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Dog trainer's trip to Ukraine to help animals stricken by war

Dog trainer's trip to Ukraine to help animals stricken by war

A 21 year-old dog trainer is preparing to head for war torn Ukraine to help care for stray animals and people displaced amid the fighting.

'They do say don't judge a book by its posh-looking cover...'

'They do say don't judge a book by its posh-looking cover...'

Secret Drinker is in for a shock as he stops for a pint in this posh-looking pub - and is promptly moved on.

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Burglar used stolen money to buy drinks in pub

Burglar used stolen money to buy drinks in pub

A man has been jailed after being caught on camera using £250 of money he stole from a house to buy drinks at a pub.

11th man charged in murder investigation

11th man charged in murder investigation

An 11th man has been charged by police as part of an ongoing murder investigation following the death of a 25-year-old man.

Candidates for borough councll elections announced

Candidates for borough councll elections announced

A total of 60 men and women will be contesting 16 seats at elections for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in May.

Argos confirms Kent store closure

Argos confirms Kent store closure

A retail giant has confirmed it will be closing its store in a town ahead of a move to more online shopping.

Off-duty PC took ex-girlfriend for spin in police car

Off-duty PC took ex-girlfriend for spin in police car

A police constable who took his ex-girlfriend out in a marked police car while on holiday has been found guilty of gross misconduct.

Pedestrian hit in motorbike crash

Pedestrian hit in motorbike crash

Police cordoned off a road in a town centre after a motorbike collided with a pedestrian.

Man charged with hate crime

Man charged with hate crime

A suspect reportedly attacked a parking warden before being taken to hospital where he continued to shout racial remarks at staff.

Sex predator who killed Sabina Nessa jailed for life

Sex predator who killed Sabina Nessa jailed for life

A sex predator who savagely murdered a young primary school teacher and ditched the weapon in a Kent countryside has been jailed for life.

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Man jailed for quoting bible at ex

Man jailed for quoting bible at ex

A removal firm owner has gone to prison after sending a former lover a stream of Bible verses - in defiance of a court order.

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War veteran reflects on 50 missions as he turns 101

War veteran reflects on 50 missions as he turns 101

A decorated RAF pilot has told of his many campaigns over war torn Berlin as the Prime Minister personally wished him a happy birthday.

First look at plans to transform derelict cinema

First look at plans to transform derelict cinema

After 23 years empty, a vision has been put forward to redevelop a town's cinema into a retirement complex.

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County Lines dealers jailed for 15 years

County Lines dealers jailed for 15 years

Two County Lines drugs who ran a drug network through Kent have been jailed for a combined 15 years after messages to drug users were uncovered.

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Pilot jailed after lying about experience to get job

Pilot jailed after lying about experience to get job

A British Airways pilot has been jailed for lying about his flying experience to get a job.

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Outstanding pre-school drops to 'inadequate' amid vetting concerns

Outstanding pre-school drops to 'inadequate' amid vetting concerns

A pre-school in Kent has tumbled down the rankings following an Ofsted inspection after concerns over a lack of checks when recruiting.

'I was seven months pregnant and my abuser continued to kick me'

'I was seven months pregnant and my abuser continued to kick me'

A domestic abuse survivor who is now advisor to others tells of her 10 years of torment at the hands of her abusive former partner.

Wells lift Kent Cup

Wells lift Kent Cup

The boys from Tunbridge Wells under-14s have been crowned Kent Cup winners.

Police seize £50k and designer clothes from flat after drugs bust

Police seize £50k and designer clothes from flat after drugs bust

Police have seized £50,000 and arrested two people in their 20s after from a flat in Kent was searched as part of a drugs bust.

M&S whisky swiper jailed 24 hours later

M&S whisky swiper jailed 24 hours later

A prolific shoplifter who stole whisky from M&S was jailed less than 24 hours after being caught.

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