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24/09/2023 01:47

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Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on display in Windsor

Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on display in Windsor

For more than 100 years it had been kept in storage at Hampton Court Palace after being mis-attributed to an anonymous French artist.

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Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher in some rural areas than London

Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher in some rural areas than London

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a strategy to address what they say is an urban-rural divide in access to GPs

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Naked man taken to hospital and arrested following alleged assaults on police and Southeastern staff at Folkestone Central

Naked man taken to hospital and arrested following alleged assaults on police and Southeastern staff at Folkestone Central

A man allegedly attacked train staff before running into a town centre “naked” and punching a police officer.

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FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury-time winner against Kennington as Bearsted and Corinthian progress on penalties; Deal win the only Sou[...]

FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury-time winner against Kennington as Bearsted and Corinthian progress on penalties; Deal win the only Sou[...]

A 96th-minute strike from Festos Kamara saw Tunbridge Wells beat Kennington 3-2 in the FA Vase Second Qualifying Round.

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Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency taskforce scrapped

Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency taskforce scrapped

Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband said Rishi Sunak ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about the climate crisis.

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7 hours ago
Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breast cancer diagnosis journey and update on X

Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breast cancer diagnosis journey and update on X

An MP has said she is in recovery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Paul Rooney scores winner in National League South derby

Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Paul Rooney scores winner in National League South derby

Dartford ended a run of four straight defeats with a National League derby success over Tonbridge Angels on Saturday.

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Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

It is understood physical inspections are expected to be completed in November.

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Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Katy Loudon said Sir Ed Davey was wrong to suggest voters are not talking about EU membership.

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11 hours ago
Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round of plans for microbrewery in Reculver, near Herne Bay

Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round of plans for microbrewery in Reculver, near Herne Bay

Fresh proposals have been submitted for a coastline microbrewery with beer tasting for visitors, after they were knocked back for a second time.

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Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lidl staff after he was caught shoplifting avoids jail

Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lidl staff after he was caught shoplifting avoids jail

A shoplifter who hurled meat and a plant pot at supermarket staff before shouting abuse at a police officer has avoided jail.

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Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

A 46-year-old woman from has been re-bailed until early next year, a police force has said.

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Football fixtures and results: Saturday September 23 to Wednesday September 27

Football fixtures and results: Saturday September 23 to Wednesday September 27

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

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Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

The special status would echo a similar international scheme that exists for beaches and marinas.

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17 hours ago
Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Mark Corbyn, co-founder of Filipino supper club The Adobros, will be part of several events to promote Filipino food and culture.

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What's it like living and working on London Road in Dover, dubbed Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

What's it like living and working on London Road in Dover, dubbed Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

With 12 food outlets along a 350-yard stretch, it’s no surprise this street has been dubbed Kent’s “takeaway alley”.

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Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Chatham youngster Valya Scott after dreaming of becoming a golf professional

Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Chatham youngster Valya Scott after dreaming of becoming a golf professional

Valya Scott’s victory at the US Kids East London Golf Tour came just two years after dreaming that she would be a golf professional.

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Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and masters open 40-plus crews end long waits for victory in South Coast Championships at Folkestone

Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and masters open 40-plus crews end long waits for victory in South Coast Championships at Folkestone

Two crews from Deal Rowing Club ended their long wait for glory in the South Coast Championships at Folkestone.

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Harrietsham powerboat racer Colin Jelf in mix for a medal as UIM F2 World Championship concludes in Portugal

Harrietsham powerboat racer Colin Jelf in mix for a medal as UIM F2 World Championship concludes in Portugal

Powerboat racer Colin Jelf is hoping to finish the world championship season on a high this weekend.

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Sister of missing mother Jamie-Leigh Kelly pleads for her to come home

Sister of missing mother Jamie-Leigh Kelly pleads for her to come home

Jamie-Leigh Kelly left a centre for vulnerable mothers and children in Colindale, north-west London, with her two children on Tuesday.

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Police probe links between three nearby deaths in Teesside

Police probe links between three nearby deaths in Teesside

The investigation surrounds the deaths of Kevin Conway, 41, Stephanie Alderson, 35, and Kathleen Broomfield, 43, in South Bank, near Middlesbrough.

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HMS Kent celebrate receiving Freedom of the County Award

HMS Kent celebrate receiving Freedom of the County Award

The streets of Maidstone saw a military march with fixed bayonets and band to honour the vessel, which has played a vital part in the safety of Kent over the y [...]

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Former PCSO who was ‘petrified’ during brawl outside Clique Bar in Ramsgat cleared of affray

Former PCSO who was ‘petrified’ during brawl outside Clique Bar in Ramsgat cleared of affray

A former police community support officer has been cleared of affray after telling a jury he felt "petrified and in danger" during a brawl.

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Woman arrested over ‘abduction’ as police hunt for missing mother and children

Woman arrested over ‘abduction’ as police hunt for missing mother and children

Jamie-Leigh Kelly left a centre for vulnerable mothers and children in Colindale, north-west London, with her two children, police said.

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Paedo pensioner from McKenzie Road in Chatham jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl

Paedo pensioner from McKenzie Road in Chatham jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl

A 78-year-old man has been jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl for sex who turned out to be an undercover police officer.

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Court of Appeal overturns ruling on length of estranged couple’s marriage

Court of Appeal overturns ruling on length of estranged couple’s marriage

Angela Jilina and Walid Abu-Zalaf were previously embroiled in a High Court dispute over when their marriage had broken down.

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19-year-old who died after legal battle with NHS is named

19-year-old who died after legal battle with NHS is named

Sudiksha Thirumalesh died last week after a months-long court fight with an NHS trust over her care.

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Oldest shop in UK The Tulip Tree in Chiddingstone that was once owned by Tudor Queen’s family goes on market

Oldest shop in UK The Tulip Tree in Chiddingstone that was once owned by Tudor Queen’s family goes on market

The search is on for a new owner for a shop which first opened for business in the 1400s after it went on the market.

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Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Act immunity provisions

Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Act immunity provisions

The body’s Committee of Ministers expressed concerns that the act breached human rights obligations.

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IRA bombing in Deal remembered

IRA bombing in Deal remembered

On the 32nd anniversary of the IRA bombing, a man who survived the blast due to a late start recalls the events of that fatal day.

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'Folkestone lightning bolt gave me an electric shock - my phone went flying!'

'Folkestone lightning bolt gave me an electric shock - my phone went flying!'

A lightning bolt which struck a house triggered an electrical surge so powerful it sent a neighbour’s phone flying from her hand.

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Compare the Market says car insurance policies have risen, on average, by £251 in just a year

Compare the Market says car insurance policies have risen, on average, by £251 in just a year

The cost of car insurance is rising rapidly and latest figures from Compare the Market show how much drivers may need to pay depending on their age.

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Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Minnie Rae Dunn, eight, died after falling from the balcony of a block of flats in Portsmouth.

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Oldest gorilla in UK celebrates her 60th birthday

Oldest gorilla in UK celebrates her 60th birthday

Delilah has been at Belfast Zoo for more than 30 years.

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Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Road closes for SGN gasworks

Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Road closes for SGN gasworks

An eight-week diversion in a quiet village has led to fears someone will be hurt by reckless drivers mounting the kerbs.

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Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager Neil Harris as Gills beaten on their travels

Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager Neil Harris as Gills beaten on their travels

Gillingham manager Neil Harris admitted he was baffled as to how his team lost to Doncaster on Saturday.

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Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousands at London protest against Rishi Sunak’s breed ban

Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousands at London protest against Rishi Sunak’s breed ban

The owner of an XL Bully marched through London to protest the government’s plans to ban the breed by the end of the year.

Read full article: Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousa [...]
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Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitstable anti-sewage rally in Tankerton

Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitstable anti-sewage rally in Tankerton

Singer Feargal Sharkey and comedian Paul Whitehouse were among the famous faces at a rally against sewage washing up on the county’s shores.

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FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford United win on penalties while Sheppey United and Ramsgate among those to advance; Chatham retain top spot[...]

FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford United win on penalties while Sheppey United and Ramsgate among those to advance; Chatham retain top spot[...]

Ashford United beat Met Police 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round.

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Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for more countryside access in England

Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for more countryside access in England

They say a right to roam law south of the border would give people better access to rural areas which would benefit their health.

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Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on target for Gills but Ben Close brace settles League 2 match at the Eco-Power Stadium

Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on target for Gills but Ben Close brace settles League 2 match at the Eco-Power Stadium

Gillingham were beaten by a late long-range goal at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.

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Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing following medical emergency

Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing following medical emergency

There are long delays on a busy stretch of motorway connecting Kent and Esses due to an earlier medical emergency.

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Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

The Scottish Constitution Secretary said the process allows for candidates to come forward even if they are not sitting MPs.

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Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfixed in Wallis Park in Northfleet, Gravesend

Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfixed in Wallis Park in Northfleet, Gravesend

A disabled woman fears she could fall or be attacked after waiting more than a year for the lighting in her car park to be fixed.

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Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband said the Prime Minister viewed the green agenda as an obligation rather than an opportunity.

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Man found dead in car park of former The Living Well Church in Lydden, near Dover

Man found dead in car park of former The Living Well Church in Lydden, near Dover

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in the car park of a former church.

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TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine Company among UK's top five restaurants

TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine Company among UK's top five restaurants

A Kent restaurant has been ranked among the top five in the UK by a highly-respected chef who has appeared on several TV cooking shows.

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Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner signs new contract at League 2 Gillingham

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner signs new contract at League 2 Gillingham

Gillingham goalkeeper Jake Turner has signed a contract extension.

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Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, visits St Leonard’s Church in Hythe

Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, visits St Leonard’s Church in Hythe

A man who has gone viral for slagging off the county has revealed “the only attraction worth visiting” in the county, and it’s an unusual choice.

Read full article: Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, v [...]
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Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Group to close after Medway Council collection rule changes

Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Group to close after Medway Council collection rule changes

A litter-picking group that has collected more than 5,000 bags of rubbish will stop running after “totally unacceptable” rule changes by the council.

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Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from Seabrook BP to take children to school

Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from Seabrook BP to take children to school

A mum filled up at a BP station and made off without paying to get her children to school.

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M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given zero-star food hygiene rating

M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given zero-star food hygiene rating

A town centre shop has been hit with a zero-star hygiene rating – after inspectors were alerted to a worker washing their feet in a sink.

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Lib Dems launch conference with plans for ‘flexible’ childcare and tutoring

Lib Dems launch conference with plans for ‘flexible’ childcare and tutoring

Delegates have gathered in Bournemouth to debate and decide on a raft of policy ideas.

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Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Dispatches.

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Bistro in Sheppey named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

Bistro in Sheppey named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

A bistro named after a sunken warship has ceased trading inside a hotel after opening just for 80 days.

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Charles and Camilla get a taste of French wine country in vineyard tour

Charles and Camilla get a taste of French wine country in vineyard tour

The King and Queen were given a case of two bottles of 2022 cuvee royale red to take with them.

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Peter Pan launched as this year’s panto at Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone

Peter Pan launched as this year’s panto at Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone

The banter was in full flow as a veteran Dame helped launch a theatre’s panto.

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Two men charged with murdering 16-year-old boy

Two men charged with murdering 16-year-old boy

They will appear in the Crown Court on Monday.

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Kent (235 all out and 44-2) bat out final day to draw in County Championship Division 1 with Somerset (404-4 declared)

Kent (235 all out and 44-2) bat out final day to draw in County Championship Division 1 with Somerset (404-4 declared)

Struggling Kent took six County Championship Division 1 points back to Canterbury as they batted out the final day to draw with Somerset at Taunton.

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SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling

SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling

Dr Lisa Cameron said the party at Westminster has backed a staffer over her to contest the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow seat.

Read full article: SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challen [...]
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Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

The autumn equinox will mark the end of summer and the start of autumn on Saturday.

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1 day ago
Telecom worker injured by falling tree tree in Sellindge

Telecom worker injured by falling tree tree in Sellindge

A man was taken to hospital after a falling tree trapped him, while he was on a telegraph pole.

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1 day ago
Regional mayor and Campaign for Real Ale launch scheme to protect historic pubs

Regional mayor and Campaign for Real Ale launch scheme to protect historic pubs

The ‘List Your Local’ initiative follows an arson attack on the Crooked House in South Staffordshire.

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Manston Airport to reopen after latest challenge rejected by High Court judge over claims government’s decision to grant planning permission was ille[...]

Manston Airport to reopen after latest challenge rejected by High Court judge over claims government’s decision to grant planning permission was ille[...]

A bid challenging the legality of the government’s decision to reopen Manston Airport has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

Read full article: Manston Airport to reopen after latest challeng [...]
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Officers ‘anxious’ after marksman charged with Chris Kaba murder – Met chief

Officers ‘anxious’ after marksman charged with Chris Kaba murder – Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley said he saw ‘uncertainty’ and ‘worry’ in the faces of the 70 officers he has met since the murder charge was announced.

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1 day ago
Wilko reveals dates for final store closures in Chatham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Maidstone and Bromley following collapse

Wilko reveals dates for final store closures in Chatham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Maidstone and Bromley following collapse

It has been confirmed the remaining Wilko stores will close by early October.

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Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London

Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London

Police said they met the suspect on the roof of the 225-meter-tall skyscraper.

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Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

The state of the nation’s finances mean there is little prospect of a change in the near future.

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Fire crews called to derelict building in Brompton Road, Gillingham, near Great Lines Heritage Park

Fire crews called to derelict building in Brompton Road, Gillingham, near Great Lines Heritage Park

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a derelict building for the second time in a week.

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Police appeal after teenager stabbed to death in south-east London

Police appeal after teenager stabbed to death in south-east London

The 19-year-old was fatally stabbed in Jubilee Park on Wednesday afternoon.

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Police and forensic officers descend on Marine Parade, Sheerness following incident

Police and forensic officers descend on Marine Parade, Sheerness following incident

Considerable police activity has been spotted on a seafront street this morning.

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Man taken to hospital after suspected American XL bully dog attack in park

Man taken to hospital after suspected American XL bully dog attack in park

The man was injured in the attack on Friday evening, but the owner left the scene before police arrived.

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Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Levi Amantchi (2), Sol Wanjau-Smith and Razzaq Coleman De-Graft on target in big home win

Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Levi Amantchi (2), Sol Wanjau-Smith and Razzaq Coleman De-Graft on target in big home win

Maidstone enjoyed their biggest win of the season in National League South with a destruction of a high-flying Worthing.

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Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of post-Brexit relationship – Davey

Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of post-Brexit relationship – Davey

The party has suggested a four-stage road map to ‘rebuilding’ the UK’s relationship with the EU.

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Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the County as civic parade takes place in Maidstone

Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the County as civic parade takes place in Maidstone

The Royal Navy were cheered on through the streets after being awarded the freedom of the county during a major civic event.

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Met Police issue appeal for information and witnesses after teenager died near Jubliee Park, Petts Wood

Met Police issue appeal for information and witnesses after teenager died near Jubliee Park, Petts Wood

Detectives are urging for witnesses to come forward after a 19-year-old was reportedly stabbed and killed near a park.

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Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham, Dartford v Tonbridge Angels, Maidstone United v Worthing

Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham, Dartford v Tonbridge Angels, Maidstone United v Worthing

Follow all the action as it happens, including from Gillingham’s trip to Doncaster in League 2.

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Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

New parents are currently eligible for 37 weeks of shared paid leave, which the party wants to extend to 46 weeks.

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Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Margate was ‘absolute chaos and dangerous’

Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Margate was ‘absolute chaos and dangerous’

A music venue has responded to reports fans missed a headline act due to overcrowding and extreme heat.

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Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

The campaign calls for an Elizabeth Cross medal to be given posthumously in recognition of emergency services workers killed in the line of duty.

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M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchange) and Clacket Lane Services due to huge van fire

M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchange) and Clacket Lane Services due to huge van fire

A stretch of motorway is blocked due to a van fire this morning

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American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join London protest over proposed ‘dangerous dog’ ban

American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join London protest over proposed ‘dangerous dog’ ban

An XL Bully owner is attending a protest in the capital in a bid to save her daughter’s best friend and spread awareness about the ‘banned’ breed.

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Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a bookseller – today it’s a jack of all trades but bookshops have paid an almighty price

Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a bookseller – today it’s a jack of all trades but bookshops have paid an almighty price

Amazon is about to turn 25 in the UK – but for all its success, it’s played no small part in forever changing our high streets.

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John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamaddon to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamaddon to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

The former EastEnders actor will be stepping into the heels of Loco Chanelle for the coming-of-age musical’s latest tour.

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Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextable while putting up fencing now faced with £24k bill from UK Power Networks

Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextable while putting up fencing now faced with £24k bill from UK Power Networks

A self-employed builder who is lucky to be alive after he hit a power main while putting up fencing has now been handed a £24k bill for the damage.

Read full article: Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextab [...]
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1 day ago
There is a risk humans could lose control of AI machines, says deputy PM

There is a risk humans could lose control of AI machines, says deputy PM

Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly that international collaboration would be required to apply ‘guardrails’ on the technology.

Read full article: There is a risk humans could lose control of AI [...]
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1 day ago
Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

It has been suggested the Prime Minister is looking at emulating New Zealand’s ban on tobacco being sold to anyone born after 2009.

Read full article: Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigaret [...]
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1 day ago
More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high streets seek solutions

More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high streets seek solutions

Since the chain went into administration last month, retailers are buying up some properties, while others are left without answers.

Read full article: More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high stree [...]
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1 day ago
Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people rejected advances, says comedian

Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people rejected advances, says comedian

Russell Brand denies the allegations of sexual assault that were made about him in a joint investigation.

Read full article: Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people [...]
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1 day ago
Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ instead of given care, inquiry told

Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ instead of given care, inquiry told

Professor Linda Allan’s 21-year-old daughter Katie died in Polmont young offenders’ institution in 2018.

Read full article: Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ inste [...]
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1 day ago
Police officer killed after being hit by car as he walked to work

Police officer killed after being hit by car as he walked to work

Sergeant Paul Frear had served with West Midlands Police for 21 years.

Read full article: Police officer killed after being hit by car as [...]
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1 day ago
Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barley at festival in Bordeaux

Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barley at festival in Bordeaux

Charles and Camilla had flown to the city from Paris on Friday morning, on the final day of their state visit to France.

Read full article: Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barle [...]
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1 day ago
UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Bennu as part of Nasa mission

UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Bennu as part of Nasa mission

The sample, which was collected as part of Nasa’s Osiris-Rex mission, will return to Earth on Sunday.

Read full article: UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Benn [...]
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1 day ago
Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Annette McGavigan was killed during the army quashing of a riot in Londonderry in 1971.

Read full article: Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act c [...]
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1 day ago
Sunak may have breached ministerial code with Party conference photo – Labour

Sunak may have breached ministerial code with Party conference photo – Labour

The Conservative Party conference agenda features a photo taken by a ‘taxpayer-funded Downing Street civil servant’.

Read full article: Sunak may have breached ministerial code with P [...]
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1 day ago
Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK streaming platform in 2024

Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK streaming platform in 2024

People will be given the option to pay for a new ‘ad-free’ subscription, with the cost due to be announced at a later date.

Read full article: Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK s [...]
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1 day ago
Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham

Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham

A cyclist has died after being hit by a falling tree on a country lane.

Read full article: Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham
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1 day ago
Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, but no electoral pact with Labour

Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, but no electoral pact with Labour

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey also said the prospect of rejoining the European Union was off the table.

Read full article: Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, bu [...]
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1 day ago
M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway at Junction 2 for Strood and Rochester to see motorway reduced to one lane

M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway at Junction 2 for Strood and Rochester to see motorway reduced to one lane

Motorists will only be able to use one lane of a motorway tonight while work to repair a bridge takes place.

Read full article: M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway a [...]
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1 day ago
Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment after net zero announcement – poll

Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment after net zero announcement – poll

The public is divided on whether Rishi Sunak’s changes to net zero were the right thing to do, but his personal ratings have fallen.

Read full article: Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment a [...]
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1 hour ago
Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on display in Windsor

Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on display in Windsor

For more than 100 years it had been kept in storage at Hampton Court Palace after being mis-attributed to an anonymous French artist.

Read full article: Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on disp [...]
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2 hours ago
Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

The state of the nation’s finances mean there is little prospect of a change in the near future.

Read full article: Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cu [...]
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3 hours ago
Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager Neil Harris as Gills beaten on their travels

Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager Neil Harris as Gills beaten on their travels

Gillingham manager Neil Harris admitted he was baffled as to how his team lost to Doncaster on Saturday.

Read full article: Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager [...]
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4 hours ago
Naked man taken to hospital and arrested following alleged assaults on police and Southeastern staff at Folkestone Central

Naked man taken to hospital and arrested following alleged assaults on police and Southeastern staff at Folkestone Central

A man allegedly attacked train staff before running into a town centre “naked” and punching a police officer.

Read full article: Naked man taken to hospital and arrested follow [...]
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5 hours ago
Police appeal after teenager stabbed to death in south-east London

Police appeal after teenager stabbed to death in south-east London

The 19-year-old was fatally stabbed in Jubilee Park on Wednesday afternoon.

Read full article: Police appeal after teenager stabbed to death i [...]
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5 hours ago
Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitstable anti-sewage rally in Tankerton

Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitstable anti-sewage rally in Tankerton

Singer Feargal Sharkey and comedian Paul Whitehouse were among the famous faces at a rally against sewage washing up on the county’s shores.

Read full article: Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitst [...]
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6 hours ago
Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency taskforce scrapped

Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency taskforce scrapped

Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband said Rishi Sunak ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about the climate crisis.

Read full article: Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency [...]
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7 hours ago
Man taken to hospital after suspected American XL bully dog attack in park

Man taken to hospital after suspected American XL bully dog attack in park

The man was injured in the attack on Friday evening, but the owner left the scene before police arrived.

Read full article: Man taken to hospital after suspected American [...]
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8 hours ago
Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for more countryside access in England

Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for more countryside access in England

They say a right to roam law south of the border would give people better access to rural areas which would benefit their health.

Read full article: Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for mor [...]
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8 hours ago
Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Paul Rooney scores winner in National League South derby

Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Paul Rooney scores winner in National League South derby

Dartford ended a run of four straight defeats with a National League derby success over Tonbridge Angels on Saturday.

Read full article: Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Pau [...]
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9 hours ago
Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of post-Brexit relationship – Davey

Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of post-Brexit relationship – Davey

The party has suggested a four-stage road map to ‘rebuilding’ the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Read full article: Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of [...]
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10 hours ago
Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing following medical emergency

Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing following medical emergency

There are long delays on a busy stretch of motorway connecting Kent and Esses due to an earlier medical emergency.

Read full article: Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing [...]
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10 hours ago
Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Katy Loudon said Sir Ed Davey was wrong to suggest voters are not talking about EU membership.

Read full article: Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s [...]
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11 hours ago
Met Police issue appeal for information and witnesses after teenager died near Jubliee Park, Petts Wood

Met Police issue appeal for information and witnesses after teenager died near Jubliee Park, Petts Wood

Detectives are urging for witnesses to come forward after a 19-year-old was reportedly stabbed and killed near a park.

Read full article: Met Police issue appeal for information and wit [...]
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11 hours ago
Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfixed in Wallis Park in Northfleet, Gravesend

Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfixed in Wallis Park in Northfleet, Gravesend

A disabled woman fears she could fall or be attacked after waiting more than a year for the lighting in her car park to be fixed.

Read full article: Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfi [...]
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11 hours ago
Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lidl staff after he was caught shoplifting avoids jail

Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lidl staff after he was caught shoplifting avoids jail

A shoplifter who hurled meat and a plant pot at supermarket staff before shouting abuse at a police officer has avoided jail.

Read full article: Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lid [...]
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12 hours ago
Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

New parents are currently eligible for 37 weeks of shared paid leave, which the party wants to extend to 46 weeks.

Read full article: Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled [...]
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12 hours ago
Man found dead in car park of former The Living Well Church in Lydden, near Dover

Man found dead in car park of former The Living Well Church in Lydden, near Dover

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in the car park of a former church.

Read full article: Man found dead in car park of former The Living [...]
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13 hours ago
Football fixtures and results: Saturday September 23 to Wednesday September 27

Football fixtures and results: Saturday September 23 to Wednesday September 27

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Read full article: Football fixtures and results: Saturday Septemb [...]
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15 hours ago
Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

The campaign calls for an Elizabeth Cross medal to be given posthumously in recognition of emergency services workers killed in the line of duty.

Read full article: Murdered police officer’s father urges Governme [...]
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16 hours ago
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner signs new contract at League 2 Gillingham

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner signs new contract at League 2 Gillingham

Gillingham goalkeeper Jake Turner has signed a contract extension.

Read full article: Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner [...]
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17 hours ago
Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Mark Corbyn, co-founder of Filipino supper club The Adobros, will be part of several events to promote Filipino food and culture.

Read full article: Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast wit [...]
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20 hours ago
American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join London protest over proposed ‘dangerous dog’ ban

American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join London protest over proposed ‘dangerous dog’ ban

An XL Bully owner is attending a protest in the capital in a bid to save her daughter’s best friend and spread awareness about the ‘banned’ breed.

Read full article: American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join [...]
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20 hours ago
Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Group to close after Medway Council collection rule changes

Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Group to close after Medway Council collection rule changes

A litter-picking group that has collected more than 5,000 bags of rubbish will stop running after “totally unacceptable” rule changes by the council.

Read full article: Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Grou [...]
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20 hours ago
Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Chatham youngster Valya Scott after dreaming of becoming a golf professional

Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Chatham youngster Valya Scott after dreaming of becoming a golf professional

Valya Scott’s victory at the US Kids East London Golf Tour came just two years after dreaming that she would be a golf professional.

Read full article: Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Cha [...]
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20 hours ago
John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamaddon to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamaddon to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

The former EastEnders actor will be stepping into the heels of Loco Chanelle for the coming-of-age musical’s latest tour.

Read full article: John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamadd [...]
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20 hours ago
M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given zero-star food hygiene rating

M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given zero-star food hygiene rating

A town centre shop has been hit with a zero-star hygiene rating – after inspectors were alerted to a worker washing their feet in a sink.

Read full article: M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given [...]
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20 hours ago
Harrietsham powerboat racer Colin Jelf in mix for a medal as UIM F2 World Championship concludes in Portugal

Harrietsham powerboat racer Colin Jelf in mix for a medal as UIM F2 World Championship concludes in Portugal

Powerboat racer Colin Jelf is hoping to finish the world championship season on a high this weekend.

Read full article: Harrietsham powerboat racer Colin Jelf in mix f [...]
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1 day ago
There is a risk humans could lose control of AI machines, says deputy PM

There is a risk humans could lose control of AI machines, says deputy PM

Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly that international collaboration would be required to apply ‘guardrails’ on the technology.

Read full article: There is a risk humans could lose control of AI [...]
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1 day ago
Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Dispatches.

Read full article: Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters f [...]
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1 day ago
Police probe links between three nearby deaths in Teesside

Police probe links between three nearby deaths in Teesside

The investigation surrounds the deaths of Kevin Conway, 41, Stephanie Alderson, 35, and Kathleen Broomfield, 43, in South Bank, near Middlesbrough.

Read full article: Police probe links between three nearby deaths [...]
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1 day ago
More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high streets seek solutions

More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high streets seek solutions

Since the chain went into administration last month, retailers are buying up some properties, while others are left without answers.

Read full article: More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high stree [...]
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1 day ago
Charles and Camilla get a taste of French wine country in vineyard tour

Charles and Camilla get a taste of French wine country in vineyard tour

The King and Queen were given a case of two bottles of 2022 cuvee royale red to take with them.

Read full article: Charles and Camilla get a taste of French wine [...]
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1 day ago
Former PCSO who was ‘petrified’ during brawl outside Clique Bar in Ramsgat cleared of affray

Former PCSO who was ‘petrified’ during brawl outside Clique Bar in Ramsgat cleared of affray

A former police community support officer has been cleared of affray after telling a jury he felt "petrified and in danger" during a brawl.

Read full article: Former PCSO who was ‘petrified’ during brawl ou [...]
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1 day ago
Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ instead of given care, inquiry told

Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ instead of given care, inquiry told

Professor Linda Allan’s 21-year-old daughter Katie died in Polmont young offenders’ institution in 2018.

Read full article: Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ inste [...]
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1 day ago
Two men charged with murdering 16-year-old boy

Two men charged with murdering 16-year-old boy

They will appear in the Crown Court on Monday.

Read full article: Two men charged with murdering 16-year-old boy
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1 day ago
Paedo pensioner from McKenzie Road in Chatham jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl

Paedo pensioner from McKenzie Road in Chatham jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl

A 78-year-old man has been jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl for sex who turned out to be an undercover police officer.

Read full article: Paedo pensioner from McKenzie Road in Chatham j [...]
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1 day ago
Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barley at festival in Bordeaux

Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barley at festival in Bordeaux

Charles and Camilla had flown to the city from Paris on Friday morning, on the final day of their state visit to France.

Read full article: Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barle [...]
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1 day ago
SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling

SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling

Dr Lisa Cameron said the party at Westminster has backed a staffer over her to contest the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow seat.

Read full article: SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challen [...]
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1 day ago
19-year-old who died after legal battle with NHS is named

19-year-old who died after legal battle with NHS is named

Sudiksha Thirumalesh died last week after a months-long court fight with an NHS trust over her care.

Read full article: 19-year-old who died after legal battle with NH [...]
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1 day ago
Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Annette McGavigan was killed during the army quashing of a riot in Londonderry in 1971.

Read full article: Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act c [...]
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1 day ago
Telecom worker injured by falling tree tree in Sellindge

Telecom worker injured by falling tree tree in Sellindge

A man was taken to hospital after a falling tree trapped him, while he was on a telegraph pole.

Read full article: Telecom worker injured by falling tree tree in [...]
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1 day ago
Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Act immunity provisions

Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Act immunity provisions

The body’s Committee of Ministers expressed concerns that the act breached human rights obligations.

Read full article: Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Ac [...]
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1 day ago
Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK streaming platform in 2024

Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK streaming platform in 2024

People will be given the option to pay for a new ‘ad-free’ subscription, with the cost due to be announced at a later date.

Read full article: Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK s [...]
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1 day ago
Manston Airport to reopen after latest challenge rejected by High Court judge over claims government’s decision to grant planning permission was ille[...]

Manston Airport to reopen after latest challenge rejected by High Court judge over claims government’s decision to grant planning permission was ille[...]

A bid challenging the legality of the government’s decision to reopen Manston Airport has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

Read full article: Manston Airport to reopen after latest challeng [...]
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1 day ago
'Folkestone lightning bolt gave me an electric shock - my phone went flying!'

'Folkestone lightning bolt gave me an electric shock - my phone went flying!'

A lightning bolt which struck a house triggered an electrical surge so powerful it sent a neighbour’s phone flying from her hand.

Read full article: 'Folkestone lightning bolt gave me an electric [...]
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1 day ago
Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, but no electoral pact with Labour

Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, but no electoral pact with Labour

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey also said the prospect of rejoining the European Union was off the table.

Read full article: Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, bu [...]
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1 day ago
Wilko reveals dates for final store closures in Chatham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Maidstone and Bromley following collapse

Wilko reveals dates for final store closures in Chatham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Maidstone and Bromley following collapse

It has been confirmed the remaining Wilko stores will close by early October.

Read full article: Wilko reveals dates for final store closures in [...]
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1 day ago
Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Minnie Rae Dunn, eight, died after falling from the balcony of a block of flats in Portsmouth.

Read full article: Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay [...]
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1 day ago
Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment after net zero announcement – poll

Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment after net zero announcement – poll

The public is divided on whether Rishi Sunak’s changes to net zero were the right thing to do, but his personal ratings have fallen.

Read full article: Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment a [...]
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1 hour ago
Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Road closes for SGN gasworks

Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Road closes for SGN gasworks

An eight-week diversion in a quiet village has led to fears someone will be hurt by reckless drivers mounting the kerbs.

Read full article: Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Ro [...]
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3 hours ago
Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher in some rural areas than London

Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher in some rural areas than London

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a strategy to address what they say is an urban-rural divide in access to GPs

Read full article: Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher [...]
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4 hours ago
Fire crews called to derelict building in Brompton Road, Gillingham, near Great Lines Heritage Park

Fire crews called to derelict building in Brompton Road, Gillingham, near Great Lines Heritage Park

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a derelict building for the second time in a week.

Read full article: Fire crews called to derelict building in Bromp [...]
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5 hours ago
Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousands at London protest against Rishi Sunak’s breed ban

Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousands at London protest against Rishi Sunak’s breed ban

The owner of an XL Bully marched through London to protest the government’s plans to ban the breed by the end of the year.

Read full article: Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousa [...]
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5 hours ago
FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury-time winner against Kennington as Bearsted and Corinthian progress on penalties; Deal win the only Sou[...]

FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury-time winner against Kennington as Bearsted and Corinthian progress on penalties; Deal win the only Sou[...]

A 96th-minute strike from Festos Kamara saw Tunbridge Wells beat Kennington 3-2 in the FA Vase Second Qualifying Round.

Read full article: FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury- [...]
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6 hours ago
Police and forensic officers descend on Marine Parade, Sheerness following incident

Police and forensic officers descend on Marine Parade, Sheerness following incident

Considerable police activity has been spotted on a seafront street this morning.

Read full article: Police and forensic officers descend on Marine [...]
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6 hours ago
FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford United win on penalties while Sheppey United and Ramsgate among those to advance; Chatham retain top spot[...]

FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford United win on penalties while Sheppey United and Ramsgate among those to advance; Chatham retain top spot[...]

Ashford United beat Met Police 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round.

Read full article: FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford Uni [...]
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7 hours ago
Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breast cancer diagnosis journey and update on X

Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breast cancer diagnosis journey and update on X

An MP has said she is in recovery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Read full article: Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breas [...]
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8 hours ago
Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Levi Amantchi (2), Sol Wanjau-Smith and Razzaq Coleman De-Graft on target in big home win

Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Levi Amantchi (2), Sol Wanjau-Smith and Razzaq Coleman De-Graft on target in big home win

Maidstone enjoyed their biggest win of the season in National League South with a destruction of a high-flying Worthing.

Read full article: Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Lev [...]
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8 hours ago
Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on target for Gills but Ben Close brace settles League 2 match at the Eco-Power Stadium

Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on target for Gills but Ben Close brace settles League 2 match at the Eco-Power Stadium

Gillingham were beaten by a late long-range goal at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.

Read full article: Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on ta [...]
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9 hours ago
Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

It is understood physical inspections are expected to be completed in November.

Read full article: Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believ [...]
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10 hours ago
Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the County as civic parade takes place in Maidstone

Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the County as civic parade takes place in Maidstone

The Royal Navy were cheered on through the streets after being awarded the freedom of the county during a major civic event.

Read full article: Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the C [...]
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11 hours ago
Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

The Scottish Constitution Secretary said the process allows for candidates to come forward even if they are not sitting MPs.

Read full article: Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP [...]
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11 hours ago
Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round of plans for microbrewery in Reculver, near Herne Bay

Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round of plans for microbrewery in Reculver, near Herne Bay

Fresh proposals have been submitted for a coastline microbrewery with beer tasting for visitors, after they were knocked back for a second time.

Read full article: Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round o [...]
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11 hours ago
Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham, Dartford v Tonbridge Angels, Maidstone United v Worthing

Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham, Dartford v Tonbridge Angels, Maidstone United v Worthing

Follow all the action as it happens, including from Gillingham’s trip to Doncaster in League 2.

Read full article: Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham [...]
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12 hours ago
Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband said the Prime Minister viewed the green agenda as an obligation rather than an opportunity.

Read full article: Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy [...]
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12 hours ago
Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

A 46-year-old woman from has been re-bailed until early next year, a police force has said.

Read full article: Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after [...]
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13 hours ago
Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Margate was ‘absolute chaos and dangerous’

Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Margate was ‘absolute chaos and dangerous’

A music venue has responded to reports fans missed a headline act due to overcrowding and extreme heat.

Read full article: Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Marg [...]
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14 hours ago
TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine Company among UK's top five restaurants

TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine Company among UK's top five restaurants

A Kent restaurant has been ranked among the top five in the UK by a highly-respected chef who has appeared on several TV cooking shows.

Read full article: TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine C [...]
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15 hours ago
Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

The special status would echo a similar international scheme that exists for beaches and marinas.

Read full article: Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sew [...]
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17 hours ago
M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchange) and Clacket Lane Services due to huge van fire

M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchange) and Clacket Lane Services due to huge van fire

A stretch of motorway is blocked due to a van fire this morning

Read full article: M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchan [...]
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18 hours ago
Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, visits St Leonard’s Church in Hythe

Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, visits St Leonard’s Church in Hythe

A man who has gone viral for slagging off the county has revealed “the only attraction worth visiting” in the county, and it’s an unusual choice.

Read full article: Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, v [...]
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20 hours ago
What's it like living and working on London Road in Dover, dubbed Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

What's it like living and working on London Road in Dover, dubbed Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

With 12 food outlets along a 350-yard stretch, it’s no surprise this street has been dubbed Kent’s “takeaway alley”.

Read full article: What's it like living and working on London Roa [...]
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20 hours ago
Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a bookseller – today it’s a jack of all trades but bookshops have paid an almighty price

Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a bookseller – today it’s a jack of all trades but bookshops have paid an almighty price

Amazon is about to turn 25 in the UK – but for all its success, it’s played no small part in forever changing our high streets.

Read full article: Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a boo [...]
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20 hours ago
Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from Seabrook BP to take children to school

Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from Seabrook BP to take children to school

A mum filled up at a BP station and made off without paying to get her children to school.

Read full article: Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from S [...]
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20 hours ago
Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and masters open 40-plus crews end long waits for victory in South Coast Championships at Folkestone

Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and masters open 40-plus crews end long waits for victory in South Coast Championships at Folkestone

Two crews from Deal Rowing Club ended their long wait for glory in the South Coast Championships at Folkestone.

Read full article: Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and mas [...]
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20 hours ago
Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextable while putting up fencing now faced with £24k bill from UK Power Networks

Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextable while putting up fencing now faced with £24k bill from UK Power Networks

A self-employed builder who is lucky to be alive after he hit a power main while putting up fencing has now been handed a £24k bill for the damage.

Read full article: Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextab [...]
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22 hours ago
Lib Dems launch conference with plans for ‘flexible’ childcare and tutoring

Lib Dems launch conference with plans for ‘flexible’ childcare and tutoring

Delegates have gathered in Bournemouth to debate and decide on a raft of policy ideas.

Read full article: Lib Dems launch conference with plans for ‘flex [...]
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1 day ago
Sister of missing mother Jamie-Leigh Kelly pleads for her to come home

Sister of missing mother Jamie-Leigh Kelly pleads for her to come home

Jamie-Leigh Kelly left a centre for vulnerable mothers and children in Colindale, north-west London, with her two children on Tuesday.

Read full article: Sister of missing mother Jamie-Leigh Kelly plea [...]
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1 day ago
Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

It has been suggested the Prime Minister is looking at emulating New Zealand’s ban on tobacco being sold to anyone born after 2009.

Read full article: Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigaret [...]
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1 day ago
Bistro in Sheppey named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

Bistro in Sheppey named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

A bistro named after a sunken warship has ceased trading inside a hotel after opening just for 80 days.

Read full article: Bistro in Sheppey named after sunken ship sudde [...]
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1 day ago
HMS Kent celebrate receiving Freedom of the County Award

HMS Kent celebrate receiving Freedom of the County Award

The streets of Maidstone saw a military march with fixed bayonets and band to honour the vessel, which has played a vital part in the safety of Kent over the y [...]

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1 day ago
Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people rejected advances, says comedian

Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people rejected advances, says comedian

Russell Brand denies the allegations of sexual assault that were made about him in a joint investigation.

Read full article: Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people [...]
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1 day ago
Peter Pan launched as this year’s panto at Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone

Peter Pan launched as this year’s panto at Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone

The banter was in full flow as a veteran Dame helped launch a theatre’s panto.

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1 day ago
Woman arrested over ‘abduction’ as police hunt for missing mother and children

Woman arrested over ‘abduction’ as police hunt for missing mother and children

Jamie-Leigh Kelly left a centre for vulnerable mothers and children in Colindale, north-west London, with her two children, police said.

Read full article: Woman arrested over ‘abduction’ as police hunt [...]
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1 day ago
Police officer killed after being hit by car as he walked to work

Police officer killed after being hit by car as he walked to work

Sergeant Paul Frear had served with West Midlands Police for 21 years.

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1 day ago
Kent (235 all out and 44-2) bat out final day to draw in County Championship Division 1 with Somerset (404-4 declared)

Kent (235 all out and 44-2) bat out final day to draw in County Championship Division 1 with Somerset (404-4 declared)

Struggling Kent took six County Championship Division 1 points back to Canterbury as they batted out the final day to draw with Somerset at Taunton.

Read full article: Kent (235 all out and 44-2) bat out final day t [...]
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1 day ago
Court of Appeal overturns ruling on length of estranged couple’s marriage

Court of Appeal overturns ruling on length of estranged couple’s marriage

Angela Jilina and Walid Abu-Zalaf were previously embroiled in a High Court dispute over when their marriage had broken down.

Read full article: Court of Appeal overturns ruling on length of e [...]
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1 day ago
UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Bennu as part of Nasa mission

UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Bennu as part of Nasa mission

The sample, which was collected as part of Nasa’s Osiris-Rex mission, will return to Earth on Sunday.

Read full article: UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Benn [...]
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1 day ago
Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

The autumn equinox will mark the end of summer and the start of autumn on Saturday.

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1 day ago
Oldest shop in UK The Tulip Tree in Chiddingstone that was once owned by Tudor Queen’s family goes on market

Oldest shop in UK The Tulip Tree in Chiddingstone that was once owned by Tudor Queen’s family goes on market

The search is on for a new owner for a shop which first opened for business in the 1400s after it went on the market.

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1 day ago
Sunak may have breached ministerial code with Party conference photo – Labour

Sunak may have breached ministerial code with Party conference photo – Labour

The Conservative Party conference agenda features a photo taken by a ‘taxpayer-funded Downing Street civil servant’.

Read full article: Sunak may have breached ministerial code with P [...]
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1 day ago
Regional mayor and Campaign for Real Ale launch scheme to protect historic pubs

Regional mayor and Campaign for Real Ale launch scheme to protect historic pubs

The ‘List Your Local’ initiative follows an arson attack on the Crooked House in South Staffordshire.

Read full article: Regional mayor and Campaign for Real Ale launch [...]
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1 day ago
IRA bombing in Deal remembered

IRA bombing in Deal remembered

On the 32nd anniversary of the IRA bombing, a man who survived the blast due to a late start recalls the events of that fatal day.

Read full article: IRA bombing in Deal remembered
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1 day ago
Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham

Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham

A cyclist has died after being hit by a falling tree on a country lane.

Read full article: Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham
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1 day ago
Officers ‘anxious’ after marksman charged with Chris Kaba murder – Met chief

Officers ‘anxious’ after marksman charged with Chris Kaba murder – Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley said he saw ‘uncertainty’ and ‘worry’ in the faces of the 70 officers he has met since the murder charge was announced.

Read full article: Officers ‘anxious’ after marksman charged with [...]
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1 day ago
Compare the Market says car insurance policies have risen, on average, by £251 in just a year

Compare the Market says car insurance policies have risen, on average, by £251 in just a year

The cost of car insurance is rising rapidly and latest figures from Compare the Market show how much drivers may need to pay depending on their age.

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1 day ago
M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway at Junction 2 for Strood and Rochester to see motorway reduced to one lane

M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway at Junction 2 for Strood and Rochester to see motorway reduced to one lane

Motorists will only be able to use one lane of a motorway tonight while work to repair a bridge takes place.

Read full article: M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway a [...]
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1 day ago
Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London

Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London

Police said they met the suspect on the roof of the 225-meter-tall skyscraper.

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1 day ago
Oldest gorilla in UK celebrates her 60th birthday

Oldest gorilla in UK celebrates her 60th birthday

Delilah has been at Belfast Zoo for more than 30 years.

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1 hour ago
Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on display in Windsor

Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on display in Windsor

For more than 100 years it had been kept in storage at Hampton Court Palace after being mis-attributed to an anonymous French artist.

Read full article: Lost Artemisia Gentileschi artwork goes on disp [...]
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1 hour ago
Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Road closes for SGN gasworks

Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Road closes for SGN gasworks

An eight-week diversion in a quiet village has led to fears someone will be hurt by reckless drivers mounting the kerbs.

Read full article: Traffic chaos in Hawley Village as Shirehall Ro [...]
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2 hours ago
Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

Sunak reportedly considering inheritance tax cut

The state of the nation’s finances mean there is little prospect of a change in the near future.

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3 hours ago
Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher in some rural areas than London

Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher in some rural areas than London

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a strategy to address what they say is an urban-rural divide in access to GPs

Read full article: Lib Dems: Long waits for GPs three times higher [...]
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3 hours ago
Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager Neil Harris as Gills beaten on their travels

Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager Neil Harris as Gills beaten on their travels

Gillingham manager Neil Harris admitted he was baffled as to how his team lost to Doncaster on Saturday.

Read full article: Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Reaction from manager [...]
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4 hours ago
Fire crews called to derelict building in Brompton Road, Gillingham, near Great Lines Heritage Park

Fire crews called to derelict building in Brompton Road, Gillingham, near Great Lines Heritage Park

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a derelict building for the second time in a week.

Read full article: Fire crews called to derelict building in Bromp [...]
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4 hours ago
Naked man taken to hospital and arrested following alleged assaults on police and Southeastern staff at Folkestone Central

Naked man taken to hospital and arrested following alleged assaults on police and Southeastern staff at Folkestone Central

A man allegedly attacked train staff before running into a town centre “naked” and punching a police officer.

Read full article: Naked man taken to hospital and arrested follow [...]
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5 hours ago
Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousands at London protest against Rishi Sunak’s breed ban

Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousands at London protest against Rishi Sunak’s breed ban

The owner of an XL Bully marched through London to protest the government’s plans to ban the breed by the end of the year.

Read full article: Northfleet American XL Bully owner joins thousa [...]
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5 hours ago
Police appeal after teenager stabbed to death in south-east London

Police appeal after teenager stabbed to death in south-east London

The 19-year-old was fatally stabbed in Jubilee Park on Wednesday afternoon.

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5 hours ago
FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury-time winner against Kennington as Bearsted and Corinthian progress on penalties; Deal win the only Sou[...]

FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury-time winner against Kennington as Bearsted and Corinthian progress on penalties; Deal win the only Sou[...]

A 96th-minute strike from Festos Kamara saw Tunbridge Wells beat Kennington 3-2 in the FA Vase Second Qualifying Round.

Read full article: FA Vase round-up: Tunbridge Wells score injury- [...]
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5 hours ago
Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitstable anti-sewage rally in Tankerton

Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitstable anti-sewage rally in Tankerton

Singer Feargal Sharkey and comedian Paul Whitehouse were among the famous faces at a rally against sewage washing up on the county’s shores.

Read full article: Feargal Sharkey and Paul Whitehouse join Whitst [...]
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6 hours ago
Police and forensic officers descend on Marine Parade, Sheerness following incident

Police and forensic officers descend on Marine Parade, Sheerness following incident

Considerable police activity has been spotted on a seafront street this morning.

Read full article: Police and forensic officers descend on Marine [...]
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6 hours ago
Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency taskforce scrapped

Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency taskforce scrapped

Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband said Rishi Sunak ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about the climate crisis.

Read full article: Miliband criticises Sunak as energy efficiency [...]
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6 hours ago
FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford United win on penalties while Sheppey United and Ramsgate among those to advance; Chatham retain top spot[...]

FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford United win on penalties while Sheppey United and Ramsgate among those to advance; Chatham retain top spot[...]

Ashford United beat Met Police 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round.

Read full article: FA Trophy/Isthmian League round-up: Ashford Uni [...]
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7 hours ago
Man taken to hospital after suspected American XL bully dog attack in park

Man taken to hospital after suspected American XL bully dog attack in park

The man was injured in the attack on Friday evening, but the owner left the scene before police arrived.

Read full article: Man taken to hospital after suspected American [...]
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7 hours ago
Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breast cancer diagnosis journey and update on X

Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breast cancer diagnosis journey and update on X

An MP has said she is in recovery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Read full article: Maidstone and Weald MP Helen Grant shares breas [...]
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8 hours ago
Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for more countryside access in England

Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for more countryside access in England

They say a right to roam law south of the border would give people better access to rural areas which would benefit their health.

Read full article: Campaigners stage mass trespass calling for mor [...]
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8 hours ago
Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Levi Amantchi (2), Sol Wanjau-Smith and Razzaq Coleman De-Graft on target in big home win

Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Levi Amantchi (2), Sol Wanjau-Smith and Razzaq Coleman De-Graft on target in big home win

Maidstone enjoyed their biggest win of the season in National League South with a destruction of a high-flying Worthing.

Read full article: Maidstone United 4 Worthing 0 match report: Lev [...]
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8 hours ago
Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Paul Rooney scores winner in National League South derby

Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Paul Rooney scores winner in National League South derby

Dartford ended a run of four straight defeats with a National League derby success over Tonbridge Angels on Saturday.

Read full article: Dartford 1 Tonbridge Angels 0 match report: Pau [...]
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8 hours ago
Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on target for Gills but Ben Close brace settles League 2 match at the Eco-Power Stadium

Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on target for Gills but Ben Close brace settles League 2 match at the Eco-Power Stadium

Gillingham were beaten by a late long-range goal at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.

Read full article: Doncaster 2 Gillingham 1: Conor Masterson on ta [...]
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9 hours ago
Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of post-Brexit relationship – Davey

Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of post-Brexit relationship – Davey

The party has suggested a four-stage road map to ‘rebuilding’ the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Read full article: Lib Dems would seek ‘root-and-branch’ reform of [...]
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9 hours ago
Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

It is understood physical inspections are expected to be completed in November.

Read full article: Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believ [...]
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10 hours ago
Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing following medical emergency

Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing following medical emergency

There are long delays on a busy stretch of motorway connecting Kent and Esses due to an earlier medical emergency.

Read full article: Large queues form on M25 near Darford Crossing [...]
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10 hours ago
Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the County as civic parade takes place in Maidstone

Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the County as civic parade takes place in Maidstone

The Royal Navy were cheered on through the streets after being awarded the freedom of the county during a major civic event.

Read full article: Royal Navy HMS Kent crew given Freedom of the C [...]
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10 hours ago
Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s Rutherglen by-election candidate

Katy Loudon said Sir Ed Davey was wrong to suggest voters are not talking about EU membership.

Read full article: Brexit really important on doorstep, says SNP’s [...]
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11 hours ago
Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP’s claims she was ‘ostracised’

The Scottish Constitution Secretary said the process allows for candidates to come forward even if they are not sitting MPs.

Read full article: Robertson defends SNP selection process amid MP [...]
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11 hours ago
Met Police issue appeal for information and witnesses after teenager died near Jubliee Park, Petts Wood

Met Police issue appeal for information and witnesses after teenager died near Jubliee Park, Petts Wood

Detectives are urging for witnesses to come forward after a 19-year-old was reportedly stabbed and killed near a park.

Read full article: Met Police issue appeal for information and wit [...]
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11 hours ago
Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round of plans for microbrewery in Reculver, near Herne Bay

Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round of plans for microbrewery in Reculver, near Herne Bay

Fresh proposals have been submitted for a coastline microbrewery with beer tasting for visitors, after they were knocked back for a second time.

Read full article: Whitstable Oyster Company reveals third round o [...]
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11 hours ago
Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfixed in Wallis Park in Northfleet, Gravesend

Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfixed in Wallis Park in Northfleet, Gravesend

A disabled woman fears she could fall or be attacked after waiting more than a year for the lighting in her car park to be fixed.

Read full article: Woman’s fears as car park lighting remains unfi [...]
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11 hours ago
Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham, Dartford v Tonbridge Angels, Maidstone United v Worthing

Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham, Dartford v Tonbridge Angels, Maidstone United v Worthing

Follow all the action as it happens, including from Gillingham’s trip to Doncaster in League 2.

Read full article: Live updates from Doncaster Rovers v Gillingham [...]
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11 hours ago
Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lidl staff after he was caught shoplifting avoids jail

Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lidl staff after he was caught shoplifting avoids jail

A shoplifter who hurled meat and a plant pot at supermarket staff before shouting abuse at a police officer has avoided jail.

Read full article: Folkestone thug who threw lamb and plant at Lid [...]
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12 hours ago
Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift

Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband said the Prime Minister viewed the green agenda as an obligation rather than an opportunity.

Read full article: Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy [...]
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12 hours ago
Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled under Lib Dem proposals

New parents are currently eligible for 37 weeks of shared paid leave, which the party wants to extend to 46 weeks.

Read full article: Statutory shared parental pay would be doubled [...]
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12 hours ago
Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after Wimbledon school crash

A 46-year-old woman from has been re-bailed until early next year, a police force has said.

Read full article: Arrested woman re-bailed until next year after [...]
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12 hours ago
Man found dead in car park of former The Living Well Church in Lydden, near Dover

Man found dead in car park of former The Living Well Church in Lydden, near Dover

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in the car park of a former church.

Read full article: Man found dead in car park of former The Living [...]
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13 hours ago
Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Margate was ‘absolute chaos and dangerous’

Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Margate was ‘absolute chaos and dangerous’

A music venue has responded to reports fans missed a headline act due to overcrowding and extreme heat.

Read full article: Dreamland hits back at claims Bicep gig in Marg [...]
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13 hours ago
Football fixtures and results: Saturday September 23 to Wednesday September 27

Football fixtures and results: Saturday September 23 to Wednesday September 27

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Read full article: Football fixtures and results: Saturday Septemb [...]
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14 hours ago
TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine Company among UK's top five restaurants

TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine Company among UK's top five restaurants

A Kent restaurant has been ranked among the top five in the UK by a highly-respected chef who has appeared on several TV cooking shows.

Read full article: TV chef Angela Hartnett ranks Folkestone Wine C [...]
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15 hours ago
Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

The campaign calls for an Elizabeth Cross medal to be given posthumously in recognition of emergency services workers killed in the line of duty.

Read full article: Murdered police officer’s father urges Governme [...]
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15 hours ago
Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sewage dumps under Lib Dem plans

The special status would echo a similar international scheme that exists for beaches and marinas.

Read full article: Rivers would get ‘blue flag status’ to stop sew [...]
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16 hours ago
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner signs new contract at League 2 Gillingham

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner signs new contract at League 2 Gillingham

Gillingham goalkeeper Jake Turner has signed a contract extension.

Read full article: Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Jake Turner [...]
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17 hours ago
M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchange) and Clacket Lane Services due to huge van fire

M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchange) and Clacket Lane Services due to huge van fire

A stretch of motorway is blocked due to a van fire this morning

Read full article: M25 blocked clockwise between J5 (M26 interchan [...]
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17 hours ago
Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast with migrant narrative – food vendor

Mark Corbyn, co-founder of Filipino supper club The Adobros, will be part of several events to promote Filipino food and culture.

Read full article: Celebrating Filipino heritage will contrast wit [...]
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18 hours ago
Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, visits St Leonard’s Church in Hythe

Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, visits St Leonard’s Church in Hythe

A man who has gone viral for slagging off the county has revealed “the only attraction worth visiting” in the county, and it’s an unusual choice.

Read full article: Comedian Phil Carr, known for insulting Kent, v [...]
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20 hours ago
American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join London protest over proposed ‘dangerous dog’ ban

American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join London protest over proposed ‘dangerous dog’ ban

An XL Bully owner is attending a protest in the capital in a bid to save her daughter’s best friend and spread awareness about the ‘banned’ breed.

Read full article: American XL Bully owner from Northfleet to join [...]
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20 hours ago
What's it like living and working on London Road in Dover, dubbed Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

What's it like living and working on London Road in Dover, dubbed Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

With 12 food outlets along a 350-yard stretch, it’s no surprise this street has been dubbed Kent’s “takeaway alley”.

Read full article: What's it like living and working on London Roa [...]
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20 hours ago
Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Group to close after Medway Council collection rule changes

Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Group to close after Medway Council collection rule changes

A litter-picking group that has collected more than 5,000 bags of rubbish will stop running after “totally unacceptable” rule changes by the council.

Read full article: Lordswood and Walderslade Community Litter Grou [...]
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20 hours ago
Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a bookseller – today it’s a jack of all trades but bookshops have paid an almighty price

Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a bookseller – today it’s a jack of all trades but bookshops have paid an almighty price

Amazon is about to turn 25 in the UK – but for all its success, it’s played no small part in forever changing our high streets.

Read full article: Amazon launched in the UK 25 years ago as a boo [...]
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20 hours ago
Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Chatham youngster Valya Scott after dreaming of becoming a golf professional

Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Chatham youngster Valya Scott after dreaming of becoming a golf professional

Valya Scott’s victory at the US Kids East London Golf Tour came just two years after dreaming that she would be a golf professional.

Read full article: Netflix documentary The Short Game inspires Cha [...]
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20 hours ago
Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from Seabrook BP to take children to school

Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from Seabrook BP to take children to school

A mum filled up at a BP station and made off without paying to get her children to school.

Read full article: Cash-strapped Littlestone mum stole fuel from S [...]
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20 hours ago
John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamaddon to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamaddon to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

The former EastEnders actor will be stepping into the heels of Loco Chanelle for the coming-of-age musical’s latest tour.

Read full article: John Partridge, Shobna Gulati and Hayley Tamadd [...]
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20 hours ago
Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and masters open 40-plus crews end long waits for victory in South Coast Championships at Folkestone

Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and masters open 40-plus crews end long waits for victory in South Coast Championships at Folkestone

Two crews from Deal Rowing Club ended their long wait for glory in the South Coast Championships at Folkestone.

Read full article: Deal Rowing Club’s women’s senior fours and mas [...]
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20 hours ago
M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given zero-star food hygiene rating

M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given zero-star food hygiene rating

A town centre shop has been hit with a zero-star hygiene rating – after inspectors were alerted to a worker washing their feet in a sink.

Read full article: M.M Cash and Carry in New Rents, Ashford, given [...]
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20 hours ago
Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextable while putting up fencing now faced with £24k bill from UK Power Networks

Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextable while putting up fencing now faced with £24k bill from UK Power Networks

A self-employed builder who is lucky to be alive after he hit a power main while putting up fencing has now been handed a £24k bill for the damage.

Read full article: Swanscombe builder who hit power main in Hextab [...]
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20 hours ago
Harrietsham powerboat racer Colin Jelf in mix for a medal as UIM F2 World Championship concludes in Portugal

Harrietsham powerboat racer Colin Jelf in mix for a medal as UIM F2 World Championship concludes in Portugal

Powerboat racer Colin Jelf is hoping to finish the world championship season on a high this weekend.

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22 hours ago
Lib Dems launch conference with plans for ‘flexible’ childcare and tutoring

Lib Dems launch conference with plans for ‘flexible’ childcare and tutoring

Delegates have gathered in Bournemouth to debate and decide on a raft of policy ideas.

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1 day ago
There is a risk humans could lose control of AI machines, says deputy PM

There is a risk humans could lose control of AI machines, says deputy PM

Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly that international collaboration would be required to apply ‘guardrails’ on the technology.

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1 day ago
Sister of missing mother Jamie-Leigh Kelly pleads for her to come home

Sister of missing mother Jamie-Leigh Kelly pleads for her to come home

Jamie-Leigh Kelly left a centre for vulnerable mothers and children in Colindale, north-west London, with her two children on Tuesday.

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1 day ago
Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Dispatches.

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1 day ago
Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’

It has been suggested the Prime Minister is looking at emulating New Zealand’s ban on tobacco being sold to anyone born after 2009.

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1 day ago
Police probe links between three nearby deaths in Teesside

Police probe links between three nearby deaths in Teesside

The investigation surrounds the deaths of Kevin Conway, 41, Stephanie Alderson, 35, and Kathleen Broomfield, 43, in South Bank, near Middlesbrough.

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1 day ago
Bistro in Sheppey named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

Bistro in Sheppey named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

A bistro named after a sunken warship has ceased trading inside a hotel after opening just for 80 days.

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1 day ago
More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high streets seek solutions

More Wilko stores to close as Kent's high streets seek solutions

Since the chain went into administration last month, retailers are buying up some properties, while others are left without answers.

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1 day ago
HMS Kent celebrate receiving Freedom of the County Award

HMS Kent celebrate receiving Freedom of the County Award

The streets of Maidstone saw a military march with fixed bayonets and band to honour the vessel, which has played a vital part in the safety of Kent over the y [...]

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1 day ago
Charles and Camilla get a taste of French wine country in vineyard tour

Charles and Camilla get a taste of French wine country in vineyard tour

The King and Queen were given a case of two bottles of 2022 cuvee royale red to take with them.

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1 day ago
Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people rejected advances, says comedian

Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people rejected advances, says comedian

Russell Brand denies the allegations of sexual assault that were made about him in a joint investigation.

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1 day ago
Former PCSO who was ‘petrified’ during brawl outside Clique Bar in Ramsgat cleared of affray

Former PCSO who was ‘petrified’ during brawl outside Clique Bar in Ramsgat cleared of affray

A former police community support officer has been cleared of affray after telling a jury he felt "petrified and in danger" during a brawl.

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1 day ago
Peter Pan launched as this year’s panto at Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone

Peter Pan launched as this year’s panto at Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone

The banter was in full flow as a veteran Dame helped launch a theatre’s panto.

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1 day ago
Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ instead of given care, inquiry told

Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ instead of given care, inquiry told

Professor Linda Allan’s 21-year-old daughter Katie died in Polmont young offenders’ institution in 2018.

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1 day ago
Woman arrested over ‘abduction’ as police hunt for missing mother and children

Woman arrested over ‘abduction’ as police hunt for missing mother and children

Jamie-Leigh Kelly left a centre for vulnerable mothers and children in Colindale, north-west London, with her two children, police said.

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1 day ago
Two men charged with murdering 16-year-old boy

Two men charged with murdering 16-year-old boy

They will appear in the Crown Court on Monday.

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1 day ago
Police officer killed after being hit by car as he walked to work

Police officer killed after being hit by car as he walked to work

Sergeant Paul Frear had served with West Midlands Police for 21 years.

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1 day ago
Paedo pensioner from McKenzie Road in Chatham jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl

Paedo pensioner from McKenzie Road in Chatham jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl

A 78-year-old man has been jailed after driving 100 miles to meet 13-year-old girl for sex who turned out to be an undercover police officer.

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1 day ago
Kent (235 all out and 44-2) bat out final day to draw in County Championship Division 1 with Somerset (404-4 declared)

Kent (235 all out and 44-2) bat out final day to draw in County Championship Division 1 with Somerset (404-4 declared)

Struggling Kent took six County Championship Division 1 points back to Canterbury as they batted out the final day to draw with Somerset at Taunton.

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1 day ago
Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barley at festival in Bordeaux

Charles enjoys whisky made from Highgrove barley at festival in Bordeaux

Charles and Camilla had flown to the city from Paris on Friday morning, on the final day of their state visit to France.

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1 day ago
Court of Appeal overturns ruling on length of estranged couple’s marriage

Court of Appeal overturns ruling on length of estranged couple’s marriage

Angela Jilina and Walid Abu-Zalaf were previously embroiled in a High Court dispute over when their marriage had broken down.

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1 day ago
SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling

SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling

Dr Lisa Cameron said the party at Westminster has backed a staffer over her to contest the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow seat.

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1 day ago
UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Bennu as part of Nasa mission

UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Bennu as part of Nasa mission

The sample, which was collected as part of Nasa’s Osiris-Rex mission, will return to Earth on Sunday.

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1 day ago
19-year-old who died after legal battle with NHS is named

19-year-old who died after legal battle with NHS is named

Sudiksha Thirumalesh died last week after a months-long court fight with an NHS trust over her care.

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1 day ago
Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

The autumn equinox will mark the end of summer and the start of autumn on Saturday.

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1 day ago
Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Annette McGavigan was killed during the army quashing of a riot in Londonderry in 1971.

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1 day ago
Oldest shop in UK The Tulip Tree in Chiddingstone that was once owned by Tudor Queen’s family goes on market

Oldest shop in UK The Tulip Tree in Chiddingstone that was once owned by Tudor Queen’s family goes on market

The search is on for a new owner for a shop which first opened for business in the 1400s after it went on the market.

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1 day ago
Telecom worker injured by falling tree tree in Sellindge

Telecom worker injured by falling tree tree in Sellindge

A man was taken to hospital after a falling tree trapped him, while he was on a telegraph pole.

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1 day ago
Sunak may have breached ministerial code with Party conference photo – Labour

Sunak may have breached ministerial code with Party conference photo – Labour

The Conservative Party conference agenda features a photo taken by a ‘taxpayer-funded Downing Street civil servant’.

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1 day ago
Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Act immunity provisions

Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Act immunity provisions

The body’s Committee of Ministers expressed concerns that the act breached human rights obligations.

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1 day ago
Regional mayor and Campaign for Real Ale launch scheme to protect historic pubs

Regional mayor and Campaign for Real Ale launch scheme to protect historic pubs

The ‘List Your Local’ initiative follows an arson attack on the Crooked House in South Staffordshire.

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1 day ago
Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK streaming platform in 2024

Amazon Prime Video to introduce adverts to UK streaming platform in 2024

People will be given the option to pay for a new ‘ad-free’ subscription, with the cost due to be announced at a later date.

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1 day ago
IRA bombing in Deal remembered

IRA bombing in Deal remembered

On the 32nd anniversary of the IRA bombing, a man who survived the blast due to a late start recalls the events of that fatal day.

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1 day ago
Manston Airport to reopen after latest challenge rejected by High Court judge over claims government’s decision to grant planning permission was ille[...]

Manston Airport to reopen after latest challenge rejected by High Court judge over claims government’s decision to grant planning permission was ille[...]

A bid challenging the legality of the government’s decision to reopen Manston Airport has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

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1 day ago
Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham

Cyclist killed by a falling tree in Faversham

A cyclist has died after being hit by a falling tree on a country lane.

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1 day ago
'Folkestone lightning bolt gave me an electric shock - my phone went flying!'

'Folkestone lightning bolt gave me an electric shock - my phone went flying!'

A lightning bolt which struck a house triggered an electrical surge so powerful it sent a neighbour’s phone flying from her hand.

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1 day ago
Officers ‘anxious’ after marksman charged with Chris Kaba murder – Met chief

Officers ‘anxious’ after marksman charged with Chris Kaba murder – Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley said he saw ‘uncertainty’ and ‘worry’ in the faces of the 70 officers he has met since the murder charge was announced.

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1 day ago
Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, but no electoral pact with Labour

Davey says he is ‘sick and tired of Tories’, but no electoral pact with Labour

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey also said the prospect of rejoining the European Union was off the table.

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1 day ago
Compare the Market says car insurance policies have risen, on average, by £251 in just a year

Compare the Market says car insurance policies have risen, on average, by £251 in just a year

The cost of car insurance is rising rapidly and latest figures from Compare the Market show how much drivers may need to pay depending on their age.

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1 day ago
Wilko reveals dates for final store closures in Chatham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Maidstone and Bromley following collapse

Wilko reveals dates for final store closures in Chatham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Maidstone and Bromley following collapse

It has been confirmed the remaining Wilko stores will close by early October.

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1 day ago
M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway at Junction 2 for Strood and Rochester to see motorway reduced to one lane

M2 bridge repairs on London-bound carriageway at Junction 2 for Strood and Rochester to see motorway reduced to one lane

Motorists will only be able to use one lane of a motorway tonight while work to repair a bridge takes place.

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1 day ago
Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Minnie Rae Dunn, eight, died after falling from the balcony of a block of flats in Portsmouth.

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1 day ago
Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London

Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London

Police said they met the suspect on the roof of the 225-meter-tall skyscraper.

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1 day ago
Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment after net zero announcement – poll

Two-thirds do not trust Tories on environment after net zero announcement – poll

The public is divided on whether Rishi Sunak’s changes to net zero were the right thing to do, but his personal ratings have fallen.

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1 day ago
Oldest gorilla in UK celebrates her 60th birthday

Oldest gorilla in UK celebrates her 60th birthday

Delilah has been at Belfast Zoo for more than 30 years.

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