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Woman jailed for sex attacks on eight girls

Woman jailed for sex attacks on eight girls

A woman - who has recently begun identifying as a man - has been locked up after sexually assaulting eight girls in a city centre.

Eating disorder unit in Kent 'unlikely'

Eating disorder unit in Kent 'unlikely'

A lack of funding could mean an eating disorder unit will not be built in a town.

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Image released after man left with broken jaw

Image released after man left with broken jaw

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to following an unprovoked attack outside a nightclub.

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Rylan delivers at Maccies drive-thru

Rylan delivers at Maccies drive-thru

McDonald's has released a video of TV star Rylan Clark-Neal's trainee shift at one of its restaurants.

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Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Three more teenagers have been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed in the neck and shoulder.

Council boss 'should resign immediately' over housing firm scandal

Council boss 'should resign immediately' over housing firm scandal

A cross-party group is set to call on a council chief executive to resign due to his “lack of action” over a scandal-hit housing firm.

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Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

A beleaguered fund manager held talks with Kent County Council today to discuss how the authority can withdraw £263m it put into one of his schemes.

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Pair appear in court after toddler 'shot with BB gun'

Pair appear in court after toddler 'shot with BB gun'

A man and woman accused of child cruelty have appeared in court after a toddler was 'shot with a BB gun'.

Endgame as sci-fi show bows out

Endgame as sci-fi show bows out

The wacky world of science fiction came to part of Kent for the last time at the weekend as organisers decided to call it a day after seven years.

Teacher admits string of child sex offences

Teacher admits string of child sex offences

A grammar school teacher has pleaded guilty to a string of child sex offences.

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

An exhibition of artwork by refugees highlighting their journeys to Kent is on display.

Is your dog joining you at work today?

Is your dog joining you at work today?

People across the county are sharing photos of their furry companions for Bring Your Dog to Work Day.

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Robber 'threatened to stab employee'

Robber 'threatened to stab employee'

A man has been charged with robbery after a member of staff was allegedly threatened during a raid on a convenience store.

Minister's order means M20 barrier is staying put

Minister's order means M20 barrier is staying put

An order from the Transport Secretary is why the steel barrier on the M20 is remaining in place - forcing motorists to travel at 50mph.

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Woman airlifted to hospital after accident outside school

Woman airlifted to hospital after accident outside school

A pedestrian suffered serious chest and abdomen injuries after being run over during the school run.

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Man's suicide after relationship problems

Man's suicide after relationship problems

A haulage driver who suffered from mental health problems took his own life after years of relationship problems.

Machete murderer found in town

Machete murderer found in town

A 17-year-old boy who was convicted of murdering a defenceless 15-year-old was found and arrested in a Kent town.

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Government blunder over high street picture

Government blunder over high street picture

A government department has come under fire after using a picture of an historic Kent high street to advertise investment for a town in Essex.

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Jagger rolls back into action after heart surgery

Jagger rolls back into action after heart surgery

Singing legend Mick Jagger will be returning to the stage today with the Rolling Stones after undergoing heart surgery.

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‘Admit that you killed my mother’

‘Admit that you killed my mother’

The son of a woman whose death was linked to serial killer Patrick Mackay has explained why she wants him to remain behind bars.

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Car and van crash on A2

Car and van crash on A2

Traffic was moving slowly following a crash between a car and a van on the A2.

Man in hospital after flat fire

Man in hospital after flat fire

A man was rescued from a fire and taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a flat.

Coffee factory fire building being rebuilt

Coffee factory fire building being rebuilt

One of Europe’s largest coffee factories is being rebuilt after it was destroyed by a huge fire.

Council pays £675k so people can use other rubbish tips

Council pays £675k so people can use other rubbish tips

Kent County Council is paying another council £675,000 to allow its residents to use the authority's three tips.

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Ethnic groups up to 22 times more likely to face stop and search

Ethnic groups up to 22 times more likely to face stop and search

Police have been told to "be aware of their own bias" as figures show a huge disparity in stop and searches between ethnic groups and white people.

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Licence refused for takeaway where staff brawled in street

Licence refused for takeaway where staff brawled in street

A takeaway’s application to remain open until 4.30am six days a week – months after having another licence revoked – has been rejected by councillors.

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Refugee 'thought she was going to die' on journey to Kent

Refugee 'thought she was going to die' on journey to Kent

From crossing the Sahara to hiding in a freezing lorry, a refugee has described her perilous journey to the UK - and has now made Kent her home.

Surgery given six months to improve

Surgery given six months to improve

A medical centre serving 4,500 patients has been warned it will face closure if it cannot improve in six months.

Council starts charging Gills again for training ground

Council starts charging Gills again for training ground

Gillingham Football Club has returned to paying rent for using council-owned facilities after ditching the council as the club's sponsor.

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KEiBA 2019: All the winners revealed

KEiBA 2019: All the winners revealed

Find out who picked up the county's most prestigious awards at gala ceremony.

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