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Police remain at 'murder scene'

Police remain at 'murder scene'

A forensic tent is in place for a second day in a residential street after a man was gunned down in broad daylight.

Doctors urged to prescribe walking to save NHS cash

Doctors urged to prescribe walking to save NHS cash

A councillor used a meeting of Kent County Council's public health committee to claim GPs should be prescribing walks to save the NHS money.

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Turning loose grapes into premium gin

Turning loose grapes into premium gin

Gin made from grapes previously turned into compost by a Kent producer goes on sale today at leading supermarket.

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Man on building roof arrested

Man on building roof arrested

A 39-year-old man has been arrested after he was spotted on the roof of a building.

Eurostar warns of delays amid strikes

Eurostar warns of delays amid strikes

Industrial action amongst security workers in France has left Eurostar passengers facing disruption at stations in the county.

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Bats threaten to thwart flats plan

Bats threaten to thwart flats plan

The discovery of bats could derail plans to transform two abandoned pubs into apartments.

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Garden project blueprints to be unveiled

Garden project blueprints to be unveiled

Official documents for a controversial garden town project are due to be seen by the public for the first time.

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Inspectors brand school 'inadequate'

Inspectors brand school 'inadequate'

A formerly “outstanding” school for autistic children has been rated “inadequate” by inspectors, who say leaders are failing to safeguard pupils.

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The worst roads for traffic jams revealed

The worst roads for traffic jams revealed

Government figures have revealed some of the worst roads for traffic in Kent - but experts have said it may "short-term pain for longer term gain".

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'There is shock here'

'There is shock here'

A woman has revealed how she tried to save the life of a suspected murder victim, who is believed to have been gunned down in a residential street.

Fire in rehab centre

Fire in rehab centre

A rehabilitation centre was partially evacuated after a fire.

Police cordon in town centre

Police cordon in town centre

Police have cordoned off part of a town centre.

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Teenager arrested after man and son 'threatened'

Teenager arrested after man and son 'threatened'

An arrest has been made after a man and his 5-year-old son was threatened in a park.

Arrest made after man 'shot'

Arrest made after man 'shot'

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead.

Kent property mogul to appear on 'Britain's Most Controversial Landlord'

Kent property mogul to appear on 'Britain's Most Controversial Landlord'

A Kent landlord who is evicting 90 families is the focus of an upcoming TV show.

Firefighters battling roof blaze

Firefighters battling roof blaze

Six fire engines rushed to the scene of a blaze in a domestic property which firefighters are working to bring under control.

Train line set to reopen after landslides

Train line set to reopen after landslides

Southeastern says train services are expected to resume shortly after two landslides hit a popular line between Kent and East Sussex.

Fallen power cables close A21

Fallen power cables close A21

Fallen power cables closed part of the A21 in both directions.

Five-year-old threatened by man wielding weapon

Five-year-old threatened by man wielding weapon

Police are hunting for a young man who threatened a child and injured his father in a Kent village playground.

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Police seal off part of street

Police seal off part of street

There is a large police presence where officers have sealed off part of a street.

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Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

A Kent councillor suspended from the Conservative Party over historic Facebook posts has issued an apology for his actions.

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Teenager hit by car

Teenager hit by car

A 13-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a car.

Harvester confirms closure

Harvester confirms closure

A popular pub restaurant chain has announced it is closing one of its Kent branches in just a fortnight.

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Vigil held for New Zealand terror attacks

Vigil held for New Zealand terror attacks

A vigil was held for the fifty people killed and fifty wounded in the terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch.

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Man thrown from vehicle during crash

Man thrown from vehicle during crash

Firefighters were called after a man was thrown from a vehicle during a crash in the early hours.

Battle to fly dying Jake, 15, to new home

Battle to fly dying Jake, 15, to new home

The family of a terminally-ill boy are making a final push to improve his quality of life with a flight to Ireland.

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Four-fold rise in shoplifting offences

Four-fold rise in shoplifting offences

Businesses say thieves are operating with impunity due to the lack of police on the streets and cuts to shop security staff.

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'It doesn't make people crazy and want to fight'

'It doesn't make people crazy and want to fight'

Bar owners are expecting a backlash when they start selling drinks infused with a substance extracted from marijuana.

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Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Former Kent footballer Mike Thalassitis, dubbed 'Muggy Mike' on Love Island has died at the age of 26.

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

A county councillor faces an inquiry into social media posts about Muslims in the UK.

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