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Former top actor appears at court after 'gun' incident

Former top actor appears at court after 'gun' incident

A Bafta-nominated actor alleged to have brandished a fake gun at a Wetherspoons barmaid has denied all charges against him.

Crash caused motorway delays

Crash caused motorway delays

There were lengthy hold-ups on M20 in both directions after a car crashed into the central reservation.

VIDEO: Traffic misery as road remains shut

VIDEO: Traffic misery as road remains shut

Despite a ruptured water main being fixed three days ago, a road used by thousands everyday remains shut.

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Disabled man left stranded twice

Disabled man left stranded twice

A man in his 70s has hit out after being kept waiting for hours after hospital appointments.

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Forty-one hurt as coach overturns

Forty-one hurt as coach overturns

A baby was born at the scene of a rush-hour crash involving a coach on the m25.

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Consultation hopes to find new use for harbour building

Consultation hopes to find new use for harbour building

A disused harbour shed could soon accommodate food outlets, start-up businesses, exhibitions and a community events space.

Crash leaves car feet from front door

Crash leaves car feet from front door

A man's been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a crash involving a van and a parked car.

Dangerous pitbull 'scalped' toddler

Dangerous pitbull 'scalped' toddler

The owners of a dangerous dog that “scalped” a young child when it clamped its jaws on her head are facing up to five years in jail.

Airport application 'within weeks'

Airport application 'within weeks'

A planning application to upgrade an airport will be submitted in the “next couple of weeks”, according to its manager.

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Tunbridge Wells finally gets a Little Waitrose

Tunbridge Wells finally gets a Little Waitrose

Residents of Tunbridge Wells who have been wishing for a Waitrose for years are finally set to get one from this Friday the 17th.

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Bogus cabbie robs teen at knifepoint

Bogus cabbie robs teen at knifepoint

Police are hunting a knife-wielding 'cabbie' thought to have duped a teenager into a side street and robbed him.

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How Kent would vote if Brexit referendum held today

How Kent would vote if Brexit referendum held today

New figures reveal how people would vote in every constituency in Kent if the EU referendum was held today.

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Trio in court after Iraqis found on boat

Trio in court after Iraqis found on boat

Three men have been charged after four suspected migrants - including a pregnant woman and child - were found adrift on a boat.

Disney Store to open in less than 48 hours

Disney Store to open in less than 48 hours

Star Wars, the Incredibles and Marvel toys will be among the items hitting the shelves in a new Kent store this week.

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Homeless cash 'a good start' but more needed

Homeless cash 'a good start' but more needed

The head of a homeless charity in Kent has warned more cash is needed to end rough sleeping after the Government announced big spending plans.

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Police renew appeal for missing autistic man

Police renew appeal for missing autistic man

Police are still trying to find an autistic man who went missing four days ago.

Pirate ship left burning for 12 hours

Pirate ship left burning for 12 hours

A blaze which destroyed a pirate ship on a river bank is thought to have been started deliberately.

Supermarket deals see crisp firm quadruples sales

Supermarket deals see crisp firm quadruples sales

A fruit crisp producer is on track for a record year after signing a string of deals with major supermarket chains.

Unwell 'hoarder' rescued through window

Unwell 'hoarder' rescued through window

A "hoarder" who had become unwell had to be evacuated through his window because his door was blocked by his vast collection of items.

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Travellers ordered to move by courts

Travellers ordered to move by courts

A court order has been granted to remove an encampment of 14 caravans from a popular park.

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Cyclist 'flashed' at teenage girls

Cyclist 'flashed' at teenage girls

A man who rode a mountain bike being sought by police after he is thought to have exposed himself to two teenage girls near a school.

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13 things you only know if you went to a grammar school

13 things you only know if you went to a grammar school

As students await their A-level results this week, here are some things only known by pupils who attended one of the county's 38 grammar schools.

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'I was trying to sell BB gun and taser' before shop fight

'I was trying to sell BB gun and taser' before shop fight

A man accused of holding up a store with a BB gun and taser - where the shopkeeper was shot in the neck - claims he was trying to sell the weapons.

Late-night knife robbery

Late-night knife robbery

Robbers are said to have stolen a mobile phone when they threatened a victim with a knife.

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Beach huts destroyed in fire

Beach huts destroyed in fire

Five beach huts have been destroyed after a blaze ripped through them in the early hours of the morning.

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Police called after man found unconscious

Police called after man found unconscious

Emergency crews were called after a man was found unconscious.

Appeal for dashcam footage of police pursuit

Appeal for dashcam footage of police pursuit

Police are appealing for dashcam footage of a pursuit which ended with an arrest.

Tunnel reopens at Dartford Crossing

Tunnel reopens at Dartford Crossing

Both of the Dartford Crossing tunnels are now open, after brief delays.

Couple die after Algarve crash

Couple die after Algarve crash

A couple died after their car veered onto the wrong side of the road in Portugal and hit a pick-up truck head on.

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Death mask sparks bidding war

Death mask sparks bidding war

An incredibly rare cast of Joseph Stalin's death mask has sold at auction.

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