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Police officers may have been left with long faces after they failed to catch two men driving a pony trap through the streets of Canterbury after the occupants made "abusive gestures" towards officers. The bizarre footage of the chase was posted online and shows a patrol car with blue lights chasing the runaways through Rheims Way on Saturday (August 12). Read more: Bizarre footage shows police 'chasing' horse and cart through streetsThe force has today confirmed that no arrests were...

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August 16, 2017, 7:21 am

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Drivers are still facing severe delays on the A249, which is still closed and surrounded by gridlocked traffic. The jam follows a crash between two cars and a van at the Stockbury roundabout earlier today (August 16). Drivers have been warned to avoid the road if possible and rush hour traffic could be badly affected. Read more: Live updates as major delays expected after a serious crash on the A249 Emergency services raced to the scene just before Key Street, along the Sheppy-bound...

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August 16, 2017, 8:10 am

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Police said they feared for their lives when they turned up at a 'drug-fuelled party of 4,000 people' in Tunbridge Wells. The two officers arrived at Colebrook Lakes on July 1 after reports of a medical emergency at Matts BBQ, which advertises itself as the "ultimate party". When they arrived, they noticed a host of problems such as drug abuse, a lack of security, an insufficient number medical staff, a hostile environment and an inability to get an ambulance onto the site -...

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August 16, 2017, 8:33 am

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Two leaders of a far-right political party claim to have been arrested by Kent Police today (August 16). Leader of Britain First Paul Golding and deputy leader Jayda Fransen filmed themselves outside of a police station this afternoon after they were summoned to attend following an earlier arrest relating to the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in Ramsgate. Soon after the video was posted Jayda Fransen said they were arrested again, but Kent Police have denied this is the...

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August 16, 2017, 8:41 am

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There's more chaos on the A249 this evening (August 16) as a broken down crane has caused mayhem in Detling Hill. The large vehicle blocked the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway around 3.50pm.Captured by Kent Police RPU, this footage shows the crane being moved to the side of the road in order for it to reopen.Read more: Rush hour drivers facing severe delays as A249 is still closed after Stockbury roundaboutA generous tractor driver who just happened to be passing then appeared and dislodged the...

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August 16, 2017, 9:01 am

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This pilot-eye footage from the South East Airshow last year will get you super excited for this years display on Saturday (August 19). You can hear the jet engines roar and it's almost as if you are in the cockpit - maybe as captain Mark Petrie's first officer - as the Strikemaster jet loops, turns and spins above the ocean at Herne Bay.Petrie will once again get adrenaline pumping down at the Herne Bay seafront this weekend.Read more: Hurricane Gert is 'not expected to impact displays' at...

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August 16, 2017, 9:30 am

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Shocking pictures showing the extent of the damage caused to several cars after they were vandalised in Ramsgate have emerged.Around eight cars have been targeted with paint stripper at Elizabeth Kemp Court in Whitehall Road.Read more: A driver sped through Margate at speeds of 70mph as he led police on a high speed chaseIt is thought the incident took place at around 1am yesterday (August 15).Paint stripper causes serious damage to the paintwork on a car and can cost thousands of pounds to...

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August 16, 2017, 10:55 am

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A Bronze Age ceramic pot containing almost a thousand ancient coins has been found in a field in Thanet .Christopher Smith of Clifftonville made the discovery while metal detecting on private land last May. The location is being withheld to prevent others digging illegally.He also discovered a gold coin a few months later, which he believes is "worth a bit of money".Treasure troveAt a hearing in Canterbury yesterday assistant coroner Alan Blunsdon confirmed the ceramic pot with 929...

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August 16, 2017, 12:12 pm

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A Tonbridge-based food supplier has blamed the effect of Brexit on the value of pound after it ceased trading today (August 16).Southern Salads, which employs 260 people, called in the administrators after failing to survive the effects of last year's EU referundum vote.The family-run firm was established 30 years ago, and supplied salad to local restaurants and supermarkets.Vacancies: See here for more opportunities in Tonbridge and KentJoint administrator and FRP Advisory partner Ian Vickers...

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August 16, 2017, 1:22 pm

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A nursing home in Westgate has been exposed as one of dozens across the country to under pay its staff. Mukesh Patela and Bhavna Patel, of Eaton Lodge Care Home, in Westgate Bay Avenue, failed to pay a total of £4,026.44 to five workers. The workers will receive the cash in back pay from the government, as part of its scheme to name employers who have failed to pay National Minimum Wage and Living Wage. Read more: A Sevenoaks nursing home was ordered to improve by food hygiene...

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August 16, 2017, 2:44 pm

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People were threatened with removal from a Thanet council planning committee meeting tonight as plans to build up to 250 homes in Margate moved a step closer.Piper Developments Limited has applied for the scheme in Nash Road – 30 per cent of which will be affordable housing – along with a new link road between Manston and Nash Road.The proposed development also include a roundabout in Manston Road, 450 parking spaces, 50 visitor spaces, public open space and access and pedestrian and...

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August 16, 2017, 2:53 pm

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A 44-year-old man was found dead on his friends sofa in Margate the day after his birthday.Dainis Vilums, 44, a single farmer from Latvia, had travelled to England to celebrate the occasion with his friends.But the day after the celebrations - on February 25 - Mr Viliums was found dead at his friend's Grotto Road home.Read more: Police are trying to find the Good Samaritan who helped a teenage alleged rape victim in MargateAn inquest into his death at Margate Magistrates Court on Wednesday...

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August 16, 2017, 10:35 pm

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Hello and welcome to our live A-level blog! We'll be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as thousands of Kent students face the most important day of their lives so far - A-level results day. Read more: Here's how students can get free dough balls at Pizza Express on A level results day After months of hard work and a summer holiday of waiting, the day has finally arrived when students discover how they performed and whether or not they will be heading off to the university...

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August 16, 2017, 11:17 pm

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Motorists travelling on the M25 have been warned to be cautious this morning after reports of a horse on the loose.Highways England issued the warning early this morning after the animal was spotted on a grass verge near the exit for Swanley at junction 3.Read more: Live updates as thousands of Kent students receive their A-level resultsThe horse was picked up on a Highways England traffic camera at around 5.30am this morning.There were minor delays as the Highways Agency closed one lane to try...

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August 17, 2017, 12:47 am

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The chief executive of one of east Kent's largest comprehensive schools is to step down in December - and has issued a parting shot at the current method of assessing schools.Phil Karnavas has worked at what is now The Canterbury Academy for 27 years, rising from head of humanities and 6th form, to deputy head teacher, head of school,and head teacher before becoming executive principal.In that time, he has seen a number of changes to the education system, and believes the status quo values the...

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August 17, 2017, 1:02 am

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Kent has been identified as having a particularly sexy accent, new information suggests.A list of the '51 sexiest accents in the UK' identified Manchester as having the sexiest accent in the country, with Birmingham sitting on the bottom spot.Perhaps unsurprisingly the list comes from the website Lovin Manchester, which doesn't actually explain how the list was collated – not that there's any suggestion they could be biased.Read more: Live updates as thousands of Kent students receive...

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August 17, 2017, 1:07 am

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Residents have expressed concern after discovering up to 500 people are set to attend a kinky sex festival in woodland near their homes. Flamefest – which promises an outdoor S&M dungeon and "adult play area"– is due to start tomorrow (Friday) and run until Sunday in Brokes Wood off Powdermill Lane in High Brooms. Read more: A flock of flamingos appeared in Tunbridge Wells and some appear to have stayed The event, for which partygoers have paid £300 to stay in...

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August 17, 2017, 2:05 am

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A teenage 'model and stockbroker' accused of multiple sex attacks on young women laughed as he told one of his alleged victims 'she knew she wanted it' as he tried to rape her in a barn, a court heard.Privately-educated Chiron Hutchinson had driven the 19-year-old to see his horses at stables in the village of Berwick.But Hutchinson, then 18, tried to force himself on her, Maidstone Crown Court heard yesterday (August 17)His alleged attempt to rape her came to an end when the girl punched him in...

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August 17, 2017, 2:52 am

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After months of hard work and a summer holiday waiting, students in Thanet have finally opened their all important A Level results. And with changes to the syllabus meaning students sitting all A level exams at the end of two years of study, all pupils deserve a pat on the back. Read more: A level results 2017: Live updates as students across Kent collect gradesSee how schools and sixth forms across the isle have performed, and the students who have performed exceptionally well this year. Royal...

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August 16, 2017, 11:25 pm

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A-level results day is a time of joy for some and misery for others. Thousands of students across the country are eagerly refreshing their UCAS application page and hoping they have the results that will send them on to a university of their choice. Live updates as thousands of Kent students receive their A-level results Unfortunately not everybody receives the results they wanted and some may not even be able to attend university altogether. If this is you, fear not - you are in good...