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International operation sees small boat gangs smashed

International operation sees small boat gangs smashed

Acting on intelligence from the National Crime Agency, French police have arrested 18 suspected people smugglers across three cities in France.

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'People putting migrants in boats are murderers'

'People putting migrants in boats are murderers'

People smugglers facilitating perilous crossings to the UK have been slammed as 'murderers' after more than 30 asylum seekers died in the Channel.

'It's a muggers haven at the moment, with no lights on'

'It's a muggers haven at the moment, with no lights on'

A woman fears crime will rise in a town centre park after the street lights stopped working two weeks ago.

Man left with facial injuries after being jumped by three men

Man left with facial injuries after being jumped by three men

A man in his 40s has been left with a facial injury after being jumped by three men.

Hunt for man and woman after pedestrians injured in crash

Hunt for man and woman after pedestrians injured in crash

Detectives are searching for a man and a woman after two pedestrians were left injured when a car ploughed into a funeral directors.

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More than 30 dead in Channel tragedy

More than 30 dead in Channel tragedy

A major rescue operation is underway in the Channel after more than 30 people drowned, with five women and a child among the dead.

Is your home among 67,000 in Kent at risk of flooding this winter?

Is your home among 67,000 in Kent at risk of flooding this winter?

Households must prepare for flooding, says the Environment Agency, with homes being told to check now if they're among the almost 70,000 in danger.

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Met officers' WhatsApp pictures of murdered sisters

Met officers' WhatsApp pictures of murdered sisters

Two police officers who took "shameful" crime scene photos and described murdered sisters as "dead birds" on social media have been sacked.

Police investigate claims seven spiked at bar

Police investigate claims seven spiked at bar

Police are investigating reports seven people were spiked with needles and drinks at a Kent bar.

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Council logo among worst in UK, says designer

Council logo among worst in UK, says designer

A graphic designer has cast a critical eye over all the council logos in the UK and then ranked them from worst to best. Here's how Kent's got on...

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Ferrets stolen from RSPCA charity

Ferrets stolen from RSPCA charity

A Kent animal charity is appealing for help after four ferrets were stolen from its centre.

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Man sent explicit images of himself to child

Man sent explicit images of himself to child

A pervert who sent explicit images of himself to a child has been locked up for a year.

Tree stolen from salon after 'heavy night' returned

Tree stolen from salon after 'heavy night' returned

A tree which was taken from a salon after a drunken night out has been returned with an apology note and £10 for staff to 'enjoy a drink'.

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Steps film their latest video at Kent castle

Steps film their latest video at Kent castle

A castle in the county and its picturesque grounds provided the backdrop for pop band Steps' latest video.

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GPs announce 'heartbreaking' closure of surgery after new homes approved

GPs announce 'heartbreaking' closure of surgery after new homes approved

Doctors have made the 'extremely difficult' choice to close down a GP surgery - leaving a village without a practice for the first time in 100 years.

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Sara Cox's stalker jailed after 'fake bomb' vaccine factory chaos

Sara Cox's stalker jailed after 'fake bomb' vaccine factory chaos

A man has been jailed after sending a suspect package to a Covid vaccine factory in Wrexham.

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School asks mask-exempt pupils to wear badges likened to 'Nazi stars'

School asks mask-exempt pupils to wear badges likened to 'Nazi stars'

A private school has come under fire after insisting mask-exempt pupils wear badges some have likened to those worn by Jews during the Holocaust.

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Fire crews descend on museum after arson attack

Fire crews descend on museum after arson attack

Investigators believe a popular seaside museum was targeted by arsonists after a fire broke out inside the building.

Hong Kong buyers snap up 22 homes on development

Hong Kong buyers snap up 22 homes on development

A remarkable 80% of sales from one housebuilder in the county last month came from buyers in Hong Kong, it has been revealed.

First look inside £5 million restaurant

First look inside £5 million restaurant

A restaurant with a bistro, an oyster bar, and a pub is preparing to open after £5 million renovations.

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Jail for paedophile bell ringer

Jail for paedophile bell ringer

A paedophile bell ringer who had a two-year affair with a child has been jailed.

Multi-million pound vision for new pier and marina

Multi-million pound vision for new pier and marina

Exclusive: The Isle of Sheppey could get a new pier and marina in an ambitious plan launched today.

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'My daughter didn't go to school because I couldn't afford taxis'

'My daughter didn't go to school because I couldn't afford taxis'

A mum says her 12-year-old daughter had to stay at home for three months because she could not afford the £500 a week taxi fare.

Shortage of lawyers puts strain on backlog of court cases

Shortage of lawyers puts strain on backlog of court cases

An exodus of criminal lawyers under “terrible strain” is hampering attempts to clear the spiralling backlog of Kent’s court cases.

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Serious crime detectives leading missing mum investigation

Serious crime detectives leading missing mum investigation

Serious crime detectives are leading the investigation into the disappearance of a mum-of-two.

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Moment robber drags lone woman to floor

Moment robber drags lone woman to floor

A callous thief sent his victim crashing to the floor as he snatched her handbag.

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Councils ordered to take share of child asylum seekers

Councils ordered to take share of child asylum seekers

Kent County Council has welcomed the Home Offices order for other authorities to take in unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Severe delays due 'for some time' after tunnel crash

Severe delays due 'for some time' after tunnel crash

Traffic is queuing on the M25 London-bound following a crash that closed the Dartford Tunnel.

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'Getting outside can really boost your mood'

'Getting outside can really boost your mood'

The director of a nature reserve has backed new NHS guidelines about exercise and therapy being used as an alternative to anti-depressant medication.

Missing 18-year-old found

Missing 18-year-old found

A teenager who went missing for two days prompting an appeal for help from police to track her down has been found.

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