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‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

Tributes including pictures and letters have been left at the site where an eight-year-old pooch was killed by a bigger dog.

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Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

A former cabbie refused to do a swipe test when asked as he claimed he couldn’t put anything in his mouth as he suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.

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‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

Kent has plenty of historic spots - but this one provides you with a view of the county’s biggest - and ongoing - challenges over the centuries.

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‘What’s happening to millions promised for ditched road improvements?’

‘What’s happening to millions promised for ditched road improvements?’

Councillors say it is “unacceptable” that junction upgrades have been axed after being allocated government and developer cash.

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Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

A planning blueprint that will pave the way for 11,000 homes in a Kent district has been agreed - and includes redevelopment of a former colliery.

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Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

Three men were arrested after officers discovered drugs, cash and a knife after the search of a car and house.

Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

Mechanics came to the rescue to help save a tiny kitten trapped underneath metal rollers at a MOT centre.

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Drivers and buses diverted after crash involving pedestrian blocks road

Drivers and buses diverted after crash involving pedestrian blocks road

A main route that leads into a town centre was cordoned off due to a crash involving a car and pedestrian.

Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

An appeal has been launched after a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman as she walked her dogs in woodland.

Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

A pet dog is thought to have caused a house fire by switching on the toaster, leaving the family cat unconscious.

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Murderer jailed for life as victim’s family vow: ‘We will never forgive you’

Murderer jailed for life as victim’s family vow: ‘We will never forgive you’

A drink and drug-fuelled knifeman who brutally murdered a “devoted and generous” dad-of-three outside a village pub has been jailed for life.

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

A dog has died at a country park after being hit by a vehicle being pursued by the police.

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Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

Armed police were called after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a weapon.

Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

A fast food takeaway which has faced constant backlash since plans were first announced three years ago is finally set to open.

Cashpoint ramraiders ordered to pay back £120K after series of 'smash and grabs'

Cashpoint ramraiders ordered to pay back £120K after series of 'smash and grabs'

Two gang members who used diggers to smash into businesses and steal their cash machines across Kent have been ordered to pay back thousands.

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Car engulfed by flames in high street

Car engulfed by flames in high street

Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from a vehicle blaze as fire crews tackled the flames.

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Duo taken to hospital after Halloween attack

Duo taken to hospital after Halloween attack

Police are hunting a man with facial tattoos and his accomplice after a Halloween attack left two men needing hospital treatment.

First look inside ‘swanky’ new smokehouse, bar and music venue

First look inside ‘swanky’ new smokehouse, bar and music venue

A “swanky” new smokehouse, bar and music venue has opened in a former diner after six months of renovations.

Chinese takeaway improves and apologises after damning hygiene rating

Chinese takeaway improves and apologises after damning hygiene rating

A Chinese takeaway given a poor hygiene rating after inspectors discovered mould, flies and staff playing card games has made improvements.

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Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

An escaped pelican has been spotted swimming on a Kent river in a highly unusual discovery.

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Elderly vandal cuts down hundreds of poppies created to honour fallen

Elderly vandal cuts down hundreds of poppies created to honour fallen

An elderly vandal cut down and binned hundreds of handmade poppies created to honour the fallen - because he “didn’t like the red weeds”.

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Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

A 75-year-old who has MS resorted to lying on the floor during a 51-hour visit to a busy A&E department.

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‘It can only help’: Town traders hope flats can ‘bring people back’

‘It can only help’: Town traders hope flats can ‘bring people back’

Business owners have welcomed plans to convert a derelict block once home to a now relocated Job Centre into new homes.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

This week’s podcast discusses the budget, the long-running Chatham Docks saga, and welcomes one of the county’s new MPs.

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Mum tells inquest: ‘Deadly online trend cost my darling boy his life’

Mum tells inquest: ‘Deadly online trend cost my darling boy his life’

The mum of a boy who died after inhaling deodorant believes he had been taking part in a deadly online trend called “chroming”, an inquest has heard.

Rising costs scupper plans for lakeside restaurant as 170 homes approved

Rising costs scupper plans for lakeside restaurant as 170 homes approved

Rising costs of construction have scuppered plans for a lakeside pub and restaurant where scores of new homes are being built.

Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

Want to book panto tickets or find out when your local light switch-on is happening? We’ve got all the need-to-know Christmas dates.

Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

A trained chef who claims he was stabbed, shot and blown up during the Bosnian War has been jailed for attacks on women.

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We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

A former department store that has long been empty at a Kent shopping centre is now occupied by a new bowling alley promising a “thrilling game”.

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Three-vehicle crash after police pursue stolen van

Three-vehicle crash after police pursue stolen van

A suspect who drove an allegedly stolen van during a police chase is on the run after an accident.

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