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'I believe Bellfield confession is absolutely true'

'I believe Bellfield confession is absolutely true'

The sister of the man convicted of the 1996 Chillenden murders, says she believes Levi Bellfield's "astonishing" confession is "absolutely true".

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Noel Gallagher to perform in Kent this summer

Noel Gallagher to perform in Kent this summer

Music legend Noel Gallagher is to perform in Kent this summer, it has been revealed.

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A new 50p coin enters circulation today and here's how to get one

A new 50p coin enters circulation today and here's how to get one

A new 50p coin to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee will be put into circulation today and here's how you can get yours.

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Apology over grieving family's fight for Disney refund

Apology over grieving family's fight for Disney refund

Eurostar has apologised to the family of a mum who died before she could take her kids to Disneyland after originally being denied a full refund.

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Councils to get powers from June to fine drivers for traffic offences

Councils to get powers from June to fine drivers for traffic offences

Drivers could be hit with fines of up to £70 for traffic offences when councils are given powers which are currently in the hands of police.

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'Unfair layby closure is costing us money every day'

'Unfair layby closure is costing us money every day'

Shop owners say they have been losing vital trade since customers were banned from parking in a layby outside their premises.

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What the Dickens should we do with the Swiss Chalet?

What the Dickens should we do with the Swiss Chalet?

Dickens is 210 today, but in the week before his birthday our reporter, Chris Hunter found both the author and his writing chalet looking dejected.

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New bee-friendly bus shelter unveiled

New bee-friendly bus shelter unveiled

A village has unveiled a new bee-friendly bus shelter - which has left residents buzzing.

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Witness appeal after two pensioners die in crash

Witness appeal after two pensioners die in crash

Police are appealing for help after two people died in a three-car crash on a busy road.

Flood alerts issued across coastline

Flood alerts issued across coastline

A number of flood alerts have been issued across the Kent coastline.

Heat from tortoise vivarium lamp sparks loft fire

Heat from tortoise vivarium lamp sparks loft fire

Firefighters were called after heat from a tortoise vivarium lamp set fire to nearby items, speaking a house blaze.

Drivers stuck in two-hour long queues

Drivers stuck in two-hour long queues

Drivers were stuck in two hour long queues after a set of traffic lights were 'only letting out three cars at a time'.

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Three arrests after huge police search

Three arrests after huge police search

Two men and a teenager have been arrested following a large police operation after reports of suspicious activity.

Woman arrested following disturbance at hotel

Woman arrested following disturbance at hotel

A woman has been arrested and a man taken to hospital after police were called to a disturbance at a recently opened hotel.

Busy road shut after vehicle blaze

Busy road shut after vehicle blaze

A road was shut near a busy roundabout following a vehicle fire.

Seafront floodgates to remain shut due to high tides

Seafront floodgates to remain shut due to high tides

Floodgates in some coastal towns will remain closed following wind driven tidal surges.

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

A car and a bike have crashed on a major road.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A man, who police were concerned about after going missing, has been found safe.

Sneak peek inside town's swish new restaurant

Sneak peek inside town's swish new restaurant

It's taken more than a year and has been dogged by numerous problems but a fish and sushi restaurant is about to welcome diners.

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Officers injured in police van crash

Officers injured in police van crash

Two police officers were taken to hospital for treatment after a town centre crash.

Police close town centre road after crash

Police close town centre road after crash

Emergency services were called after a car hit a parked vehicle on a busy road, with a man being arrested suspicion of drink driving.

Police chase suspicious motorcyclist

Police chase suspicious motorcyclist

A suspect fled on foot after abandoning a motorbike following a police pursuit.

Driver caught speeding at 104mph

Driver caught speeding at 104mph

A unlicensed and uninsured driver was stopped after speeding past an unmarked police car.

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Strong winds affect Dartford Crossing

Strong winds affect Dartford Crossing

The bad weather has led to safety measures being brought in on the QEII Bridge.

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Bison herd released into Kent wild could grow rapidly

Bison herd released into Kent wild could grow rapidly

Project leaders introducing a herd of bison to the Kent countryside say the group could multiply in size rapidly.

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Boat service between Kent towns 'would boost tourism'

Boat service between Kent towns 'would boost tourism'

A county councillor believes a boat service running between two Kent towns would spark a much-needed tourism boost.

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Repair bill for iconic former hotel could reach £4m

Repair bill for iconic former hotel could reach £4m

The new owners of a listed seaside building have revealed for the first time the extent of the work needed to save it and reopen to the public.

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Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

A long-running company which sells shoes, belts, boots and work footwear is to close in the next few days after more than 100 years of trading.

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'This is the evidence that will prove he is innocent'

'This is the evidence that will prove he is innocent'

Levi Bellfield's confession to the murders of Lin and Megan Russell is the evidence that will prove Michael Stone is 'innocent', his solicitor said.

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Police van damaged in crash

Police van damaged in crash

A police vehicle has been damaged in a crash with a car near a supermarket.

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