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'It was like a Chainsaw Massacre movie'

A witness to a 'chainsaw' attack in a town centre has described the horrific events which unfolded.

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HGV clamping trial could be extended

Council bosses hope to extend a trial which has seen more than 1,600 lorries clamped in less than a year.

Terror as man 'wields chainsaw' in town centre

A man is reported to have terrorised people in a town centre tonight by attacking a shop with a chainsaw and threatening members of the public.

M20 crash caused lane closures

A two-car crash shut two lanes of the M20 this evening.

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Drivers spot glaring spelling blunders

Two temporary roadwork signs have been drawing attention for the wrong reasons after spelling errors were spotted.

Music festival to attract thousands

A music festival dubbed the biggest in Kent is taking place today.

Patients forced to sleep on hospital floor

An image of a patient sleeping on a hospital floor has sparked fears of another winter health crisis.

Mice and worms could scupper steakhouse plan

Multimillion-pound plans for an upmarket steakhouse and Greggs bakery could grind to a halt - thanks to protected slow worms and dormice.

Developers scrap power station plans

Plans to build a power station next to a children's trampoline park in an industrial estate have been withdrawn by developers.

Well-known resident who loved town dies

Family tributes have been made to a man who tried to protect town for years.

Beer brand 'sponsors' wine harvest

Beer brand will distribute thousands of bottles of lager to vineyards across the country - and into France.

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In your Kentish Express this week

Tributes to talented artist and basketball player
160 homes for KWG site
Drivers 'ignore one-way signs'

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Sport

Denly called up to England Test squad

Kent's Joe Denly has been named in the 16-man squad for England's Test series in Sri Lanka

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Billings hails team camaraderie

Kent secured promotion to Division 1 after their innings and 172 run win over Glamorgan

Football fixtures and results

All the week's football fixtures and results for our teams here.

Kent promoted to Division 1

Kent's thrashing of Glamorgan saw them promoted from Division 2 with a game to spare

Cup exit 'unacceptable' says Alexander

Tredwell retires

KM Football Podcast episode 7

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Women lead surge in dole claimants

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has risen by more than 300 in the last month - with women accounting for most of the increase.

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

Aldi to move into new superstore

Jobs boost as office development opens for business

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