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Hand almost severed by sword in doorstep row

Hand almost severed by sword in doorstep row

A roofer's right hand was left "hanging by a thread" by a Samurai sword brandished by his mother's boyfriend, a court heard.

KCC leader hits out at bus cut critics

KCC leader hits out at bus cut critics

A senior Kent politician says critics who have complained about plans to cut £4m in funding for bus services do not understand the issue.

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Pram race struck by tragedy will go ahead

Pram race struck by tragedy will go ahead

A New Year's Day pram race which was struck by tragedy when one of the participants died last year will return for 2018.

Dog bite attack warning

Dog bite attack warning

A second attack by a dog off a lead in the same road has prompted a warning for owners.

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Police investigating serious assault

Police investigating serious assault

Three suspects have been arrested following an alleged assault in the early hours in which a man suffered head and arm injuries.

Shoppers queue to be first in at new Lidl store

Shoppers queue to be first in at new Lidl store

Dozens of eager customers poured in to a new Lidl store in Kent this morning.

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Mum's fears after attempted robbery on teens

Mum's fears after attempted robbery on teens

A mum is appealing for better security in a park after her son and his friends became the victims of an attempted robbery.

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Parents and teachers to open new school

Parents and teachers to open new school

A brand new independent school is being set up following the closure of a Steiner school.

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Man dies after being hit by car

Man dies after being hit by car

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died after being hit by a car.

Lorry ploughs into parked vehicles

Lorry ploughs into parked vehicles

A lorry smashed into other HGVs parked on the roadside.

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Indian restaurant fined £15,000 over illegal workers

Indian restaurant fined £15,000 over illegal workers

An Indian restaurant's licence will be reviewed after illegal employees were found working there.

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Two people found dead at flat

Two people found dead at flat

Two people have been found dead in a flat after neighbours were told to leave their homes as emergency services dealt with an incident.

Stuttering start for Kent's rival to Bitcoin

Stuttering start for Kent's rival to Bitcoin

A start-up which aimed to launch a rival to Bitcoin has suffered a barrage of criticism from frustrated users after allegations it had been “hacked”.

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BBC to fund two KM Group reporters

BBC to fund two KM Group reporters

One of the world's biggest news organisations is to fund democracy reporters for local media organisations, including the KM Group.

Boy wants home for Christmas

Boy wants home for Christmas

A nine-year-old is desperate to find a permanent place to live after moving housing 11 times since he was born.

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Family grateful for 'absolutely massive' donation for young son

Family grateful for 'absolutely massive' donation for young son

A four-year-old boy can keep receiving lifesaving cancer treatment following a donation of £25,000.

Victorian remains discovered at promenade

Victorian remains discovered at promenade

Foundations dating back to the 16th century have been unearthed during work to transform a Kent dock.

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Violent outbursts against medical staff

Violent outbursts against medical staff

Police were called to deal with incidents at medical facilities in Kent more than 6,000 times, according to newly released figures.

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Police warning over fake bank notes

Police warning over fake bank notes

Shoppers are urged to beware of counterfeit cash circulating in a town in the run-up to Christmas

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Rare plane brought to Kent

Rare plane brought to Kent

An rare aircraft has been installed at a Kent museum.

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Anyone fancy a four-hour working day?

Anyone fancy a four-hour working day?

The evolution of robots could mean working just four-hour days in future, according to research.

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Pedestrian hit by vehicle

Pedestrian hit by vehicle

Police have closed a road following a 'serious' accident involving pedestrian and a vehicle.

Shoplifter charged after being caught on CCTV

Shoplifter charged after being caught on CCTV

A man who stole everything from manuka honey to motor oil is due to sentenced after being caught out on CCTV.

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Kent's great wealth divide

Kent's great wealth divide

An area in Kent is ranked among the worst in the country for the prospects of its children.

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Tributes to 'fantastic mum' killed in crash

Tributes to 'fantastic mum' killed in crash

A mum-of-two has passed away after a collision with a car at a pedestrian crossing.

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True cost of democracy

True cost of democracy

The sums have been added up... and it's been revealed how much this year's county council election cost in Kent.

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Arctic blast set to hit Kent

Arctic blast set to hit Kent

The county is due to get its share of snow this week as forecasters predict wintry showers.

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Residents evacuated after incident

Residents evacuated after incident

Police, fire officers and paramedics are have been called to a Kent town after concern was raised for the welfare of two people.

Former Woolworths bought for £2m by hotel bosses

Former Woolworths bought for £2m by hotel bosses

A former high street Woolworths has been bought by hotel owners for nearly two million.

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Man suffers head injury in fall

Man suffers head injury in fall

The air ambulance was called this morning after a man suffered a head injury in a fall.

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