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Thief who punched security guard and assaulted shopworker jailed

08 September 2023
Thief who punched security guard and assaulted shopworker jailed

A man who stole bread and milk and then in a separate incident punched a shop security guard has been sent to prison for 120 days.

Empty murder-suicide shop taken on by mum and daughter

07 September 2023
Empty murder-suicide shop taken on by mum and daughter

A former tattoo parlour which was the scene of a shocking murder-suicide involving a husband and wife is set to reopen as a flower shop.

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Family vows to fight for justice after hospital admits failings in death of six-year-old

01 September 2023
Family vows to fight for justice after hospital admits failings in death of six-year-old

A heartbroken mum says her fight for justice is not over and is calling for doctors to be sacked or retrained after hospital bosses admitted failings.

Local teens sentence their carbon-guzzling elders in The Trials

01 September 2023
Local teens sentence their carbon-guzzling elders in The Trials

They say never work with children or animals but in The Trials it was the teenagers cast from across Kent who really shone.

Murder suspect remains in custody after seven days

31 August 2023
Murder suspect remains in custody after seven days

A suspect in a murder investigation remains in custody a week after being arrested following the death of a mum.

Pensioner flies into racist tirade inside Jobcentre

31 August 2023
Pensioner flies into racist tirade inside Jobcentre

A pensioner launched into a tirade of racial abuse inside a high street Jobcentre after being told he did not qualify for benefits.

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‘Flintstones’ harbour development mocked on Jeremy Vine show

30 August 2023
‘Flintstones’ harbour development mocked on Jeremy Vine show

Designs for a much-derided luxury development were discussed by TV presenter Jeremy Vine this morning, with the buildings compared to pasties.

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Man charged after threatening shop worker and stealing alcohol

23 August 2023
Man charged after threatening shop worker and stealing alcohol

A man accused of threatening a shop worker and swiping alcohol has been charged with robbery.

‘Beautiful’ chalk artwork at town park sparks joy

23 August 2023
‘Beautiful’ chalk artwork at town park sparks joy

An impressive chalk mural of an ancient Greek statue is bringing joy to passersby.

Gran said final farewells to loved ones after ‘scary’ blunder by confused doctors

22 August 2023
Gran said final farewells to loved ones after ‘scary’ blunder by confused doctors

A gran said tearful goodbyes to her family and friends after a near-fatal error saw her put on a ward for dying patients and denied vital medication.

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Venue told to shut gigs down at 10pm after ‘heartbroken’ neighbours complain

21 August 2023
Venue told to shut gigs down at 10pm after ‘heartbroken’ neighbours complain

The owners of a music venue told by the council they must shut live gigs down at 10pm say the decision will bankrupt their business.

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Water works upgrade ‘to cut sea sewage releases by third’

16 August 2023
Water works upgrade ‘to cut sea sewage releases by third’

A major project to increase wastewater holding capacity which bosses say will reduce releases into the sea by almost a third has been launched.

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Comedian enjoys visit to Kent restaurant so busy it needs to expand

15 August 2023
Comedian enjoys visit to Kent restaurant so busy it needs to expand

A popular comedian has been spotted enjoying a meal at a seaside restaurant so busy it has decided to expand.

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Hollywood couple share date and kiss at Kent restaurant

14 August 2023
Hollywood couple share date and kiss at Kent restaurant

An A-list celebrity couple who have appeared in huge Hollywood hits caused a stir after popping up at a seafront restaurant to enjoy a dinner date.

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Family’s anger after girl, 6, died two days after being sent home with tonsilitis

14 August 2023
Family’s anger after girl, 6, died two days after being sent home with tonsilitis

The family of a girl who died two days after being sent home from hospital with tonsilitis believe somebody should take responsibility for her death.

Could late-night licence victory for Greggs pave way for '24-hour city'?

12 August 2023
Could late-night licence victory for Greggs pave way for '24-hour city'?

A Kent high street could become the centre of a “24-hour city” as calls grow for more nightspots to open round the clock.

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Artist ‘gutted’ as Pedro Pascal went to Pedro Pascal show - but couldn’t get in

11 August 2023
Artist ‘gutted’ as Pedro Pascal went to Pedro Pascal show - but couldn’t get in

An artist with an exhibition dedicated to Game of Thrones star Pedro Pascal was “gutted” to learn he visited the show – only to find the gallery shut.

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Indecisive couple ask dog to name their baby

11 August 2023
Indecisive couple ask dog to name their baby

New parents let their dog choose their baby's name by throwing tennis balls with different monikers on them.

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'We'll pay you what you want - but you can’t knock off early anymore’

10 August 2023
'We'll pay you what you want - but you can’t knock off early anymore’

After a month of bin strikes a Kent council has agreed to meet workers’ pay demands – but only if staff agree they can no longer finish early.

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Rescue operation saves 17 people from Channel

10 August 2023
Rescue operation saves 17 people from Channel

A sea and air rescue mission was launched to help save 17 people after they got into difficulty in the Channel.

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