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'Billy the Quid' avoids jail for dealing

'Billy the Quid' avoids jail for dealing

A notorious beggar known as Billy the Quid escaped a jail sentence for drug dealing after a judge gave him a chance to put his "life in order".

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Hop festival in pictures

Hop festival in pictures

It's day two of a town's massive festival celebrating Kentish hops.

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Man cut free from car

Man cut free from car

A man had to be rescued after his car rolled off a carriageway.

Lorry blaze at truck park

Lorry blaze at truck park

Five fire engines were scrambled to a lorry park in the early hour, where two vehicles were ablaze.

Beach stars in Vanity Fair

Beach stars in Vanity Fair

Viewers across the nation will get a glimpse of one of Kent's seaside towns when they tune into ITV's new Sunday prime time series.

Bus boss backs tram

Bus boss backs tram

The head of Kent's largest bus company has said a tram would go a long way to combatting congestion in the north of the county.

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Dream role?

Dream role?

Vintage films celebrating a theme park’s rich history will form part of a new exhibition - and organisers are looking for volunteers to help.

Hotel that's head and shoulders above the rest

Hotel that's head and shoulders above the rest

More than 1,000 people have stuck their necks out and registered to stay in a giraffe hotel... before it's even opened.

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Dinghy rescue drama

Dinghy rescue drama

Four suspected migrants were saved from the sea by a fishing party.

Man taken to hospital following house fire

Man taken to hospital following house fire

A man has been treated for the effects of breathing in smoke following a blaze.

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Firefighters issue warning after barbecue fire

Firefighters issue warning after barbecue fire

Firefighters have given safety advice after a fuel cylinder caught light.

VIDEO: See the moment horses come clattering into busy High Street

VIDEO: See the moment horses come clattering into busy High Street

Shoppers looked on in amazement as around 20 horses and carts came thundering up a street

Silver bullion worth £15,000 stolen

Silver bullion worth £15,000 stolen

Detectives have launched an investigation after £15,000 worth of silver bullions were stolen from a pensioner during a knifepoint burglary.

Men injured in "disturbance"

Men injured in "disturbance"

Two men were treated for cuts to the head following reports of a disturbance in the early hours.

Emergency crews called to crash

Emergency crews called to crash

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene following a high street crash involving several vehicles.

'Strong smell' riddle in holidaymaker death cases

'Strong smell' riddle in holidaymaker death cases

A husband has told of similarities in his wife's death with those of another British couple in Egypt

Drivers face delays after crash

Drivers face delays after crash

Five vehicles were involved in a crash near the Dartford crossing this morning.

Thousands enjoy Craig David and Rita Ora in Kent

Thousands enjoy Craig David and Rita Ora in Kent

Thousands danced and sang the night away as music stars Craig David and Rita Ora blasted out their hits at the Kent Event Centre.

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Man caught 'naked surfing' on van

Man caught 'naked surfing' on van

Police have launched an investigation following reports of a man exposing himself while on top of a vehicle on the M20.

Drugs probe - two arrested

Drugs probe - two arrested

Two men are today in custody after their car was stopped by police.

Book published after 13 rejections

Book published after 13 rejections

A man has become an author at the age of 60 after notes he wrote 10 years ago were found by his wife.

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May The Toys Be With You

May The Toys Be With You

An exhibition of Star Wars toys collected by a Kent dad has been smashing records as it tours the country.

'They told me I'd never walk again'

'They told me I'd never walk again'

A 22-year-old has defied the odds after suffering a stroke when trying to cure her epilepsy

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Are you worried about getting old?

Are you worried about getting old?

The number of elderly people in Kent needing round-the-clock care is set to double, says a study.

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Pledge to improve park's 'appalling' toilets

Pledge to improve park's 'appalling' toilets

A multi-million pound visitor centre refurbishment has been given the green light.

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Bad Brexit could 'mess up' Kent port's economy

Bad Brexit could 'mess up' Kent port's economy

A shadow cabinet member says the wrong deal to leave the EU could have severe local effect.

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Fire forces family into single room

Fire forces family into single room

A large family has been left living in a single room as they await repairs to their fire damaged home.

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kmfm listener bags a grand

kmfm listener bags a grand

A woman will be celebrating a family barbecue in style after winning a cash prize.

Threat to wedding firm as council denies permission

Threat to wedding firm as council denies permission

A wedding business in a family home is under threat after a council rejected a planning application - despite it already having held seven nuptials.

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Police appeal after armed robbery

Police appeal after armed robbery

Two men have been arrested following an armed raid on a bookmakers where a "large quantity of money" was reported stolen.

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