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Former seafront bar boss sexually abused young boys at children’s homes

Former seafront bar boss sexually abused young boys at children’s homes

A former seafront bar boss has been convicted of sexually abusing young boys while working as a carer in children's homes more than 30 years ago.

Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

Two lanes were closed on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a car and two lorries.

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Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

Homeless people based at an encampment inches from a busy dual carriageway have been told tents being lived in will not be removed.

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Man arrested after ‘wrong-way’ crash on slip road

Man arrested after ‘wrong-way’ crash on slip road

A man was arrested and taken to hospital after a crash involving a car travelling in the wrong direction off a busy dual carriageway.

Police release new image in search for Hamish missing for more than a week

Police release new image in search for Hamish missing for more than a week

Investigators have released a new image in the search for a man missing for more than a week.

‘ADHD as a mitigating factor is not a get out of jail free card - and should not be scoffed at’

‘ADHD as a mitigating factor is not a get out of jail free card - and should not be scoffed at’

ADHD as a mitigating factor must be taken seriously and to scoff would do all concerned an injustice, writes crown court reporter, Julia Roberts.

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Police officer assaulted amid high street ruckus

Police officer assaulted amid high street ruckus

A police officer was assaulted as arrests were made during a disturbance in a high street.

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Labour councillor’s deselection is ‘opportunity for Reform UK’

Labour councillor’s deselection is ‘opportunity for Reform UK’

Labour has deselected one of Kent County Council’s most colourful characters from standing at May’s election leaving Reform UK eyeing up the seat.

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Man flees on foot as police stop 24 motorists in ‘dangerous driving’ crackdown

Man flees on foot as police stop 24 motorists in ‘dangerous driving’ crackdown

A man tried to flee on foot when police stopped his car during a "dangerous driving" crackdown.

Huge crane removed from much-delayed seafront development

Huge crane removed from much-delayed seafront development

A huge crane at the site of a much-delayed seafront development has been taken down - but bosses stress work will restart early next year.

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Busy Kent crossing to shut for eight days from today

Busy Kent crossing to shut for eight days from today

A busy bridge will be closed to motorists, rail passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and all maritime traffic for eight days for works to take place.

‘Animals making noise in the countryside is not an offence’

‘Animals making noise in the countryside is not an offence’

An animal rescue is being taken to court after complaints about noise from cockerels, geese, sheep, cattle and dogs.

Heartbroken mum decorates son's grave for Halloween

Heartbroken mum decorates son's grave for Halloween

A heartbroken mother has decorated her son’s grave with pumpkins, flowers and spiderwebs in tribute to her Halloween-loving teenager.

Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

An appalled mum filmed human waste flowing through a new-build family estate - which has been blamed on nappies being flushed down the toilet.

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‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

The cost of swim sessions at a new council-run leisure centre is “scaring” some families away this half-term who claim it’s too much.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

The Kent Politics Podcast discusses how international lorries are causing pothole problems and the interesting responses to the NHS consultation.

‘My son was hit by a bus - but we’ve had no support from NHS’

‘My son was hit by a bus - but we’ve had no support from NHS’

A 10-year-old boy left “abandoned” by an NHS trust after being hit by a bus is set to finally receive the therapy he needs, his mother says.

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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital by an air ambulance after a collision with a car.

‘Don’t get our hopes up!’ Eurostar spotted at Kent station

‘Don’t get our hopes up!’ Eurostar spotted at Kent station

Eurostar has been accused of “goading” passengers after one of its fleet stopped at a Kent station overnight.

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Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

The supermarket is looking to open a store in the ground floor of an under construction housing development next to a railway station.

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Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

Drivers are being warned after scammers placed fake QR codes on pay-and-display machines.

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Clare Balding visits Kent church ahead of multimillion-pound upgrade

Clare Balding visits Kent church ahead of multimillion-pound upgrade

Award-winning TV presenter Clare Balding has visited a Kent church ahead of its multimillion-pound transformation.

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Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

The family of a man missing for a week have paid tribute to their ‘beloved father’ after police found a body and launched a murder inquiry.

Sadness as restaurant in large town centre building to close next month

Sadness as restaurant in large town centre building to close next month

A pan-Asian restaurant that occupies a large town centre site is set to close next month.

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Man charged and two more arrested after town stabbing

Man charged and two more arrested after town stabbing

A 20-year-old man has been charged on suspicion of wounding with intent after a victim in his 20’s was stabbed at a property in a high street.

Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

A busy route has been shut after a multi-vehicle crash near Ramsgate.

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

An inquest has heard how police and paramedics tried to save the life of a 23-year-old stabbed in the chest in a late-night high street attack.

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

The garage artist favourites will kick off a town’s festive celebrations with a series of hits from their back catalogue.

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Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

A dad-of-eight who became an “icon” through his 13 years working at Poundland has tragically died the night before a landmark birthday.

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Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

A devastated family has described the “big void” left in their lives after the tragic death of a son who was “always there for anyone”.

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