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Wave of violence against police

Wave of violence against police

Police officers on the streets of Kent have been kicked, headbutted and spat on during a spate of attacks in just one day.

Police appeal to find missing woman

Police appeal to find missing woman

A woman with Alzheimer's has been missing from her home since Tuesday.

Homes without water due to burst main

Homes without water due to burst main

Dozens of homes should soon have their water supplies restored after emergency repairs to a burst water main.

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After Life star spotted filming in town

After Life star spotted filming in town

A star of Ricky Gervais’ After Life and Derek series has been spotted with television crews filming in a Kent town.

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Overturned car on M20 shuts lanes

Overturned car on M20 shuts lanes

A woman was treated by paramedics after a car overturned on the M20.

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Major road to shut for two days

Major road to shut for two days

Thousands of drivers are being diverted this weekend to allow for Network Rail to carry out works near a frequently used level crossing.

Concerns raised over traveller site plans

Concerns raised over traveller site plans

Villagers say a planned new traveller site will damage green belt land, but applicants say the council has failed to provide adequate sites.

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Man admits botched building society raid

Man admits botched building society raid

A man who was arrested following an attempt to steal a cash machine, admitted three offences when he appeared in court.

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"Murder? All I know is I was beaten up"

"Murder? All I know is I was beaten up"

The friend of a man fatally knifed in an argument told a court it is 'ridiculous' to suggest he was behind the stabbing.

Car flips over at pedestrian crossing

Car flips over at pedestrian crossing

Police and paramedics have been called after a car ended on its side following a crash.

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£10k lockdown fines for teens who held house party

£10k lockdown fines for teens who held house party

Two teenagers who breached lockdown rules by holding a large house party have been hit with £10,000 fines in the first case of its kind in Kent.

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Friends star filming in another part of Kent

Friends star filming in another part of Kent

TV star David Schwimmer isn't taking a break from his filming schedule in Kent as he shoots scenes in another part of the county.

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Anti-Semitism probe 'shameful chapter' in party's history

Anti-Semitism probe 'shameful chapter' in party's history

A Kent Labour MP says a probe which found the party broke equality law in its handling of claims of anti-Semitism confirms what "many others knew".

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'Don't let anyone tell you Covid-19 doesn't exist'

'Don't let anyone tell you Covid-19 doesn't exist'

A holiday park boss who was struck down by coronavirus warns everyone to keep wearing masks to keep safe.

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Flowers at memorial for family that died in sea

Flowers at memorial for family that died in sea

Floral tributes have been left at a memorial for people who have died while seeking sanctuary after Tuesday's tragedy in the Channel.

'High harm offenders' targeted in dawn raids

'High harm offenders' targeted in dawn raids

Police say a series of dawn raids were aimed to catch offenders with links to drug supply and violent crime.

Great gran celebrates golden touch with second lotto win

Great gran celebrates golden touch with second lotto win

A pensioner who bagged the £500,000 Thunderball jackpot has set her eyes on her next win saying she knew she'd scoop the game's top prize.

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Holidaymaker saves family from burning cottage

Holidaymaker saves family from burning cottage

A Kent man on holiday in Dorset leapt into action to save a family from a blazing cottage.

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Bin collection delays as Covid sparks staff shortages

Bin collection delays as Covid sparks staff shortages

Waste collections across a Kent district have been hit by delays due to staff shortages among bin crews.

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Driver released following Gills' fan's crossing death

Driver released following Gills' fan's crossing death

A man who was arrested in connection with the death of a 69-year-old has been released from custody.

Search off for missing teenage girl

Search off for missing teenage girl

A 14-year-old girl who had been missing from her home since Sunday has been found safe and well.

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'Rigged' gambling table confiscated at port

'Rigged' gambling table confiscated at port

A drive has been charged after officers found a gambling table that appeared to be rigged at a Kent port.

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Scouts groups at risk of closure

Scouts groups at risk of closure

The Scout Association says groups in Kent could be forced to close as the pandemic has led to the cancellation of key fundraising events.

Baby feared dead as Channel searches stop

Baby feared dead as Channel searches stop

A baby missing after a boat of asylum seekers capsized on its way to Kent is feared dead as French rescuers stop searching the waters.

County to receive share of hundreds of homes for rough sleepers

County to receive share of hundreds of homes for rough sleepers

A multi-million pound government pledge will see Kent receive a share of more than 530 new long-term houses for the homeless.

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Flat fire hero mugged hours later

Flat fire hero mugged hours later

A hero who ran into a burning block of flats to rescue residents was savagely beaten and robbed hours later.

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In pictures: 20 years of Ashford Designer Outlet

In pictures: 20 years of Ashford Designer Outlet

A series of archive photos have captured the history of the Ashford Designer Outlet.

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Kent's best pubs revealed

Kent's best pubs revealed

We raise a glass to the county's best boozers which earned a coveted place in this year's Good Beer Guide.

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'Limit displays and go for quieter fireworks to help dogs'

'Limit displays and go for quieter fireworks to help dogs'

The boss of a dog charity is urging people in Kent to follow these steps as fears grow fireworks will move closer to home amid Covid-19 cancellations.

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'Reckless idiots' clocked at 90mph in village's 30mph zone

'Reckless idiots' clocked at 90mph in village's 30mph zone

Villagers say a tragedy is waiting to happen after a traffic survey caught drivers travelling at alarming speeds.

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