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Callum Wheeler: From reclusive outsider to murderer

Callum Wheeler: From reclusive outsider to murderer

16 May 2022

A 22-year-old who brutally bludgeoned a PCSO to death has been found guilty of murder. But who is he, and what drove him to kill an innocent stranger?

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'I love her so much' Family's tribute as 'loner' guilty of PCSO's murder

'I love her so much' Family's tribute as 'loner' guilty of PCSO's murder

16 May 2022

The family of a beloved PCSO bludgeoned to death on a dog walk have paid tribute to her after her killer was convicted of murder.

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'Rape was clearly on killer's mind', jury told

'Rape was clearly on killer's mind', jury told

16 May 2022

Jurors have heard Callum Wheeler - accused of murdering PCSO Julia James - was 'highly sexualised' and had rape 'plainly' on his mind.

'Reaction to food bank picture over-the-top'

'Reaction to food bank picture over-the-top'

15 May 2022

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the week in politics.

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167 cross Channel in sunny weather

167 cross Channel in sunny weather

15 May 2022

Thirteen small boats carried 167 asylum seekers across the Channel during yesterday's sunny weather, latest figures show.

Neighbours net £150k Postcode Lottery windfall

Neighbours net £150k Postcode Lottery windfall

15 May 2022

Four neighbours are celebrating after winning a share of £150,000 on the People’s Postcode Lottery.

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Classic cars on display at motor show

Classic cars on display at motor show

14 May 2022

Hundreds of cars will be on display at a Classic Motor Show being held this month, where rock bank Toploader will perform.

Delays after vehicle hits rail bridge

Delays after vehicle hits rail bridge

14 May 2022

Trains are running at a reduced speed after a vehicle hit a railway bridge this afternoon.

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First asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda 'within fortnight'

First asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda 'within fortnight'

14 May 2022

The Prime Minister says the first 50 asylum seekers will be deported later this month under a controversial new immigration policy.

Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

14 May 2022

The future of a historic village pub saved from redevelopment through a community buy-out now hangs in the balance after the business failed.

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Man found in car park with serious head injury

Man found in car park with serious head injury

13 May 2022

An investigation and an appeal for witnesses have been launched after a man was allegedly assaulted in the street.

Dad struck down by rare illness after Covid

Dad struck down by rare illness after Covid

13 May 2022

A "fit and healthy" man was left totally paralysed and unable to breathe after being struck down by a rare illness after he contracted Covid.

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Moment PCSO's killer is arrested in bedroom

Moment PCSO's killer is arrested in bedroom

13 May 2022

Footage shows the moment police burst into Callum Wheeler's bedroom and arrested him on suspicion of murdering PCSO Julia James.

'Killer said Julia deserved to die'

'Killer said Julia deserved to die'

13 May 2022

A court has heard how a 22-year-old on trial for murder told custody staff he would return to a woods 'to rape and kill women' if released.

HGV driver smuggled £1.5m of cocaine through port

HGV driver smuggled £1.5m of cocaine through port

12 May 2022

A lorry driver who hid more than 55kg of cocaine in a secret compartment on his trailer has been jailed.

P&O ferry's rescue boats didn't work

P&O ferry's rescue boats didn't work

12 May 2022

A record number of deficiencies were discovered on P&O Ferries' Pride of Kent during safety inspections.

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Goodyear blimp back again

Goodyear blimp back again

12 May 2022

An iconic airship has been spotted in the skies above Kent this morning.

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11 gigs and concerts not to miss for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

11 gigs and concerts not to miss for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

12 May 2022

From tribute bands to international DJs, here's the best live music in Kent over the four-day celebration

Men charged after county-wide ATM raids

Men charged after county-wide ATM raids

11 May 2022

Two men have appeared in court charged with conspiring to steal cash machines in ram raids across Kent.

Suspected burglar appears in court

Suspected burglar appears in court

11 May 2022

A man suspected of stealing numerous items - including tools, a TV, copper piping and a camera - has appeared in court on burglary charges.

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