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Protests after asylum seekers told of Kent move

Protests after asylum seekers told of Kent move

Demonstration have taken place outside a London hotel after the Home Office notified asylum seekers of its intention to move them to Kent.

Harvester cancels bookings after 'drainage problems'

Harvester cancels bookings after 'drainage problems'

A popular restaurant chain has been forced to cancel bookings due to reports of ongoing drainage problems.

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Man charged after stabbing

Man charged after stabbing

A man has been charged after another man was taken to hospital after being stabbed inside a property.

'Disgusting predator' jailed after train sex attack on teen

'Disgusting predator' jailed after train sex attack on teen

A sex offender has been jailed after plying a teenage girl with alcohol before sexually assaulting her on a train.

Teen wearing bandana attacks man in street

Teen wearing bandana attacks man in street

A teenager who was part of a group left a man with cuts and bruises to his head and arms after assaulting him in broad daylight.

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Brothers jailed after attacking security guard in casino

Brothers jailed after attacking security guard in casino

Two brothers have been jailed after pulling a knife on a security guard who told them to stop drinking at a casino.

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28 years for man who slashed victim's throat in 'frenzied' attack

28 years for man who slashed victim's throat in 'frenzied' attack

A man who repeatedly stabbed and slashed his victim during a sexual encounter in a "frenzied, persistent and prolonged' attack has been jailed.

Car overturns in third crash at roundabout in weeks

Car overturns in third crash at roundabout in weeks

A car has overturned in a crash on a roundabout - the third in as many weeks, including one in which an 18-year-old was killed.

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Kent's ambulance service declares critical incident

Kent's ambulance service declares critical incident

The ambulance service covering Kent has declared a critical incident following a period of "sustained pressure".

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Thousands of toys delivered across Kent thanks to kmfm

Thousands of toys delivered across Kent thanks to kmfm

Thousands of toys and games donated to kmfm's Give A Gift appeal have been delivered to children across Kent this Christmas.

Shops selling illegal cigarettes shut down for three months

Shops selling illegal cigarettes shut down for three months

Two convenience stores have been closed for three months after officials found staff were selling illegal tobacco and cigarettes.

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Police called to railway station after woman 'tried to board with petrol can'

Police called to railway station after woman 'tried to board with petrol can'

Police have taken a woman to a place of safety following concerns for her welfare.

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Tutor named one of the best in business

Tutor named one of the best in business

A teacher who helps youngsters achieve their exam potential has won an award for her work.

Sister restaurant of Michelin-starred eatery to close

Sister restaurant of Michelin-starred eatery to close

The sister restaurant of a Michelin-starred eatery is set to close after struggling with rising energy and food costs and a fall in custom.

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Banknotes featuring King Charles III revealed

Banknotes featuring King Charles III revealed

New banknotes featuring images of King Charles III have been unveiled - and are set to be accepted at Kent retailers by the middle of 2024.

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Residents baffled as van left wedged in hedge near park pond

Residents baffled as van left wedged in hedge near park pond

People have been left scratching their heads this morning after a van ended up wedged in a hedge near a pond.

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MP demands compensation as homes without water for sixth day

MP demands compensation as homes without water for sixth day

An MP has said compensation should be handed to home owners and businesses "no ifs, no buts" after a week of water supply problems.

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Dad, 40, still unconscious nine days after falling down stairs

Dad, 40, still unconscious nine days after falling down stairs

A family's world has been turned upside down as doctors don't know why a dad-of-five still isn't waking up - nine days after falling down the stairs.

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Dismay as historic hotel to be converted into homes

Dismay as historic hotel to be converted into homes

A former pub is set to be turned into houses - despite opposition from residents - after Brexit and Covid left the business struggling financially.

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'I'm gutted we can't open at Christmas'

'I'm gutted we can't open at Christmas'

A homeless charity may be unable to open on Christmas Day to help those in need after its building was closed following a water leak.

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Picture-perfect £2.2m home is straight out of a magazine

Picture-perfect £2.2m home is straight out of a magazine

The bespoke design of this five-bedroom house is so stylish it even made its way onto the pages of a top-end magazine.

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'They're Christmas decorations - I don't think I'm breaking the rules'

'They're Christmas decorations - I don't think I'm breaking the rules'

A tearoom owner has labelled the council a ''Scrooge'' for saying he needs a license for the tables he's using for his Christmas display.

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Turkish chain set to launch new Kent restaurant

Turkish chain set to launch new Kent restaurant

A new restaurant set to open before Christmas will "brighten up" a Kent town, bosses believe.

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Will you have to pay to visit Ikea or the O2 in your car?

Will you have to pay to visit Ikea or the O2 in your car?

There's an expansion of London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone coming next year - but will it mean you having to pay to visit the likes of Ikea or the O2?

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Work to start on new junction for 750-home plan

Work to start on new junction for 750-home plan

As a raft of concerns are raised about a 750-home estate, developers say work on a new junction for the site will begin within weeks.

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Teen appears in court over Channel Crossing deaths

Teen appears in court over Channel Crossing deaths

A teenager has appeared in court in connection with his alleged role in an ill-fated crossing incident in the Channel which claimed four lives.

Traumatised schoolgirl sexually assaulted on bus

Traumatised schoolgirl sexually assaulted on bus

A devastated mum has told how her 11-year-old daughter was left traumatised after being sexually assaulted on a bus while travelling to school.

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Paul O'Grady hosts Queen Consort in festive TV special

Paul O'Grady hosts Queen Consort in festive TV special

The Queen Consort will appear in a one-off special of Paul O’Grady’s hit TV show 'For The Love Of Dogs' filmed in Kent to mark 160 years of Battersea.

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Power outage as police attend incident

Power outage as police attend incident

Several homes have lost power and roads are clogged up with queuing traffic due to reports of a nearby electrical fire.

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Taxi driver avoids jail for people smuggling

Taxi driver avoids jail for people smuggling

A taxi driver has avoided jail after being convicted for his role as part of a major conspiracy to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK in lorries.

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