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Accused teacher planned his death four years before

An ex-teacher facing trial for historic sex offences had suicide notes on his computer, an inquest heard.

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Inside Hell's mouth

Explorers have made a terrifying venture into tunnels in danger of collapsing.

Aldi supermarket plans rejected by council

Plans for a new Aldi supermarket have been rejected by councillors because the scheme would involve knocking down trees up to 170 years old.

Police chase before double death crash

A car which crashed into a tree - killing two young women - was being followed by police after it was seen speeding, it has emerged.

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Two-truck crash

Traffic was delayed following an accident on a key roundabout.

Smugglers sniffed out despite paprika trick

Three men have been jailed after they covered the floor of their vans with paprika to distract sniffer dogs as they tried to smuggle people into Kent.

Woman admits causing fatal lorry crash

A woman has admitted causing a fatal crash which caused a lorry to overturn, killing the wife of the HGV driver in the cab.

Decision day for Aldi's new store plans

A controversial plan to open a new Aldi supermarket - which would involve felling trees up to 170 years old - could be given the go-ahead tonight.

‘Our Shannon was a warrior who cared so much for everyone’

Heartbroken parents have paid tribute to their "warrior" daughter, who tragically lost her battle to cancer.

Funding boost to ease winter health pressures

Hospitals in Kent are to share nearly £6.5m to cope with winter strains.

Choir seeks new musical director after Michael Lewis announces retirement

The longest serving musical director of a male voice choir will retire at the end of their 90th year, leaving an opening for his successor

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'Paedophile hunter' sting leads to arrest
Second hops growing season begins for Deal Beer
New homes plan 'if folly' says councillor
Lorry driver fined over crash that left motorist with fractured spine
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Sport

Report: Late goals rescue Darts

Dartford survived a major FA Cup scare with three late goals on Saturday.

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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

Billings hails team camaraderie

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

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Kent promoted to Division 1

Coyle's cup warning

Darts sign Charlton youngster

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KentJobs

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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