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Kent Police won't investigate Bellfield's Chillenden claims

Kent Police won't investigate Bellfield's Chillenden claims

Police have dismissed renewed calls to investigate serial killer Levi Bellfield over the Chillenden Murders - despite him tearing apart his own alibi.

Hunt for suspects after man knocked unconscious in street

Hunt for suspects after man knocked unconscious in street

A man was beaten and knocked out in an unprovoked street attack by thugs.

40 children stranded as school bus service cut back

40 children stranded as school bus service cut back

Pupils have been left stranded and an hour late for school after their bus service was cut following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

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10 car makes and models that may not accept new E10 petrol

10 car makes and models that may not accept new E10 petrol

More than 600,000 vehicles aren't compatible with the UK's new E10 petrol including these 10 popular makes and models.

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Lobster on menu as fine-dining restaurant opens

Lobster on menu as fine-dining restaurant opens

A fine-dining restaurant has taken on a prime spot in a town centre which previously housed a short-lived US diner.

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Anti-vaxxers protest outside school gates

Anti-vaxxers protest outside school gates

Anti-vaxxers handed out leaflets to pupils this morning - and are preparing to target more schools this week.

Man in hospital after armed police called to village

Man in hospital after armed police called to village

A man was taken to hospital after armed officers descended on a village.

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Is this town coffee capital of Kent?

Is this town coffee capital of Kent?

Lockdown is a distant memory for cafe and coffee shop owners in one town where almost 30 outlets in a third of a mile are enjoying boom times.

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Popular food and drink festival cancelled at short notice

Popular food and drink festival cancelled at short notice

One of Kent's biggest food and drink festivals has been cancelled less than three weeks before it was due to happen.

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Traffic chaos on first day back at school

Traffic chaos on first day back at school

Drivers are facing gridlock with traffic coming to a standstill as schools return.

Anger over plan to fell 'healthy trees' full of bats

Anger over plan to fell 'healthy trees' full of bats

A proposal to remove 'healthy trees' from woodland, home to 11 species of bats, have been met with upset, anger and confusion.

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Burger chain opening new Kent restaurant

Burger chain opening new Kent restaurant

A national burger chain is opening a new branch, with about 25 jobs being created.

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Mum's fight for dyslexia-friendly exams

Mum's fight for dyslexia-friendly exams

A mum has launched a petition for dyslexia-friendly papers after an exhausting battle with exam boards.

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Speed limit could halve as housing estate takes shape

Speed limit could halve as housing estate takes shape

A plan to halve the national speed limit on a busy road has been revealed, so houses can be safely built and lived in.

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Sprawling 330-caravan park set to expand by almost a third

Sprawling 330-caravan park set to expand by almost a third

Plans to significantly increase the size of a holiday camp are set to be approved by councillors despite fears over the impact on wildlife.

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Pub shuts for deep clean after Covid case

Pub shuts for deep clean after Covid case

A town centre pub is closing its doors temporarily after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Man steals 12 pots of ice cream and three TVs from takeaway

Man steals 12 pots of ice cream and three TVs from takeaway

A hungry thief swiped ice cream, two electronic tablets and three TVs from a town centre pizza takeaway.

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Woman's appeal to find missing wedding dress

Woman's appeal to find missing wedding dress

A woman is appealing for help to find her much-loved wedding dress, which was mistakenly swapped for another gown.

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More than 1,000 children with Covid in Kent as schools go back

More than 1,000 children with Covid in Kent as schools go back

With pupils heading back to class, coronavirus cases among youngsters in the county are 40 times higher than this time last year.

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Plans revealed for huge solar farm size of 86 football pitches

Plans revealed for huge solar farm size of 86 football pitches

A project to build a 114-acre solar farm across apple orchards in the Kent countryside has been unveiled.

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Toddlers and baby seen arriving at port after crossing 'dangerous' Channel

Toddlers and baby seen arriving at port after crossing 'dangerous' Channel

Five children were among those seen arriving at a Kent port today having made the journey from France in a small boat.

Kent set for official heatwave - but thunderstorms to follow

Kent set for official heatwave - but thunderstorms to follow

Temperatures are set to soar across the county this week as part of a 'mini-heatwave' before making way for a spell of thunderstorms.

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Heartbreak as Sarah Harding dies following cancer battle

Heartbreak as Sarah Harding dies following cancer battle

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has sadly died aged 39 following a battle with cancer.

Arrest following series of copper piping thefts

Arrest following series of copper piping thefts

A suspected burglar has been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins linked to thefts of copper piping.

Watch banned driver's police chase

Watch banned driver's police chase

A banned driver raced through a town at double the speed limit, hurtling past a mum and her children as they waited to use a zebra crossing.

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Police officer bitten twice

Police officer bitten twice

A suspect was sprayed by police after an officer was twice bitten on the arm.

Builder threatened to burn down ex's house and stab children

Builder threatened to burn down ex's house and stab children

An enraged builder threatened to burn down his ex's house and stab her children after becoming convinced she was cheating on him.

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Police called to lido after 'person in distress'

Police called to lido after 'person in distress'

Emergency service crews were spotted at a lido car park following reports of a person in distress.

Police scour coast in search for missing Wayne

Police scour coast in search for missing Wayne

Police have been combing the coastline near where a missing man was last seen.

Andy Fordham's widow says darts ace going teetotal bought them precious years

Andy Fordham's widow says darts ace going teetotal bought them precious years

The widow of Darts legend Andy Fordham has spoken of how his decision to kick the booze bought them another 14 years together.

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