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Plans for asylum 'safe' list being considered

Plans for asylum 'safe' list being considered

Proposals to automatically remove asylum seekers who have fled from designated "safe" countries are reportedly being reviewed.

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Danger road fears after death of biker, 22

Danger road fears after death of biker, 22

A bump in the road may have caused a young man to lose control before coming off the bike he was riding, an inquest heard.

Former derelict building now on the market for £2m

Former derelict building now on the market for £2m

The building has been upgraded and is now a stunning Georgian home with five bedrooms and a hot tub.

Inside the eerie railway works set for 'Netflix' film studios

Inside the eerie railway works set for 'Netflix' film studios

As bosses prepare to begin full construction of one of Kent's boldest projects, we look inside the derelict site set to be turned into film studios.

More beach huts to meet waiting list demand

More beach huts to meet waiting list demand

Plans have been revealed to add more beach huts to our coastline.

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'They used to call me tiddler - but look at me now!'

'They used to call me tiddler - but look at me now!'

A man once branded a "scrawny tiddler" due to his lanky appearance has transformed into a champion bodybuilder.

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'This will be one of this country's worst miscarriages of justice...'

'This will be one of this country's worst miscarriages of justice...'

Lawyers for Michael Stone - convicted of the Chillenden murders - hope to hear about a fresh appeal any day, after Levi Bellfield's shock confession.

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Woman threw bin lid, slapped security guard and tried to kick dog

Woman threw bin lid, slapped security guard and tried to kick dog

A 33-year-old launched a shocking five-month crimewave - terrorising a family, causing chaos at a skatepark and stealing mousses from Poundland.

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'You think you love football in England, you ain't seen nothing yet'

'You think you love football in England, you ain't seen nothing yet'

What's it like for a Brazilian in Kent watching the World Cup away from the pumping music and the green and yellow flags waving everywhere?

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300-year-old pub goes up for sale

300-year-old pub goes up for sale

A "wonderful, historic" pub with links to famous literary figures is going under the hammer.

Flood alert issued for part of Kent

Flood alert issued for part of Kent

A flood alert has been issued for part of Kent following rising river levels as a result of high spring tides.

New injunction designed to stop M25 protesters

New injunction designed to stop M25 protesters

Under a new injunction granted today, any future protester on the M25 could face time in prison or an unlimited fine.

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'Robust screening' set up as 50 diphtheria cases confirmed

'Robust screening' set up as 50 diphtheria cases confirmed

An enhanced vaccination programme and screening process has been set up after 50 cases of diphtheria were confirmed at asylum seeker accommodation.

Witnesses sought after motorcyclist hurt in crash

Witnesses sought after motorcyclist hurt in crash

Police are appealing for information after a motorbike and car crash left a rider with a serious leg injury.

Death crash driver 'climbed back in car to get drugs'

Death crash driver 'climbed back in car to get drugs'

A pregnant mum killed with her dad when a car hit a family was still trapped underneath when the driver got back in to retrieve drugs, a court heard.

M2 crash victim was 'lovely and caring' flight attendant

M2 crash victim was 'lovely and caring' flight attendant

A woman killed on the M2 at the weekend was an air stewardess on her way to the airport, it has emerged.

E-fits released after man stamped on in robbery bid

E-fits released after man stamped on in robbery bid

Police have issued e-fits after a man suffered serious face injuries when he was knocked to the ground, kicked and stamped on in an attempted robbery.

TV stars enjoy 'wonderful stay' at luxury Kent lodges

TV stars enjoy 'wonderful stay' at luxury Kent lodges

Stars of a popular reality show have stayed in some unique accommodation - where prices go up to £1,900 a night.

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Cat's eyeball burst in 'worst case of neglect for a decade'

Cat's eyeball burst in 'worst case of neglect for a decade'

A neglected cat who lost an eye after her former owners failed to take her to the vet is looking for a new home.

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Demolition date set for 'eyesore' seafront arcade

Demolition date set for 'eyesore' seafront arcade

An eyesore arcade that has stood empty on a Kent seafront for years is finally set to be demolished.

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Boots closed as emergency services called to town centre

Boots closed as emergency services called to town centre

A high street Boots store is closed as four ambulances and a police car respond to an incident.

TV icon to feature in Kent-based crime drama

TV icon to feature in Kent-based crime drama

A television icon will feature in a star-studded new series of a Kent-based crime drama.

£9bn tunnel link 'billions over budget'

£9bn tunnel link 'billions over budget'

A bid to build the country's longest road tunnel and ease congestion on the Dartford Crossing has been accepted for review despite budgetary concerns.

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Trial of senior surgeon accused of fraud and forgery delayed

Trial of senior surgeon accused of fraud and forgery delayed

A senior medic accused of defrauding insurers by 'routinely inflating' costs of procedures has had his hearing pushed back a year.

Taco Bell to open at old McDonald's next week

Taco Bell to open at old McDonald's next week

A date has been revealed for Taco Bell to take over a former McDonald's in the high street.

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Gas leak causes closure of town centre street

Gas leak causes closure of town centre street

A gas leak led to fire crews closing a busy road for six hours.

Mum to stand trial over dog's death

Mum to stand trial over dog's death

A woman has denied causing a pet chihuahua unnecessary suffering.

Huge housing estate will make area 'no-go zone'

Huge housing estate will make area 'no-go zone'

A sweeping 4,000-home development is set to finally be given the green light - despite fears it will transform a part of Kent into a “no-go area”.

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Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

A road has been cordoned off and a bomb squad sent to a Kent village after reports a grenade was found in a garden.

Toy shop donates a pallet of presents to kmfm’s Christmas campaign

Toy shop donates a pallet of presents to kmfm’s Christmas campaign

A toy firm that was started in a Kent shed has donated a huge haul of gifts to bring joy to vulnerable children this Christmas.

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