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Two charged after police officers attacked in car park

Two charged after police officers attacked in car park

Two men have been charged after a group attacked two police officers in a car park.

Deformed and slightly burnt: Our attempt at a Kentish dessert

Deformed and slightly burnt: Our attempt at a Kentish dessert

Our reporter was challenged to make a traditional Kent dish, here is how she got on.

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Every nibble helps...

Every nibble helps...

EXCLUSIVE: Rats have gnawed through a cable forcing Tesco to sell fuel at bargain basement prices.

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Kent's Christmas markets and festive fairs

Kent's Christmas markets and festive fairs

Gifts galore, handmade crafts and winter warming food and drink. Here's our guide to Kent's festive markets and fairs this year.

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'We refuse to pay our water bills!'

'We refuse to pay our water bills!'

A senior city councillor is among a number of frustrated residents refusing to pay their Southern Water bills amid the ongoing sewage scandal.

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Woman cautioned over 'vile' emails to Kent MP 'glorifying' Sir David's death

Woman cautioned over 'vile' emails to Kent MP 'glorifying' Sir David's death

A woman has been arrested and cautioned for alleged malicious communications sent to an MP 'glorifying' the death of a parliamentary colleague.

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Pop star traces family roots through Kent

Pop star traces family roots through Kent

A singer-songwriter from Kent will tonight appear on Who Do You Think You Are? delving into her family history.

'Shameless' mum said she was dying in £130k fraud bid

'Shameless' mum said she was dying in £130k fraud bid

A mother-of-three who tried to cheat her insurer out of more than £130,000 by claiming she had terminal cancer has been spared jail.

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The Kent MPs who have second jobs

The Kent MPs who have second jobs

Thinktanks, rail companies and working as a senior fellow for an American NGO - here are the Kent MPs and their second jobs.

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Pallets stacked 20ft high on trailer were 'swaying'

Pallets stacked 20ft high on trailer were 'swaying'

A driver transporting 50 pallets loosely stacked the height of a double decker bus has been stopped by police.

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Man dies after three-car crash

Man dies after three-car crash

A man has died after he was taken to hospital following a serious crash.

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Tunnel slip road closed due to 'police incident'

Tunnel slip road closed due to 'police incident'

There were reports of delays on the approach to the Medway Tunnel due to an incident on a slip road.

Alleged stalker joins police after colleagues 'dumped ex in woods'

Alleged stalker joins police after colleagues 'dumped ex in woods'

A PC whose ex was 'dumped in the woods' by colleagues to "teach her a lesson" was able to join Kent Police despite being investigated for stalking.

'I felt sick after learning I had been alone with necrophiliac'

'I felt sick after learning I had been alone with necrophiliac'

A former hospital employee who worked alongside necrophiliac and murderer David Fuller has spoken of her horror after learning of his crimes.

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Could feeding cows seaweed cut the methane they burp?

Could feeding cows seaweed cut the methane they burp?

A seaweed-based animal feed diet for cows is being investigated as part of efforts by a supermarket to have more climate-friendly cattle.

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Teen wielded axe to guard bike from moped thugs

Teen wielded axe to guard bike from moped thugs

A highly-regarded teen who shielded his motorbike from vandals with an axe has avoided jail after the “conscious decision” of a judge.

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Happy ending for dog who fled from fireworks

Happy ending for dog who fled from fireworks

A sausage dog who bolted from a garden has been found three days after going missing.

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Primark to open new stores

Primark to open new stores

The discount fashion retailer says it has plans to dramatically expand its portfolio of stores.

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Tesco blocks Aldi from opening new Kent store

Tesco blocks Aldi from opening new Kent store

Supermarket wars are heating up in part of Kent, after Tesco won a legal bid to block a new Aldi from opening.

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Victim 'left a trail of blood' through train station

Victim 'left a trail of blood' through train station

A man was taken to hospital after he was seen dripping with blood following reports of a stabbing.

Man jailed for raping mum in same room as sleeping child

Man jailed for raping mum in same room as sleeping child

A rapist has been jailed for five years after he attacked a mother just yards from her sleeping child.

Bulked up sewage bill backed by MP

Bulked up sewage bill backed by MP

An MP has backed an amended sewage bill, saying he is now satisfied it goes far enough to tackle dumping.

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Housing plan for empty Debenhams

Housing plan for empty Debenhams

The future of a landmark building is becoming clearer as it's revealed it could be used for commercial, leisure and housing purposes.

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Driver's charge dropped after Covid death

Driver's charge dropped after Covid death

A death by dangerous driving charge has been dropped after a retired university lecturer died from Covid weeks after being hit by a car.

'The trolls can get very personal'

'The trolls can get very personal'

TikTok and Instagram stars share their top tips for dealing with online bullies on Social Media Kindness Day.

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MP backs star in menopause campaign

MP backs star in menopause campaign

A politician has joined a Davina McCall in a move for better help for women suffering from menopause.

Woman dies after hit-and-run

Woman dies after hit-and-run

Two men have been arrested after a woman in her 50s died in hospital following a hit-and-run.

Anger after 'anti refugee' notes posted through people's doors

Anger after 'anti refugee' notes posted through people's doors

Residents in one part of the county have hit out after anti-refugee notes were posted through their letterboxes.

Bus driver shortage leaves passengers stranded

Bus driver shortage leaves passengers stranded

Bus timetables are being decimated as more and more services are cancelled due to an ongoing national shortage of qualified drivers.

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Christmas Eve boxes: Cosy tradition or a costly pressure?

Christmas Eve boxes: Cosy tradition or a costly pressure?

Searches for Christmas Eve boxes are on the up as families start their festive plans - but does the trend add to the magic or pile on the pressure?

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