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Dad who left firefighter in coma faces jail

Dad who left firefighter in coma faces jail

A man who kicked a firefighter in the head leaving him in a coma and unlikely to recover is facing a prison sentence.

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Inside town's 'boutique' club modelled on celebrity favourite

Inside town's 'boutique' club modelled on celebrity favourite

A boutique club is set to open this weekend in place of a night-time institution – and its owners have high hopes for the venue.

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Police unearth cannabis farm in house

Police unearth cannabis farm in house

A raid at a property led police to discover 100 cannabis plants inside a home after officers descended on a residential street.

Al Murray's Kent show cancelled

Al Murray's Kent show cancelled

A Kent venue has had to cancel Al Murray's Landlord of Hope and Glory show due to maintenance problems.

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Family sells Kent dealership group after almost half-a-century

Family sells Kent dealership group after almost half-a-century

A car dealership group founded in Kent almost 50 years ago, and with 1,500 employees, has been sold for £64.5m.

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The Wanted join Garry and Claire on kmfm

The Wanted join Garry and Claire on kmfm

After seven years away, The Wanted joined Garry and Claire on kmfm Breakfast to chat new singles, tours and famous name drops.

9 easy ways to make your pumpkin last longer

9 easy ways to make your pumpkin last longer

If you've picked the perfect pumpkin and want to make it last until Halloween, we've some top tips:

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Contactless spending limits rise to £100

Contactless spending limits rise to £100

Shoppers can buy more using contactless card payments from today, as limits rise as part of efforts to help the economy recover from the pandemic.

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‘It's a barren desert without a single boozer worth visiting'

‘It's a barren desert without a single boozer worth visiting'

It's a sobering experience as Secret Drinker makes his first foray to a Kent high street.

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Overpass bid for motorway danger junction

Overpass bid for motorway danger junction

Highways bosses are being urged to install a pedestrian and cycling bridge to avoid the dangers of them navigating a busy and dangerous junction.

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Paedophile released twice by police struck again

Paedophile released twice by police struck again

Paedophile hunters snared a pervert twice, only for police to free him to strike a third time.

Syrian refugee's joy at university place

Syrian refugee's joy at university place

A refugee who arrived in Kent with barely a word of English is beginning his study for a career in architecture.

Midwives working 20-hour shifts at scandal-hit hospitals

Midwives working 20-hour shifts at scandal-hit hospitals

Concerns have been raised by inspectors after fatigued maternity staff were found to be working 20-hour shifts at Kent's scandal-hit hospitals.

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Work starts on motorway junction

Work starts on motorway junction

Diggers have begun preparation work for a £92m revamp of one of Kent's busiest motorway junctions.

'It is a lie, it is sick and disgusting'

'It is a lie, it is sick and disgusting'

A former PE teacher has told a court 'I am not the monster' having denied seven charges linked to accusations of historic sexual abuse of a pupil.

BBC radio show hosted by Tony Blackburn cancelled at last minute

BBC radio show hosted by Tony Blackburn cancelled at last minute

A popular live BBC Radio 2 show hosted by the broadcasting legend that was due to be held at a Kent venue has been cancelled at the last minute.

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Pedestrian in hospital following crash

Pedestrian in hospital following crash

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after a collision with a car.

'Gangster-like' Asda fails to prevent Lidl go-ahead

'Gangster-like' Asda fails to prevent Lidl go-ahead

Councillors have approved plans for Medway's first Lidl supermarket and expressed their disappointment in Asda which had objected to the proposals.

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School children's hope to swim with dolphins from comfort of classroom

School children's hope to swim with dolphins from comfort of classroom

A special educational needs school needs £150,000 to provide youngsters with immersive technology, allowing them to swim with dolphins

Car ploughs into funeral directors

Car ploughs into funeral directors

Emergency services descended on a funeral directors after a car ploughed into the building.

Outrage after road built across country park

Outrage after road built across country park

A lack of consultation over a new road at a popular beauty spot has infuriated residents and councillors alike.

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Man climbs on roof of shopping centre

Man climbs on roof of shopping centre

A busy town centre had to be cordoned off after a man was seen clambering over rooftops.

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Dad may have been attacked before hit-and-run death

Dad may have been attacked before hit-and-run death

A much-loved dad who died after being hit by a car may have been assaulted before the collision, police have revealed.

28,000 illegal cigarettes found in secret compartments

28,000 illegal cigarettes found in secret compartments

Police have seized more than 28,000 illegal cigarettes in the latest in a series of raids on shops.

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Arrest over kidnap attempt on teenager

Arrest over kidnap attempt on teenager

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap after a schoolgirl was targeted in the street.

Cannibal fantasist 'living yards from playground' after early release

Cannibal fantasist 'living yards from playground' after early release

A former nurse who plotted to rape, behead and eat a child is living yards from a children’s play park after being released from prison early.

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Insulate Britain channel Churchill as they suspend protests

Insulate Britain channel Churchill as they suspend protests

Insulate Britain has hit pause on their motorway protests as they await a "meaningful" commitment from the Prime Minister.

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No-swim advice to be lifted ahead of major event

No-swim advice to be lifted ahead of major event

A national paddleboarding event is hoped to still go ahead after council chiefs said they will be lifting the no-swim advice on 14 beaches.

Villagers 'all rather pleased' as 115 new homes rejected

Villagers 'all rather pleased' as 115 new homes rejected

Residents are breathing a huge sigh of relief after plans to build a housing estate on prime agricultural land were resoundingly refused.

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Drivers could face £100 fine after motorway camera upgrade

Drivers could face £100 fine after motorway camera upgrade

Drivers flouting the law and driving in closed motorway lanes can now be picked up by new auto-detection cameras with fines and points for offenders.

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