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Sledgehammer-wielding burglar stared through window at victim

Sledgehammer-wielding burglar stared through window at victim

A brazen burglar who targeted three homes in one day while people were still in them has been jailed.

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Viral vaccine claims target pregnant women ahead of booster roll out

Viral vaccine claims target pregnant women ahead of booster roll out

Health officials say the Covid-19 jab is safe in pregnancy and advice hasn't changed, as outdated social media post spreads ahead of booster roll-out.

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed at home

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed at home

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in a seafront home.

Teenager suffers severe burns amid festival chaos

Teenager suffers severe burns amid festival chaos

A teenager has described her ordeal after suffering burns on the chaotic last day of the Reading Festival.

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Mum killed when car hit family was pregnant

Mum killed when car hit family was pregnant

A mum-of-two killed along with her father when a car hit five people was pregnant, it has emerged, as her family appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Man hit by car after being punched by driver

Man hit by car after being punched by driver

A man has been hit by a car after being punched by a driver along a main road

Air ambulance called to kids' trampoline park

Air ambulance called to kids' trampoline park

A patient was taken to hospital after an accident at a popular children's trampoline park.

'Naked carpenter' jailed again

'Naked carpenter' jailed again

A naturist dubbed 'the naked carpenter' has been jailed after wearing see-through pants to a police station hours after being released from prison.

Tom Tugendhat given government job

Tom Tugendhat given government job

A Kent MP has been given a new government job in the cabinet shake up as Liz Truss becomes Prime Minister.

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Bank manager who broke reveller's jaw after 15 pints avoids jail

Bank manager who broke reveller's jaw after 15 pints avoids jail

A thug who punched a gig-goer on the dance floor with such force he stopped breathing has avoided a prison sentence.

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Historic stable block to be converted to holiday lets

Historic stable block to be converted to holiday lets

The owners of a listed Victorian mansion are hoping to open holiday lets as part of a major revamp.

'It’s not porn!’ Firms refuse to display raunchy play posters

'It’s not porn!’ Firms refuse to display raunchy play posters

An actress says she is "surprised" several businesses declined to display adverts for a risqué play - as she thought the town was more "open-minded".

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Plans for village parade after anti-pride poster

Plans for village parade after anti-pride poster

A village could hold its own Pride parade, in response to a church poster denouncing the LGBT movement.

'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

A pub which previously had a "bad reputation" has been given a major makeover - as the owners battle to attract families back to the business.

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Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

"Devastated" businesses have lost most of their regular customers after all the payment machines were removed from a shopping centre's car park.

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A2 reopens after eight-hour closure

A2 reopens after eight-hour closure

The clean-up operation for an fuel spill on the A2 caused heavy congestion for drivers trying to get home.

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Car crashes on A2 after 15-mile police chase

Car crashes on A2 after 15-mile police chase

Police chased a suspected stolen car for 15 miles before it crashed outside a pub on the A2.

Fire crews called to blaze in town centre flat

Fire crews called to blaze in town centre flat

A person was treated for shock after a blaze in a town centre flat.

Teen attacked in park left paralysed after surgery

Teen attacked in park left paralysed after surgery

A teenager left paralysed from the waist down following surgery after she was attacked in a park has taken to TikTok to share her harrowing story.

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Navy tracks Russian warships sailing close to Kent coast

Navy tracks Russian warships sailing close to Kent coast

Royal Navy warships have been shadowing Russian vessels sailing close to the Kent coastline.

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Woman hurt in town centre crash between car and G4S van

Woman hurt in town centre crash between car and G4S van

A driver was taken to hospital after a crash between a car and G4S security van.

Film crews pictured in town as castle 'to hit silver screen'

Film crews pictured in town as castle 'to hit silver screen'

Parts of a historic castle in Kent are closed to the public as filming gets under way for a new period drama.

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Days are numbered for two paper bank notes

Days are numbered for two paper bank notes

Paper £20 and £50 notes will no longer be legal tender from the end of this month so what should you do if you have some?

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'Make whole city 20mph'

'Make whole city 20mph'

A councillor has launched a campaign for a citywide 20mph limit in order to tackle air pollution.

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Pictures show devastating aftermath of water tower blaze

Pictures show devastating aftermath of water tower blaze

Images reveal the damage caused by a large fire which broke out in a Victorian water tower.

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Fuel spillage causing long delays on major route

Fuel spillage causing long delays on major route

Drivers are reporting being stuck in traffic for an hour following a fuel spillage.

Firefighters join nurses in strike vote as 'perfect storm' drives action

Firefighters join nurses in strike vote as 'perfect storm' drives action

A 'perfect storm' is causing the sweeping wave of industrial action, says a Kent employment expert, as firefighters and nurses now face strike votes.

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Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

Two crematoriums in Kent have "reluctantly" introduced a new energy charge to help cover their rising bills amid the cost of living crisis.

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Armed police storm home in series of raids

Armed police storm home in series of raids

Firearms officers stormed a home in a series of raids as part of an investigation into alleged drug dealing.

Grammar head quits after shocking Ofsted report

Grammar head quits after shocking Ofsted report

A leader of a troubled school has stepped down after ongoing problems with bullying were highlighted by education watchdogs.

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