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Chaos at debate as candidate refuses to take part

Chaos at debate as candidate refuses to take part

29 November 2019

A candidate drove three hours to take part in a debate - then pulled out claiming it was "not a proper hustings", sparking angry shouts and jeers.

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On the campaign trail in Kent's closest seat

On the campaign trail in Kent's closest seat

29 November 2019

In this election, it's not just a chilly reception on the doorstep that canvassers fear - but plummeting temperatures too.

Vile vandals deface famed artwork of the Queen

Vile vandals deface famed artwork of the Queen

28 November 2019

Crass graffiti has been scrawled on a beloved piece of street art created by a popular Kent artist.

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Pub's free tea and biscuits to tackle Christmas loneliness

Pub's free tea and biscuits to tackle Christmas loneliness

27 November 2019

A pub is offering free refreshments to people of all ages who are experiencing social isolation over the festive period.

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Pledge to stop killer mum sending more 'twisted letters'

Pledge to stop killer mum sending more 'twisted letters'

26 November 2019

A grieving dad says measures will be taken to prevent the killer of his twin babies from contacting his mum from a mental health unit.

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Window cleaners walking from Canterbury Cathedral to Vatican

Window cleaners walking from Canterbury Cathedral to Vatican

25 November 2019

A pair of window cleaners want to raise £25,000 for the NHS by walking 1,240 miles.

'Brazen' supermarket shoplifter jailed

'Brazen' supermarket shoplifter jailed

22 November 2019

A man who stole items including meat, alcohol, chocolates and washing detergent from 20 stores across the county has been handed a prison sentence.

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'I feel like she's been robbed of a normal childhood'

'I feel like she's been robbed of a normal childhood'

22 November 2019

A mum has opened up about the abuse her daughter suffered at the hands of her own father - and how they are coping with the trauma.

Kent B&B ranked among Britain's best

Kent B&B ranked among Britain's best

22 November 2019

A bed and breakfast where each room has its own garden and hot tub has been named among Britain's best coastal retreats.

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UK's loneliest cat faces second Christmas in care

UK's loneliest cat faces second Christmas in care

21 November 2019

Toby watched all his former moggy mates get re-homed - but he was left behind.

The man behind children's favourite The Clangers

The man behind children's favourite The Clangers

20 November 2019

A hugely popular animated TV series created by a Kent artist and puppet maker first aired in 1969.

Rapist attacked girl, 13, in ditch

Rapist attacked girl, 13, in ditch

19 November 2019

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

First look at Christmas ice rink

First look at Christmas ice rink

19 November 2019

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

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Could this man decide election result in crucial seat?

Could this man decide election result in crucial seat?

19 November 2019

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

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Blaze at home sparked by hot ash

Blaze at home sparked by hot ash

18 November 2019

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

Hooded thug tries to rob teen in alleyway

Hooded thug tries to rob teen in alleyway

18 November 2019

A hooded man who tried to steal a phone from a teenage boy before pushing him into a bush is being hunted by police.

Ice rink branded 'climate disaster'

Ice rink branded 'climate disaster'

17 November 2019

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

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Brexit Party candidate breaks silence over not standing

Brexit Party candidate breaks silence over not standing

16 November 2019

The Brexit Party candidate who pulled out of the election race says he fears Jeremy Corbyn could become Prime Minister.

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Leaked documents show councils acted unlawfully

Leaked documents show councils acted unlawfully

16 November 2019

The shocking extent to which four Kent councils were deemed to be acting unlawfully during a health and safety scandal has been revealed.

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

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

15 November 2019

An election candidate who appeared in S&M gear in a casino commercial says she will likely remove the video from her website.

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