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18-year-old accused of murder, named

18-year-old accused of murder, named

The fourth man accused of murdering Wesley Adyinka has been named.

Has golf ball mystery been solved?

Has golf ball mystery been solved?

Police have stepped up their investigation into claims families have been terrorised by lying missiles.

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Dog's six years of cheering up patients

Dog's six years of cheering up patients

A pooch who volunteers at a hospital has retired from his 'spirit-lifting' role.

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Historic hotel on the market for £1.5m

Historic hotel on the market for £1.5m

A hotel visited by author Charles Dickens and featured in one of his novels has been put up for sale.

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Woman 'terrified' after bailed partner punched her 20 times

Woman 'terrified' after bailed partner punched her 20 times

A man has had admitted punching his former partner 20 times, despite police telling him to stay away.

Man jailed after wheel fell off during police chase

Man jailed after wheel fell off during police chase

A man whose wheel fell off his car as he sped away from police has been jailed.

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Part of M20 to shut in both directions this weekend

Part of M20 to shut in both directions this weekend

Drivers will have to find an alternative route when part of the M20 shuts this weekend to allow for "routine work" on a new junction.

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Thief steals single cigarette and spare change

Thief steals single cigarette and spare change

A 25-year-old man who threatened to stab a man before stealing one cigarette and some spare change has been jailed for three years.

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Missing woman found

Missing woman found

A 25-year-old woman who had not been seen for more than two weeks has been found.

Here's everything you need to know about Connected Festival

Here's everything you need to know about Connected Festival

More than 100 acts have been confirmed to play at Connected Festival, which will take place at Lydd Airport in October.

Royal hopes to mark major milestone

Royal hopes to mark major milestone

Discussions to welcome a frontline member of the Royal Family to Kent to mark the 200th anniversary of a town's landmark are underway.

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Love Island villa coming to Bluewater

Love Island villa coming to Bluewater

People can grab their friends and head to the shopping centre for a perfect selfie opportunity in the Love Island villa's top spots.

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Allotments hit by fruit and veg raids

Allotments hit by fruit and veg raids

Cherry trees are among the fruit and veg to be swiped from allotments.

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MP steps in over traffic chaos

MP steps in over traffic chaos

Kings Hill residents say they are being marooned on their estate as a result of traffic diversions.

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Secret Drinker meets a pub's youngest ever customer

Secret Drinker meets a pub's youngest ever customer

Our undercover reporter unexpectedly gets to wet the baby's head in a high street boozer.

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Bird was stolen while filming TV show

Bird was stolen while filming TV show

A bird who is due to appear in a big-budget TV show, was stolen from a hotel car park.

Suspect released after armed police close park

Suspect released after armed police close park

Police have released a suspect after a man was spotted with a weapon near a park.

Bluewater adventure park plans set for approval

Bluewater adventure park plans set for approval

Plans for an outdoor adventure centre, that would include a zip wire, climbing wall and indoor sky diving, are set to be given the go ahead next week.

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Bushes are being used as toilet

Bushes are being used as toilet

There are concerns that a homeless camp is causing a risk to public health.

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Police search river for missing man

Police search river for missing man

A dinghy full of police officers is searching a river to try to track down a missing man.

Council to sell Dreamland

Council to sell Dreamland

Eight years after the council took over Dreamland, members have now agreed to put it back in the private sector.

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A-road still closed to traffic

A-road still closed to traffic

Motorists are urged to avoid a road near where a water main burst.

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Man bailed after armed police response

Man bailed after armed police response

A man who was arrested after armed police were called to a block of flats has now been bailed.

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Aerial photos show M20 junction from above

Aerial photos show M20 junction from above

Eye-catching aerial images show how work is progressing on a multi-million pound junction due to open soon.

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Hero taxi driver saves suicidal man

Hero taxi driver saves suicidal man

A cabbie saved a young man's life after seeing him jump from a platform at a railway station.

Patient 'denied life-extending drug'

Patient 'denied life-extending drug'

A 75-year-old man who could have just months to live has been unable to get medication that could extend his life.

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MP defends no-deal Brexit splurge

MP defends no-deal Brexit splurge

It is hoped additional government funding for a no-deal Brexit will help prepare Kent if Britain leaves the EU.

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Kent's top QC helps put killer mum in jail

Kent's top QC helps put killer mum in jail

The county's top prosecutor has helped put a child-killing mum behind bars.

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Poorer pupils '23 months behind'

Poorer pupils '23 months behind'

Kent has one of the biggest gaps in exam results between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers.

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Police chase arrests linked to burglaries

Police chase arrests linked to burglaries

Four teenagers detained following a police pursuit are being linked with a spate of burglaries which took place over four days.

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