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Man who abused boys as teen convicted of 21 offences

Man who abused boys as teen convicted of 21 offences

A pervert who sexually abused three boys several years ago, starting when he was a teenager, has been told he faces “very substantial” jail time.

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Fuel tanker in motorway collision

Fuel tanker in motorway collision

Emergency services were called after a tanker collided with two vehicles.

Outbreak of tree-killer beetle

Outbreak of tree-killer beetle

The UK's first ever outbreak of an eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, which ravages conifer trees, has been detected in Kent woodland.

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Christmas comes early as kids go free

Christmas comes early as kids go free

Families can enjoy a wild day out this winter as two animal attractions run their kids go free offer.

Call for revamp as engaged couples snub venue

Call for revamp as engaged couples snub venue

There are calls for a venue to be refurbished after it was revealed not a single couple booked the venue for a wedding last year.

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Couple lucky to be alive after hit-and-run crash

Couple lucky to be alive after hit-and-run crash

Police are investigating a high speed crash in which a driver fled from the scene.

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GP threatens to quit following suspension

GP threatens to quit following suspension

A doctor has said he might not work in England again after he was temporarily suspended.

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Kent stars from a bygone era

Kent stars from a bygone era

Audrey Hepburn and Peter Cushing are among the stars of black and white films who lived in Kent.

Plans to move residents are revealed by mistake

Plans to move residents are revealed by mistake

Elderly residents are said to be in shock after learning from a visiting health worker that they could be moved out of their rented accommodation.

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Petition to save town museum

Petition to save town museum

Residents are fighting to stop a council from selling off a historic building.

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Crime goes up by 35.7%

Crime goes up by 35.7%

Police say improvements in the way crime is recorded is responsible for a spike in incidents.

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Worker wins £1,000 cash prize

Worker wins £1,000 cash prize

A kmfm listener is celebrating winning Thousand Pound Friday after the first person chosen didn't pick up their phone.

Hunt for owner of TV found in car park

Hunt for owner of TV found in car park

A search is underway to track down the owner of a new TV after it was found in a town centre.

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Knives seized after police chase

Knives seized after police chase

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after a police chase in a town centre.

Hit and run victim's 'devastating' injuries

Hit and run victim's 'devastating' injuries

A 27-year-old who sustained lifelong injuries after being hit by a stolen car has spoken out about his ordeal.

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Thieves 'threaten workman with knife'

Thieves 'threaten workman with knife'

Police are hunting two men who stole a wood chipping machine and threatened a man with a knife.

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Rush-hour crash on M2

Rush-hour crash on M2

Journeys were delayed as a result of a multi-vehicle accident.

Man attacked after confronting shop thugs

Man attacked after confronting shop thugs

A shopper who challenged two men shouting at worker was left with a broken jaw and bleed on the brain after being assaulted.

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Eurotunnel Brexit bombshell

Eurotunnel Brexit bombshell

A minister has warned Kent's main port and the Eurotunnel could face six months of disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Man charged with attempted murder

Man charged with attempted murder

A 22-year-old has been accused of attempted murder in connection with a Remembrance Sunday stabbing.

Gangs 'in a lower league in Chatham Town'

Gangs 'in a lower league in Chatham Town'

Gang activity in part of Kent has been described as being “in a lower league than Chatham Town” football club, prompting a clash between councillors.

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Bank opening date set

Bank opening date set

Kent's newest bank branch has revealed its opening date, as KentOnline gets exclusive pictures from inside the construction site.

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Man who stabbed former friend 11 times faces retrial

Man who stabbed former friend 11 times faces retrial

A man who stabbed a former friend 11 times with a knife faced a retrial next year after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

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Councillor 'staying to sort it out' after CCTV blunder

Councillor 'staying to sort it out' after CCTV blunder

A council cabinet member has rejected calls for him to resign after admitting he did not realise controversial CCTV was his responsibility.

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Man charged with baby's murder

Man charged with baby's murder

A 20-year-old has been charged with the murder of a six-week-old boy.

No regrets after bold tattoo of city

No regrets after bold tattoo of city

A graduate who greatly enjoyed her time in Canterbury has decided to showcase her love of the city by getting a large leg tattoo.

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Bomb hoax teen jailed

Bomb hoax teen jailed

A teenager who made bogus bomb threats that triggered the evacuation of more than 400 schools has been locked up.

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Council leader wants £20m to deal with Brexit fears

Council leader wants £20m to deal with Brexit fears

The government has been urged to fast track £20m of funding to help Kent County Council prepare for possible gridlock on its roads after Brexit.

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Apology as 'freezing' pool gives children coughs and colds

Apology as 'freezing' pool gives children coughs and colds

Parents who have complained about the “freezing” temperature of the water at a leisure centre have received an apology from swimming pool bosses.

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Police close town-centre road

Police close town-centre road

A town centre road has been closed by police after a crash.

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