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The Clangers turns 50

The Clangers turns 50

A hugely popular animated series created by a Kent artist and puppet maker first aired on our television screens half-a-century ago.
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Rapist attacked girl, 13, in ditch

Rapist attacked girl, 13, in ditch

A woman raped by two different men as a child has finally got justice nearly a decade later.

First look at Christmas ice rink

First look at Christmas ice rink

Construction has begun on a hotly anticipated festive skating rink recently dubbed a 'climate disaster' by campaigners.

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Drunk mum vomits at KFC after 'erratic' driving

Drunk mum vomits at KFC after 'erratic' driving

A woman was arrested outside a fast food restaurant after undertaking cars and swerving onto verges - before kicking a police officer.

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Could this man decide election result in crucial seat?

Could this man decide election result in crucial seat?

An independent candidate's surprise entry in the race to be MP in Kent's most marginal seat may have significant repercussions.

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Blaze at home sparked by hot ash

Blaze at home sparked by hot ash

Firefighters have tackled a fire in a residential road that began in a bag of hot ash from a log-burning stove.

Hooded thug tries to rob teen in alleyway

Hooded thug tries to rob teen in alleyway

A hooded man who tried to steal a phone from a teenage boy before pushing him into a bush is being hunted by police.
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Ice rink branded 'climate disaster'

Ice rink branded 'climate disaster'
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A council is pushing ahead with plans for a festive ice rink despite admitting flaws regarding its environmental impact.

Brexit Party candidate breaks silence over not standing

Brexit Party candidate breaks silence over not standing
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The Brexit Party candidate who pulled out of the election race says he fears Jeremy Corbyn could become Prime Minister.

Racy advert 'may dent my credibility', says MP hopeful

Racy advert 'may dent my credibility', says MP hopeful
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An election candidate who appeared in S&M gear in a casino commercial says she will likely remove the video from her website.

Homeowner chased burglar down street

Homeowner chased burglar down street

A man was left "bewildered" after returning home to find a burglar riffling through his family's belongings.

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Thug tried throwing pregnant girlfriend from window

Thug tried throwing pregnant girlfriend from window

A violent bully punctured his girlfriend's lung, stripped her clothes and threw away her father's ashes during a terrifying campaign of violence.

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'Please give back photos of my little girl'

'Please give back photos of my little girl'

The mum of a four-year-old battling brain tumours is desperately appealing for thieves to return a phone containing 'irreplaceable' photos.

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Evans gets the right response as Gills win through in replay

Evans gets the right response as Gills win through in replay

Gillingham boss Steve Evans got the reaction he wanted against Sunderland after a heated half-time teamtalk.

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Report: Hanlan’s goal enough for Gills

Report: Hanlan’s goal enough for Gills

Brandon Hanlan fired Gillingham through to second round of the FA Cup.

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Free-scoring Sheppey hit double figures

Free-scoring Sheppey hit double figures

Sheppey United’s weekend rout didn’t surprise their manager Ernie Batten.

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Evans: We should have won by three or four

Evans: We should have won by three or four

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Denly back in reckoning

Denly back in reckoning
No complacency for Imps visit

No complacency for Imps visit

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Mile-long illuminated Christmas trail is back

Mile-long illuminated Christmas trail is back

A magical illuminated trail featuring thousands of lights stretching a mile through a woodland is back for Christmas from this weekend.

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High-flying festivities at the castle

High-flying festivities at the castle

A magical world of festive feathers and the Christmas markets is set to open at at Kent castle this weekend.

Tracey Emin's Turner Prize backing revealed

Tracey Emin's Turner Prize backing revealed

Gallery managers have revealed how artist Tracey Emin personally backed the bid to bring the world famous Turner Prize to the county.

First headliners announced for Forest Live next summer

First headliners announced for Forest Live next summer

Singers Will Young and James Morrison are the first acts to be announced for next summer's Forest Live dates in the county.
Frozen 2: here's our review

Frozen 2: here's our review
Turner Prize exhibition: what we thought of it

Turner Prize exhibition: what we thought of it

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Gigspanner's Kent gig

Gigspanner's Kent gig
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Mile-long illuminated Christmas trail is back

Mile-long illuminated Christmas trail is back

A magical illuminated trail featuring thousands of lights stretching a mile through a woodland is back for Christmas from this weekend.
Voice of Elsa to read Cbeebies Bedtime Story

Voice of Elsa to read Cbeebies Bedtime Story

Free advent calendars and the announcement that Idina Menzel will read a Bedtime Story - we took ahead to the release of Frozen 2 this weekend.

Christmas makes and bakes for kids

Christmas makes and bakes for kids

If you're looking for a Christmas craft or a suitable festive recipe to enjoy with the kids in the run up to Christmas, we've got the lot here.
'Simply the best' gingerbread recipe for kids

'Simply the best' gingerbread recipe for kids

If you're keen to cook with the kids Christmas, this gingerbread recipe is ideal for making sweet treats, present ideas or for leaving our for Santa.

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Industrial chic at plot with muscle

Industrial chic at plot with muscle

Are you cool enough to live in this old railway winch building in the heart of Canterbury?
Converted barn could be worth a look

Converted barn could be worth a look
Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter

Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter
Proposal for 56 new homes close to secondary school

Proposal for 56 new homes close to secondary school

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Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter

Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter
7 jobs for the garden this autumn

7 jobs for the garden this autumn
Take a wintry walk in a world famous garden

Take a wintry walk in a world famous garden
Gardeners put on a floral show

Gardeners put on a floral show

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Yalding 'heading for grid-lock'

Yalding 'heading for grid-lock'

Neighbours opposed to a scheme to redevelop the Syngenta site in Yalding as a business park say it could contaminate the River Medway.

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Cricket hero fired up for future career

Cricket hero fired up for future career
The best Christmas temp jobs

The best Christmas temp jobs
Latest unemployment figures revealed

Latest unemployment figures revealed

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Ben West reveals why he asked THAT question in Corbyn-Johnson debate

Ben West reveals why he asked THAT question in Corbyn-Johnson debate

A charity founder has explained why he asked the country's would be PMs what gifts they would buy one another.
Primary challenge winners enjoy castle celebrations

Primary challenge winners enjoy castle celebrations
A taste of cooks to come

A taste of cooks to come
Male domestic abuse charities recognised

Male domestic abuse charities recognised

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Education, Training & Childcare

Education, Training & Childcare is a special supplement published by KM Media Group four times a year. Click here for latest e-edition.

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A guide for your future. For year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.
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