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Campaigners call in top lawyers

Campaigners call in top lawyers

Protesters fighting a development in a Kent town are bringing in legal eagles to figure out complex issues surrounding planning permission.

Mum viciously attacked friend after taking 'zombie' drug

Mum viciously attacked friend after taking 'zombie' drug

A woman left her friend with a broken nose, cuts and bruises in a vicious attack with an ashtray and metal bar after taking the 'zombie' drug Spice.

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Teenager drowned during epileptic fit

Teenager drowned during epileptic fit

A teenager suffered an epileptic fit and drowned in the bath after returning from a fishing trip, an inquest heard.

Puppet festival gets underway

Puppet festival gets underway

Residents in one Kent town were given a masterclass in puppetry by the creators of a West End show.

Council cash to bring empty homes back into use

Council cash to bring empty homes back into use

A Kent council has pledged £100k to a scheme which aims to bring derelict properties back into use.

Kent town is one of the happiest in Britain

Kent town is one of the happiest in Britain

An affluent Kent town has been named the fifth happiest place to live in Britain, according to an annual survey.

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Five arrests after firm's computers 'hacked'

Five arrests after firm's computers 'hacked'

Five people have been arrested by officers investigating the alleged hacking of a Kent company following a series of raids.

Near fatal crash survivor killed by deadly mixture of prescription drugs

Near fatal crash survivor killed by deadly mixture of prescription drugs

A hairdresser who was found dead by his mother on his birthday was killed by a toxic mix of prescription drugs following a near fatal car crash.

Dead squirrel fraudster jailed

Dead squirrel fraudster jailed

A fraudster who used a dead squirrel as a prop to trick residents into having unnecessary roof repairs has been jailed.

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Three hurt in serious crash

Three hurt in serious crash

Police serious crash experts were called to a multi-vehicle crash which left three injured.

Cat shot multiple times with airgun

Cat shot multiple times with airgun

A fundraising appeal is underway to pay for the veterinary bills of a cat that is lucky to be alive after being shot at least four times.

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Comic calls for people to 'open up' about mental health

Comic calls for people to 'open up' about mental health

One of the country's top comedians had a serious message as she opened a new psychology unit at a Kent university.

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Fancy getting your hands on a lifesize decorative horse?

Fancy getting your hands on a lifesize decorative horse?

If your heart's desire is to buy a 6ft horse covered in coins or with Elvis Presley on the side you've come to the right place... at a price.

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Prime Minister showed 'grace under pressure': Clark

Prime Minister showed 'grace under pressure': Clark

Energy minister Greg Clark has back Theresa May - after she delivered a conference speech despite being heckled by a protester.

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Air ambulance called to 'medical emergency'

Air ambulance called to 'medical emergency'

The air ambulance was called to a medical emergency this afternoon.

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Alleged drug dealers up in court

Alleged drug dealers up in court

Two men arrested in separate drugs-related incidents in a Kent town are due at crown court over the next week.

Man arrested for drugs offences

Man arrested for drugs offences

A police van was sent to a Kent town this morning following reports of suspicious behaviour.

Car park murder trial collapses

Car park murder trial collapses

The jury has been discharged in the trial of two men accused of murdering a rough sleeper by dousing him in barbecue fluid and setting him alight.

Teenage girl missing for seven days

Teenage girl missing for seven days

Police have renewed an appeal for help to find a 15-year-old girl who disappeared a week ago.

Police continue search

Police continue search

Officers will continue to search a home after a number of suspicious items were found following a fire.

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