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Thug ‘kicked and punched’ shop worker after challenging theft

Thug ‘kicked and punched’ shop worker after challenging theft

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed two days after assaulting an employee of a store who questioned him about stealing items.

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People smuggler bragged: ‘Gangs trust and pay me’

People smuggler bragged: ‘Gangs trust and pay me’

A people smuggler has been jailed for eight years for money laundering and boasted most of his business was involved in illegal activity.

Driver flees after car 'smashes into front of barber shop'

Driver flees after car 'smashes into front of barber shop'

Police have launched an investigation after a car was allegedly driven into the front of a barber shop, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Building which housed pub for more than century to go under hammer

Building which housed pub for more than century to go under hammer

A town centre vacant former pub and children’s nursery is to go to auction with a guide price of £325,000.

£1m "immediate justice" blitz for street offenders

£1m "immediate justice" blitz for street offenders

Almost £1m has been earmarked to combat the scourge of anti-social behaviour on the county's streets, it has been announced.

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Reality star shares luxury stay in Kent lodge with 2.7million followers

Reality star shares luxury stay in Kent lodge with 2.7million followers

TV star and singer Megan McKenna and her footballer fiance shared snippets of their stay at a Kent wild animal park loved by celebrities.

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Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Villagers are being warned of a moth caterpillar, which has millions of hairs on its body which can cause skin and eye irritations.

Kent sheep farmer in London hospital with mystery bacteria in blood

Kent sheep farmer in London hospital with mystery bacteria in blood

A strain of bacteria never before discovered by the scientific community has been found living in a Kent sheep farmer.

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‘Adorable’ big-toothed bat caught in bathroom

‘Adorable’ big-toothed bat caught in bathroom

A wildlife rescue centre loved by Johnny Depp has shared a video showing a rare big-toothed bat feeding after it was discovered in a house.

Teacher banned for looking at indecent images of ‘extremely young children’

Teacher banned for looking at indecent images of ‘extremely young children’

A 33-year-old computer science teacher who confessed to looking at sexual pictures of children every week has been banned from the profession.

Rail passengers stranded after power cut halts service

Rail passengers stranded after power cut halts service

Passengers have been left stranded and facing delays after trains were brought to a standstill amid a power supply failure.

Burglar ‘sacks’ lawyer - then gets jailed for four years

Burglar ‘sacks’ lawyer - then gets jailed for four years

A callous ram-raid burglar who forced newsagents of almost 40 years into retirement ‘sacked’ his lawyer – then was jailed for four years.

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Man led police on 141-mile chase so he ‘wouldn’t miss baby’s birth’

Man led police on 141-mile chase so he ‘wouldn’t miss baby’s birth’

A 25-year-old father-to-be has been jailed after leading police on a motorway chase which ended up in Kent.

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Cleaner ‘poisoned colleagues’ coffee with Viagra’, jury told

Cleaner ‘poisoned colleagues’ coffee with Viagra’, jury told

A former factory cleaner has denied lacing office coffee with chemicals including Viagra in a bid to “poison” colleagues.

CCTV released as ‘men demand money at woman’s door’

CCTV released as ‘men demand money at woman’s door’

Police investigating an aggravated burglary have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

Vineyard raises a glass to its new CEO

Vineyard raises a glass to its new CEO

One of the county’s leading sparkling wine producers has confirmed the appointment of its new CEO.

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Forum to tackle high rate of landlords selling up

Forum to tackle high rate of landlords selling up

As more and more landlords decide to sell their properties, a forum takes place to discuss the challenges faced.

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‘We may hate shrinkflation but what choice is there?’

‘We may hate shrinkflation but what choice is there?’

Shrinkflation – where goods reduce in size but still cost the same – is despised but do producers really have any choice in the matter?

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Apples prove key to carbon off-set scheme

Apples prove key to carbon off-set scheme

A nursery is planting rare fruit varieties to help firms off-set their carbon footprint.

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'Call me a sad muppet but a trip to B&Q excites me - DIY is so satisfying'

'Call me a sad muppet but a trip to B&Q excites me - DIY is so satisfying'

Is there a task more satisfying than chopping wood with an axe? Here, Secret Thinker describes his love of DIY and playing with ‘boys’ toys’.

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‘Farage could return’ as party’s support surges in Kent

‘Farage could return’ as party’s support surges in Kent

Polls show the Reform Party is growing in support in most Kent seats – and its leader says: “People are not laughing at us now.”

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More tower blocks planned for town centre

More tower blocks planned for town centre

A council is set to build two tower blocks on a former library despite neighbours’ claims the area has already been “crammed full with properties”.

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‘My dog was almost hit - drivers must stop mounting pavements'

‘My dog was almost hit - drivers must stop mounting pavements'

A dog walker whose golden retriever was almost hit by a car says something needs to be done to stop brazen motorists driving down a closed road.

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Traffic lights installed as first residents to move into huge estate

Traffic lights installed as first residents to move into huge estate

The first residents are set to move into a controversial housing estate by spring – as new traffic lights are switched on next month.

‘We thought phone rules would spark rebellion – but now pupils talk to each other!’

‘We thought phone rules would spark rebellion – but now pupils talk to each other!’

Even pupils admit life at school has improved after teachers started locking away phones in pouches.

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Shoplifter jailed for £1,400 theft spree across town

Shoplifter jailed for £1,400 theft spree across town

A prolific shoplifter who stole alcohol and luxury items from supermarkets has been jailed.

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Man in court after fire station ‘break-in’ while crew attended blaze

Man in court after fire station ‘break-in’ while crew attended blaze

A man has appeared in court following reports a fire station was allegedly broken into and a crew’s belongings stolen while they attended a blaze.

Pub loved by celebrities undergoes huge refurb

Pub loved by celebrities undergoes huge refurb

A popular seafront pub, which has been visited by likes of David Frost and Frankie Bridges, has undergone a huge refurb.

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Town's fourth Costa to open on abandoned workshop site this year

Town's fourth Costa to open on abandoned workshop site this year

New images reveal how a town’s fourth Costa coffee shop – due to open later this year – will look.

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Senior finance officer at KCC 'on leave of absence'

Senior finance officer at KCC 'on leave of absence'

One of Kent County Council’s most senior and highest paid officials has taken a sudden and unexpected leave of absence from her role.

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