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'Pensioner sexually assaulted boy on bus'

'Pensioner sexually assaulted boy on bus'

A schoolboy has told a court a pensioner sexually assaulted him repeatedly on a double decker bus.

Luxury cosmetics store to open

Luxury cosmetics store to open

A hair, beauty and skincare store stocking renowned brands including Estèe Lauder and MAC is opening at a shopping centre tomorrow.

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Arrest after supermarket stabbing

Arrest after supermarket stabbing

Police have arrested a 28-year-old on suspicion of assault following a stabbing in a supermarket car park.

Man stabbed outside supermarket

Man stabbed outside supermarket

A man has been taken to hospital with stab wounds after an early morning attack outside a supermarket.

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Police tape off Asda superstore

Police tape off Asda superstore

Police have taped off a supermarket following an incident.

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No solution for underpass floods

No solution for underpass floods

Residents have raised safety fears over a flooded underpass, but the council claims there's nothing they can do.

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Drunk dad's 120mph police chase

Drunk dad's 120mph police chase

A dad drank and smoked cannabis before leading police on a 120mph police chase while a wanted friend egged him on from the passenger seat.

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'Someone is going to get killed'

'Someone is going to get killed'

Residents are demanding action after several near-misses with speeding drivers while crossing the road.

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Shop burgled months after opening

Shop burgled months after opening

A new business owner has praised the community effort to help him after his ironmongery was targeted by thieves.

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Tributes paid to dedicated street pastor

Tributes paid to dedicated street pastor

Family and friends have paid tribute to a former street pastor and volunteer who has died aged 92.

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Travellers cleared from cinema after four days

Travellers cleared from cinema after four days

A group of caravans spotted behind a leisure complex at the weekend has been moved on by bailiffs today.

Major rail disruption due to overrunning work

Major rail disruption due to overrunning work

Rail passengers faced major delays after engineering work overran.

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Steakhouse in doubt as land goes up for sale

Steakhouse in doubt as land goes up for sale

The opening of a multi-million pound steakhouse is now in doubt after the owner of the land put the site up for sale.

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'Intimidating' wild boar spotted in park

'Intimidating' wild boar spotted in park

Dog walkers should be wary when visiting a picturesque Kent park following sightings of large wild boars.

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Train station car parks shut

Train station car parks shut

Two train station car parks are shut today to allow for resurfacing work.

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'Mayhem and lunacy' - drivers bemused by M20 slip road closures

'Mayhem and lunacy' - drivers bemused by M20 slip road closures

The decision to shut two M20 slip roads and build a new junction has sparked criticism from those fearing the changes will forever cause "mayhem".

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Travellers pitch up next to cinema

Travellers pitch up next to cinema

A group of travellers has pitched up on a leisure park behind a cinema and a Pizza Hut.

Date set for closure of Debenhams stores

Date set for closure of Debenhams stores

The four Kent Debenhams stores earmarked for closure will all shut down for good come the end of January.

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Travellers leave leisure centre car park

Travellers leave leisure centre car park

A group of travellers which arrived in a large leisure centre car park with about a dozen caravans has now left.

Police launch probe after man stabbed

Police launch probe after man stabbed

Officers have launched an investigation after man was stabbed in a residential street.

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