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Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

A case involving a woman who made allegations against property mogul Fergus Wilson has been dropped.

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

Plans for 28 flats in two blocks have been thrown out by councillors despite an officers' recommendation to approve.

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'My gran died on the floor in agony after five-hour ambulance wait'

'My gran died on the floor in agony after five-hour ambulance wait'

The family of a 91-year-old who died on the floor in agony after waiting hours for an ambulance have described her ordeal as "heartbreaking".

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Shock as 200-year-old village pub suddenly boarded up

Shock as 200-year-old village pub suddenly boarded up

A historic pub which previously hit headlines for serving fried squirrel and ants has suddenly closed, leaving villagers shocked.

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Wheelchair user fell from ramp after cars blocked bus stop

Wheelchair user fell from ramp after cars blocked bus stop

A wheelchair user was flung from his chair as he got off a bus because cars were blocking the pavement.

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'We don't want this to happen to other families'

'We don't want this to happen to other families'

A devastated family who lost a son to leukaemia have opened up about their grief, as they raise money in his memory.

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Labrador puppy found beside A249 suffering from mystery illness

Labrador puppy found beside A249 suffering from mystery illness

One of seven Labrador puppies left beside a main road in a crate has been rushed to a vets with a mystery illness.

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Long queues as burst main and crash cause traffic chaos

Long queues as burst main and crash cause traffic chaos

Drivers were trapped in long queues following a crash and emergency roadworks to a burst water main, on a route already busy with diverted traffic.

Family desperate to find missing pup

Family desperate to find missing pup

A nine-year-old and her mum are appealing for help to find their dachshund after he went missing during a walk three days ago.

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Car overturns in crash on busy route

Car overturns in crash on busy route

Drivers faced long delays after a car overturned in a crash on a busy road.

Woman hit by car dies in hospital

Woman hit by car dies in hospital

A woman who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car on the A2 has died.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police have discovered a body during a search for a man who went missing from his home.

Parents who filmed baby being given vodka released by police

Parents who filmed baby being given vodka released by police

Two people arrested after footage emerged of a baby being given a cap of vodka have been released by police.

Hit book puts county at heart of murder

Hit book puts county at heart of murder

The latest book in Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series is out - and Kent has another starring role.

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Police release CCTV images after jewellery stolen

Police release CCTV images after jewellery stolen

Officers have issued a CCTV image of two men they want to speak to in connection with the theft of gold chains from a store.

Pile of severed fish heads found on beach

Pile of severed fish heads found on beach

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. A pile of severed fish heads has been discovered on a beach next to some disposable barbecues.

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Part of town centre route closed for gas works

Part of town centre route closed for gas works

Part of a busy town centre road has closed for emergency repair works.

Murder charge as victim, 22, named

Murder charge as victim, 22, named

A man who was arrested in Kent after a 22-year-old died from serious injuries has been charged with murder.

Appeal to find missing man

Appeal to find missing man

Police are appealing for help to find a man who has been missing from his home.

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Digger thief smashed shop in ATM raid then rammed police

Digger thief smashed shop in ATM raid then rammed police

A "dangerous" gang member was tasered after taking a digger from a construction site and smashing into a shop to try to steal an ATM.

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Three arrests after shocking brawl outside McDonald's

Three arrests after shocking brawl outside McDonald's

Three people have been arrested after three men were knocked to the ground during a brawl in a town centre.

Fire-ravaged club to become pub and flats despite noise fears

Fire-ravaged club to become pub and flats despite noise fears

Plans for 21 new homes and a pub have been approved by planning councillors - despite protests from neighbours over noise and parking.

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Plant pot used to smash Audi's windscreen

Plant pot used to smash Audi's windscreen

Residents have been left with questions after a large flower pot was used to smash an Audi driver's windscreen.

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Racist thug lashed out at teens and cops

Racist thug lashed out at teens and cops

A menace with 150 convictions for 285 offences has been jailed once again but says he loses his temper while 'others get away with it'.

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More train strikes announced for October

More train strikes announced for October

Train drivers and railway workers will go on strike three times in October, unions have announced, throwing people's travel plans into chaos.

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Six million people to get £150 cost of living cash

Six million people to get £150 cost of living cash

Millions of people will be sent a £150 cost of living payment as more help with winter bills begins trickling through.

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King Charles cushion popularity 'could be sign of things to come'

King Charles cushion popularity 'could be sign of things to come'

A cross stitch designer from Kent says her portraits of King Charles are less popular than Queen Elizabeth which could be a 'sign of things to come'.

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Police plane circles as armed officers called to reports of knifemen

Police plane circles as armed officers called to reports of knifemen

A police plane circled overhead as armed officers arrested four people following reports of knifemen roaming a neighbourhood.

Aerial photos reveal hidden WWI trenches in Kent

Aerial photos reveal hidden WWI trenches in Kent

Aerial photographs have revealed hidden First World War trenches dug to train soldiers heading over to the Continent.

First look at new homes in former hospital

First look at new homes in former hospital

A housing association which plans to have 73 homes built in a former private hospital has unveiled its first showroom.

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