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Man bailed after alleged gun threat

Man bailed after alleged gun threat

A man accused of threatening a woman with an air rifle - prompting an armed response - has been bailed.

Park water safe after sewage leak

Park water safe after sewage leak

Water activities can return to a popular park after a sewage leak caused a two-week ban.

Man dies after "serious" flat fire

Man dies after "serious" flat fire

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene of a "serious" blaze that broke out at a block of flats.

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Residents warned against 'bogus callers'

Residents warned against 'bogus callers'

Households are being told to be on their guard against potential bogus callers after a man reported money had been stolen.

Football star cleared of fraud

Football star cleared of fraud

Blair Turgott, 23, was accused of using a stolen card to gamble £16,000 but was found not guilty by a jury.

Exercise 'might have played part' in scuba diving death

Exercise 'might have played part' in scuba diving death

The fiancée of a woman who died while scuba diving on holiday has told of the heartbreaking moment she saw her partner's body.

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Jail for man with 'banging deals'

Jail for man with 'banging deals'

A drug dealer who claimed to be selling 'banging deals' has been jailed after admitting supplying crack cocaine and heroin.

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Man arrested over graffiti

Man arrested over graffiti

A man was taken into police custody following a number of reports of graffiti.

Child rapist marked crime with chest tattoo

Child rapist marked crime with chest tattoo

A gloating paedophile raped a child and then bragged about it with a vile tattoo on his chest.

Cannabis factory found in house

Cannabis factory found in house

An investigation is under way to find the owners of a cannabis factory which was found during a police raid.

Scratchcards and alcohol swiped from store

Scratchcards and alcohol swiped from store

Police managed to recover cigarettes, alcohol and scratchcards following a raid on a supermarket in the early hours.

Game of Thrones fans ordered to leave crossbows at home

Game of Thrones fans ordered to leave crossbows at home

Fans of ultra-violent Game of Thrones have been ordered to ditch their crossbows if they want to attend a cult festival.

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Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

A 17-year-old girl who went missing for more than a fortnight has been found safe.

Kent snapper took staged Markle photos

Kent snapper took staged Markle photos

Infamous staged pictures of Meghan Markle's dad preparing for the royal wedding were taken by a photographer from Kent, it has emerged.

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Tea room fire thought to be arson

Tea room fire thought to be arson

Police believe a blaze that destroyed a much-loved tea hut was started intentionally.

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Five hotel workers arrested after tourist's 'gang rape'

Five hotel workers arrested after tourist's 'gang rape'

Police have arrested five hotel workers accused of drugging and gang raping a Kent woman in Sorrento.

Travellers move to pitch and putt site

Travellers move to pitch and putt site

A group of travellers have set up their homes on a council owned pitch and putt car park.

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Motorcyclist injured in crash with car

Motorcyclist injured in crash with car

A motorcyclist has been treated by ambulance crews after a collision.

Unemployment: Kent's seventh straight rise

Unemployment: Kent's seventh straight rise

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has increased for the seventh consecutive month.

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Homeless woman charged after pensioner 'robbed'

Homeless woman charged after pensioner 'robbed'

A 25-year-old woman has been charged with robbery after cash was allegedly stolen from a pensioner.

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Man charged after police spot stolen moped

Man charged after police spot stolen moped

A man has been charged with a string of offences including handling a stolen moped after a suspicious vehicle was spotted in an industrial estate.

No date for new Eurostar trains

No date for new Eurostar trains

Rail chiefs are still trying to sort technical problems that have halted new Eurostar trains from stopping at a station despite a £10m upgrade.

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Police chase after cashpoint theft

Police chase after cashpoint theft

A village supermarket has been left in tatters after it was ram raided in a cash machine burglary.

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Top floor fire in block of flats

Top floor fire in block of flats

Four crews have fought a blaze in a four-storey building.

A castle's right royal wedding treat

A castle's right royal wedding treat

A Kent castle with historic royal links will be getting the wedding bunting out and welcoming in those called Harry and Meghan.

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Top country act The Shires come to the county

Top country act The Shires come to the county

They're Britain's most successful country act to date and - fresh from releasing their third album - The Shires are coming to Kent.

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Beast from the East costs taxpayers £1.1 million

Beast from the East costs taxpayers £1.1 million

More than 5,000 tonnes of salt was used as authorities attempted to clear the roads during a blast of wintry weather.

Campaign to turn world blue for brave Ethan

Campaign to turn world blue for brave Ethan

The family of a nine-year-old boy is hoping to get worldwide support to find a cure for the terminal disease he has been fighting for six years.

Council officers slammed amid threat of 'silent killer'

Council officers slammed amid threat of 'silent killer'

A councillor is demanding asbestos be removed from all schools and council properties.

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Husband and wife ran cannabis factory

Husband and wife ran cannabis factory

A man and woman with teenage children have avoided jail despite 88 plants being found in their home.

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