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Stun gun puts shocked man in jail

Stun gun puts shocked man in jail

A man has been jailed for buying a stun gun on the internet to muck about with friends - after an ex-girlfriend he assaulted alerted police.

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Man in court after robbery

Man in court after robbery

A man has appeared in front of magistrates charged with robbery and fraud after his arrest caused traffic chaos.

Homebase confirms closure of store

Homebase confirms closure of store

Struggling DIY chain Homebase has confirmed the closure of the store as part of restructure plans.

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Pensioner's walking stick stolen after dog attack

Pensioner's walking stick stolen after dog attack

A pensioner had his walking stick stolen by a thug after he used it to protect his dog from attack - and was then threatened by a woman on crutches.

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VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

VIDEO: Rare waterspouts spotted in Kent

An incredible natural phenomenon has been captured off the Kent coast.

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Council fined £200k over school asbestos

Council fined £200k over school asbestos

Kent County Council has been fined £200,000 after asbestos was discovered in a school.

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House used as drug-dealing base closed

House used as drug-dealing base closed

A ban has been put in place on anyone - including the tenant - entering a house known for persistent antisocial behaviour and drug-related issues.

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Men charged with £1.3m fraud

Men charged with £1.3m fraud

Six men from the county have been charged for their alleged involvement in two sales scams worth a combined £1.3 million.

Trust investigates Grenfell Tower fraudster

Trust investigates Grenfell Tower fraudster

Health trust bosses have launched a £35,000 fraud investigation into the woman who stole from Grenfell fire victims.

MP in talks over third train station

MP in talks over third train station

A long-discussed proposal for a third railway station in a city looks set to take a step forward following talks between an MP and Network Rail.

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Pony rescued from dyke

Pony rescued from dyke

A mare was pulled to safety after getting trapped in a water-filled dyke.

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'Completely out of control' thug avoids jail

'Completely out of control' thug avoids jail

A drunken man who turned a university students’ Halloween party into a nightmare with a violent outburst has avoided jail.

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Organisers apologise after cancelling German beer festivals

Organisers apologise after cancelling German beer festivals

Organisers behind two Oktoberfest events in Kent have said they're sorry after they failed to secure appropriate venues.

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Celebrity chef restaurant open from today

Celebrity chef restaurant open from today

A new Marco Pierre White restaurant has had its first customers.

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Fire engine gets stuck

Fire engine gets stuck

Fire crews have issued a plea to motorists after an engine got stuck in a medieval village's narrow streets.

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Get carried away with your shopping

Get carried away with your shopping

A supermarket is adopting a novel way to encourage shoppers into its store – a free taxi ride home.

Rise of the 'casino councils'

Rise of the 'casino councils'

Cash-strapped councils in Kent are risking millions of pounds of taxpayers' cash buying offices, shops and restaurants amid cuts in government grants.

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Kent's most picturesque towns revealed

Kent's most picturesque towns revealed

Kent has more picturesque towns than anywhere else in the country, according to new research.

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Car fire spreads to building

Car fire spreads to building

Firefighters tackled a blaze on an industrial estate after it spread from a nearby car.

Urgent action needed on Universal Credit, says Bishop

Urgent action needed on Universal Credit, says Bishop

A high-ranking bishop has called on the Government to "fix" its controversial Universal Credit benefit system, amid a surge in demand at food banks.

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Fire rips through Chinese takeaway

Fire rips through Chinese takeaway

A blaze ripped through a Chinese takeaway in the early hours of the morning, destroying the ground floor.

Little Harrison needs a wheelchair for school

Little Harrison needs a wheelchair for school

A mum has launched a fundraising campaign for cash to buy a specialist wheelchair for her four year-old son which he needs to get him to school

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash

A road has been closed following a smash involving a motorcyclist.

Giant plant on roundabout turns heads

Giant plant on roundabout turns heads

An exotic plant growing on a ring road has produced an eye-catching 25ft tall flower stalk.

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Healthy baby died sleeping between parents

Healthy baby died sleeping between parents

A healthy baby girl died after sleeping on a duvet between her parents, an inquest has heard.

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'People are still looking for them'

'People are still looking for them'

A bailiff who repossessed a funeral parlour where a man stole his mother-in-law's body said families still do not have their loved-ones' remains.

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Power station plan for run-down warehouse

Power station plan for run-down warehouse

A power station could be built on an industrial estate to help ease pressures on the National Grid at times of high demand.

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Warehouse plans to create 100 jobs

Warehouse plans to create 100 jobs

A £12 million industrial scheme will deliver up to 100 jobs when it is up and running next summer.

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Win £1,000 today

Win £1,000 today

Listeners to kmfm can have £1,000 in their pocket before the weekend as part of Thousand Pound Friday.

Grindr killer appeals convictions

Grindr killer appeals convictions

Serial killer Stephen Port has lodged an appeal against his murder convictions, it is understood.

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