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Megan McKenna to perform with Tom Jones at Kent gig

Megan McKenna to perform with Tom Jones at Kent gig

Reality star Megan McKenna will be joining Sir Tom Jones as he performs in Kent later this year.

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Killer denied release for death of Kent priest

Killer denied release for death of Kent priest

A serial killer who killed a catholic priest has been told he will not be freed from prison in his latest parole bid.

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40% of adults vaccinated in three areas of Kent

40% of adults vaccinated in three areas of Kent

With the number of people vaccinated rising and Covid-19 cases steadily dropping, Kent is now looking at an open and eventful summer later this year.

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Glenda's killer never brought to justice

Glenda's killer never brought to justice

The brutal murder of a woman whose body was dumped in a churchyard remains a mystery more than 30 years later.

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Going Green - the rise of a party finding success in Kent

Going Green - the rise of a party finding success in Kent

A party once dismissed as eccentric is moving to the political mainstream and finding success in Kent.

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'I can't set up my food wagon because lorries block lay-by'

'I can't set up my food wagon because lorries block lay-by'

A roadside food vendor says he sometimes can't get into the lay-by where he trades, because of dangerously parked lorries.

Luxury hotel's new £200k outdoor wedding venue

Luxury hotel's new £200k outdoor wedding venue

Owners of a luxury hotel have splashed out £200k turning their outdoor space into a wedding venue as couples opt for al fresco ceremonies.

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Parents invited to 'much-needed' virtual playgroup

Parents invited to 'much-needed' virtual playgroup

Parents can join two virtual stay-and-play sessions, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week, to help boost confidence for real-life groups.

Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

The Elephant is a bit of a grey area for Secret Drinker - but it's a big up to the multi-tusking hostess

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Large traveller group pitch up on playing field

Large traveller group pitch up on playing field

About a dozen caravans have been parked up on a popular recreation ground.

Tributes paid to man with 'heart of gold'

Tributes paid to man with 'heart of gold'

A fiancee has paid tribute to her partner after he was found shot dead inside a home.

'You will be truly missed'

'You will be truly missed'

Flowers have been left at the site of an accident where a 26-year-old biker died.

Murder charge after man shot

Murder charge after man shot

A man in his 60s has been charged with murder after a second man, in his 40s, was found dead.

'Sicko' trying to kill dogs with poisoned sausages

'Sicko' trying to kill dogs with poisoned sausages

Residents fear a twisted "sicko" is trying to kill their beloved pets by dropping sausages laced with rat poison in their back gardens.

Free period products at supermarket

Free period products at supermarket

Women and girls can collect free sanitary items from a supermarket thanks to a discreet scheme being rolled out to help tackle period poverty.

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Four arrested after biker dies in crash

Four arrested after biker dies in crash

Four people have been arrested after a 26-year-old man lost his life in a late-night crash.

Pupil injured in javelin accident

Pupil injured in javelin accident

A teenage boy is recovering after being injured by a javelin during a PE lesson.

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Floral tributes for suspected murder victim

Floral tributes for suspected murder victim

Floral tributes and a Union Jack flag have been left outside the home where a man was found dead.

Lost lorries return to village

Lost lorries return to village

A village has once again been plagued by lost lorry drivers as council removes 24/7 monitoring system.

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Royal Mail unveils four stamps in memory of Prince Philip

Royal Mail unveils four stamps in memory of Prince Philip

Four new commemorative stamps of The Duke of Edinburgh, pictured throughout his life, are to go on sale. Here's when and where you can buy them:

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Fire breaks out in second floor flat

Fire breaks out in second floor flat

Fire crews believe a blaze which broke out in a three-storey block of flats started accidentally.

Police probe spate of reported abduction attempts

Police probe spate of reported abduction attempts

Detectives carrying out inquiries into reports of four children being approached have provided an update on their investigation.

Paedophile with videos of worst kind of child abuse avoids jail

Paedophile with videos of worst kind of child abuse avoids jail

A paedophile found with horrific videos of young children being sexually abused has avoided a prison sentence.

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'How I tripled income in pandemic'

'How I tripled income in pandemic'

A 24-year-old personal trainer decided to run her own online coaching company after a period in which she was barely able to cover her rent.

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Tragic last moments as teen told police 'I'm going to kill myself'

Tragic last moments as teen told police 'I'm going to kill myself'

No patrols were sent to a teen who called police in distress before taking his own life despite teams being available, an inquest has heard.

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KCC bid for £36m hardship fund amid Covid

KCC bid for £36m hardship fund amid Covid

Kent County Council has submitted a bid for a £36million government fund to help communities in at least four districts in financial hardship.

Boy's lizard on the loose after escape

Boy's lizard on the loose after escape

A mum has pleaded for help in finding her autistic son's beloved pet lizard named Bob after he disappeared from her garden.

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Primary teacher's 'sexually explicit' Instagram messages to boy, 16

Primary teacher's 'sexually explicit' Instagram messages to boy, 16

A former primary school teacher has been banned from the classroom for at least two years after sending 'sexually explicit' messages to a teenager.

Rail line to close for nine days

Rail line to close for nine days

A major railway route in the county will see no trains running for nine days as work is carried out to prevent landslips.

Fire crews called to 'terrifying' blaze at reserve

Fire crews called to 'terrifying' blaze at reserve

Fire crews were called to a blaze at a wild animal reserve.

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