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Man accused of raping girl tells jury: ‘She told me she was 20’

Man accused of raping girl tells jury: ‘She told me she was 20’

One of three men accused of raping and sexually abusing a schoolgirl after plying her with drugs has told a jury she lied to him about her age.

Road to be closed for more than three months in major gas pipe upgrade

Road to be closed for more than three months in major gas pipe upgrade

Bin collections, bus routes and emergency services could be impacted while a well-used route shuts for gas works.

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Sex offender found with child abuse images on laptop jailed

Sex offender found with child abuse images on laptop jailed

A paedophile has been jailed after police found more than 30 explicit images and videos of children on his laptop during an unannounced visit.

Dentist wants to operate out of shipping containers on former pub site

Dentist wants to operate out of shipping containers on former pub site

Plans have been submitted to create a temporary dental surgery on disused land until a permanent home can be built nearby.

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Man who died in swimming tragedy off Kent coast named

Man who died in swimming tragedy off Kent coast named

A sea swimmer who died in a tragedy off the Kent coast has been named by his devastated family.

Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

Don’t miss this year’s My Dad special for Father’s Day

Hand-drawn pictures and lovingly crafted messages from thousands of children across Kent will appear in our special My Dad supplement.

‘We’re all devastated’: Body found in search for missing man

‘We’re all devastated’: Body found in search for missing man

A body has been found near a river in the search for a 23-year-old man who went missing over the weekend.

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Woman in 70s in critical condition after being hit by van

Woman in 70s in critical condition after being hit by van

A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a woman was left in critical condition.

‘Turn the town red’: Victory parade today for Whitstable Town’s Wembley win

‘Turn the town red’: Victory parade today for Whitstable Town’s Wembley win

A victory parade celebrating Whitstable Town’s historic Wembley win is to take place today - here’s how you can see it and the all-important trophy.

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‘Murderers forfeit their human rights - drag them kicking and screaming to face sentencing’

‘Murderers forfeit their human rights - drag them kicking and screaming to face sentencing’

Sentencing murderers, low voter turnout, Reform’s rise to power and money spent on green energy are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Hundreds of jobs at risk as delivery firm looks to close Kent base

Hundreds of jobs at risk as delivery firm looks to close Kent base

A union has warned around 150 jobs could be lost in an “inexcusable” move by a delivery firm looking to close one of its branches.

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Second arrest following stabbing inside home

Second arrest following stabbing inside home

A second arrest has been made over a stabbing at a home which sparked a large emergency response - as a first person arrested is released.

Drink-drive arrest after car overturns in crash

Drink-drive arrest after car overturns in crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car ended up on its side in a crash in a public square.

Kent animal park announces death of ‘camera-hogging’ big cat

Kent animal park announces death of ‘camera-hogging’ big cat

Keepers at a Kent animal park say they are devastated at the death of one of their beloved big cats at the age of 15.

Heartwarming images show bear’s reunion with friends after major surgery

Heartwarming images show bear’s reunion with friends after major surgery

A beloved brown bear has reunited with his playmates after a year apart following his groundbreaking brain surgery.

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More prime sites put up for sale - but huge £5m store remains unsold

More prime sites put up for sale - but huge £5m store remains unsold

Two prime commercial Kent freehold properties occupied by a restaurant chain and a pub have gone up for sale for £1.8 million and £1.25 million.

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Restaurant which paid illegal workers with food and housing fined £120k

Restaurant which paid illegal workers with food and housing fined £120k

A popular Turkish restaurant could be stripped of its licence after an immigration probe.

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‘Ridiculous’ M25 speed limit is causing ‘chaos’ and could last for 12 weeks

‘Ridiculous’ M25 speed limit is causing ‘chaos’ and could last for 12 weeks

Motorists are “frustrated” that a 50mph speed limit will stay on a motorway for around 12 weeks while stopped vehicle detection technology is tested.

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Shadow transport minister backs KentOnline’s Blue Badge campaign

Shadow transport minister backs KentOnline’s Blue Badge campaign

A campaign to make the Blue Badge system fairer for those with time-limited conditions has been given an audience in parliament.

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Shop manager sold vodka to girl because ‘she wasn't dressed like a 14-year-old'

Shop manager sold vodka to girl because ‘she wasn't dressed like a 14-year-old'

A shopkeeper who narrowly avoided losing his alcohol licence sold vodka to a child because “she wasn’t dressed like a 14-year-old”.

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‘Stop blocking path with bins! I was crushed by mobility scooter and broke my leg’

‘Stop blocking path with bins! I was crushed by mobility scooter and broke my leg’

A gran is urging people to stop blocking footpaths with their bins after her mobility scooter tipped over into the road and she broke her leg.

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‘This old beachside van shows restaurants how real pizza should be done’

‘This old beachside van shows restaurants how real pizza should be done’

Is this the best pizza in Kent? The cooks in this old van show restaurants how it should be done.

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‘We think this could be the answer to Kent’s fly-tipping problem’

‘We think this could be the answer to Kent’s fly-tipping problem’

Fly-tipping costs councils hundreds of thousands of pounds every year — but one tech-savvy firm believes it’s devised a solution based on AI cameras.

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Big improvements at maternity units at two Kent hospitals

Big improvements at maternity units at two Kent hospitals

Maternity units at two Kent hospitals have made “significant improvements” since receiving the worst-possible rating from inspectors.

Kent’s Blue Flag beaches rise by a third

Kent’s Blue Flag beaches rise by a third

The number of Kent beaches awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag has increased by a third compared to last year.

Restored church turned co-working space wins major award

Restored church turned co-working space wins major award

A multi-million-pound restoration project has picked up another major award.

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Dog owner banned from keeping animals after puppy found dead on top of sofa

Dog owner banned from keeping animals after puppy found dead on top of sofa

A man who kept several dogs in appalling conditions has been given an indefinite ban from keeping animals after five died. WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES

Man and woman arrested after M25 crash

Man and woman arrested after M25 crash

A man, 30, and woman, 25, have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury, after a crash between a HGV and road sweeper.

Moment car ploughs into unit at business park - before police pin down shirtless man

Moment car ploughs into unit at business park - before police pin down shirtless man

Footage has captured the moment a car ploughed into a unit at a business park - right in front of police.

Windows damaged and paint thrown over town centre building

Windows damaged and paint thrown over town centre building

Investigators are appealing for information after reports of a vandal smashing and throwing paint over windows in a town centre.

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