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'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

A spoof news segment in which people in a coastal town express anti-immigrant sentiments has drawn criticism on social media.

CCTV shows moment £30k of designer goods raided from high street shop

CCTV shows moment £30k of designer goods raided from high street shop

Police presence has been stepped up in a town centre after thousands of pounds worth of designer goods were stolen in a shocking raid.

Man in court after double stabbing

Man in court after double stabbing

A 29-year-old has appeared in court following a double stabbing, while a 50-year-old man has been released while the investigation continues.

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

A funeral date has been set for mum-of-three Debbie Griggs - more than two decades after she was killed by her husband.

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Long delays on busy route after 'hit-and-run'

Long delays on busy route after 'hit-and-run'

There are long delays on a major route following a suspected hit-and-run.

More wet and windy weather on the way

More wet and windy weather on the way

Kent has been hit by heavy rain, strong winds and flooding in the last week and more wet weather is on the way says the Met Office.

Murder-accused shacked up with missing mum in derelict bingo hall

Murder-accused shacked up with missing mum in derelict bingo hall

A man accused of killing two women six months apart worked security with one inside a bingo hall just weeks before they disappeared, a court heard.

Trucker on iPad video call before smash left lorry hanging off bridge

Trucker on iPad video call before smash left lorry hanging off bridge

A lorry driver's vehicle was left hanging over the A2 after jackknifing his truck after talking to his fiancée 7,000 miles away on video.

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Public loos permanently shut after 'excessive and continued vandalism'

Public loos permanently shut after 'excessive and continued vandalism'

Public toilets run by a district council have been boarded up after repeated problems, including graffiti and broken windows.

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Poundland to recruit 1,200 staff for Christmas roles

Poundland to recruit 1,200 staff for Christmas roles

Poundland, which has confirmed its Christmas opening hours, has also unveiled plans to recruit 1,200 people to temporary job roles before Christmas.

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Platform damaged after train hits 'obstruction'

Platform damaged after train hits 'obstruction'

Services were suspended after a train hit an obstruction on the track and damaged a station platform.

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Hunt for hotpants-clad Lego 'thieves' as second store targeted

Hunt for hotpants-clad Lego 'thieves' as second store targeted

Police searching for a group suspected of stealing high-value Lego sets from a toyshop have widened their search after a second store was targeted.

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Diversions as M20 set for more closures

Diversions as M20 set for more closures

Large stretches of the M20 are set to be closed as part of work for Operation Brock - with diversions being put in place.

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McDonald's reopens after five-week renovation

McDonald's reopens after five-week renovation

A popular McDonald's branch is back open after undergoing building works.

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John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

The retailer's latest festive ad campaign tells the heart-warming tale of a middle-aged man taking up a new hobby.

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Just Stop Oil arrests as group found in car with harnesses

Just Stop Oil arrests as group found in car with harnesses

Just Stop Oil have hit the M25 for a fourth day, with police intercepting a group of suspects in a car packed with climbing equipment.

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180-year-old butcher's shop could close due to roadworks 'chaos'

180-year-old butcher's shop could close due to roadworks 'chaos'

A butcher says his business is in danger of folding due to the impact of roadworks on the street outside, preventing customers from coming in.

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'Gifted and talented teen touched so many lives'

'Gifted and talented teen touched so many lives'

Tributes have poured in to a "wonderful and gifted" 18-year-old following his tragic death.

Historic building could house 'up-and-coming' sport

Historic building could house 'up-and-coming' sport

A sport that's taken off globally over the last decade could be coming to a historic dockyard building that was once earmarked for a drive-in cinema.

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Jingle bills: Cost of lighting crisis divides residents

Jingle bills: Cost of lighting crisis divides residents

Some residents have branded Christmas lights along a high street "outrageous" as energy bills soar - but others say they are "vital" for business.

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Landlady to retire after 28 years

Landlady to retire after 28 years

A popular landlady who ran an independent pubs for nearly 30 years is set to retire.

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We try the £4.50 fry-up at no-nonsense cafe

We try the £4.50 fry-up at no-nonsense cafe

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting us all in the pocket - but would one of Kent's cheapest fry-ups pass our taste test?

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Electrical board causes hallway fire

Electrical board causes hallway fire

Emergency services were called to a fire which broke out in an entrance to a house.

Swastika graffiti appears in park

Swastika graffiti appears in park

Offensive words and symbols, including swastikas, have been spray painted over benches and shelters by vandals.

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MP faces driving ban after admitting using phone

MP faces driving ban after admitting using phone

A former Prime Ministerial hopeful could lose his licence after being caught using a mobile phone while at the wheel.

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Woman left bar 'with her teeth in hand'

Woman left bar 'with her teeth in hand'

A partygoer reportedly lost teeth and had to have stitches after an attack on a night out.

New business moves into Clarks store

New business moves into Clarks store

A branch of a well-known chain has opened in a shopping centre, weeks after a popular shoe store closed down.

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Pair point finger at each other after man knifed in face

Pair point finger at each other after man knifed in face

Two men accused of knifing another man’s face in a pub doorway have blamed each other for the attack - with one labelling the other a “psycho”.

Man charged after Tesco and Wilkinson thefts

Man charged after Tesco and Wilkinson thefts

A suspected shoplifter has been charged after food, alcohol and electrical items were stolen.

Why police were called to Kent school

Why police were called to Kent school

Bosses at a Kent school have confirmed why police were called out today - in order to dispel rumours circulating on social media.

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