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Woman admits threats after bomb disposal unit search her home

Woman admits threats after bomb disposal unit search her home

A woman has admitted making threats to kill after an incident where bomb disposal teams were called to her home.

Who is Harry Redknapp's alter ego Mr Pastry?

Who is Harry Redknapp's alter ego Mr Pastry?

Harry Redknapp revealed on I'm A Celebrity... his wife calls him Mr Pastry after the clumsy 1950s comedian - who hailed from Kent.

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Car thief locked up

Car thief locked up

A burglar who stole three cars from homes while their owners slept in their beds has been locked up.

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Pub to sell pints for £2 to pull in punters

Pub to sell pints for £2 to pull in punters

A pub owner hopes a year-round offer of cheaper pints can draw drinkers away from supermarket beer and bring them back to his joint.

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Video shows ram raid in money laundering operation

Video shows ram raid in money laundering operation

A dramatic video shows the moment police raid a home with a circular saw as part of a money laundering investigation.

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Rough sleeper died from toxic levels of alcohol

Rough sleeper died from toxic levels of alcohol

A wandering homeless man tragically found dead in a doorway had just turned a corner to get his life back on track.

£10k raised for family of dad killed by Taliban

£10k raised for family of dad killed by Taliban

Friends and family of Luke Griffin have remembered the security guard as "kind, caring and devoted".

Police descend on housing estate

Police descend on housing estate

Officers descended on a housing estate and raided a home with a circular saw as part of a money laundering investigation.

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Council employed worker who used fake references

Council employed worker who used fake references

A member of staff gained employment at a local authority using false references.

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No-deal Brexit would be 'crazy'

No-deal Brexit would be 'crazy'

Business Secretary Greg Clark, who is an MP in Kent, has said a no-deal Brexit would damage business prosperity.

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Police probe fake accounts posing as assault victim

Police probe fake accounts posing as assault victim

Fake accounts set up by fraudsters pretending to be a 12-year-old attack victim are being investigated by the police.

Mother smuggled drugs to son in prison

Mother smuggled drugs to son in prison

A mother-of-three is facing sentence after she was convicted of smuggling drugs and a mobile phone into her son in prison.

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Fake courier jailed after conning businesses

Fake courier jailed after conning businesses

Two businesses planning to take part in the world’s biggest food and drink show were conned by a fake courier who delivered none of their goods.

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Council staff 'forced to use food banks'

Council staff 'forced to use food banks'

A council is investigating claims its council staff are using food banks "to make ends meet".

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Visitor centre plans get go-ahead

Visitor centre plans get go-ahead

A visitor centre extension at a country park has been given the green light.

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The Range reveals plan for huge new store

The Range reveals plan for huge new store

The Range is set to open a homeware store on a new retail park after plans for a giant Bunnings DIY shop fell through.

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Three assaulted in 'racist' incident

Three assaulted in 'racist' incident

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after three people were assaulted in a suspected racially aggravated incident.

Skipper in court after tugboat death

Skipper in court after tugboat death

A tugboat captain and the Port of London Authority have appeared in court seven years after an engineer drowned in the Thames.

Man charged after cash stolen from pensioner's home

Man charged after cash stolen from pensioner's home

A woman in her 80s reported cash missing after a man called at her home claiming to fix a leak.

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Lockdown drills at school in case of terrorist attacks

Lockdown drills at school in case of terrorist attacks

Children are now having to practise lockdown drills to prepare for gunmen, terrorists, or intruders in Kent Schools.

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Naked village calendar goes on sale today

Naked village calendar goes on sale today

A cheeky calendar, showcasing over 24 people from businesses in a village has gone on sale today.

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Mental Health Act review 'will free up police to fight crime'

Mental Health Act review 'will free up police to fight crime'

A review of the Mental Health Act says mentally ill people should not be put in cells or police vans, "freeing up officers to fight crime".

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O2 network down across Kent

O2 network down across Kent

Thousands of mobile phone users are without data services this morning due to a network failure.

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Pupils walk over Kent's first rainbow road crossing

Pupils walk over Kent's first rainbow road crossing

A rainbow crossing has been installed to help children with road safety.

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Festive water safety campaign launched

Festive water safety campaign launched

A festive water safety campaign has been launched on the second anniversary of Ben Savage's death.

Fresh appeal to catch 'Rolex murderer'

Fresh appeal to catch 'Rolex murderer'

Detectives investigating an horrific murder have issued a fresh appeal to trace a second suspect.

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New traffic lights get the thumbs up

New traffic lights get the thumbs up

New traffic lights at a junction which was closed for eight months have been given the thumbs up by drivers.

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M25 causes long delays for drivers

M25 causes long delays for drivers

A crash on the M25 caused delays for commuters in the county.

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Two women arrested after 'disturbance' at train station

Two women arrested after 'disturbance' at train station

Two women were arrested at a train station after a police officer was assaulted.

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Driver arrested after car hits tree

Driver arrested after car hits tree

Police say a driver and passengers had a lucky escape last night after a car ploughed into a tree.

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