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Channel asylum seekers to wear electronic tags

Channel asylum seekers to wear electronic tags

Some people arriving in the UK via small boats or the back of lorries will be electronically tagged as part of a Home Office trial programme.

Could pub left derelict after toilet collapse finally reopen?

Could pub left derelict after toilet collapse finally reopen?

A pub left boarded up since a 12ft-deep well opened in its toilets looks set to finally be given a new lease of life.

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'People are risking their lives to mourn their loved ones'

'People are risking their lives to mourn their loved ones'

A woman is campaigning for better bus stops and public access outside a crematorium so people can come to mourn safely.

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Tandoori fined £10k after wire wool found in curry

Tandoori fined £10k after wire wool found in curry

A cockroach infested Indian takeaway has been slapped with a £10,000 fine after a woman found a four-inch piece of wire wool in her chicken curry.

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Trans woman ejected from beer garden calls out abuse

Trans woman ejected from beer garden calls out abuse

A transgender woman is calling for the police to step up efforts and introduce a department to tackle LGBTQ+ hate crime after suffering regular abuse.

Couple attacked by stranger in alleyway

Couple attacked by stranger in alleyway

Police have shared the image of a man they want to speak to after a couple were attacked in an alleyway.

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Huge queues on M25 after crash

Huge queues on M25 after crash

Long queues have built up on the M25 heading out of the county following a crash.

Man stabbed in street

Man stabbed in street

A teenager has been charged after a man was stabbed in the street in broad daylight.

A249 closure extended as part of M2 works

A249 closure extended as part of M2 works

The A249 will stay closed until next month to allow for M2 junction improvements.

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Brutal assault on elderly man

Brutal assault on elderly man

A man in his 70s ended up in hospital after being kicked and punched to the ground in a street attack.

Women deny murdering dad

Women deny murdering dad

Two women have denied murdering a dad who died after being stabbed.

Fun in the sun as Kent basks in record heat

Fun in the sun as Kent basks in record heat

Beachgoers have been making the most of the sun as the country goes through a heatwave.

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Play area taped off after police called

Play area taped off after police called

A children's play area was cordoned off after youths created a nuisance nearby.

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Paedophile rapist jailed for 25 years

Paedophile rapist jailed for 25 years

A paedophile who sexually abused three teenage girls has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

New secondary school approved despite 'lethal' road network

New secondary school approved despite 'lethal' road network

Controversial plans for a new secondary school have been approved despite concerns the road network surrounding the site is “lethal”.

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'Mum has just days to live but there's therapy that could save her'

'Mum has just days to live but there's therapy that could save her'

Heartbroken daughters are in a race against time to raise £80k for treatment for their 'strong, amazing' mother who has a rare cancer.

Tories lose council seat that was once uncontested by other parties

Tories lose council seat that was once uncontested by other parties

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the week in politics.

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Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold

Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold

Which? sun cream tests see high street products outperform some more expensive mineral-based brands, prompting a warning from the consumer group.

Moment Amazon robber caught while surrounded by parcels

Moment Amazon robber caught while surrounded by parcels

Police bodycam footage captures the moment a robber who stole an Amazon van asks "what for?" as he is arrested - surrounded by half-opened packages.

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Crash blocks part of M20

Crash blocks part of M20

Drivers are facing delays after a crash has blocked part of the motorway.

Second union ballots Southeastern workers over summer strike action

Second union ballots Southeastern workers over summer strike action

Hundreds of Southeastern staff are set to vote on more strike action which this time could threaten summer holiday services in July.

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Enjoy the heatwave: Kent’s most Instagrammable picnic spots

Enjoy the heatwave: Kent’s most Instagrammable picnic spots

We’ve scanned social media to find some of the county’s most picture-perfect places as it's National Picnic Week.

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Kent council facing 'crunch point' and Gove could intervene

Kent council facing 'crunch point' and Gove could intervene

The government may send in commissioners to deal with the "turmoil" at a local authority, a leaked document suggests.

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Huge police response to hoax call

Huge police response to hoax call

A police helicopter and dog unit were called to reports of a sexual assault which turned out to be a hoax.

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Two in hospital after car crashes through fence

Two in hospital after car crashes through fence

Two people have been taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a vehicle crashed through a garden fence in a housing estate.

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'A brilliant beer garden, pool and two bathing beauties'

'A brilliant beer garden, pool and two bathing beauties'

Secret Drinker finds the perfect pub for al fresco ales on a sunny afternoon.

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Car park 'left to rot' could reopen this summer

Car park 'left to rot' could reopen this summer

A council-run car park that has been closed for nine months is expected to finally reopen this summer.

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Driving school goes all-electric

Driving school goes all-electric

A driving instructor who has gone all-electric believes the days of learning in petrol and diesel manuals is coming to an abrupt end.

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Hens need new homes after avoiding chop

Hens need new homes after avoiding chop

New homes are being sought for thousands of ex-commercial hens that were destined for the slaughterhouse.

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Struggling B&B owner’s anger as flats bid snubbed

Struggling B&B owner’s anger as flats bid snubbed

A furious B&B owner has branded a decision to reject his plans to transform his struggling business into flats a “joke”.

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