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May 29, 2017, 5:02 am

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We've all heard of people trying to sell ridiculous things on eBay for ridiculous prices – but this latest item has hit a new high for Kent.In the last few days a listing for a tiny piece of paint from the Banksy mural in Dover has appeared on the bidding website.It is about 13 cm by 10 cm, shows basically nothing and it could be yours for just £1,200.Read more: Banksy has confirmed the huge Brexit mural in Dover was his workThe seller said they found the broken piece of the mural,...

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May 29, 2017, 6:46 am

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A body, believed to be headless, was pulled from the sea in Deal this morning.The discovery was made shortly after 10am this morning (May 29) near the pier.Kent Police confirmed officers were called at 10.12am "following the discovery of a man's body in the water", but would not confirm if the body was headless.Follow our live blog for updates from our reporter at the sceneAnd Kent Live has the first images of emergency services and coastguards at the scene.A spokesman for Kent Police...

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May 29, 2017, 7:45 am

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Kent has reacted with shock after a 'headless' body was pulled from the sea in Deal.Emergency services were called to Deal Pier at 10.12am this morning (May 29).A spokesman for Kent Police said this was "following the discovery of a man's body in the water", but would not confirm if the body was headless.Follow our live blog for updates from our reporter at the scene'Gruesome and horrible'Gary Lewis, from Coxheath, said: "I saw police going down to the bottom deck, and the next...

A Tonbridge hair salon says it has proved the myth that blondes...

May 29, 2017, 8:54 am

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A Tonbridge hair salon claims to have proved the age-old myth that blondes really do have more fun.Regis, in Beales department store in Angel Lane, surveyed blondes and brunettes about their habits and hobbies in a bid to find out the truth.And the results revealed 45 percent of blonde women would prefer to head out for a night on the town, compared to 42 percent of brunettes and just 23 percent of red heads, who favour a quiet night at home in front of the TV. Read more: Take a look at the...

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May 29, 2017, 9:56 am

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Dozens of protesters were spotted outside a Ramsgate takeaway this afternoon just days after four men were found guilty of gang raping a 16-year-old girl in the flat above.Onlookers alerted police to the demonstration outside 555 Pizza & Kebab, in Northwood Road, and officers attended at 2.35pm today (May 29).They remained at the scene for two hours until the group of around 15 people had dispersed.Read more: Four men have been found GUILTY of gang raping a 16 year old girl above a...

Kent Live breaking news, traffic and travel Delays on M25

May 29, 2017, 10:58 pm

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Good morning and thank you for following Kent Live's live blog for all of the latest traffic and news updates for Tuesday, May 30. It's looking like it could be a pretty dreary day across parts of the county with cloudy and overcast weather expected to cover the sky for most of the day, with a small possibility of some sunshine later this afternoon. It's looking good for the most part on the roads this morning, but we will keep you updated throughout the day with the latest on the county's...

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May 29, 2017, 11:27 pm

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Sat navs are turning drivers into zombies who cannot reach their destination without one, a survey has revealed.One in five motorists are unable to get around on their own, the poll by mytaxi app found.Worryingly, the survey also found three-quarters of drivers use sat navs and half admit they 'switch off' mentally when they do, failing to notice landmarks or signs.Read more: Kent Live breaking news, traffic and travel Delays on M25But the survey also found motorists lose 29 HOURS a year in...

A Folkestone petrol station has been sealed off by police and...

May 30, 2017, 1:39 am

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Police have sealed off a supermarket petrol station this morning in Folkestone after a reported break-in. Eyewitnesses reported seeing forensic and emergency vehicles parked outside the Sainsbury's petrol station in the Park Farm Retail Park at around 7.30am today (May 30). Read more: A Folkestone home were struck by lightning after 'insane storm to remember' hit Kent It has since emerged that police were responding to an alarm sounding at the kiosk, and cash was reported stolen. A Kent...

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The 'headless' body found in Deal sea was a man in his 60s

May 30, 2017, 2:57 am

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The 'headless' body of a man found in the sea was a man in his 60s from Deal. Police confirmed today (May 30) that the man has now been identified and his next of kin has been informed.A police spokesman said: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will now be prepared for the coroner."Read more: 'Gruesome and horrible': Residents react with shock after 'headless' body found in the sea at DealKent reacted with shock yesterday (May 29) after a body was pulled from...

A man in his 70s has been hit by a car in Canterbury

May 30, 2017, 3:11 am

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There are currently very long delays in Wincheap after a serious collision this morning (May 30). Police were called to the area shortly after 10am, after a man in his 70s was struck by a car in Woodville Close. Kyle Sinclair, 34, who lives in New House Lane was travelling into the city at 10am, when he saw "around eight or nine police, and just as many ambulance staff." Mr Sinclair told Kent Live: "Traffic was stopped, and it seemed like something really bad had...

These photos show the damage after a car smashed though a fence...

May 30, 2017, 3:31 am

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A car collided with some bollards and flattened a fence at Borough Green station.Police were called to Station Approach on Friday (May 26) when the crash was reported.An eyewitness said: "A lady was leaving the Co-op car park when she accelerated into the bollards at the parking spaces by the taxi office.Read more: A 'headless' body was discovered in the sea"The Peugeot 106 crashed into concrete bollards and damaged the fencing."Fortunately there were no injuries or other cars...

A house fire in Margate is being treated as arson

May 30, 2017, 3:57 am

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A house fire which started in Margate at the weekend is being treated as arson. A criminal investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze in Ethelbert Road on Sunday (May 28), which started just after 6:30pm. Read more: Three fire engines have been sent to tackle a house fire in MargateAround 13 firefighters and three fire engines were sent to the scene, where they discovered a large fire in the ground floor front room. A Kent Fire and Rescue service spokesperson said: "All...

This Thanet bank is set to be transformed into a takeaway...

May 30, 2017, 4:00 am

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A former Birchington bank that has stood empty for two years could become a new takeaway.Planning permission to covert the old NatWest branch in Station Road, which closed in December 2015, into a site for hot food takeaway, was granted by Thanet District Council on May 22.Agents DPP Planning from Cardiff said the eatery may hire up to 10 full time employees and five part-time employees.According to the agents, the proposed takeout would contribute "positively to the local economy" and...

The latest development on the Folkestone seafront is taking shape

May 30, 2017, 4:44 am

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These pictures reveal the latest addition to Folkestone seafront is taking shape.The Folkestone Harbour Company has submitted a planning application for a boardwalk connecting the Lower Leas Coastal Park and the Harbour Arm.Read more: This is what the new walkway at the Folkestone Harbour Arm will look likeIf plans are approved by Shepway District Council, the new path could be open for people to use in September. Multi-million pound investmentThe proposed boardwalk will run along the pebble...

New evidence has emerged in the Michael Stone Chillenden Murders...

May 30, 2017, 5:52 am

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New evidence concerning the notorious Chillenden murders will be revealed during a BBC documentary tonight.The programme comes almost 21 years after the grisly attack in which Michael Stone bludgeoned Lin Russell and daughter Megan to death with a hammer in a country lane near Canterbnury..Read more: From the Kray Twins to Michael Stone: These were the most notorious inmates of Canterbury PrisonMegan's sister Josie, who was nine at the time, survived despite significant head injuries.The crime...

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Here's why you might have seen dozens of WASPI women marching...

May 30, 2017, 9:08 am

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Around 25 women marched through Thanet to drum up parliamentary support ahead of the June 8 election.The women are part of the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) movement, which campaigns against changes to the state pension age.The retirement age for women used to be 60 but in 1995 the government announced it was to phase in equality with men who had to wait until 65. Read more: This is why dozens of east Kent women marched on parliament for International Women's Day'Unfair...

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May 30, 2017, 9:09 am

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A group of independent experts has been granted access to 18 archive boxes of original case files, containing more than 20,000 documents on the horrific double murder of Lin and Megan Russell near Canterbury. Throughout a documentary, to be aired on BBC Two this evening (May 30), a specially selected panel of detectives, forensic scientists and lawyers will re-examine evidence from the case – including proof that was never presented in court. But who was the man jailed for the...

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May 30, 2017, 9:12 am

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Pulling a headless body from the sea in Deal was one of the "hardest jobs" lifeboat crew members have ever had to do, according to officials.It was confirmed today (May 30) the body recovered near Deal Pier yesterday morning (May 29) was headless.The person has now been identified as a man in his 60s and his next of kin have been informed. It is believed he died the same day he was found.Read more: The 'headless' body found in Deal sea was a man in his 60sDenis Brophy, lifeboat...

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May 30, 2017, 9:16 am

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Police officers want to speak to a woman after an allegation of racially aggravated harassment in Bromley.The incident is reported to have happened in West Street at around 9am on Thursday (May 25).No further details have yet been released but anyone with any information is asked to call DC Greg Westwood at Bromley Police's CID on 07900 137612 or via twitter @MetCCAlternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.Read more: Teenager wanted in connection with stabbing outside Bromley...

A road has been closed following a serious assault in Dover

May 30, 2017, 9:49 am

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Police have closed off a road in Dover following a serious assault this afternoon (May 30). Officers were called to Coombe Valley Road following the attack which is understood to have taken place at approximately 3.45pm. Kent Air Ambulance has attended the scene. A police spokesman said: "We were called to an assault in Coombe Valley Road near the railway bridge at 3.50pm. Enquiries are ongoing." The spokesman was unable to provide any further details about the condition of the...