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Man charged over robbery that left pensioner black and blue

Man charged over robbery that left pensioner black and blue

Police have now charged a man in connection with a robbery that left a 75-year-old man with a black eye and bruises on his arms.

'I was just joking'

'I was just joking'

A 'misunderstanding' over a comment made about a man's girlfriend sparked the violence that resulted in him being fatally stabbed, a court was told.

Police cordon off street after 'stabbing'

Police cordon off street after 'stabbing'

Police have sealed off a residential street as officers investigate reports of a stabbing.

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Bomb squad called to suspected murder scene

Bomb squad called to suspected murder scene

Police searching a suspected murder scene called in bomb disposal experts after they uncovered a hand grenade.

New McDonald's planned for town

New McDonald's planned for town

A new drive-thru McDonald's is planned to open in a Kent town, but people living in the area are not happy.

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'Don't drive refugees into the arms of people smugglers'

'Don't drive refugees into the arms of people smugglers'

A refugee help groups says the four deaths in the Channel should be a wake-up call to politicians to help people seeking asylum.

Drug offences spike during lockdown

Drug offences spike during lockdown

Whilst most types of crime decreased during lockdown, drug offences saw a sharp rise in the county.

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Casualties cut free from car as '10 ambulances' attend crash

Casualties cut free from car as '10 ambulances' attend crash

Two casualties were cut free from a car and four people have suffered injuries in a crash on a main road.

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Heavy police presence around village

Heavy police presence around village

Vans, cars and a helicopter have been deployed to a village.

Friends star filming in seaside town

Friends star filming in seaside town

A famous star of hit US sitcom Friends has been spotted filming in a Kent seaside town.

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Moment bear with sore head undergoes major dental surgery

Moment bear with sore head undergoes major dental surgery

A much-adored brown bear who lives at a popular wildlife park has undergone major dental work in a huge undertaking for zoo experts.

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The part of Kent with fastest growing virus rate in the UK

The part of Kent with fastest growing virus rate in the UK

Government data has revealed the Kent district with the fastest growing coronavirus rate in the UK - while another area is the county's first hotspot.

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Covid-19 sees council shut office

Covid-19 sees council shut office

A town council has been forced to shut its offices after at least one coronavirus case.

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Aftermath of bank raid pictured as suspect arrested

Aftermath of bank raid pictured as suspect arrested

A man has been arrested after a van crashed into a branch of the Nationwide Building Society.

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Teenager charged with murder

Teenager charged with murder

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder and has appeared in court today after a man's body was found in a property.

Man found dead behind museum

Man found dead behind museum

The body of a man has been discovered in a car park behind a museum and library.

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Business' thriving despite lockdown

Business' thriving despite lockdown

A sad result of the pandemic is the huge number of job losses and shops being forced to close. But some local traders have bucked that trend.

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Distillery set to launch new whisky

Distillery set to launch new whisky

A spirit maker, known for it's gin and hand sanitiser, is putting the final touches on it's new line of Masthouse whisky.

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'I never would have moved here if I knew what it was like'

'I never would have moved here if I knew what it was like'

Residents on a new build housing estate have reacted to the news of the latest sinkhole to appear near their homes.

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Spook-tacular way to say thanks to charity

Spook-tacular way to say thanks to charity

A family has transformed their front garden into a ghoulish graveyard and will open it up for visitors this weekend.

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Three years on family are still searching for missing man

Three years on family are still searching for missing man

The sister of a man who went missing from a Kent holiday park in 2017 has spoken of life without him.

'He will always be Mr Gillingham'

'He will always be Mr Gillingham'

A super fan of a local football team has been named locally as the victim of a road accident.

Dozens of empty plates placed outside Kent MP's office

Dozens of empty plates placed outside Kent MP's office

Protesters have laid dozens of empty plates outside a Kent MP's office after he voted against a bid to extend free school meals over the holidays.

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Community effort for family of suspected murder victim

Community effort for family of suspected murder victim

Fundraisers are pulling together to help the devastated family of a man who was found dead on Sunday.

Illegal immigrant caught red-handed dealing drugs

Illegal immigrant caught red-handed dealing drugs

An Albanian national who has been deported from the UK on multiple occasions has been jailed for drug dealing.

Tragedy in the Channel as four asylum seekers die

Tragedy in the Channel as four asylum seekers die

Two children are among the four asylum seekers who have died after a boat capsized off the coast of France prompting a huge sea search

Dog with broken leg left tied to bus stop

Dog with broken leg left tied to bus stop

A young lurcher was found abandoned tied to a bus stop in severe pain with a broken leg.

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Circus shows to start after Covid closure U-turn

Circus shows to start after Covid closure U-turn

Bosses of a circus that was shut down 10 minutes before its first performance have been told their shows can now go ahead after a dramatic U-turn.

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Film crews spotted shooting possible 'Netflix thriller'

Film crews spotted shooting possible 'Netflix thriller'

Various homes have been approached by a television company shooting a new film, believed to be a production for Netflix.

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PC who used police premises for sex committed gross misconduct

PC who used police premises for sex committed gross misconduct

A police college trainer who had an affair with a student and used force grounds for sex with a member of the public committed gross misconduct.

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