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Drug dealers' cash to go to victims

Drug dealers' cash to go to victims

Money seized from drug dealers will be given to charities helping victims of drug abuse and domestic violence in a court initiative.

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Judge snubs psychotic dad's bid to sue NHS for £1m

Judge snubs psychotic dad's bid to sue NHS for £1m

A dad who was shot down by police as he stabbed his own daughter has lost his bid to sue the NHS for £1 million.

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Prison guard cleared of smuggling sim cards

Prison guard cleared of smuggling sim cards

A prison guard accused of smuggling sim cards has been cleared after telling a jury they were gifts to impress an online date called Blackberry.

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Woman reports rape in cocktail bar

Woman reports rape in cocktail bar

A man has been arrested and police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a woman was reportedly raped in the ladies toilets of a bar.

Popular park still shut five months on

Popular park still shut five months on

Parents have aired their frustration at the continued closure of a popular play park, that was chained up five months ago for 'essential maintenance'.

Two men found cutting copper from uni building

Two men found cutting copper from uni building

Two men have been arrested and an angle grinder seized after copper piping was cut from the loft of a university building.

Kent duo make World Cup squad

Kent duo make World Cup squad

Kent's Tammy Beaumont and Tash Farrant have been included in the England squad for next month's World Cup in New Zealand.

Bradley's racing with Pride

Bradley's racing with Pride

Bradley Westgarth hopes his experiences as an openly-gay rallycross driver can help others avoid being stereotyped.

Daniel's family 'appalled' by teen thug

Daniel's family 'appalled' by teen thug

The family of a teen left brain-damaged by a gang attack say they are 'appalled' one of the thugs has been involved in further violence.

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The zoo owner who wants to make zoos extinct

The zoo owner who wants to make zoos extinct

The boss of two Kent animal parks has told of his wish to see zoos phased out and strongly defended his plan to relocate an entire elephant herd.

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'What life is really like on our estate'

'What life is really like on our estate'

People living on a new-build estate which has hit the headlines recently have revealed what life is really like.

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Crawley retains England Test squad spot

Crawley retains England Test squad spot

Kent's Zak Crawley has retained his place in the England squad for the tour of the West Indies next month.

Gang of youths run riot in The Range and throw cones at cars

Gang of youths run riot in The Range and throw cones at cars

A teenage girl has been arrested after a gang of youths were spotted throwing items at oncoming traffic.

Three charged after police chopper search

Three charged after police chopper search

A teenager and two men have appeared in court following a large-scale police search after a business reported thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Now yobs use cones to cause chaos as crime wave continues

Now yobs use cones to cause chaos as crime wave continues

Traffic cones have been removed from a busy main route by police following a spate of crime in the area.

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Sleepless nights as street traders fear losing pitches

Sleepless nights as street traders fear losing pitches

Street traders have been left in limbo and fearing for their livelihoods after being told there is no guarantee their permits will be renewed.

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Teen punched and kicked to the ground in gang attack

Teen punched and kicked to the ground in gang attack

A teenager was forced to jump onto a bus to flee a gang of yobs after he was punched and kicked to the ground and 'rammed' with a bike.

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'He was the most kind, caring and considerate doctor'

'He was the most kind, caring and considerate doctor'

Tributes have poured in from grateful patients and colleagues following the death of a highly-respected paediatrician.

'Screeching chairs at wine bar would put strain on mental health'

'Screeching chairs at wine bar would put strain on mental health'

A long-awaited wine bar has been blocked from opening in a picturesque village square amid fears it will make life 'unbearable' for neighbours.

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New bee-friendly bus shelter unveiled

New bee-friendly bus shelter unveiled

A village has unveiled a new bee-friendly bus shelter - which has left residents buzzing.

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