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Shopper knocked down by teen on bike in hit-and-run outside Greggs

Shopper knocked down by teen on bike in hit-and-run outside Greggs

A furious shopper has been left with bruises on her elbows after being knocked to the ground by a speeding cyclist in a town centre.

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'Passionate' pre-school staff reverse 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

'Passionate' pre-school staff reverse 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

A pre-school previously criticised by Ofsted has righted the ship after inspectors found “passionate” staff had made great strides.

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Teenager arrested after child ‘held and pictures taken of her’

Teenager arrested after child ‘held and pictures taken of her’

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and taken into custody after a child was allegedly held by her arms while pictures were taken of her in a park.

‘Devoted and passionate’ doctor dedicated career to helping sick children

‘Devoted and passionate’ doctor dedicated career to helping sick children

A paediatrician who “inspired a generation of junior doctors” has died after 23 years working at a Kent hospital.

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‘People are scared to walk past catapult kids in play park’

‘People are scared to walk past catapult kids in play park’

A group of “catapult kids” are using play park equipment as a “watchtower” and leaving residents scared to walk past, a councillor has warned.

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Girl approached by man 'who started taking pictures' in park

Girl approached by man 'who started taking pictures' in park

Police are investigating after a man approached a child and started taking pictures of her at a play park.

‘We don’t need Operation Brock on the M20 so often’

‘We don’t need Operation Brock on the M20 so often’

An MP is urging emergency planners to restrict the use of Operation Brock on the M20 to “extreme circumstances”.

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‘Excitement’ as snow leopards born at Big Cat Sanctuary

‘Excitement’ as snow leopards born at Big Cat Sanctuary

Two snow leopard cubs, a brother and sister named Spot and Stripe, have been born at an animal sanctuary, to the delight of staff.

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Car seized amid patrols for nuisance drivers

Car seized amid patrols for nuisance drivers

An uninsured car has been seized, as police patrol a Kent town for nuisance drivers, amid residents complaining of being kept up at night.

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Detectives issue fresh appeal 16 years after man found with his head missing

Detectives issue fresh appeal 16 years after man found with his head missing

The family of a 19-year-old whose body was found in a scrubland have urged anyone with information to come forward, 16 years on.

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Cycle cafe made from shipping containers finally set to open

Cycle cafe made from shipping containers finally set to open

A new cycle cafe built from shipping containers on a derelict bus depot is set to open next month.

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‘I finished my curry – then found a cockroach on my plate’

‘I finished my curry – then found a cockroach on my plate’

A restaurant has been served with an enforcement notice after a horrified customer reported finding a cockroach on his plate.

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Suspected arson attack at abandoned industrial building

Suspected arson attack at abandoned industrial building

A blaze at a disused barn and former cottage has been deemed suspicious by police.

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Sadness as childrenswear shop to shut

Sadness as childrenswear shop to shut

Customers have expressed their sadness after it was announced a specialist childrenswear boutique will close.

Group, including 17-year-old, charged with aggravated burlary after armed police surround car

Group, including 17-year-old, charged with aggravated burlary after armed police surround car

Four people, including two teenagers have been charged after an aggravated burglary, and are set to appear in court.

Farmland set aside for UK’s first hydrogen-powered winery put up for sale

Farmland set aside for UK’s first hydrogen-powered winery put up for sale

Land earmarked for the UK’s first hydrogen-powered winery has been put up for sale for £525,000.

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‘The hours have been cut so much it's hardly worth opening’

‘The hours have been cut so much it's hardly worth opening’

Residents fear their postal service could get worse, as opening hours are slashed at Royal Mail customer service points across Kent.

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National task force to be set up in response to east Kent baby deaths scandal

National task force to be set up in response to east Kent baby deaths scandal

A national task force is to be set up in response to the baby deaths scandal at East Kent Hospitals.

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Simms on fresh start

Simms on fresh start

Long-serving defender Bradley Simms is excited by the new era at Ashford United.

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Four arrested on suspicion of affray and knife found

Four arrested on suspicion of affray and knife found

A police investigation has been launched after four men were arrested on suspicion on affray, with a blade found nearby.

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