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Time almost up for port deal

Time almost up for port deal

The clock is ticking down on agreeing a deal between a ferry operator and council to prevent funding from being slashed.

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'How hard can one mile be?'

'How hard can one mile be?'

A gruelling mile-long beach race featuring huge sandy climbs is set to return to the Kent coast this summer.

Woman's care home death sparks police probe

Woman's care home death sparks police probe

Police have launched an investigation after an elderly woman died at a care home following concerns for her welfare.

Man armed with pole steals cash from business

Man armed with pole steals cash from business

A man in his 20s was left shaken up after a man armed with a pole broke into where he working in the early hours of the morning.

Thug jailed after leaving man scarred for life

Thug jailed after leaving man scarred for life

A lout who smashed a glass into a man's face on a dance floor, leaving him permanently scarred, has been locked up.

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Charity donations ripped open and dumped in alleys

Charity donations ripped open and dumped in alleys

A council is fighting to clamp down on fly-tipping in the district and is calling on the public's help appealing for help to find a prolific dumper.

Help for LGBT youngsters to fight 'homophobic legacy'

Help for LGBT youngsters to fight 'homophobic legacy'

A new support group for LGBT youngsters is launching in Kent this week to give people a change to make new friends and share their experiences.

Thief jumps out of window to evade police

Thief jumps out of window to evade police

A jewellery thief left a trail of evidence behind him in a desperate bid to escape capture.

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Indie-rockers to Step On stage

Indie-rockers to Step On stage

Scrap the pills and only focus on the thrills as Happy Mondays get set to play in Kent this summer.

Thug jailed for axe attack on boxer

Thug jailed for axe attack on boxer

A high-street argument which led to an attack with a golf club and an axe has landed a man in prison.

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Men admit fishing boat smuggling plot

Men admit fishing boat smuggling plot

Two men will be sentenced later this week after admitting conspiring to smuggle four Iraqi nationals into Kent before their fishing boat was rescued.

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Anti-social behaviour crackdown officers 'weren't ready'

Anti-social behaviour crackdown officers 'weren't ready'

The setback is highlighted in a report looking at the effectiveness of Public Space Protection Orders in four areas with high anti-social behaviour.

Coastguard launches search after 'suicidal man' report

Coastguard launches search after 'suicidal man' report

A Coastguard helicopter search was launched after police received reports of a suicidal man.

Thief caught red-handed by police jailed

Thief caught red-handed by police jailed

A brazen thief who broke into a house and filled a bag-for-life with sentimental jewellery and gadgets has been jailed for more than two years.

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Fire crews cordon off high street

Fire crews cordon off high street

Part of a high street was taped off after 'thick black smoke' was seen coming out of the pavement.

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Bike on the line causes delays

Bike on the line causes delays

Trains are being delayed in part of the county after a bike damaged the railway line.

Rights advocate left in tears

Rights advocate left in tears

A wheelchair user who waited four hours to speak at a council meeting was denied her say by councillors.

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App to help reduce suicide launched

App to help reduce suicide launched

A new tool has been launched to help people in Kent struggling with suicidal thoughts in times of crisis.

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Emergency services descend on shopping centre

Emergency services descend on shopping centre

Fire and ambulance services have been scrambled to a shopping centre after reports of a "burning smell".

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Man fined for spitting claims he coughed up bacon

Man fined for spitting claims he coughed up bacon

An art gallery boss is refusing to pay an £80 fine for spitting - claiming he had coughed up a morsel of bacon.

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