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Courts’ 40 years ‘at forefront of upholding and protecting people’s rights’

Courts’ 40 years ‘at forefront of upholding and protecting people’s rights’

Some of the country’s highest ranked members of the judiciary have helped mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of a crown and county court.

Person freed from car and taken to hospital after crash

Person freed from car and taken to hospital after crash

A person has been taken to hospital after being freed from a car following a crash.

Kent TV presenter Davina McCall recovering after ‘utterly exhausting’ brain surgery

Kent TV presenter Davina McCall recovering after ‘utterly exhausting’ brain surgery

The TV star, who lives in the county, is now out of surgery and recovering in ICU as a precaution, her partner Michael said.

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Man attacked by stranger in tracksuit who was ‘speaking loudly into phone’

Man attacked by stranger in tracksuit who was ‘speaking loudly into phone’

A man was left with a head injury after being attacked by a stranger in a tracksuit who had been “speaking loudly into a phone”.

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‘Increasingly it seems acceptable, almost cool, to hold right-wing views’

‘Increasingly it seems acceptable, almost cool, to hold right-wing views’

The mood was sombre as Melissa Todd arrived in the US on the day Trump won the election. Here, she speaks to voters about their fears for the future.

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‘I’m really proud to do this for my son’: Dad’s flats plan for town eyesore approved

‘I’m really proud to do this for my son’: Dad’s flats plan for town eyesore approved

A dad has told of his pride after his plans to turn a prime town centre building into 32 apartments - renamed in memory of his son - were approved.

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Kent Politics Podcast: What new tax could mean for farmers and council at risk of bankruptcy

Kent Politics Podcast: What new tax could mean for farmers and council at risk of bankruptcy

In the latest Kent Politics Podcast we take a look at the impact of the budget on farmers and how a £9.7m overspend has left a council in hot water.

‘My 10-year-old daughter has been exposed to one of the world's greatest evils’

‘My 10-year-old daughter has been exposed to one of the world's greatest evils’

The devastated father of a young girl groomed on Snapchat and WhatsApp by a paedophile posing as a boy feels he has failed as a parent.

Neighbours slam plans for ‘mini-hotel’ HMO in middle of terraced street

Neighbours slam plans for ‘mini-hotel’ HMO in middle of terraced street

Plans to convert a terraced home into a seven-bed house of multiple occupancy have riled residents - but developers say it’ll be “high end”.

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New CGIs reveal how new McDonald’s drive-thru will look in front of historic castle

New CGIs reveal how new McDonald’s drive-thru will look in front of historic castle

New images reveal how a controversial McDonald’s drive-thru will look beneath one of Kent’s most famous castles.

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‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

The parents of a youngster who suffered an allergic reaction at nursery say there are too few adrenaline-inducing devices available in schools.

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‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’

‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’

Meal deals and cheap beer - Secret Drinker calls in at a venue trying to cater to all tastes.

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Town’s fourth Costa coffee shop opens

Town’s fourth Costa coffee shop opens

A town’s fourth Costa Coffee shop has opened with a drive-thru after eight months of construction.

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Jack Russell suffers horrific injuries in attack by two ‘big fluffy dogs’

Jack Russell suffers horrific injuries in attack by two ‘big fluffy dogs’

A rescue Jack Russell has been left needing surgery after he was attacked by two “large fluffy dogs” while out on a walk

Search intensifies to find missing teen as rescue teams trawl for miles through dense woodland

Search intensifies to find missing teen as rescue teams trawl for miles through dense woodland

As concern grows for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen in a village five days ago, people in Kent are rallying together to try and find him.

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Pools to shut for essential repairs

Pools to shut for essential repairs

Maintenance work and key structural repairs have forced the closure of a town’s swimming pool.

Huge cannabis farm found inside village home

Huge cannabis farm found inside village home

Police have raided a 600-plant cannabis farm growing inside a home in a small village.

Major UK energy project relocated to Kent

Major UK energy project relocated to Kent

A planned energy project which would see the UK connected to Belgian wind farms via a subsea cable has been diverted to Kent.

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Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

A van fire is being investigated as suspected arson after a man was spotted running away from the scene.

Dropped cigarette ends lead to £6K in fines

Dropped cigarette ends lead to £6K in fines

Smokers have been ordered to stump up thousands in fines after being caught dropping cigarette butts at service stations and car parks.

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Dad lobbed missiles at expensive cars in misdirected attack

Dad lobbed missiles at expensive cars in misdirected attack

An enraged father hurled objects at two Mercedes cars parked in a shopping centre car park in a warped attack on a man he accused of hurting his son.

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Man found dead after large emergency services response near town car park

Man found dead after large emergency services response near town car park

Police have confirmed a man in his 30s has been found dead near a town centre shopping centre.

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Top gong for Kent police cadet programme

Top gong for Kent police cadet programme

Kent’s volunteer police cadet programme has gained royal recognition after being handed a prestigious national award.

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Campaign to keep traditional pie and mash van outside pub

Campaign to keep traditional pie and mash van outside pub

Hundreds have signed a petition to keep a traditional pie and mash van outside a village boozer, amid uncertainty over the pub’s impending takeover.

Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

A parcel courier has thanked his “amazing” customers after they rallied to raise thousands of pounds to replace his van so he could do his rounds.

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First look inside new ‘homeless pods’ set to house struggling families in Kent

First look inside new ‘homeless pods’ set to house struggling families in Kent

We were taken on an exclusive tour around a highly-anticipated new block of “homeless pods” as the first tenants prepare to move in.

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‘Free weight loss jabs for unemployed obese people won’t cure the workshy’

‘Free weight loss jabs for unemployed obese people won’t cure the workshy’

Cancer treatments, weight loss drugs, global warming, and tax complaints from the rich are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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‘I parked for 15 minutes to help my ill mum and was fined £100!'

‘I parked for 15 minutes to help my ill mum and was fined £100!'

A man fined £100 after rushing to a shopping centre to pick up his ill mother is urging parking company bosses to “show some compassion”.

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Knifeman threatened neighbour over party decorations

Knifeman threatened neighbour over party decorations

A knifeman threatened to kill his neighbour in a violent and abusive confrontation over birthday party decorations.

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Historic Kent landmark added to 'at risk' register

Historic Kent landmark added to 'at risk' register

A rare and vulnerable piece of Kent history has been recognised as ‘at risk’ in a bid to help preserve it for the future.

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