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Rape allegations made Kent MP's aide sick

Rape allegations made Kent MP's aide sick

A man accused of raping a woman in a MP's Westminster office says he's had the worst year of his life.

Homeowner challenges men looking through window

Homeowner challenges men looking through window

Police warning after men challenged by a homeowner said they were collecting money for the armed forced couldn't produce any ID.

RNLI commemorate Surf Boat tragedy

RNLI commemorate Surf Boat tragedy

A commemoration has taken place to mark the restoration of the Surf Boat memorial, 120 years after the disaster claimed nine lives.

Lucky lady turns £2 into £20,000 at bingo

Lucky lady turns £2 into £20,000 at bingo

One woman was left stunned after turning £2 into £20,000 at a bingo game.

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Fly-tipper caught out by secret camera

Fly-tipper caught out by secret camera

A fly-tipper who dumped a large volume of waste has been forced to pay £400 after a hidden camera caught the offender.

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Despair as pub's Christmas trade goes up in flames

Despair as pub's Christmas trade goes up in flames

A devastated landlord has been forced to close his pub and cancel more than 400 meals after a fire destroyed its kitchen.

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Drunk sank teeth into sister's boyfriend

Drunk sank teeth into sister's boyfriend

A drunk who forced his way into his sister's home and sank his teeth into her boyfriend's back has been handed a jail sentence.

Fire crews race to tumble dryer blaze

Fire crews race to tumble dryer blaze

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled a blaze in a utility room.

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Fire crews called to smoke logged basement

Fire crews called to smoke logged basement

The fire service was sent to the scene of a smoke filled basement, believed to be caused by a refrigerant gas leak.

Exotic snake found at base of cliffs

Exotic snake found at base of cliffs

A colourful snake with origins in the USA and Mexico has been discovered on the Kent coast.

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Police oppose pub's Christmas extended opening hours request

Police oppose pub's Christmas extended opening hours request

Police are opposing a pub's application to extend opening times over Christmas.

Charity scoop £49k grant for youth project

Charity scoop £49k grant for youth project

A charity has been awarded a grant of £49,500 for a youth project.

Man raped young woman on beach

Man raped young woman on beach

A 20-year-old with anger management issues has been convicted of raping a woman.

MP tells rape trial aide was like his son

MP tells rape trial aide was like his son

A Kent MP has told a jury he had a father and son relationship with his aide, who is accused of raping a woman in the politician's Westminster office.

Funding to end on free guided walks for pensioners

Funding to end on free guided walks for pensioners

Pensioners have been enjoying free guided nature walks, but the funding is soon to come to an end meaning just one more trip is organised.

Landlords respond to claims over dentist closure

Landlords respond to claims over dentist closure

The landlords of a dentist with 8,000 NHS patients which is due to close have responded to claims they had raised the rent too high.

Search is on for deserving Thanet family

Search is on for deserving Thanet family

A shopping centre is looking for nominations to give away a £500 gift card and more to one deserving family this Christmas.

Alleged victim gave 'Tory aide rape' story to press

Alleged victim gave 'Tory aide rape' story to press

A woman allegedly raped by a Tory aide in a Kent MP's Westminster office spoke to the press hours after the attack, a court heard.

Petition to save popular street mural

Petition to save popular street mural

A petition to save a popular mural which could be demolished has been signed by more than 700 supporters.

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Nineteen people sent to court over littering fines

Nineteen people sent to court over littering fines

People who ignored littering fines have been sent to court, with many paying more than four times the original amount and receiving a criminal record.

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