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Homeless woman jailed for sexual relationships with underage girls

Homeless woman jailed for sexual relationships with underage girls

A 23-year-old who lived in a tent has been sent to prison after having multiple sexual relationships with vulnerable underage girls.

Thunderstorm warning in place for Kent

Thunderstorm warning in place for Kent

The Met Office has warned some across the county may experience loss of power and rail services could be delayed as bad weather hits.

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Delays clear following A2 crash and flooding

Delays clear following A2 crash and flooding

Delays have cleared after an earlier accident on the A2 blocked two lanes, causing traffic chaos throughout the morning commute.

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Kent man charged after violence erupts at pro-Palestinian protest

Kent man charged after violence erupts at pro-Palestinian protest

A Kent man has been charged after 145 arrests were made during this weekend’s pro-Palestinian march.

Fears 'planning breach' has flooded pond and 'decimated wildlife'

Fears 'planning breach' has flooded pond and 'decimated wildlife'

Flooding and “decimation to wildlife” outside a new crematorium has been blamed on an alleged planning breach during construction.

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‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

A one-eyed biker warned his former friend that he would kill his dog and then beat him over the head with the carcass.

Road closed until 2025 as work starts on 62-bed care home

Road closed until 2025 as work starts on 62-bed care home

Part of a road has been closed for more than 60 weeks as construction work gets started on building a care home in place of a once popular pub.

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School eyes second site expansion to ‘meet SEN demand’

School eyes second site expansion to ‘meet SEN demand’

Early plans have been unveiled to build a new special needs school which has been in the works for five years.

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Undertaker by day...superstar DJ on weekends

Undertaker by day...superstar DJ on weekends

During the week, he’s helping the bereaved bid a dignified farewell to their loved one...come the weekend, he’s DJ-ing in front of thousands.

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Uni building turned into ‘fortress’ – but is new fence too brutal?

Uni building turned into ‘fortress’ – but is new fence too brutal?

Fencing built around a university building to bolster security has been branded “a bit brutal” in appearance.

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Sex attack in town centre car park

Sex attack in town centre car park

A sex attack took place n a town centre car park, as police appeal for late-night drinkers to help with their inquiries.

Assault and racism arrest at Remembrance parade

Assault and racism arrest at Remembrance parade

Police say a man assaulted a security guard and used racist language while trying to join a Remembrance Sunday parade in Kent today.

Remembrance day in Kent – how the county paid tribute

Remembrance day in Kent – how the county paid tribute

Towns across the county have been paying tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.

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Binge-drinking dad ‘abused’ mum in front of children

Binge-drinking dad ‘abused’ mum in front of children

A father-of-two verbally abused and pushed the mother of his children in front of their youngsters after coming home from the pub drunk.

Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap

Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap

Plans to redevelop a popular leisure centre are set to still go ahead despite a near £9 million deficit for the project.

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‘Council can’t sell this medieval tower - it was gifted to the people’

‘Council can’t sell this medieval tower - it was gifted to the people’

A council has been accused of “selling off the family silver” amid plans to place a 700-year-old medieval tower under the hammer.

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'Greedy' benefits manager stole £30k of taxpayers' money while working from home

'Greedy' benefits manager stole £30k of taxpayers' money while working from home

A “selfish” universal credit case manager faked payment requests in the names of vulnerable claimants and then diverted the money to herself.

The Dutch village keeping memory of teenage soldier alive

The Dutch village keeping memory of teenage soldier alive

A Kent soldier who survived the D-Day landings but was killed liberating a Dutch village is being honoured by locals there to this day.

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‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

An entrepreneurial couple have opened their first pet shop - just three years after launching the business in their hallway cupboard.

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Drone footage reveals new £9m supermarket

Drone footage reveals new £9m supermarket

Footage of a £9m new supermarket has been released as the countdown to its opening gets under way.

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Ex-college boss told he’ll be fined £250k if he ever works in education again

Ex-college boss told he’ll be fined £250k if he ever works in education again

The former principal of a Kent college has been effectively banned from education – while his deputy agrees a confidential deal with liquidators.

Yobs film themselves vandalising festive decorations

Yobs film themselves vandalising festive decorations

A high street bakery has been hit by vandals who filmed themselves kicking Christmas decorations before ‘bragging’ about it on social media.

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‘Virgin planning rival rail service to Eurostar’

‘Virgin planning rival rail service to Eurostar’

It is reported billionaire Sir Richard Branson is set to launch a challenge to Eurostar – but will it mean a revival for Ashford and Ebbsfleet?

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Man attacked barmaid and three police officers after town centre boozing

Man attacked barmaid and three police officers after town centre boozing

A boozy man attacked a barmaid and three police officers after gradually getting more and more agitated as he drank more booze.

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Plans to bring back fish market and revive harbour

Plans to bring back fish market and revive harbour

A council has unveiled plans to bring back a town’s once much-loved fish market destroyed in a fire more than a year ago.

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County pays tribute to fallen war heroes on Armistice Day

County pays tribute to fallen war heroes on Armistice Day

The county has been paying tribute to the fallen on Armistice Day.

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Where to see historic steam-hauled train in Kent

Where to see historic steam-hauled train in Kent

A historic steam train is touring across Kent, giving enthusiasts an opportunity to take a step back in time.

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Train services cancelled after person hit by train

Train services cancelled after person hit by train

Train journeys were cancelled after reports a person has been hit by a train.

Anger over plans to cut trees for new slip road

Anger over plans to cut trees for new slip road

Homeowners have been left concerned after trees opposite their houses could be cut down to make way for a slip road.

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‘Disgusting litter is plaguing our streets – frankly, it’s embarrassing’

‘Disgusting litter is plaguing our streets – frankly, it’s embarrassing’

Piles of fast food litter blighting one of the county’s busiest tourist hotspots is creating a bad impression for visitors, a shop manager fears.

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