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Extended jail term for paedophile caught asking ‘girl’ for indecent images

Extended jail term for paedophile caught asking ‘girl’ for indecent images

A paedophile who thought he was asking a 12-year-old girl to send him indecent images was in fact communicating with an undercover police officer.

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Traffic returns to normal following motorway crash

Traffic returns to normal following motorway crash

Delays on the M20 have cleared after a car and a van crashed earlier this morning.

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Bailiffs force man to fork out £424 over £2.50 Dart Charge

Bailiffs force man to fork out £424 over £2.50 Dart Charge

A man working overseas says bailiffs threatened to remove furniture from his rental property after the Dart Charge wouldn’t accept his payment.

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Election eve ‘smear’ campaign linked to 2011 murder

Election eve ‘smear’ campaign linked to 2011 murder

A suspected smear campaign on the eve of the local elections targeted the brother of a woman who was at the heart of a murder 12 years ago.

Neighbours fear wastewater site near homes will ‘devastate the community’

Neighbours fear wastewater site near homes will ‘devastate the community’

Furious villagers say plans for a sewage station in the countryside to support thousands of new homes have been badly thought through.

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Stranger pinned young woman down in terrifying alleyway attack

Stranger pinned young woman down in terrifying alleyway attack

A man who grabbed a young woman in a dark alleyway and tried to sexually assault her has been sent to a psychiatric hospital.

Thug’s vicious screwdriver attack after spying half-naked man in girlfriend’s house

Thug’s vicious screwdriver attack after spying half-naked man in girlfriend’s house

A thug who discovered his partner “with another man” punched her in the face before stabbing her guest with a screwdriver.

‘We proved that nothing is impossible’

‘We proved that nothing is impossible’

A former Gurkha soldier who made history after becoming the first double above the knee amputee to climb Everest said he ‘almost gave up three times’.

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Pollution fears after ‘fridge’ dumped in river near fishing hole

Pollution fears after ‘fridge’ dumped in river near fishing hole

A woman says she was ‘very disappointed’ after noticing what appeared to be a fridge or small freezer dumped in a river near a town park.

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First look at huge HS2 ‘Lego-like’ bridge being built at Kent factory

First look at huge HS2 ‘Lego-like’ bridge being built at Kent factory

The next phase of Britain’s high speed rail project has begun offsite production of elements for a new viaduct at a factory in Kent.

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Shoplifter swiped clothes from TK Maxx twice after prison release

Shoplifter swiped clothes from TK Maxx twice after prison release

A thief who went into a store twice and swiped clothes from inside did so to support himself after he got out of prison for committing a robbery.

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Police watchdog launches probe after woman shot dead by domestic abuse suspect ‘on bail’

Police watchdog launches probe after woman shot dead by domestic abuse suspect ‘on bail’

An investigation has been launched to examine whether police missed opportunities to prevent the death of a young woman shot dead by an ex-partner.

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‘New grammars are so controversial – we need to know what ministers said’

‘New grammars are so controversial – we need to know what ministers said’

Campaigners have blasted a decision by the government to block the release of information on ministerial discussions about new grammar schools.

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Plans to open village’s first fish and chip shop

Plans to open village’s first fish and chip shop

Plans have been put forward for a new chippy to open in a high street.

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Woman kicked Wilko guard so hard she left footprint on his head

Woman kicked Wilko guard so hard she left footprint on his head

A thief caught stealing from a shop kicked a security guard so hard she left her trainer footprint on his forehead.

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World-famous Dreamboys to perform at nightclub

World-famous Dreamboys to perform at nightclub

A male strip group famed for their toned physiques will be performing an 18+ at a nightclub this summer.

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Finalists revealed in vote for Kent's best pub, cafe and restaurant

Finalists revealed in vote for Kent's best pub, cafe and restaurant

The finalists of this year’s Muddy Stilettos awards have been announced – revealing which venues have received the most votes from residents.

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Man who hates Kent finally finds town in county he likes

Man who hates Kent finally finds town in county he likes

A TikToker who has gone viral for repeatedly slagging off Kent may have finally found a town in the county he actually likes.

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£32 million Kent mansion goes on market in ‘one of the sales of the century’

£32 million Kent mansion goes on market in ‘one of the sales of the century’

Kent’s most expensive property – which comes with a 12-bed mansion and 440 acres of land - is up for sale with a staggering price-tag.

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Army chief supports our Homes for Heroes campaign

Army chief supports our Homes for Heroes campaign

The former head of the British Army has spoken of the difficulties faced by our ex-servicemen and how the Kent public can help.

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Couple's £100 fine for 27-minute stop after falling unwell

Couple's £100 fine for 27-minute stop after falling unwell

A woman has hit out at a “cold-hearted” parking company after receiving a £100 fine for stopping in a retail park while her husband felt unwell.

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Footballer ‘lost control’ and punched rival

Footballer ‘lost control’ and punched rival

An amateur footballer punched another player in the head after his shirt was ripped on the pitch.

The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

With beautiful woodland walks, streams and incredible views, this park is cherished by residents.

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Thug punched sister after she threatened to sell his fishing rods

Thug punched sister after she threatened to sell his fishing rods

A thug broke his terrified sister’s eye socket and threatened to stab her sons after punching her in the face in a row over selling his fishing rods.

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Calls to recognise district as 'world-class destination'

Calls to recognise district as 'world-class destination'

A tourism group says a Kent district deserves UNESCO global heritage status because of its wealth of assets.

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Man died after inhaling poisonous gas from church vents

Man died after inhaling poisonous gas from church vents

A 37-year-old is thought to have died after inhaling a poisonous gas from church vents, an inquest has heard.

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Attempted murder charge after park stabbing

Attempted murder charge after park stabbing

Two people have been charged after a teenage boy was stabbed and robbed.

MP’s bid to save rubbish tip amid county-wide closures

MP’s bid to save rubbish tip amid county-wide closures

An MP has launched a bid to save a recycling centre in her constituency from closure.

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Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved dad-of-five

Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved dad-of-five

A devastated family have paid tribute to a former soldier who took his own life this week following a lengthy battle with PTSD and depression.

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Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

Furious residents have hit out after a survey uncovered more than 120 potholes across a half-mile stretch of town.

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