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Armed police pictured at town centre block of flats

Armed police pictured at town centre block of flats

A man has been arrested after armed officers were pictured with their guns trained on a door at a town centre block of flats.

‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

Kent County Council is on the right course as it improves its services for children with special educational needs - but admits there’s more to do.

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Man assaulted near petrol station in early-morning fracas

Man assaulted near petrol station in early-morning fracas

A fracas near a petrol station involving four people saw a man assaulted and a woman threatened.

Mum's heartbreak as 'kind and caring' son, 26, dies after being hit by car

Mum's heartbreak as 'kind and caring' son, 26, dies after being hit by car

The devastated mother of a 26-year-old who has died after being hit by a car has described him as “the kindest person you’ll ever meet”.

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Woman assaulted after telling man who approached her to ‘go away’

Woman assaulted after telling man who approached her to ‘go away’

A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with assault by beating after allegedly calling a woman over and later attacking her.

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder after soldier attacked near barracks

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder after soldier attacked near barracks

A man is alleged to have run up behind a uniformed soldier and stabbed him several times near an Army barracks, a court has heard.

‘People say I look like a celebrity - I get stopped for autographs all the time’

‘People say I look like a celebrity - I get stopped for autographs all the time’

A man who is mistaken for Mick Jagger and Willem Dafoe is often offered free meals and an art gallery even offered to close to the public for him.

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‘His camera would go everywhere’: Tributes to ‘doting’ photographer who scaled Nelson’s Column

‘His camera would go everywhere’: Tributes to ‘doting’ photographer who scaled Nelson’s Column

Tributes have been paid to a former award-winning newspaper photographer whose illustrious career spanned several decades.

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Funding to fuel 1.4m bags of salad a week

Funding to fuel 1.4m bags of salad a week

A vertical farm in the county has secured a major investment which will see it grow salad crops on an industrial scale in the county.

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Soldier attacked near army barracks pictured for first time

Soldier attacked near army barracks pictured for first time

The senior army officer stabbed close to his barracks has been pictured, as his alleged attacker appears in court this morning.

‘Council made us repaint our yellow cafe – now we get fewer customers’

‘Council made us repaint our yellow cafe – now we get fewer customers’

Workers at a popular cafe say trade has slumped since the council ordered it to repaint its familiar bright yellow shopfront.

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Former landlady and one of last Second World War widows dies at 100

Former landlady and one of last Second World War widows dies at 100

Mourners will gather for the final farewell of an extraordinary centenarian who was one of the country’s last Second World War widows.

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We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

We tried new cafe’s all-you-can-eat breakfast that costs just £8.99

A new cafe is offering a bargain big breakfast for just £8.99 - but does the taste match up to the enticing price?

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Work on 4,000-home estate costing £200m to start next year

Work on 4,000-home estate costing £200m to start next year

Work will start next year on a sprawling 4,000-home estate which could cost up to £200 million and has been in the pipeline for almost a decade.

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Fire at new-build estate construction site

Fire at new-build estate construction site

Firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze at a new-build estate.

Royal helicopter lands on playing field in unannounced visit

Royal helicopter lands on playing field in unannounced visit

A distinctive claret helicopter landed on a playing field as a member of the royal family visited a long-running Kent business.

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Counter-terror police helping investigation into stabbing of soldier

Counter-terror police helping investigation into stabbing of soldier

Police say counter-terror officers are helping investigate the stabbing of a soldier - as detectives are given more time to question a man.

Food wagon boss terrorised by teens calls for parents to step in

Food wagon boss terrorised by teens calls for parents to step in

A street trader left “exhausted and stressed” by unruly teenagers targeting her food van has pleaded with their parents to help stop the harassment.

Dreamland to keep licence after 'drug' death of teenager

Dreamland to keep licence after 'drug' death of teenager

Councillors have allowed Dreamland to keep its licence despite serious concerns being raised following the death of a teenager at a recent event.

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Historic landmarks to feature in ‘harrowing’ new witchcraft TV series

Historic landmarks to feature in ‘harrowing’ new witchcraft TV series

A historic fort and stately home are both set to feature in an upcoming TV series being filmed in Kent.

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Travellers set up camp on field near busy roundabout

Travellers set up camp on field near busy roundabout

An unauthorised Traveller encampment has been reported on land near a busy roundabout.

New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

Owners of a historic estate are hoping to expand with a new wedding venue and campsite in order to keep up with ‘high demand’.

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20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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Cause of huge fire probed as crews finally leave scene after 31 hours

Cause of huge fire probed as crews finally leave scene after 31 hours

The fire service is investigating the cause of a blaze that tore through the offices of a laundry firm.

Long-standing KFC restaurant saved from closure

Long-standing KFC restaurant saved from closure

A fast-food giant has dispelled rumours one of its Kent restaurants is to shut, after administrators were appointed.

Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

A much-loved dad-of-four who “always had a story to tell” has died, leaving his family heartbroken.

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The five Kent restaurants included in UK top 100 list

The five Kent restaurants included in UK top 100 list

Five Kent restaurants have secured spots in this year’s Good Food Guide, including places specialising in Japanese comfort food and tapas.

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Why bookies think Kent MP will make final two in Tory leadership race

Why bookies think Kent MP will make final two in Tory leadership race

Bookies say a Kent MP has a “big shout” of becoming the next leader of the Conservative party.

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Girl, six, raises £1k for road safety cause after dad’s lorry crash death

Girl, six, raises £1k for road safety cause after dad’s lorry crash death

A young girl who lost her father two years ago when he was crushed by a lorry has raised money for a charity which helped her family.

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‘Desperate’ rough sleepers pitch tents inches from dual carriageway

‘Desperate’ rough sleepers pitch tents inches from dual carriageway

Worrying pictures show rough sleepers’ tents perilously pitched just inches from a busy dual carriageway.

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