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Woman with knife tries to mug man at bus stop

Woman with knife tries to mug man at bus stop

A woman with a black scarf across her face who was thought to be carrying a knife tried to mug a man at a bus stop.

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Baby Jesus stolen from crib outside church

Baby Jesus stolen from crib outside church

A reverend is considering tying Jesus to his crib next year after the baby was stolen from a nativity scene outside a church.

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Mum found dead at Bluewater was 'still struggling' with daughter's death

Mum found dead at Bluewater was 'still struggling' with daughter's death

The twin brother of a mum found dead in a lake at a shopping centre has paid tribute to his 'easygoing' sister who he says was struggling with grief.

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David Beckham in crowd as Romeo's debut causes stir against Kent side

David Beckham in crowd as Romeo's debut causes stir against Kent side

David Beckham ended up being the star attraction as son Romeo made a first appearance for his new club on a rainy night in Kent.

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M20 reopens after night-time roadworks overrun

M20 reopens after night-time roadworks overrun

There were long delays on the motorway earlier this morning, but the situation is fast improving.

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37 weddings cancelled as hotel announces shock early closure

37 weddings cancelled as hotel announces shock early closure

Heartbroken couples have been left searching for new venues after a hotel announced its sudden closure due to financial issues.

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Backlash over fears pub could lose its music venue

Backlash over fears pub could lose its music venue

Plans to refurbish a historic pub have sparked a huge backlash from hundreds of residents over fears it could lose its music venue.

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Drink-driving builder banned after refusing breath tests

Drink-driving builder banned after refusing breath tests

A builder who was spotted by police driving his tipper van after downing pints at a social club has been banned from driving.

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'I've had enough of waiting on phone - it's time to end home working'

'I've had enough of waiting on phone - it's time to end home working'

Our readers give their takes on the NHS, home working and Brexit.

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Roadworks lasting 20 weeks to bring 'absolute chaos' to estate

Roadworks lasting 20 weeks to bring 'absolute chaos' to estate

As a four-month slip-road closure is lifted, traffic hell is to be prolonged for those living on a nearby estate, with yet more works.

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The 9 Kent schools set for state-of-the-art rebuilds

The 9 Kent schools set for state-of-the-art rebuilds

Tens of millions of pounds is being pledged by the government to rebuild ageing schools across the county.

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'A cold doorway or grotty hostel room is not a home'

'A cold doorway or grotty hostel room is not a home'

Thousands of people across Kent are currently homeless, new figures reveal.

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Delays warning as town centre roadworks begin

Delays warning as town centre roadworks begin

Motorists have been told to expect delays through the centre of a Kent town as a 10-day roadwork scheme begins.

Shock as 'devoted and selfless' couple die in waterfall tragedy

Shock as 'devoted and selfless' couple die in waterfall tragedy

A couple described as "devoted and selfless" by loved ones have been found dead after going missing on holiday.

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Café owner's heartbreak as business forced to close

Café owner's heartbreak as business forced to close

A popular artisan cafe has been forced to close leaving its owner heartbroken.

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'Progress is completely out of our hands'

'Progress is completely out of our hands'

Councillors have been forced to push back their local plan due to ongoing delays to transport projects including the Lower Thames Crossing.

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Bike thieves caught on camera

Bike thieves caught on camera

Footage has been released showing the moment two men stole a bike late at night.

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Safety fears at 'dangerous' National Trust site

Safety fears at 'dangerous' National Trust site

Neighbours are calling for an 'eyesore' listed barn held up by scaffolding to be fenced off.

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'What the hell is that?'

'What the hell is that?'

Residents has been left baffled by a bizarre vehicle spotted on Kent's roads.

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Café Rouge to give away free tea and coffee

Café Rouge to give away free tea and coffee

A French-inspired restaurant chain is inviting customers to enjoy a free treat on the house this month to help with the cost of living.

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Amazon warehouses avoid the axe

Amazon warehouses avoid the axe

Amazon's Kent warehouses are safe from closure after the company announced it would axe 18,000 jobs and shut three UK warehouses.

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Victim Support awarded £4m contract with Kent Police

Victim Support awarded £4m contract with Kent Police

Kent Police and crime commissioner Matthew Scott has awarded a new four-year multi-million contract to a charity supporting victims of crime.

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Traffic chaos as temporary traffic lights replace roundabout

Traffic chaos as temporary traffic lights replace roundabout

Temporary traffic lights at a newly designed junction are causing huge tailbacks for drivers – and the delays are set to last for another month.

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Devastation as 175-year-old pub shuts for final time

Devastation as 175-year-old pub shuts for final time

Punters have paid tribute to a 19th-century pub which is set to be transformed into flats.

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Fly-tipper caught out in social media lie

Fly-tipper caught out in social media lie

A fly-tipper has been convicted and ordered to pay thousands after falsely advertising himself as a waste collector online without a licence.

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Disgraced children's doctor chased through Kent hospital by 'paedo hunter'

Disgraced children's doctor chased through Kent hospital by 'paedo hunter'

A specialist children's doctor has admitted arranging to meet an underage boy for sex in the grounds of a Kent hospital after a sting operation.

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Motorbike crash blocks major rat-run

Motorbike crash blocks major rat-run

A 17-year-old boy was thrown from his motorcycle after a collision with a car attempting to overtake.

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Town mourns inspirational woman who documented cancer battle through art

Town mourns inspirational woman who documented cancer battle through art

A town is mourning the loss of the co-founder of a celebrated arts group who documented her battle with cancer through her work.

Mum paid £5k after autistic son misses school for 10 months

Mum paid £5k after autistic son misses school for 10 months

A council has apologised after being ordered to pay thousands to a mother whose autistic son went nearly a year without a formal education.

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Opening date revealed for pizza restaurant at complex

Opening date revealed for pizza restaurant at complex

Bosses at a pizza restaurant have revealed the opening date of its latest branch at a new £115m leisure complex.

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