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Council refuses to turn castle purple - because of Ukip

Council refuses to turn castle purple - because of Ukip

A council has snubbed a request to turn a landmark purple to mark 100 years since some women got the vote - in case it gives Ukip an unfair advantage.

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Jury retires to consider verdicts in car park murder trial

Jury retires to consider verdicts in car park murder trial

The jury has retired to consider their verdicts after a woman was repeatedly stabbed in a shopping centre car park.

Parents in court after days-old baby suffered fractures

Parents in court after days-old baby suffered fractures

A child was just 41 days old when he was found with eight fractures to his limbs and left with life-changing injuries, a court's heard.

Council tight-lipped over cost of flats

Council tight-lipped over cost of flats

Critics say council bosses are lacking transparency after they refused to reveal how much they paid for 28 high-quality apartments.

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Amber severe weather alert issued

Amber severe weather alert issued

The Met Office has called a level three cold weather alert, meaning the elderly and vulnerable are at particular risk.

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Ukip under fire as split shakes up local party

Ukip under fire as split shakes up local party

The future control of a council is in doubt after a dozen Ukip councillors announced they were leaving the party.

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Pair launch group to help men speak out

Pair launch group to help men speak out

A painter and decorator rocked by personal tragedy has launched a Facebook group with his friend to help men open up about their problems.

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Research to shed light on rare mummified baby

Research to shed light on rare mummified baby

It is hoped scans will help identify a mummified Egyptian baby on display at a Kent museum, which is one of the youngest ever discovered.

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Unique collection of slot machines up for grabs

Unique collection of slot machines up for grabs

A collection of penny arcade machines and jukeboxes, some dating from the late 19th century, will be sold at auction this week.

Wrong-way A2 driver who was 'low on fuel' jailed

Wrong-way A2 driver who was 'low on fuel' jailed

A civil servant who narrowly avoided causing a fatal head-on crash when he drove the wrong way on the A2 because he was low on fuel has been jailed.

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Jealous stalker murdered ex girlfriend in car park

Jealous stalker murdered ex girlfriend in car park

A bitter stalker stabbed and slashed his former girlfriend to death in a shopping centre car park.

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Bank bans customers from buying Bitcoin

Bank bans customers from buying Bitcoin

A banking giant has announced it will stop customers buying Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies with its credit cards.

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Council could lose control of housing targets

Council could lose control of housing targets

An authority's failure to endorse its draft housing strategy in a dispute about the future of a former airport site could have major consequences.

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Breakthrough in bid to solve roads chaos

Breakthrough in bid to solve roads chaos

Progress finally appears to have been made on plans to reduce congestion in a Kent town following a crunch meeting between MPs and council chiefs.

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Plans to improve homelessness support revealed

Plans to improve homelessness support revealed

The county council says new proposals would end a 'postcode lottery', which has historically impacted the help available to vulnerable people.

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Crash sparked rush-hour chaos

Crash sparked rush-hour chaos

A road closure near a major motorway junction causing severe delays to motorists.

Suspicious kitchen fire probed

Suspicious kitchen fire probed

Man, 40, arrested on suspicion of arson and abstracting electricity following a blaze at a flat.

Two arrests after takeaway raid

Two arrests after takeaway raid

Two men have been arrested after immigration officers raided an Indian takeaway.

Woman in shock after lorry driver flees crash scene

Woman in shock after lorry driver flees crash scene

A lorry driver who shunted a woman's car across a motorway fled the scene after getting out to check his own vehicle.

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Boy, 14, accused of supplying drugs

Boy, 14, accused of supplying drugs

Two teenagers are in custody after police were called to reports of intruders in the grounds of a property.

Thieves smash their way into shop

Thieves smash their way into shop

A number of mobiles were stolen in an early morning raid on a town centre phone shop.

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'We're stretched to breaking point'

'We're stretched to breaking point'

A charity says it is struggling to cope as the number of homeless people in Kent has soared.

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High Street bank axed

High Street bank axed

Lloyds Banking Group has revealed it is pulling out of a Kent town after announcing 100 branch closures nationally.

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Person dies after collapsing outside shop

Person dies after collapsing outside shop

Paramedics tried in vain to save a person after they collapsed outside a Co-op store.

Five arrested on suspicion of drug supply after car stop

Five arrested on suspicion of drug supply after car stop

Two men and three teenage boys have been arrested following a car stop check which led to the discovery of heroin and crack cocaine.

Rogue surgeon could cost NHS £2 million

Rogue surgeon could cost NHS £2 million

A medical professional who duped his way into a lucrative job has had 19 cases of negligence raised against him.

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Guns, ammunition and vehicles seized

Guns, ammunition and vehicles seized

A man is due in court after 11 high value motorbikes were recovered from an address in a Kent village.

Is this the last of the Arctic blast?

Is this the last of the Arctic blast?

It caused travel problems this morning but could there be more of an Arctic blast in Kent this week?

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Judge sums up case as murder trial nears end

Judge sums up case as murder trial nears end

A jury has heard closing arguments as the trial of a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a frenzied car park knife attack nears its end.

Michelin Guide restaurant shuts

Michelin Guide restaurant shuts

The owner of a popular restaurant which closed its doors today says a proliferation of large chains has played a part in its demise.

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