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'Ex-husband plunged fruit knife into former wife's neck'

'Ex-husband plunged fruit knife into former wife's neck'

A nail bar owner pleaded with her ex-husband not to kill her, as she was strangled with cord and had a knife plunged into her neck, a court heard.

Fire crews tackle golf club blaze

Fire crews tackle golf club blaze

A fire in a derelict building on a former golf course has been tackled by fire crews.

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Less than 1% of disability hate crimes end in court

Less than 1% of disability hate crimes end in court

A freedom of information request has revealed the number of people reporting disability hate crimes has gone down over the last two years.

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Entire year group sent home after Covid case

Entire year group sent home after Covid case

A secondary school has told certain pupils to stay home and isolate as a precaution following another confirmed coronavirus case.

Protected bird of prey shot over nature reserve

Protected bird of prey shot over nature reserve

WATCH: A family were left traumatised after they witnessed a buzzard shot while it was flying over a protected area.

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Boris, Brexit and building

Boris, Brexit and building

Our political editor looks ahead to the week in politics as MPs prepare to quiz port chiefs and business leaders on Brexit.

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Bus route 'no-go zone' as yobs shoot windows out

Bus route 'no-go zone' as yobs shoot windows out

Part of a popular Stagecoach route has been declared a no-go zone after air rifle-wielding vandals smashed bus windows four nights in one week.

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School shuts after third case of coronavirus

School shuts after third case of coronavirus

A school has closed for one day in order to carry out a deep clean, following a third pupil testing positive for coronavirus.

Council to open area's first 24-hour homeless shelter

Council to open area's first 24-hour homeless shelter

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has offered one council a 'golden opportunity' to drastically improve the lives of people who are homeless.

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Former soldier groomed 'teen' on Grindr

Former soldier groomed 'teen' on Grindr

An ex-Lance Corporal thought he was sex chatting with a 14-year-old but the 'teen' was in fact an undercover police officer.

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Schools close as one in five report Covid cases

Schools close as one in five report Covid cases

As more schools announce full two-week closures, we reveal how many have reported coronavirus cases to the council.

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The impact Covid-19 has had on sport across Kent

The impact Covid-19 has had on sport across Kent

One way people seek to escape the trials and tribulations of the pandemic is through sport - but how have clubs coped during the virus outbreak?

Travellers no longer face jail threat for pitching up

Travellers no longer face jail threat for pitching up

The power to ban travellers from pitching up on council land has been deemed no longer valid by a judge.

Victim taken to hospital after assault

Victim taken to hospital after assault

A man was left with facial injuries after he was attacked by four men.

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Delays after collision on M25

Delays after collision on M25

Two lanes were closed on the M25 after a crash.

Appeal after series of attacks on family

Appeal after series of attacks on family

A family have been victims of a series of 'anonymous and cowardly' attacks.

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Burglars attack victim with screwdriver

Burglars attack victim with screwdriver

A gang of three burglars fled with a safe after attacking a victim in their home with a screwdriver.

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Cash machine fire at Tesco

Cash machine fire at Tesco

Firefighters were called to a Tesco Express store after its cash machine caught fire.

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In pictures: Flooding across Kent

In pictures: Flooding across Kent

We take a look at how the wet weather affected Kent in 2020, with flooding seen across the county.

Kent to be battered by 'severe gales'

Kent to be battered by 'severe gales'

A second yellow weather warning has been issued for the county with high winds expected to batter the coastline, after flooding issues this morning.

Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

A two-vehicle crash and flooding has been causing delays for drivers on the M2.

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Roof collapses as fire breaks out in house

Roof collapses as fire breaks out in house

A woman has been treated after breathing in smoke following a house fire which led to the roof collapsing.

Heavy rain causes flooding

Heavy rain causes flooding

Flood alerts are in force on rivers and lanes closed on motorways after heavy rain battered the county.

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Disgust as thief takes metal plaques

Disgust as thief takes metal plaques

Almost 30 memorials have been prised from benches in a popular country park.

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Priest becomes first woman to hold mass at church in 900 years

Priest becomes first woman to hold mass at church in 900 years

It took almost a millennium, but a female priest has made history by celebrating Holy Communion at a little church.

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School Covid canteen 'like Ashford Outlet extension'

School Covid canteen 'like Ashford Outlet extension'

Pupil ‘bubbles’, marquee classrooms and gallons of sanitiser - a Kent head teacher describes the reality, and cost, of school life under Covid.

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The history of holidaying in Kent

The history of holidaying in Kent

Restrictions on travelling abroad have left many Brits opting to holiday in the UK, here we take a look at the history of holidaying in Kent.

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'They're part of the family now'

'They're part of the family now'

A husband and wife who fostered a child are encouraging others to do the same, as a charity reports a rise in children needing stable homes.

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Man taken to hospital after house fire

Man taken to hospital after house fire

A man in his late teens has been taken to hospital with breathing difficulties after a house fire.

Golf club apologises for treatment of Strictly star's terminally-ill dad

Golf club apologises for treatment of Strictly star's terminally-ill dad

A golf club chairman has apologised over the treatment of the dad of former Strictly dancer James Jordan.

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