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Man accused of tricking girlfriend into sex act weeks before her suicide

Man accused of tricking girlfriend into sex act weeks before her suicide

A 25-year-old man stands accused of deceiving his mentally-ill girlfriend into engaging in a sex act just three weeks before she took her own life.

Park and ride sites could move as part of transport revolution

Park and ride sites could move as part of transport revolution

Two huge park and ride sites could be moved as a council plans to shake up travel in the city.

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Police failings saw domestic abusers escape justice

Police failings saw domestic abusers escape justice

A damning report from the police inspectorate has revealed that the Kent Police force is falling short in three areas, including domestic violence.

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Rail worker strike could be 'biggest in history'

Rail worker strike could be 'biggest in history'

Passengers could face travel chaos this summer if plans for a national rail strike go ahead.

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We try town's homage to Thai street food

We try town's homage to Thai street food

In this week's Eat My Words review, our reporter tried (and failed) at using chopsticks with her Thai street food.

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'The special needs system is a bottomless pit'

'The special needs system is a bottomless pit'

An investigation has found special needs and disability funding in Kent has reached a £103m cash deficit and parents are losing faith in the system.

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War veteran falls victim to passport backlog

War veteran falls victim to passport backlog

A war veteran may miss out on a trip to The Netherlands if his passport does not arrive in time.

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Six-week road closure as roundabout revamp continues

Six-week road closure as roundabout revamp continues

A well-used route off the A249 will be shut until June as part of multi-million pound works at a busy junction to create a new road layout.

Huge drug farm found in home

Huge drug farm found in home

More than 700 cannabis plants were found by police in six rooms of a home after officers were called to reports of a burglary at the property.

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Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

Hundreds attended a recruitment fair, which offered new opportunities for P&O employees who lost their jobs last month.

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Kate Moss in town for Tracey Emin's new exhibition

Kate Moss in town for Tracey Emin's new exhibition

Iconic figures Kate Moss and Vivienne Westwood are among hundreds of people to have visited artist Tracey Emin's emotional new exhibition.

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Shops closed down in illegal tobacco sales swoop

Shops closed down in illegal tobacco sales swoop

Several shops have been simultaneously shut in what is believed to be the biggest co-ordinated closure of such stores by a local authority in the UK.

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Dad, 32, out of hospital after three-month Covid battle

Dad, 32, out of hospital after three-month Covid battle

A previously healthy man left fighting for his life after contracting Covid while unvaccinated is urging people to take the virus seriously.

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'I couldn't stand back and watch her die'

'I couldn't stand back and watch her die'

A disabled man has recalled the moment he went into a stormy sea to rescue his beloved dog before a brave passer-by saved them both.

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Bricks and motorbike helmet used in McDonald's attack

Bricks and motorbike helmet used in McDonald's attack

A man was taken to hospital after trouble flared in the car park of a town's McDonald's.

Kent MPs included on list banned from Russia

Kent MPs included on list banned from Russia

Almost 300 members of parliament have been banned by the Russian foreign ministry for 'whipping up Russophobic hysteria'.

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Dog thefts reach seven-year high and these are the breeds thieves want

Dog thefts reach seven-year high and these are the breeds thieves want

Eight dogs are stolen every day in the UK and these are the breeds most likely to be targeted by thieves.

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Man charged after teen stabbed outside KFC

Man charged after teen stabbed outside KFC

A man has been charged after an 18-year-old was stabbed outside a KFC.

Work starts to transform airport for dance festival

Work starts to transform airport for dance festival

Tents and sound systems have been put in place at a Kent airport, which will host a dance festival this weekend.

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Doorman hits out at predatory drink spikers

Doorman hits out at predatory drink spikers

A nightclub doorman praised for helping to detain a suspected drink spiker has hit out at predators who take advantage of women in a vulnerable state.

Animal sanctuary hopes to take fight to parliament

Animal sanctuary hopes to take fight to parliament

An animal sanctuary is hoping to take its planning battle to parliament.

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'My five-year hell at hands of showbiz paedophile'

'My five-year hell at hands of showbiz paedophile'

An actor who was abused hundreds of times by a paedophile singer who used his showbiz links to lure young boys has spoken of his fight for justice.

Health chiefs probe 'credibility' of ‘super’ hospital plans for city

Health chiefs probe 'credibility' of ‘super’ hospital plans for city

Controversial plans to transform hospital services in east Kent are being reviewed by NHS leaders.

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Councils' homeless provider denies links to disgraced firm

Councils' homeless provider denies links to disgraced firm

The boss of a successful Kent property company has denied links to a finance firm blamed for losing people's pensions.

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Pedestrian seriously injured in bypass crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in bypass crash

A pedestrian has been seriously injured after being hit by a car on a bypass.

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Work starts to clear 'Jumanji' house

Work starts to clear 'Jumanji' house

An out-of-control mass of vines, trees and shrubs that had completely enveloped the front of a terraced house has started to be chopped back.

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P&O resumes crossings six weeks after mass sackings

P&O resumes crossings six weeks after mass sackings

P&O has resumed freight crossings six weeks after sacking 800 staff over Zoom.

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City's 'last D-Day survivor' dies

City's 'last D-Day survivor' dies

A former Royal Marine who landed on the beaches of Normandy aged 20 has sadly died.

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Concerns for 'wildlife haven' stops developers

Concerns for 'wildlife haven' stops developers

Residents contacted police after a housing developer started clearing the way to woodland described as a wildlife haven.

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Hotel stays at shelved London Resort selling for £370k

Hotel stays at shelved London Resort selling for £370k

Rooms inside a luxury hotel are still being sold to potential investors as part of a multi-billion pound theme park proposal despite plans stalling.

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