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Burger van's 'mention the midget' stunt branded 'pathetic'

Burger van's 'mention the midget' stunt branded 'pathetic'

A burger van boss has caused controversy after hiring his 4ft 7ins friend to carry a billboard offering a discount if customers 'mention the midget'.

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Would-be robber 'tried to push victim on to tracks'

Would-be robber 'tried to push victim on to tracks'

Police are urging a man to come forward after he narrowly avoided ending up on train tracks during an attempted robbery.

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Man arrested as stabbed burglar laid to rest

Man arrested as stabbed burglar laid to rest

A man in thought to be in his teens has been arrested at the funeral of a burglar who was stabbed to death in a botched raid on a pensioner's home.

Man detained in hospital after 'senseless' murder

Man detained in hospital after 'senseless' murder

A man has been detained under a hospital order after he was found to be mentally unfit to plead to the “senseless” murder of a homeless Romanian.

Hundreds of oranges dumped at roadside

Hundreds of oranges dumped at roadside

Bags of fresh fruit have been discarded by the side of the road in an unusual case of fruit-tipping.

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New Superdrug store to open

New Superdrug store to open

Superdrug has confirmed it will open its latest store at a new retail park.

Four fire crews at scene of restaurant blaze

Four fire crews at scene of restaurant blaze

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a block of flats and restaurant this afternoon.

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Police renew appeal in murder investigation

Police renew appeal in murder investigation

The investigation into the murder of woman who was found in her home with a stab wound to her chest is still ongoing.

Police chief 'utterly appalled' at mosque attacks

Police chief 'utterly appalled' at mosque attacks

Kent's police commissioner has hit out at 'cowardly' attacks where mosques were targeted with suspicious packages and letters.

Thug locked up after man stabbed 10 times

Thug locked up after man stabbed 10 times

A tattooed thug who set upon a man in his own home has been jailed for more than two years.

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It's a rap.....

It's a rap.....

Dealers who videoed themselves rapping about their crimes and preparing drugs have been locked up.

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Fraudster tried to use fake cash

Fraudster tried to use fake cash

Police are telling shopkeepers and members of the the public to be on the lookout for a man trying to use counterfeit banknotes.

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Travellers move next to primary school

Travellers move next to primary school

Ten caravans are currently on a site next to a primary school, with a council employee reportedly cutting the grass around them.

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Speed cameras set up on M20

Speed cameras set up on M20

New average speed cameras have been placed along parts of the M20 as a major project begins.

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Farmer dishes up a treat

Farmer dishes up a treat

A Kent farmer goes head to head with the country's best home chefs in a TV series launching tonight.

Travellers and horses arrive on children's park

Travellers and horses arrive on children's park

Up to 10 horses and travellers' caravans have arrived on a playing field.

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Tunnel delays clear after van breaks down

Tunnel delays clear after van breaks down

Tailbacks have cleared in the Medway tunnel after a van broke down.

Man 'raped two intoxicated women in hotel and took photos on his phone'

Man 'raped two intoxicated women in hotel and took photos on his phone'

A man has denied raping two 'intoxicated' women in their hotel room and taking photographs on his phone.

Neverworld announces more acts for this summer

Neverworld announces more acts for this summer

Up and coming acts highlighted in Kent have joined the line-up for a massive music festival this summer.

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Campaign launched to reduce suicides

Campaign launched to reduce suicides

A series of measures has been launched in a bid to cut the number of suicides in the county.

Police on alert ahead of stabbed burglar's funeral

Police on alert ahead of stabbed burglar's funeral

Police will step up patrols ahead of the funeral of the burglar stabbed by a pensioner as he raided his home.

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Squeeze on school places: special report

Squeeze on school places: special report

Deciding on a child's school place is not getting any easier in Kent. Here's our report on the challenge facing parents... and the politicians.

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Voters head for the polls

Voters head for the polls

Voters in parts of Kent are preparing to take to the polls today for the local elections.

Vaping 'not long-term alternative to smoking'

Vaping 'not long-term alternative to smoking'

The boss in charge of Kent's public health has said there's no evidence vaping is a better alternative to smoking in the long term.

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Video: Honouring the distinguished history of the Spitfire

Video: Honouring the distinguished history of the Spitfire

This year marks the 80th anniversary of some of our most famous fighter planes... but what is the history behind the Spitfire and Hurricane?

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Video: Kent workers battle on despite illness

Video: Kent workers battle on despite illness

The number of workers struggling into work with the sniffles has trebled since 2010. But would you venture in?

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Video: Air pollution in one Kent town worse than London

Video: Air pollution in one Kent town worse than London

Parts of Kent are among the most populated in the country, according to figures released today.

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MPs press minister for action on timetable changes

MPs press minister for action on timetable changes

Changes to train timetables have prompted MPs to urge a government minister to intervene.

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M25 traffic held after crash

M25 traffic held after crash

A crash involving "several" vehicles has caused M25 traffic to be stopped this evening.

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Haul of guns and ammunition seized

Haul of guns and ammunition seized

Firearms have been found after a lorry was stopped at a Kent port.

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