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From high-flying banker to Buddhist nun

From high-flying banker to Buddhist nun

Being held hostage at gunpoint led one woman to make a remarkable transformation – this is her story.

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MP sexual assault case back in court

MP sexual assault case back in court

Allegations of sexual assault against a Kent MP will be heard in court again today.

'We'll chain ourselves to trees to stop housing'

'We'll chain ourselves to trees to stop housing'

A pair of defiant OAPs say they're prepared to lock themselves to trees in an attempt to save a green space.

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Gangs of teens putting 'lives at risk'

Gangs of teens putting 'lives at risk'

Boat owners have called for more protection after a string of crimes at a riverside.

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CCTV images questioned in murder trial

CCTV images questioned in murder trial

Ben Lacomba's defence has questioned CCTV allegedly showing his car on country roads the night his ex partner Sarah Wellgreen disappeared.

'Drugs den' shut down after threats

'Drugs den' shut down after threats

Police have shut down a property linked to drug use after residents raised concerns about anti-social behaviour.

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Gemma Collins to visit Kent nightclub

Gemma Collins to visit Kent nightclub

A television personality will be visiting one of the county's nightclubs.

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Missing cat spends two years at service station

Missing cat spends two years at service station

A missing moggy has been reunited to her owners after being found at a motorway service station.

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Spudulike returns to Bluewater

Spudulike returns to Bluewater

The bake potato seller is back from the sack following a successful takeover.

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Train services to Kent cancelled

Train services to Kent cancelled

All Southeastern services have been cancelled from a London station.

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Products recalled due to safety concerns

Products recalled due to safety concerns

Major supermarkets and food manufacturers have recalled a number of products due to public safety concerns.

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Chairman of KM Group to step down

Chairman of KM Group to step down

Changes at the top for publisher of KentOnline, radio station kmfm and a string of regional newspapers.

Action group to fight against 5,000 homes

Action group to fight against 5,000 homes

Residents are joining forces to campaign against a proposal for thousands of homes near their village.

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Husband 'murdered wife over affair'

Husband 'murdered wife over affair'

Missing Debbie Griggs' ex husband allegedly murdered her after she found out he was having an affair with a 15-year-old.

CCTV allegedly turned off for 'murder practice runs'

CCTV allegedly turned off for 'murder practice runs'

A murder trial has been told CCTV was turned off twice in the run up to the alleged killing of a missing mum-of-five.

Police search for mysterious serious assault caller

Police search for mysterious serious assault caller

Officers were called to a private address following reports of a serious assault but couldn't identify a victim.

Former student called up to England squad

Former student called up to England squad

A former student from the county has been called up to Gareth Southgate's men's football squad for some upcoming fixtures.

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Road could close for up to five days

Road could close for up to five days

Drivers are facing delays as a key road is closed for repair work.

'If we can just save one life it’s worth it'

'If we can just save one life it’s worth it'

A group of young women joined Samaritans to tye supportive messages to a motorway bridge where three people have fallen to their deaths this year.

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Dad killed on M20 is named

Dad killed on M20 is named

A father left his family home and never returned after dying on the M20.

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Film star gunboat could be forced out

Film star gunboat could be forced out

This Cold War gunboat has been a tourist attraction since first mooring at a town quay, but now it may have to move to make way for a new harbour.

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Our guide to Brexit operations

Our guide to Brexit operations

From Brock to Bunting, the list of no-deal Brexit contingency plans is long and baffling — here's our guide.

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Dad admits killing baby son

Dad admits killing baby son

A father accused of murdering his six-week-old son has admitted manslaughter on the first day of his trial.

Knifepoint robber jailed

Knifepoint robber jailed

A thief who robbed two men of their wallets whilst armed with a knife has been put behind bars.

Seven new stores open at Designer Outlet

Seven new stores open at Designer Outlet

The first customers stepped inside seven news stores at a multi-million pound shopping centre expansion this morning.

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Jury sworn in for murder trial

Jury sworn in for murder trial

The jury has been sworn in for the trial of Debbie Griggs' ex husband, who is accused of murdering the mum-of-three 20 years ago.

Car and lorry collide on bypass

Car and lorry collide on bypass

A two vehicle crash partially blocked a main road and caused delays for motorists.

Plans for £49.8m relief road backed by government

Plans for £49.8m relief road backed by government

Proposals for a £49.8 million relief road for "more reliable, quicker journeys" are set to move on to the next stage of development.

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Power cut hits hundreds of homes

Power cut hits hundreds of homes

Hundreds of homes had been left with power after a cable fault.

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Kent street wins big in the People's Postcode Lottery

Kent street wins big in the People's Postcode Lottery

Nine residents have won a share of £300,000 in a special nationwide draw that saw some ticket sales donated to charity.

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