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Knife held to teen's throat in park robbery

Knife held to teen's throat in park robbery

A knife was pushed against a teenager's throat as a gang forced a group of mates to empty their pockets during a terrifying robbery.

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Fox trapped in sewage works after falling 30ft

Fox trapped in sewage works after falling 30ft

A not-so-wily fox got himself stuck after falling 30ft into a storm tank at a sewage plant.

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'Not only was it his only job but it was his birth home'

'Not only was it his only job but it was his birth home'

Tributes have been paid to a hard-working garage owner who worked tirelessly into his later years to serve the community.

New photo released in hunt for PCSO killer

New photo released in hunt for PCSO killer

Detectives investigating the murder of a much-loved mum and PCSO have released a photo of her wearing the clothes the wore the afternoon of her death.

Four homes hit by explosion 'will have to be demolished'

Four homes hit by explosion 'will have to be demolished'

A council leader says a block of four houses damaged by a huge explosion will have to be knocked down.

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University set to leave county campus

University set to leave county campus

A creative university which boasts designers Zandra Rhodes and Karen Millen as former students is consulting up to 100 staff on plans to close.

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Travellers leave seaside car park

Travellers leave seaside car park

Travellers who pitched-up at a seaside car park have left the site after negotiations with the city council and the police.

Armed police help arrest two men

Armed police help arrest two men

Reports of a weapon resulted in the arrest of two men after armed police were called to an incident outside a property in the early hours.

Mum and partner locked love rival in cellar and raped her

Mum and partner locked love rival in cellar and raped her

A mum-of-two and her partner who locked a love rival in a cellar and raped her face lengthy jail terms.

People return home after explosion

People return home after explosion

People living next to houses that were damaged in an explosion have been able to return home as police continue inquiries.

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'Our cat brought home a goldfish - and it was still alive'

'Our cat brought home a goldfish - and it was still alive'

A family was left scratching their heads after their cat came home with a goldfish that turned out to be very much alive.

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Explosion heroes straight back to work after 'morning off'

Explosion heroes straight back to work after 'morning off'

A father and son who saved the lives of three people in an explosion have spoken about their heroic actions.

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Joy as family reunited with stolen dog

Joy as family reunited with stolen dog

A family has been reunited with their missing dog - but remain concerned about their other beloved cocker spaniel which has not yet been found.

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Dramatic footage as police chase ends in field

Dramatic footage as police chase ends in field

A man aged 55 has been arrested after a police car chase ended in a farmer's field.

530-bed student flats block to become summer hotel

530-bed student flats block to become summer hotel

One of Kent's biggest student complexes has been accused of 'undercutting' local hotels after winning a bid to offer its rooms to summer guests.

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'My dad is stuck in the middle of India's Covid crisis'

'My dad is stuck in the middle of India's Covid crisis'

As Kent communities help send scores of ventilators to the country ravaged by coronavirus, Sikhs continue to fear for the safety of their families.

The bogus news site, the teen entrepreneur and the 'robot' journalists

The bogus news site, the teen entrepreneur and the 'robot' journalists

We reveal the story of the Kent Chronicle - which posed as a legitimate online news service by stealing stories by genuine reporters.

People light candles for murdered PCSO

People light candles for murdered PCSO

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to murdered PCSO Julia James - as residents left lit candles outside their homes to remember the popular grandmother.

Dealers targeted young child to sell drugs

Dealers targeted young child to sell drugs

Three county lines dealers who targeted a 12-year-old child to sell drugs have been jailed.

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Plans submitted for 78-bed care home

Plans submitted for 78-bed care home

A developer is seeking permission to build a new care home as part of wider development plans for a site.

Name chosen for new £467k food hall

Name chosen for new £467k food hall

The name for a town's newest dining destination has been chosen following a public vote.

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Officers rescue man from burning building

Officers rescue man from burning building

Two officers have been praised after they helped rescue a man from a burning building.

Men attempt to abduct young boy

Men attempt to abduct young boy

An eleven-year-old boy was approached by two strangers in a van as police investigate a suspected abduction attempt.

Queues at roadblock as police continue murder probe

Queues at roadblock as police continue murder probe

Roadblocks have been set up close to the scene of PCSO Julia James's murder as the hunt for her killer continues.

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Video shows moment Ashford house exploded

Video shows moment Ashford house exploded

Doorbell footage shows the moment a house exploded – an incident which has sparked a huge community response.

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Brave shopkeeper injured chasing thieves

Brave shopkeeper injured chasing thieves

A shopkeeper says his heart has been "warmed" by well-wishers after suffering injuries when he chased thieves who targeted his store.

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Adventure golf course to open in town centre

Adventure golf course to open in town centre

An adventure golf course is set to open in the same building as an escape room.

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Sailor dies at yacht club after boat fall

Sailor dies at yacht club after boat fall

A yacht club has confirmed a "well-respected member and experienced sailor" has died in a tragic accident after he fell from his boat.

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Ashford explosion: Pictures show aftermath of blast

Ashford explosion: Pictures show aftermath of blast

Photos of the immediate aftermath of the explosion show the true extent of the damage caused by the blast.

'It felt like a bus had driven into my house'

'It felt like a bus had driven into my house'

A woman who lives opposite the scene of an explosion has recounted the immediate aftermath of the blast.

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