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Drug driver jailed for killing motorcyclist

Drug driver jailed for killing motorcyclist

A man who killed the nephew of 'Call the Midwife' star Linda Bassett while he was on the school run with his two sons has been jailed.

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Project Kent transforms community garden

Project Kent transforms community garden

A community garden has been given a magical makeover as part of this year's Project Kent with kmfm.

Charges follow knife attack

Charges follow knife attack

Alleged robbers who left their victim with facial injuries face court.

Dad survives sepsis scare

Dad survives sepsis scare

A father has given hope to others after bouncing back from a life-threatening condition.

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'Idiot' jumps over railway barriers

'Idiot' jumps over railway barriers

A man carrying two suitcases was caught on camera hopping over level crossing barriers just before a train sped past.

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'I've got no sympathy for them whatsoever'

'I've got no sympathy for them whatsoever'

A new book has detailed the story of a year-long strike that changed the newspaper industry forever.

Parents praise 'troubled' school

Parents praise 'troubled' school

A survey shows 83% of parents feel positive about an academy that "requires improvement".

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Teen pulled trigger during hold up

Teen pulled trigger during hold up

A teenager has been locked up for three years after holding staff at a corner shop up with a fake gun.

Hollywood star shooting new TV series in Kent

Hollywood star shooting new TV series in Kent

Jude Law, who was in this year's Captain Marvel movie, has been filming a new six-part TV series on the coast.

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Wartime grenade sparks alert

Wartime grenade sparks alert

The bomb squad were called after a hand grenade was found under a bridge.

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Man arrested after 'stealing' ice cream

Man arrested after 'stealing' ice cream

Police have detained a suspect after ice cream and chocolate bars were reported stolen from a town centre store.

'Dangerous' inflatables warning

'Dangerous' inflatables warning

A coastguard helicopter was launched after reports a group of people were being washed out to sea.

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Bid to block 620 homes rejected

Bid to block 620 homes rejected

Campaigners have vowed to continue their fight against plans for two housing estates after losing a legal challenge in the high court.

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Teen slapped before phone stolen

Teen slapped before phone stolen

A teenager had his phone stolen after being assaulted in broad daylight.

Fireworks display back on after brawl

Fireworks display back on after brawl

A fireworks display marred by violence is to return after a review of security arrangements.

Policeman brought 'shame on the uniform'

Policeman brought 'shame on the uniform'

An officer who feigned having a fit after falsely claiming he was beaten by four armed men has been sentenced.

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Family told to remove boy's temporary headstone

Family told to remove boy's temporary headstone

Grieving parents have been told to remove a temporary headstone amid an ongoing row with Disney.

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'Shocking' beach litter mess probe

'Shocking' beach litter mess probe

A council is promising to investigate after piles of rubbish were found strewn across a beach.

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M20 slip road closures postponed

M20 slip road closures postponed

Two slip roads on the M20 will remain open beyond this weekend - despite highways bosses recently revealing plans to close them.

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Dad's tribute to 'hero' son after swimming pool death

Dad's tribute to 'hero' son after swimming pool death

A young man who died after being found unconscious in a swimming pool has been described as a "beautiful boy" and "superb athlete" by his father.

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Man jailed after precious artefacts stolen

Man jailed after precious artefacts stolen

A 37-year-old man is behind bars after being found in possession of stolen archaeological artefacts.

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Young man dies after being found unconscious in pool

Young man dies after being found unconscious in pool

A 24-year-old has tragically died after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool in the early hours.

200 hours' of unpaid work for illegal rave organiser

200 hours' of unpaid work for illegal rave organiser

A man who helped organise an illegal rave in an abandoned warehouse, which caused nearly £50,000 of damage, has been told to do unpaid work.

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Three-month gas works begin

Three-month gas works begin

A £244,000 three-month project to upgrade gas pipes has begun.

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18 slaves living in 4-bedroom house paid £20-a-week

18 slaves living in 4-bedroom house paid £20-a-week

The ring-leaders of a modern day slavery ring have been found guilty of human trafficking following a three month trial.

'I remain completely confident I will clear my name'

'I remain completely confident I will clear my name'

An MP charged with three counts of sexual assault against two women is determined to clear his name.

Leisure complex weeks away from opening

Leisure complex weeks away from opening

A new leisure complex is just weeks away from opening as work continues to transform the rest of the site.

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Council rejects climate emergency

Council rejects climate emergency

A council has bucked the trend and decided not to declare a climate change emergency.

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'I'll chain myself to the chimney as a last resort'

'I'll chain myself to the chimney as a last resort'

A man who is on a mission to save an old chimney at a power station says he would chain himself to the chimney if it came down to it.

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Opening date set for indoor climbing wall complex

Opening date set for indoor climbing wall complex

The final preparations are being made before an indoor climbing facility and leisure centre opens its doors to customers shortly.

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