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Dad helped rob sex workers in terrifying armed raid at brothel

Dad helped rob sex workers in terrifying armed raid at brothel

A property letting agent was said to be acting as “hired muscle” when two sex workers were robbed of “every last penny” at a brothel.

‘Huge 2,000-home settlement plan is a dog’s breakfast’

‘Huge 2,000-home settlement plan is a dog’s breakfast’

Controversial plans for a 2,000-home “rural settlement” on the outskirts of Canterbury have been branded a “dog’s breakfast” by concerned villagers.

New bridge and 20mph limits – how £20m is being spent transforming town

New bridge and 20mph limits – how £20m is being spent transforming town

A new video reveals how a town centre will be transformed – with its bus station knocked down, a new bridge built and 20mph limits brought in.

Thousands of free tickets up for grabs to Kent’s top attractions

Thousands of free tickets up for grabs to Kent’s top attractions

Enjoy free family days out, guided walking tours, wine and beer tastings and spa breaks as the Kent Big Weekend returns.

Backlash as council rents out £8k-a-year cliff shelters with no facilities

Backlash as council rents out £8k-a-year cliff shelters with no facilities

A council has been criticised for renting out eight concrete cliff shelters for £8,000 a year, which have no electricity, running water or gas.

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Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

A key road into a town centre is set to partly reopen after more than two weeks of emergency repairs.

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‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

An MP has renewed her criticism of the decision to trigger Operation Brock, raising concerns about how frequently it is implemented.

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Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

A countywide crackdown on suspected anti-social drivers has seen several vehicles seized and various arrests made by police.

Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

A cannabis farm with more than 300 plants was discovered following a fire at an industrial site.

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Primary school celebrates improved Ofsted

Primary school celebrates improved Ofsted

Teachers and pupils at a primary school are celebrating after a positive Ofsted inspection.

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

A fast food giant has confirmed the opening date of its restaurant in a popular shopping centre.

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'She would have gone on a dog walk and met up with friends - this has been taken from us'

'She would have gone on a dog walk and met up with friends - this has been taken from us'

The family of a woman feared murdered on a Kent seafront created a poignant and eye-catching memorial to her on her birthday.

Image released after taxi driver attacked

Image released after taxi driver attacked

Officers have released a picture of a woman after a taxi driver was attacked in his car.

Teen stabbed people ‘with key’ after drinking at pub

Teen stabbed people ‘with key’ after drinking at pub

A teenager has been locked up for more than six years after stabbing two people in a late-night row.

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Vets u-turn on cashless policy

Vets u-turn on cashless policy

A vet has scrapped unpopular plans to go cashless after customers threatened a boycott.

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Hospital patients exposed to radiation due to out-of-date tech

Hospital patients exposed to radiation due to out-of-date tech

Patients are being exposed to radiation doses at the “upper limit of safe” because a hospital is using an outdated radiology machine.

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Two teens arrested after £15k raid at shop

Two teens arrested after £15k raid at shop

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a raid on a technology store.

Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

A major motorway sliproad remains has reopened after overrunning roadworks causing earlier long delays for drivers.

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Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

A mum of three continued claiming her usual benefits despite receiving a "surprise" inheritance of almost £400,000, a court heard.

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‘I saw the Poundland padlocks - but not the CCTV cameras’

‘I saw the Poundland padlocks - but not the CCTV cameras’

An outspoken crook revealed to KentOnline how “easy Poundland” locks allured him to raid seaside arcades.

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Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Businesses neighbouring a recently opened B & M say the store's arrival has brought more footfall to their shopping centre.

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The 16 animals searching for their forever home

The 16 animals searching for their forever home

Here are some of the adorable animals patiently waiting for new owners.

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

Frustrated villagers and their relatives have been left apprehensive to drive on pothole- strewn and flooded routes.

Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

Part of the M2 was shut following a “police-led incident”, with drivers warned to expect delays.

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Man arrested after ‘unknown substance’ thrown at four police officers

Man arrested after ‘unknown substance’ thrown at four police officers

A town centre road was shut off after an “unknown substance” was reportedly thrown at police officers.

Once-struggling school celebrates Ofsted upgrade

Once-struggling school celebrates Ofsted upgrade

A primary school using a dog mentor to provide extra support for pupils has been upgraded to “Good” following its latest Ofsted inspection.

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Paedophile shared indecent photos of children on social media

Paedophile shared indecent photos of children on social media

A sex offender has appeared in court again and admitted sharing indecent images of children on social media.

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Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

A man who dedicated his life to his family and music, and also helped victims’ families after a terrorist attack in Kent, has died aged 95.

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Nursery staff saw young boy act out brutal attack on mum on himself

Nursery staff saw young boy act out brutal attack on mum on himself

A little boy who witnessed his pregnant mum being beaten by her ex-boyfriend re-enacted the attack on himself at nursery school just days later.

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Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

A Medway councillor says her decision to quit as a Conservative was triggered partly by decisions taken over the development of the Hoo Peninsular.

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‘Raid has left me £15k out of pocket – it’s a kick in the teeth’

‘Raid has left me £15k out of pocket – it’s a kick in the teeth’

A devastated shop owner has told of the stress he now faces after being left thousands of pounds out of pocket following a raid on his business.

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Former all-you-can-eat restaurant could become six shops

Former all-you-can-eat restaurant could become six shops

A former all-you-can-eat restaurant could be converted into six separate shops after closing unexpectedly last summer.

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Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

A large housing and commercial development has been given the green light and hailed as a possible “flagship” site for a Kent town.

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Historic pub lost for good as development plan approved

Historic pub lost for good as development plan approved

A battle to save a historic pub from development has been lost as councillors saw “no reason” to reject the plans.

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Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

‘They’re just trying to squeeze more homes into the same space’

‘They’re just trying to squeeze more homes into the same space’

Housing developers have been accused of trying to maximise profits by squeezing more homes onto a planned estate in Herne Bay.

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Enjoy the Easter holidays with fantastic days out

Enjoy the Easter holidays with fantastic days out

This Easter break, you can enjoy outdoor adventures, egg hunts, Lego workshops, dinosaur trails and more. Here’s our top picks.

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

A hairdresser is telling her story of how she went from poverty in Ghana to launching her training academy at her successful salon.

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