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MP's aide was thought of as 'idiot'

MP's aide was thought of as 'idiot'

A trial into alleged false election expenses involving Kent MP Craig Mackinlay has heard his aide was thought of as an "idiot" by colleagues.

Aldi store to be demolished

Aldi store to be demolished

An Aldi supermarket is set to be bulldozed to make way for a bigger shop.

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Man guilty of murder after half-naked body found on stairs

Man guilty of murder after half-naked body found on stairs

A drug addict has been convicted of murdering a homeless man whose half-naked body was found dumped in the stairwell of a block of flats.

Kent tops eco-friendly drivers list

Kent tops eco-friendly drivers list

Kent has topped a list of the most eco-friendly drivers in the UK after officials revealed "surprising" sales figures of electric and hybrid cars.

Jackknifed lorry causes hold-ups

Jackknifed lorry causes hold-ups

A lorry has caused delays along the A2 after its trailer came off.

Multi-vehicle crash causes delays

Multi-vehicle crash causes delays

A pile-up that involved at least three vehicles has caused tailbacks along the M2.

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Bluewater's Light Night date announced

Bluewater's Light Night date announced

Managers at Bluewater have unveiled their Christmas calendar, including the upcoming lights switch-on, which is the first in the county.

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'I won't give in to bullying'

'I won't give in to bullying'

A councillor supporting the construction of a council building in an historic park has spoken of her battle against trolls and attacks on her family.

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Major investment for Kent's crumbling roads

Major investment for Kent's crumbling roads

The Chancellor is expected to announce an extra £420 million to help fix the potholed roads nationally, as Kent County Council calls for a £20m boost.

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No council plans in place for Brexit

No council plans in place for Brexit

The leader of a city council has said the local authority has not drawn up "formal preparations" for Britain's departure from the European Union.

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Villages unite against 800 homes plan

Villages unite against 800 homes plan

Campaigners are gearing up to stop an 800 home development from being built between Gravesend and Dartford.

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Man vs Fat football

Man vs Fat football

Football fans are fighting obesity as part of a sporting initiative.

Flu jabs warning

Flu jabs warning

It is feared vital stocks of flu vaccinations could run out - putting the county's pensioners at risk.

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Dr Ranj messes up the 'Monster Mash'

Dr Ranj messes up the 'Monster Mash'

Dr Ranj's Strictly Come Dancing journey could come to an end after he placed bottom of the leader board.

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Political rhetoric at 'dangerous levels'

Political rhetoric at 'dangerous levels'

An MP has warned we could suffer a US-style pipe bomb threat if political aggression is not toned down.

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Hundreds attend vigil for teen killed in crash

Hundreds attend vigil for teen killed in crash

A community has been paying its respects to a popular young girl with a personality "to fill a room."

Man charged with drink driving after collision

Man charged with drink driving after collision

A man will appear in court for drink driving offences after a two-vehicle collision.

'Unforeseen circumstances' close Superdry store

'Unforeseen circumstances' close Superdry store

A branch of a clothing retailer has closed for the day following "unforeseen circumstances".

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School bus payments in limbo

School bus payments in limbo

A council has been accused of going back on a pledge to help ease the financial burden of bus travel to parents.

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Three hurt in gas explosion

Three hurt in gas explosion

Paramedics have treated three people for burns and shock after a gas cylinder exploded.

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Frustration at failure to show Banksy artwork

Frustration at failure to show Banksy artwork

A piece by Banksy, which was painted on the wall of an amusement arcade, remains mothballed four years later.

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Volunteers join search for missing mum

Volunteers join search for missing mum

Police search a village and volunteers set up five search parties to help find Sarah Wellgreen.

Kent's strangest by-laws

Kent's strangest by-laws

You won't believe some of the outdated by-laws that still exist in the county.

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Opposition mounting against garden village

Opposition mounting against garden village

Planning officers will soon make a decision on controversial plans to build 1,750 homes.

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Girl saves four lives after tragic death

Girl saves four lives after tragic death

The grief-stricken parents of a nine-year-old girl who died of an allergic reaction made the brave decision to donate her organs.

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Life-saving heroics inspire song

Life-saving heroics inspire song

A 28-year-old dad of one has written a song about how he helped to resuscitate a man and why the experience continues to trouble him.

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Pavement slip ordeal a ‘blur of pain’

Pavement slip ordeal a ‘blur of pain’

A woman who broke her leg after slipping on oil left on a high street says she will be seeking compensation.

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Pub asking price slashed by £250,000

Pub asking price slashed by £250,000

Estate agents have cut the asking price of a pub in the hope of securing a buyer.

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Police search river in Sarah Wellgreen investigation

Police search river in Sarah Wellgreen investigation

The search for Sarah Wellgreen continues as a specialised police marine unit search a river.

Teenage girl arrested after fire 'completely destroyed' two homes

Teenage girl arrested after fire 'completely destroyed' two homes

A 17-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire that forced more than 20 people to be evacuated from their homes.

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