NHS.

Part of M20 to be closed all night

Part of M20 to be closed all night

Motorists wanting to use the M20 tonight - and for the next month - will need find alternative routes as night-time closures begin.

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Man with syringe 'threatened child' in toilets

Man with syringe 'threatened child' in toilets

A dad and his young child were reportedly threatened by a man holding a syringe in a public toilet.

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Addict jailed after drugs and cash seized

Addict jailed after drugs and cash seized

An addict with an "entrenched drugs problem" has been jailed after it was discovered her home was used to deal Class A drugs.

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Route closed for four months - and still no sign of roadworks

Route closed for four months - and still no sign of roadworks

Neighbours have blasted the county council for closing a road for four months without carrying out repairs.

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Equipment damaged after Boxing Day Hunt clash

Equipment damaged after Boxing Day Hunt clash

A band had its equipment damaged at a Boxing Day hunt meet which has sparked a police investigation.

Vandal urinates in defibrillator station

Vandal urinates in defibrillator station

A campaign to install a street light next to a defibrillator station has been launched after a vandal urinated in it.

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Man jailed for making child sex abuse images

Man jailed for making child sex abuse images

A man has been given a six-year extended jail sentence after admitting possessing vile images of children.

Farmer's warning following dog attack on sheep

Farmer's warning following dog attack on sheep

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: A farmer is urging dog walkers to use leads in the countryside, following attacks on his flock of sheep.

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Wheelie bin fines threat

Wheelie bin fines threat

Residents could be fined or sent to court for constantly leaving their wheelie bins on the road.

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Acting legend Kris joins Black Deer line-up

Acting legend Kris joins Black Deer line-up

Actor Kris Kristofferson, who has three Grammys and been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, will play at a music festival this summer.

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Pair in court over murder suspect's flight

Pair in court over murder suspect's flight

A mother and daughter accused of helping an alleged murderer flee the country have appeared in court.

School’s crumbling state revealed

School’s crumbling state revealed

The formal submission of plans to demolish a crumbling city grammar school has revealed the extent of the site’s dilapidation.

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Man found dead is named as tattoo artist

Man found dead is named as tattoo artist

A man whose body was discovered in a house by police was a well-known tattoo artist.

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