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Former London gangster found dead with ‘gunshot wound’

Former London gangster found dead with ‘gunshot wound’

An inquest has been opened into the death of a former London gangster who had connections with Kent.

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‘I do not want anyone else to ever experience this heartbreak’

‘I do not want anyone else to ever experience this heartbreak’

The mum of a teen killed in a crash has launched a petition for calming measures at the “notorious" accident black spot

Armed police swarm Wetherspoons after ‘man spotted with handgun’

Armed police swarm Wetherspoons after ‘man spotted with handgun’

Armed police were called to a Wetherspoons after a punter was spotted carrying what looked like a firearm.

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Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Give your favourite food and drink hotspots a shoutout by nominating them for the new Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

Southern Water spends £4.3m clearing ‘foul smells’ from sewage works

Southern Water spends £4.3m clearing ‘foul smells’ from sewage works

Bosses at Southern Water have spent £4.3m upgrading a sewage works in a bid to stop foul smells coming from the site.

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Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

As staff members protest over violence and threats from pupils, teachers and parents at the school have revealed the scale of the troubling issues.

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Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

Dozens of teachers have gone on strike today to call for more action over threats and violence from pupils at a Kent secondary school.

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‘A minister for common sense? What next, a minister for funny walks?’

‘A minister for common sense? What next, a minister for funny walks?’

Appointing a government minister to combat ‘wokeness’ is ludicrous, says Secret Thinker, who argues the whole cabinet should be using common sense.

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‘I lost 16st and became a bodybuilder – now I can barely walk’

‘I lost 16st and became a bodybuilder – now I can barely walk’

A former bodybuilder says she is desperate to take back control of her life – as chronic illness continues to leave her bedbound and unable to walk.

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

Reporter James Pallant wants to get a driving licence – but like so many young people, he’s been left stunned by the cost of lessons and insurance.

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‘It’s not shoplifting – it’s more like looting’

‘It’s not shoplifting – it’s more like looting’

Calls are growing for more to be done to help business owners as they face a retail crime epidemic described as “more like looting than shoplifting”.

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‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

Multiple road closures are blighting a Kent village – costing businesses thousands of pounds in lost trade and leaving residents angry and frustrated.

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Office block could house local homeless families after backlash

Office block could house local homeless families after backlash

A converted office block which was to be used exclusively to accommodate homeless families from London could also house local people in need.

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New shuttle service for ‘isolated’ village

New shuttle service for ‘isolated’ village

A village which lost a vital bus service is looking forward to new transport links thanks to the introduction of a new shuttle service.

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Tributes to ‘gentle and kind’ teen found dead in park

Tributes to ‘gentle and kind’ teen found dead in park

Teammates and coaches of a teenager who was found dead at a park have paid tribute to them after their death.

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Traffic chaos after teenager hit by car

Traffic chaos after teenager hit by car

An accident involving a teenager and a vehicle on a busy ring road is causing rush hour delays.

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Notorious TikTok prankster sent to young offenders institute

Notorious TikTok prankster sent to young offenders institute

A young and controversial social media joker has been sentenced at magistrates’ court for his antics online.

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car

A road remained open while officers dealt with a collision involving a person and a vehicle.

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Teachers to strike over pupil violence

Teachers to strike over pupil violence

Staff at a troubled school are taking “unavoidable” strike action tomorrow due to concerns over their welfare.

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Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Person taken to hospital after multiple coastal rescue operations

Person taken to hospital after multiple coastal rescue operations

A person has been taken to hospital after three unrelated search operations were launched along the Kent coast in quick succession.

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Tories suspended for defying party on housing policy

Tories suspended for defying party on housing policy

Two Conservative members at Kent County Council have been suspended for defying the party on housing policy.

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Woman fights for life after being savaged by dog

Woman fights for life after being savaged by dog

A woman in her 40s remains in hospital in a critical condition after being attacked by a dog inside a property, police have confirmed.

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‘Abused, stabbed with a needle and followed home – all for doing my job’

‘Abused, stabbed with a needle and followed home – all for doing my job’

A security guard who’s been stabbed with a needle, threatened with a knife and followed home reveals the stark reality of dealing with shoplifters.

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Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

Devastated friends and family of a dad who died while working on a new-build estate say he fell into an open manhole at the construction site.

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Devoted mum-of-three dies from cardiac arrest, aged 40

Devoted mum-of-three dies from cardiac arrest, aged 40

A mum has paid tribute to her daughter who died after suffering a cardiac arrest just a week after her 40th birthday.

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Private school cracks down on ‘illegal and inconsiderate’ parking

Private school cracks down on ‘illegal and inconsiderate’ parking

A private school has apologised to residents who say they are plagued by ‘illegal and inconsiderate’ parking by parents.

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‘This 550-home estate was inevitable – but it hasn't been done right’

‘This 550-home estate was inevitable – but it hasn't been done right’

A planning inspector has allowed a 550-home estate to go ahead - but residents have hit out at the limited amount of affordable housing.

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Wife called husband ‘absolute idiot’ for stealing from The Range

Wife called husband ‘absolute idiot’ for stealing from The Range

A “stupid” thief told a court his wife had called him an “absolute idiot” after he returned from a shopping trip with stolen items.

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Man ‘stabbed’ in alley near football stadium

Man ‘stabbed’ in alley near football stadium

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital following a serious assault.

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