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Driver escapes jail over minibus death crash

Driver escapes jail over minibus death crash

A mother-of-two has escaped jail despite admitting she crashed her car into an Age UK minibus which led to the death of a pensioner.

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Police storm suburban home as part of Britain's biggest crime sting

Police storm suburban home as part of Britain's biggest crime sting

This is the moment police stormed a suburban home and arrested the occupant as investigations linked to Britain's biggest ever crime bust continue.

Armed police swarm village after allegation of 'man carrying weapon'

Armed police swarm village after allegation of 'man carrying weapon'

Armed officers with shields and wearing body armour swarmed a Kent village.

Teenager dies in hospital after being hit by car

Teenager dies in hospital after being hit by car

A head teacher has paid tribute to a teenage schoolgirl who died in hospital after being hit by a car.

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Care home Covid screens like 'torture' for residents

Care home Covid screens like 'torture' for residents

Care home managers have hit back at new government guidance on care home visits - and are calling for Covid tests to be rolled out for visitors.

Watch moment 6ft huge boa constrictor is recovered

Watch moment 6ft huge boa constrictor is recovered

A woman got a fright when she went to hang her washing up and stumbled upon a large snake in her back garden.

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Investigation launched after bin lorry crash

Investigation launched after bin lorry crash

An appeal has been launched following a crash between a car and bin lorry, which left two people in hospital.

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'Kent towns could be in separate tiers after lockdown'

'Kent towns could be in separate tiers after lockdown'

Towns in different parts of Kent could come out of lockdown under separate Covid-19 restrictions, the county's public health director admits.

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Covid case confirmed at Tesco store

Covid case confirmed at Tesco store

Several members of Tesco staff are self-isolating after a colleague tested positive for coronavirus at one of the firm's Express stores.

'Kent Tory MPs develop rebellious streak'

'Kent Tory MPs develop rebellious streak'

Political editor Paul Francis gives his views on what's happened in the world of our politics in the county this week.

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'Autistic pupils have a right to privacy when they play'

'Autistic pupils have a right to privacy when they play'

A parent has launched a legal battle against plans for new housing next to a special school.

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Secret Drinker finds out who had all pies on the last night before lockdown

Secret Drinker finds out who had all pies on the last night before lockdown

Our undercover reporter rushes to the pub just a few hours before the last last orders for a month

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It's a beautiful day...

It's a beautiful day...

This morning's sunrise had readers grabbing their phones to capture its glory.

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Travel disruption as fog alert issued

Travel disruption as fog alert issued

Drivers have been told to expect delays on the roads after a yellow weather warning for fog was put in place.

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New reservoir is bigger and better

New reservoir is bigger and better

A water company's £3.7m investment project is complete.

'How do you overcome being the son of Fred and Rose West?'

'How do you overcome being the son of Fred and Rose West?'

More details have emerged of the troubled life of Barry West, the son of serial killers Fred and Rose West who was found dead at a Kent hostel.

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‘Opening a hotel is stressful - during a pandemic it goes up 10 notches'

‘Opening a hotel is stressful - during a pandemic it goes up 10 notches'

Budget hotel chain Travelodge opened a new branch in Kent amid the coronavirus pandemic - its manager shares all about the challenges it's faced.

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Pilates studio to open at luxury seafront complex

Pilates studio to open at luxury seafront complex

A prime seafront spot previously earmarked for a swanky wine bar will instead be turned into a pilates studio, it has been confirmed.

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Too-wide breakdown-prone dustcarts to be ditched

Too-wide breakdown-prone dustcarts to be ditched

A new fleet of rubbish trucks will replace outdated models on the streets in east Kent next year when a council gains control of emptying bins.

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Huge hotel up for grabs

Huge hotel up for grabs

The 146-room Hilton Maidstone is up for sale for £12.5 million.

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Watch police arrest suspect amid county lines crackdown

Watch police arrest suspect amid county lines crackdown

This is the moment a suspected drug dealer was arrested amid a crackdown on county lines dealing in Kent.

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Woman charged with 15 theft offences

Woman charged with 15 theft offences

One woman has been charged with 15 counts of theft following an alleged spree throughout the south east.

70,000 bootleg cigarettes seized from shops

70,000 bootleg cigarettes seized from shops

More than 70,000 illegal cigarettes, tobacco and cash have been seized from two corner shops.

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Former treasurer accused of defrauding pre-school playgroup

Former treasurer accused of defrauding pre-school playgroup

A woman accused of siphoning off £37k from a pre-school playgroup heard she could face up to four years in jail.

Four mile queues and long delays on M25

Four mile queues and long delays on M25

A crash on the M25 has resulted in long delays and four miles of queues anticlockwise.

MP shares breast cancer treatment picture

MP shares breast cancer treatment picture

Tracy Crouch has taken to twitter to share a chemotherapy picture and champion local medical staff.

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Student suffers serious burns in kitchen blaze

Student suffers serious burns in kitchen blaze

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: A 21-year-old student was left needing surgery after he suffered serious burns in a fire which destroyed the family kitchen.

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Naked Attraction game leaves Kent man 'looking faint'

Naked Attraction game leaves Kent man 'looking faint'

A man from Kent has become the first contestant of Channel 4's Naked Attraction to walk off the set after seeing six naked women.

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Barber warned to 'immediately cease trading' by council

Barber warned to 'immediately cease trading' by council

A barber who opened today and ignored lockdown rules has been visited by Kent Police and council staff.

Woman heard screaming during shocking street 'robbery'

Woman heard screaming during shocking street 'robbery'

Shocking footage has emerged of a gang surrounding a car after a man and woman were allegedly robbed on the eve of the second lockdown.

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