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Pokemon Go player attacked by gang 'for sitting on bench'

Pokemon Go player attacked by gang 'for sitting on bench'

A man suffered serious head injuries in an attack by a gang of eight yobs, who took issue with him sitting on "their" bench as he played Pokemon Go.

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Jury unable to reach verdict in pub boss fraud trial

Jury unable to reach verdict in pub boss fraud trial

A pub manager accused of pocketing £93k from his own boozer is set to face a retrial after a jury was unable to agree on whether or not he was guilty.

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Romney Marsh to get first Greggs

Romney Marsh to get first Greggs

Bosses at bakery giant Greggs have confirmed plans to open their first branch on Romney Marsh.

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'We lost £50k to fraudsters - we need a Christmas miracle'

'We lost £50k to fraudsters - we need a Christmas miracle'

An upmarket seafront restaurant has been pushed to the brink of bankruptcy after heartless fraudsters scammed its owners out of £50,000.

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Kent to get extra MP - but will yours change?

Kent to get extra MP - but will yours change?

Our slider map shows some of the major changes proposed for the county's constituencies, including Hawkinge becoming part of Ashford.

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Fears pitch black Sainsbury's car park is 'muggers' paradise'

Fears pitch black Sainsbury's car park is 'muggers' paradise'

Shoppers say broken lights at a Sainsbury's car park have increased the risk of accidents and crime.

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Puppies dumped in food waste bin after ‘failing to sell’

Puppies dumped in food waste bin after ‘failing to sell’

Three puppies were crammed into a food waste bin and abandoned at a country park.

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Fast bright shooting stars to rain down over Kent

Fast bright shooting stars to rain down over Kent

The Leonids meteor shower will peak this week bringing fast, bright shooting stars to the skies above us.

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Vintage 'Darling Buds of May' Rolls Royce stolen

Vintage 'Darling Buds of May' Rolls Royce stolen

A musician is offering a reward after his much-loved 1924 Rolls Royce was stolen from a barn where it was being restored.

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Weather warning issued for rain in Kent

Weather warning issued for rain in Kent

The county is expected to be hit by persistent and heavy rain this week, the Met Office has warned.

Demand for new King Charles coin 'crashes' Royal Mint website

Demand for new King Charles coin 'crashes' Royal Mint website

Visitors to the Royal Mint's website are facing virtual queues as collectors rush to buy the first Sovereign coin featuring King Charles.

Vegan cafe opens on industrial estate

Vegan cafe opens on industrial estate

A vegan café offering healthy smoothies and collagen tonics has opened opposite a McDonald's on an industrial estate.

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Mothballed hospital ward to be reopened to help ease pressures

Mothballed hospital ward to be reopened to help ease pressures

Health bosses are planning to reopen a ward at a community hospital in a bid to reduce waiting lists for operations.

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'We shut down the network before it grew any larger'

'We shut down the network before it grew any larger'

A county line dealer who brought drugs from the Midlands to Kent has been jailed.

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'I'll lose almost half my restaurant if they make me take it down'

'I'll lose almost half my restaurant if they make me take it down'

The boss of a popular seafront restaurant has been ordered to remove a glass enclosure built without planning permission to seat outdoor diners.

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'Inadequate' nursery had unqualified staff caring for babies

'Inadequate' nursery had unqualified staff caring for babies

A pre-school which closed after a damning Ofsted inspection put children's safety at risk, inspectors found.

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The rundown and damp-ridden Kent home turned into £2 million gem

The rundown and damp-ridden Kent home turned into £2 million gem

A home dating back 340 years and containing paintings by a world-famous artist has been given a £2 million price tag following a major renovation.

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Fire, horses and drones as film crews shoot at Kent landmark

Fire, horses and drones as film crews shoot at Kent landmark

Residents got a glimpse of a new 'period drama' being filmed at a historic castle as crews were spotted using fire and drones.

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Road shut after two-car crash next to war memorial

Road shut after two-car crash next to war memorial

One car has lost a wheel and another has come to a stop next to a war memorial following a crash on a main village route.

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Suspect in court over double 'murder attempt'

Suspect in court over double 'murder attempt'

A 29-year-old has appeared in court after two men were reportedly struck by a car in a town centre.

Harrowing call logs reveal 32 people's last moments

Harrowing call logs reveal 32 people's last moments

Call logs reveal French and British authorities knew a dinghy was sinking in the Channel but passed the buck as 32 drowned.

Film crews return for mystery 'period drama'

Film crews return for mystery 'period drama'

Film crews have returned to a Kent town to resume filming for a mystery 'period drama'.

Police confirm rail death details

Police confirm rail death details

Police have confirmed that a man and a woman died after being hit by trains in two separate incidents on the same day.

Burglar snared by DNA is banned from town for a decade

Burglar snared by DNA is banned from town for a decade

A prolific burglar locked up for a series of break-ins has been banned from returning to the area of his crimes.

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Asda recalls children's clothes over safety fears

Asda recalls children's clothes over safety fears

Supermarket Asda is currently recalling two items of children's clothing over safety fears.

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What it means for Kent residents if KCC goes bust

What it means for Kent residents if KCC goes bust

KM Group political editor Paul Francis analyses how KCC's financial problems could impact Kent residents.

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Heartbreak at dad-of-five's sudden death

Heartbreak at dad-of-five's sudden death

A devastated family have paid tribute to a father-of-five and much-loved football coach who took his own life.

New plan for private school which shut without warning

New plan for private school which shut without warning

A former private school which shut without warning back in the summer will be brought back into use as a much-needed special needs provision.

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Truck carrying digger 'stuck' in city centre

Truck carrying digger 'stuck' in city centre

Police were called to a popular shopping area after a lorry became "stuck" in its historic streets.

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Cops injured as car overturns

Cops injured as car overturns

Two police officers were taken to hospital after their patrol car overturned responding to an emergency call.

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