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Missing girl found

Missing girl found

A teenager who vanished last week has been found safe and well.

Teenager accused of rape in park

Teenager accused of rape in park

A 17-year-old has been questioned by police following an alleged attack in a public park.

Men accused of trying to kidnap teenager

Men accused of trying to kidnap teenager

Two men have appeared in court accused of kidnapping an 18-year-old man.

Man robbed after accepting lift from stranger

Man robbed after accepting lift from stranger

A man who was offered a lift by a stranger ended up being robbed at knifepoint.

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Stuck lorry causes gridlock

Stuck lorry causes gridlock

Traffic in a town centre was brought to a standstill after a lorry got stuck and blocked the entire width of a road.

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Racing driving legend Jenson Button to visit the county

Racing driving legend Jenson Button to visit the county

Motor racing fans have the chance to meet Formula 1 superstar Jenson Button when he head to the county this weekend.

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Vandals smash rural beehives

Vandals smash rural beehives

Thousands of bees have died after their hives were smashed up by vandals.

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Knife terror at grammar school

Knife terror at grammar school

An 11-year-old boy has been excluded from a grammar school after threatening fellow pupils with a knife.

Two Kent restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars

Two Kent restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars

Two of the county's restaurants have been awarded Michelin Stars in the exclusive guide for 2018, it has been revealed.

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Chocolate bars recalled amid plastic fears

Chocolate bars recalled amid plastic fears

Kent sweet eaters are being told to check their cupboards for chocolates... after a supermarket batch was recalled.

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Police appeal for witnesses following pub assault

Police appeal for witnesses following pub assault

The victim of an attack in a pub needed hospital treatment after suffering a puncture wound under his arm.

Appeal after dog stolen

Appeal after dog stolen

Police are appealing to members of the public to help find a French bulldog which has been reported stolen.

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Man charged with assault and robbery

Man charged with assault and robbery

A man has been charged with assault and robbery after a victim suffered injuries to his face and head.

Train cleaners to strike

Train cleaners to strike

Union members who clear up train carriages across Kent are to go on a 24-hour strike later this month in a dispute over pay and working conditions.

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The Libertines close By the Sea

The Libertines close By the Sea

Rockers The Libertines closed the three-day By the Sea Festival with one hell of a raucous and rip-roaring performance at Margate's Winter Gardens.

Motorcyclist injured after crash

Motorcyclist injured after crash

A motorcyclist has been injured after a crash on a busy road this morning.

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Council works to evict travellers

Council works to evict travellers

A council is working to evict travellers who set up camp on community land.

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Council scraps fur mayoral robe

Council scraps fur mayoral robe

A council will back down over plans to buy a mayoral robe made with real fur, amid pressure from animal rights campaigners.

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Shop locks rear door after ‘hundreds’ of thefts

Shop locks rear door after ‘hundreds’ of thefts

Supermarket managers have been forced to permanently close a door at the back of their store following “hundreds” of shoplifting incidents.

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Bus driver and wedding photographer jailed

Bus driver and wedding photographer jailed

A bus driver and wedding photographer who downloaded vile film clips of children being abused has been jailed for 16 months.

Kent travellers among thousands affected by airline collapse

Kent travellers among thousands affected by airline collapse

Kent passengers who were due to fly with Monarch Airlines today are desperate for information after hearing the airline has gone into administration.

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Biker died after crashing into back of van

Biker died after crashing into back of van

A motorcyclist died after he failed to react to slowing traffic and crashed into the back of a van, an inquest heard.

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Do you dig this wedding?

Do you dig this wedding?

One happy couple have unearthed a truly original wedding venue... but did the best man dish the dirt?

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Family horror at oven glass blast

Family horror at oven glass blast

A family was left in shock after their oven door shattered while the Sunday roast was cooking, sending shards of glass spraying across the kitchen.

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Boy, 16, in court accused of murder

Boy, 16, in court accused of murder

A teenager has appeared in court today charged with the murder of Wayne Chester.

Driver's car seized after licence expired 30 years ago

Driver's car seized after licence expired 30 years ago

A driver has had his car seized after his provisional licence was more than 30 years out of date.

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Railway station cordoned off

Railway station cordoned off

A Kent railway station was sealed off while police investigate an alleged assault.

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Takeaway accused over 'discriminatory' job ad

Takeaway accused over 'discriminatory' job ad

A restaurant has taken down a job advert that was branded discriminatory after it asked for a young woman recruit.

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Emergency services called to church

Emergency services called to church

Emergency services have descended on a church in Kent after a man suffered a heart attack.

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Electro-rockers Metronomy headline seaside festival

Electro-rockers Metronomy headline seaside festival

Metronomy blew the roof off a striking venue at Margate's Dreamland as they headlined the second day of By the Sea Festival to a rapturous reception.

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