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Attempted murder charge dropped

Attempted murder charge dropped

A man will no longer face a charge of attempting to murder a woman after the victim stopped co-operating with the prosecution.

Arrest after driver nearly four times limit

Arrest after driver nearly four times limit

A driver has been arrested after being nearly four times the drink driving limit.

'Miracle' baby home after 70 days

'Miracle' baby home after 70 days

A mum has paid tribute to the hospital team who saved her 26-week premature son.

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Man suffers facial injuries in attack at home

Man suffers facial injuries in attack at home

A man has been charged with four offences after allegedly assaulting another man and spitting at a police officer.

Terror threat security upgrade for police station

Terror threat security upgrade for police station

An 8ft boundary fence made from galvanised steel will be erected at a police station in response to the country’s terrorism threat level.

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'Narrow escape' as car crashes into restaurant

'Narrow escape' as car crashes into restaurant

Staff had a "narrow escape" after a car left the road and crashed through the front of their restaurant.

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Man threw knife at woman after reading her texts

Man threw knife at woman after reading her texts

A bully who threw a knife at his victim, leaving her with long-term injuries, has been jailed for four years.

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'Lorry parking here is worst in the world'

'Lorry parking here is worst in the world'

A former international haulage boss says the county's HGV parking provision is the worst in the world - and will continue to go downhill.

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Cineworld 'to close cinemas' after James Bond blow

Cineworld 'to close cinemas' after James Bond blow

Cinema giant Cineworld is reportedly closing all its screens after the new James Bond film was delayed again.

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'It's wrecked the city's skyline'

'It's wrecked the city's skyline'

One of Kent's most historic skylines has been blighted by ugly air con units installed on top of a new building "without planning permission".

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Mixed vs single sex schools

Mixed vs single sex schools

A school head's view that single sex education is best has opened up a familiar debate.

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'Who knows where we'd be without music?'

'Who knows where we'd be without music?'

A collective of young hip hop artists are hoping to inspire others to find a creative outlet for their frustrations during the ongoing pandemic.

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CCTV captures graffiti vandals in the act

CCTV captures graffiti vandals in the act

A council is appealing for information after vandals were caught on CCTV tagging a sea wall.

Police helicopter hovers over town

Police helicopter hovers over town

Police have revealed why one of its helicopters was spotted hovering in the skies above a town on Saturday afternoon.

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Victim punched in face and robbed while sat in car

Victim punched in face and robbed while sat in car

Police are appealing for information after a man reported being robbed by four masked men.

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Sex assault on train - do you know this man?

Sex assault on train - do you know this man?

Police are investigating after a victim was sexually assaulted on a train from Kent to London.

CCTV appeal after electric scooter stolen

CCTV appeal after electric scooter stolen

Police have released an image of a man after a person was robbed of their electric scooter at a park.

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Two injured and road closed after crash

Two injured and road closed after crash

Two people have been injured following a crash that has closed a road.

Three arrests after gang of 20 damage train station

Three arrests after gang of 20 damage train station

Three youths were arrested, including one with a metal pole, after officers were called to a large gang damaging a train station.

Train passengers to get free WiFi boost

Train passengers to get free WiFi boost

Rail passengers are set for an increase to free WiFi allowances - with it doubling on some routes.

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Virtual appointments popular with patients

Virtual appointments popular with patients

Virtual NHS appointments in Kent have proved popular with patients, a report has revealed.

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Car 'seen in bushes' near A2

Car 'seen in bushes' near A2

Police have been called to a duel carriageway after a car reportedly left the road.

Away fans stopped from watching FA Cup tie

Away fans stopped from watching FA Cup tie

A change in FA rules on ticket allocation has caused some problems for a second round tie.

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'I was drinking so much I spent £9k in 10 weeks'

'I was drinking so much I spent £9k in 10 weeks'

A well-known man who was forced to sleep rough on the streets after years of battling alcoholism has told how he turned his life around.

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People to support in the first virtual London Marathon

People to support in the first virtual London Marathon

People across the county are taking up the virtual London Marathon challenge tomorrow, helping a range of charities which need support more than ever.

The tale of the evil woman who drowned a child

The tale of the evil woman who drowned a child

Frances Kidder was the last woman to be hanged in public after being found guilty of the murder of her step-daughter.

'This is what happens when you lock away a workaholic'

'This is what happens when you lock away a workaholic'

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace has revealed the secrets to his body transformation as he coped with lockdown boredom and a recess from TV screens.

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Delays after vehicle fire

Delays after vehicle fire

Drivers were stuck in long delays after a vehicle fire on the M25.

Hospital to review child care after boy's death

Hospital to review child care after boy's death

An inquest has found there were missed opportunities to treat a six-year-old boy who died of sepsis.

Man attacked after telling joke

Man attacked after telling joke

A 24-year-old who attacked someone with a knife after they made a joke he didn't like has been jailed for nearly two years.

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