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Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

The step-grandfather of a toddler allegedly murdered said he had doubts about the cause of an injury to the boy’s face, a court has heard.

‘I could have broken a tooth’

‘I could have broken a tooth’

KFC says it is investigating after a customer said he found a ‘fried screw’ lurking in his chips.

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Three chippies in the running to be crowned UK’s best

Three chippies in the running to be crowned UK’s best

Three Kent fish and chip takeaways have been listed among the best in the UK in a prestigious competition.

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Saga confirms it is to cut more jobs

Saga confirms it is to cut more jobs

Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga has confirmed it is making redundancies.

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Russell murders: Stone case will now be reviewed

Russell murders: Stone case will now be reviewed

A review into the conviction of Michael Stone – who has spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of Lin and Megan Russell – is to go ahead.

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‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

A campaigner says local authorities should have created more sites for Kent’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller population.

High Street ‘blocks’ plan would transform town skyline

High Street ‘blocks’ plan would transform town skyline

Developers behind a new building project say it could transform the look of a run-down high street and kickstart the area’s regeneration.

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How county has proved a real page-turner

How county has proved a real page-turner

We take a look at some of the world’s most celebrated books – inspired by our county.

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‘I needed to see for myself if it really had gone to the dogs’

‘I needed to see for myself if it really had gone to the dogs’

According to its critics on social media, Canterbury has been on a steady decline. Our columnist returns, after five years, to see what’s changed.

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Mum heartbroken as ‘one-of-a-kind’ son, 18, killed in crash

Mum heartbroken as ‘one-of-a-kind’ son, 18, killed in crash

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her teenage son after he was tragically killed in a car crash.

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‘The supermarkets wouldn’t do it – so I did’

‘The supermarkets wouldn’t do it – so I did’

The owner of a new deli says she was inspired to step up to the plate after seeing the big supermarkets shut their deli and meat counters in-store.

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‘This was a charming village - we need to get these families out’

‘This was a charming village - we need to get these families out’

A new-build estate has been hit with a “tsunami” of anti-social behaviour – with yobs wielding catapults and riding quad bikes on paths.

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4x4 smashes into front of bowling alley

4x4 smashes into front of bowling alley

Pool players had a lucky escape when a 4x4 smashed into the front of a bowling alley, forcing the site to close.

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Fish and chip shop bosses left stunned by ‘UK’s biggest potato’

Fish and chip shop bosses left stunned by ‘UK’s biggest potato’

Bosses at a Kent fish and chip shop have found what they say could be one of the UK’s biggest spuds.

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Council chief survives leadership challenge

Council chief survives leadership challenge

The embattled leader of Kent Council Council has survived a back bench challenge for his job.

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Banned motorist jailed after driving at soldiers

Banned motorist jailed after driving at soldiers

A banned motorist who used his car to try to murder two soldiers has been jailed for 27 years.

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Dermot O’Leary tucks into crab sandwiches in Kent town

Dermot O’Leary tucks into crab sandwiches in Kent town

One of the country’s best-known TV presenters enjoyed some of the local food on offer at a harbour.

Mystery high street restaurant hits market for £2.25m

Mystery high street restaurant hits market for £2.25m

A successful high-street restaurant chain has hit the market for £2.25 million but bosses remain tight-lipped over the brand’s identity.

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Camera captures 'big cat' stalking Kent

Camera captures 'big cat' stalking Kent

An uncovered photo of a “rare big cat” in Kent features in a new documentary after being discovered by film crews.

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New beach pavilion at heart of £1.8m plan

New beach pavilion at heart of £1.8m plan

Proposals to build a beach pavilion featuring a cafe and yoga studio and restoring an 80-year old cliff lift have been revealed.

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Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Pictures show a filthy house caked in dirt and limescale before and after receiving its first deep clean in 20 years.

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Concerns grow for welfare of missing teen

Concerns grow for welfare of missing teen

Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing yesterday.

Bikers turn old pub into club despite ‘excessive noise’ fears

Bikers turn old pub into club despite ‘excessive noise’ fears

A group of bikers have been allowed to run a social club in a former pub - despite fears "excessive noise" would keep residents up at night.

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Boss of historic Kent firm hid tracker under ex-girlfriend’s car in stalking campaign

Boss of historic Kent firm hid tracker under ex-girlfriend’s car in stalking campaign

A high-profile businessman attached a GPS tracker to his ex-girlfriend’s car during a four-month stalking campaign

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Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

A judge had directed a jury to ignore a defendant’s appearance and focus on the evidence in his trial.

The flyover project bringing traffic misery to part of Kent

The flyover project bringing traffic misery to part of Kent

Aerial images have been released showing the gradual changes to a major road layout as the multi-million-pound M2 junction five works continue.

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‘Withdrawing treatment for people with anorexia makes their lives seem worthless’

‘Withdrawing treatment for people with anorexia makes their lives seem worthless’

As treatment for people with anorexia is quietly withdrawn, Melissa Todd questions the humanity of allowing treatable patients to “starve to death”.

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Funny handshakes, flat pints and the aroma of burnt fat wafting from the kitchen

Funny handshakes, flat pints and the aroma of burnt fat wafting from the kitchen

Secret Drinker heads to a historic coaching inn in need of some serious TLC – but the masons seem to like it

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Five-car crash shuts M2 and sparks large emergency response

Five-car crash shuts M2 and sparks large emergency response

The M2 has been shut off in one direction following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

A drinking fountain which has been out of use for more than 50 years is finally working again.

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