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Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

A series of failings at a tower block, including fire safety issues, lasting more than four years have been exposed.

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Brothels netted trio nearly £550,000

Brothels netted trio nearly £550,000

The people behind a series prostitution offences in the county have been sentenced.

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Motorbike passenger in hospital after crash shuts A2

Motorbike passenger in hospital after crash shuts A2

A motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash with a car which closed the A2.

'We shot out of bed and heard a bang'

'We shot out of bed and heard a bang'

A fish and shop was burgled while the owner's family were sleeping upstairs.

CCTV released after sex attack

CCTV released after sex attack

Images have been released after a woman was sexually assaulted.

M20 reopens after crash

M20 reopens after crash

A crash between a car and a motorbike closed part of a motorway for an hour.

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Dad died days after lifesaving surgery

Dad died days after lifesaving surgery

A father-of-two died just days after undergoing surgery which doctors hoped would save his life.

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Comedy proves charity begins at home

Comedy proves charity begins at home

Find out the hilarious consequences of the secrets hidden by a shop's staff in a new farce.

Drugs and stolen digger uncovered

Drugs and stolen digger uncovered

A man in his 70s was arrested after a police raid found plant machinery missing for three years.

Woman jailed for sex attacks on eight girls

Woman jailed for sex attacks on eight girls

A woman - who has recently begun identifying as a man - has been locked up after sexually assaulting eight girls in a city centre.

Eating disorder unit in Kent 'unlikely'

Eating disorder unit in Kent 'unlikely'

A lack of funding could mean an eating disorder unit will not be built in a town.

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Image released after man left with broken jaw

Image released after man left with broken jaw

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to following an unprovoked attack outside a nightclub.

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Rylan delivers at Maccies drive-thru

Rylan delivers at Maccies drive-thru

McDonald's has released a video of TV star Rylan Clark-Neal's trainee shift at one of its restaurants.

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Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Three more teenagers have been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed in the neck and shoulder.

Council boss 'should resign immediately' over housing firm scandal

Council boss 'should resign immediately' over housing firm scandal

A cross-party group is set to call on a council chief executive to resign due to his “lack of action” over a scandal-hit housing firm.

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Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

A beleaguered fund manager held talks with Kent County Council today to discuss how the authority can withdraw £263m it put into one of his schemes.

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Pair appear in court after toddler 'shot with BB gun'

Pair appear in court after toddler 'shot with BB gun'

A man and woman accused of child cruelty have appeared in court after a toddler was 'shot with a BB gun'.

Endgame as sci-fi show bows out

Endgame as sci-fi show bows out

The wacky world of science fiction came to part of Kent for the last time at the weekend as organisers decided to call it a day after seven years.

Teacher admits string of child sex offences

Teacher admits string of child sex offences

A grammar school teacher has pleaded guilty to a string of child sex offences.

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

An exhibition of artwork by refugees highlighting their journeys to Kent is on display.

Is your dog joining you at work today?

Is your dog joining you at work today?

People across the county are sharing photos of their furry companions for Bring Your Dog to Work Day.

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Robber 'threatened to stab employee'

Robber 'threatened to stab employee'

A man has been charged with robbery after a member of staff was allegedly threatened during a raid on a convenience store.

Minister's order means M20 barrier is staying put

Minister's order means M20 barrier is staying put

An order from the Transport Secretary is why the steel barrier on the M20 is remaining in place - forcing motorists to travel at 50mph.

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Woman airlifted to hospital after accident outside school

Woman airlifted to hospital after accident outside school

A pedestrian suffered serious chest and abdomen injuries after being run over during the school run.

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Man's suicide after relationship problems

Man's suicide after relationship problems

A haulage driver who suffered from mental health problems took his own life after years of relationship problems.

Machete murderer found in town

Machete murderer found in town

A 17-year-old boy who was convicted of murdering a defenceless 15-year-old was found and arrested in a Kent town.

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Government blunder over high street picture

Government blunder over high street picture

A government department has come under fire after using a picture of an historic Kent high street to advertise investment for a town in Essex.

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Jagger rolls back into action after heart surgery

Jagger rolls back into action after heart surgery

Singing legend Mick Jagger will be returning to the stage today with the Rolling Stones after undergoing heart surgery.

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‘Admit that you killed my mother’

‘Admit that you killed my mother’

The son of a woman whose death was linked to serial killer Patrick Mackay has explained why she wants him to remain behind bars.

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Car and van crash on A2

Car and van crash on A2

Traffic was moving slowly following a crash between a car and a van on the A2.

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