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Thugs in balaclavas punch teen and steal Gucci bag

Thugs in balaclavas punch teen and steal Gucci bag

Balaclava-wearing thugs punched a teenager several times as they forced him to hand over his Gucci bag.

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Council meeting like The Inbetweeners, says MP

Council meeting like The Inbetweeners, says MP

A large-scale meeting of every councillor on the county authority has been likened to a famous exam scene from The Inbetweeners.

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Thief banned from every B&Q cut hole in fence in latest raid

Thief banned from every B&Q cut hole in fence in latest raid

A thief who is banned from every B&Q in the country cut a hole in the fence of a Kent branch in his latest heist.

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Birthday card plea for baby not expected to live past two

Birthday card plea for baby not expected to live past two

Well-wishers are being urged to send cards to a terminally ill baby – in a bid to make his first birthday as special as possible.

£470k to tackle homelessness in one Kent district

£470k to tackle homelessness in one Kent district

The Housing Secretary has announced more than £470,000 to deal with rough sleeping in one Kent district.

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Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

A recent study has shown the pandemic has likely led to more children being undiagnosed with special educational needs and disabilities.

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

Openreach has revealed it is to significantly bolster internet connection speeds for numerous locations across Kent within the next five years.

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Hospital admissions up with lockdown lifting in doubt

Hospital admissions up with lockdown lifting in doubt

There has been a slight rise in Covid cases and patients requiring hospital treatment as the Indian variant continues to spread.

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How 9 Kent beaches earned an international award

How 9 Kent beaches earned an international award

We take a look at how nine of Kent's beautiful beaches have been recognised as among the best in the world.

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Lime green razors, pink socks and a punter turning the air blue

Lime green razors, pink socks and a punter turning the air blue

Secret Drinker has a colourful visit to one of a Kent town's last surviving pubs.

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Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

A grieving mum says she will always wonder if her daughter would still be alive if a text message she sent three days before her death had been read.

Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Furious residents have been left frustrated after it took almost a month to empty overflowing bins prompting fears of vermin running wild.

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Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

A recent study has shown the pandemic has likely led to more children being undiagnosed with special educational needs and disabilities.

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'We say we are more than football and we really are'

'We say we are more than football and we really are'

Men aiming to shed the pounds can take part in a unique football league which is expanding in Kent with another league on the way next month.

First look at Dreamland's open-air pub

First look at Dreamland's open-air pub

Punters have been indulging in street food and pints after an open-air pub experience launched.

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Bryan Adams' Kent gig cancelled

Bryan Adams' Kent gig cancelled

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has rescheduled his summer tour for next year, while his Kent show has been cancelled completely.

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These are the drivers banned in Kent this month

These are the drivers banned in Kent this month

Eighteen motorists have been banned from Britain's roads for a total of nearly 42 years by Kent magistrates this month.

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Cases rise as half fully vaccinated in three areas

Cases rise as half fully vaccinated in three areas

Covid cases rose following restrictions relaxing on May 17 but the vaccine programme is still going strong.

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Dog in 'awful condition with lots of pressure sores' rescued

Dog in 'awful condition with lots of pressure sores' rescued

A dog found in an "awful condition" with "lots of pressure sores" has been rescued after being discovered wandering the streets.

Carole Baskin hits out at cat sanctuary

Carole Baskin hits out at cat sanctuary

Infamous Tiger King star Carole Baskin has criticised a Kent cat sanctuary following the birth of a jaguar cub.

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Thug jailed after pensioner robbed and beaten in his home

Thug jailed after pensioner robbed and beaten in his home

A robber who broke into a home and assaulted a sleeping pensioner has been jailed.

Former BT executive admits killing wife

Former BT executive admits killing wife

A former BT executive had admitted killing his wife at their home.

Penthouse bid for 'prison block' flats snubbed

Penthouse bid for 'prison block' flats snubbed

Controversial plans to add a penthouse to a luxury Art Deco block of flats dubbed a "prison block" have been refused.

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'It's like being sacked and having 20 minutes to clear your desk'

'It's like being sacked and having 20 minutes to clear your desk'

Parents were left angry and say teachers were in tears after a school sent its leavers home unexpectedly early.

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More M20 roadworks scheduled for summer

More M20 roadworks scheduled for summer

Plans for further roadworks and closures on a busy stretch of motorway have been met with exasperation.

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Royal Marines concert cancelled for second year

Royal Marines concert cancelled for second year

Covid has put a stop to a commemorative concert that attracts 10,000 - while a golf tournament attracting 30,000 is going ahead just down the road.

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Gang stabbed and whipped rival outside Co-op

Gang stabbed and whipped rival outside Co-op

A stab victim ran into a supermarket for help after being subjected to a 'frenzied attack'.

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Man sought by police investigating kidnap

Man sought by police investigating kidnap

Police investigating allegations a victim was assaulted and dragged from his vehicle have issued images of a man they would like to speak to.

Register now for The Polar Express Train Ride

Register now for The Polar Express Train Ride

The Polar Express Train Ride, based on the popular children's story, is pulling into Kent this Christmas. Here's how to get your golden tickets:

Police braced for immigration protests

Police braced for immigration protests

A port town is to be the centre of another protest march over immigration and asylum this weekend.

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