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Man, 19, in hospital as police cordon off pavement outside Jobcentre for forensic investigations

A 19-year-old man is being treated in a London hospital as police cordon off a pavement near a job centre for forensic investigations.

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CCTV image released in search for missing man, 54

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing man last seen near a town.

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Cash-strapped council sells one of the ‘hottest’ restaurants in town

An award-winning restaurant located inside a former fire station has been sold for £325,000 in a welcome boost to the coffers of its landlord.

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No evidence Widdecombe ‘killing’ was politically motivated, say police

Police investigating the death of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe say there is “nothing to suggest it was politically motivated”.

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Controversial beach development dubbed ‘best on south coast’ gets new completion date

Bosses behind a controversial development of luxury seafront apartments say work will finish next summer.

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Drone pictures capture progress on mini-council estate at former joinery

Drone pictures have revealed the progress on a mini-council estate being built on the site of a contaminated and derelict former joinery.

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‘It was bigger and better than ever’: Thousands gathered for final ever Leeds Castle Concert

Review: The much-loved summer tradition came to an end with a night of music, memories and magical moments.

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Man, 32, charged with murder after body found in suitcase at Kent park

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found inside a suitcase in a park.

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Body found in suitcase at park close to children’s teddy bear hunt

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a suitcase at a park.

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Disappointment as former special needs school put on the market with ‘scope’ for 20 homes

A former village school that has sat empty for almost 20 years has been listed for sale amid disputes over what its future should be.

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‘I offered council my land for Traveller site, but they didn’t want my help’

A borough council ‘did not even consider’ an offer of land for 150 Gypsy pitches - ‘because it came from Fergus Wilson.’

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‘Our town's been forgotten by time but we wouldn’t change a thing’

We visit a town to discover why, despite its challenges, children still play outside, teenagers are courteous and neighbours look out for each other.

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Paedophile hunters catch Facebook predator who offered ‘girl’, 14, cash for pictures

Paedophile hunters snared a sexual predator who thought he was speaking to a 14-year-old girl on Facebook Messenger.

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Your TV week sorted: The Chase goes global, Hannah Waddingham and a new cosy crime daytime drama

The best five new shows on TV this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.

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Get creative, consolidate or call it a day? Find out what the New Moon means for you in this week’s horoscopes

Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.

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Sneak peek inside Kent's former medieval wine bar set to become family home

Striking images show inside a medieval property where a £250,000 wine bar venture closed before plans were unveiled to return it to a family home.

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‘Never in doubt!’ England fans fill Kent pubs to celebrate quarter-final victory

England fans in Kent pubs were singing "It's coming home" in the early hours after England's quarter-final win over Norway.

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Police arrest man, 28, on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe.

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US clothing brand to open first UK store at Kent shopping centre

Clothing brand Wrangler - known for its denim attire - is to open its first standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre.

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Moment police stop ‘evil’ criminal on motorway with £55k in plastic bag

Two men who helped smuggle migrants into the UK hidden inside lorries have been sentenced.