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Police dog sniffs out suspected burglar in bookmakers

Police dog sniffs out suspected burglar in bookmakers

A suspected burglar was tracked down by a police dog in a betting shop after a business was broken into overnight.

Man injured after car leaves A-road

Man injured after car leaves A-road

A man has been injured after his car left an A-road in wintery conditions, sparking a large emergency response.

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Op Brock to return after snow delay

Op Brock to return after snow delay

The hated Operation Brock contraflow system is set to return on the M20 having been delayed by heavy snow.

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Woman taken to hospital after cars crash on ice

Woman taken to hospital after cars crash on ice

Police closed a road and a woman was taken to hospital after two cars collided in icy conditions near a town centre.

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Huge Nike store reopens with live DJ set - but snow hits turnout

Huge Nike store reopens with live DJ set - but snow hits turnout

The county's only Nike store has reopened following a lengthy refurbishment - but heavy snow put many shoppers off attending the unveiling.

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Heavy snow delays return of Op Brock

Heavy snow delays return of Op Brock

Plans to bring the Operation Brock contraflow system back on the M20 have been delayed by heavy snow.

First look at town centre cafe with pink marble bar

First look at town centre cafe with pink marble bar

A new town centre cafe with a vibrant pink bar and grand chandeliers will open before Christmas, bosses have confirmed.

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Kent's first Wi-Fi and charging hubs to pop up in town centre

Kent's first Wi-Fi and charging hubs to pop up in town centre

A town centre is set to become home to Kent's first Wi-Fi hubs - but the plans are splitting opinion among traders.

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E scooters and nine cars seized during police crackdown

E scooters and nine cars seized during police crackdown

A suspected drug driver was arrested and cars were seized during a police crackdown on a town's roads.

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Plans for multi-million pound Brompton bike HQ submitted

Plans for multi-million pound Brompton bike HQ submitted

A huge bike factory promising £100 million of investment in Kent is now one step closer as official plans have been put forward.

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Clarks branch closes permanently

Clarks branch closes permanently

Shoe retailer Clarks has closed its branch inside a Sainsbury's supermarket after just one year of trading.

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Warrilow: Why can't it be us?

Warrilow: Why can't it be us?

Tommy Warrilow sees no reason why Ashford can’t take the bull by the horns in the Isthmian South East promotion race.

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Huge Kent Nike store to finally reopen

Huge Kent Nike store to finally reopen

The county's only Nike store will finally reopen next week following expansion works.

£1 charity shop shuts for good due to ‘health and safety issues’

£1 charity shop shuts for good due to ‘health and safety issues’

A town centre charity shop is to remain closed due to "health and safety issues" – months after launching a permanent sale.

E scooter rider hit by car

E scooter rider hit by car

The rider of an e scooter was taken to hospital after being hit by a car near a town centre.

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Drink drive suspect arrested after demolishing sign

Drink drive suspect arrested after demolishing sign

A suspected drink driver has been arrested after crashing into a road sign.

M20 to shut as Op Brock returns

M20 to shut as Op Brock returns

Highways bosses are to shut the M20 overnight as contractors prepare for the return of Operation Brock ahead of the Christmas rush.

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Trucker stabbed drivers in frenzy after football match

Trucker stabbed drivers in frenzy after football match

A “sick” knife-wielding trucker repeatedly stabbed fellow drivers after a football match in a terrifying ordeal at a lorry park.

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Fire rips through sports pavilion

Fire rips through sports pavilion

Firefighters have been pictured at the scene of a blaze which spread through a cricket club pavilion.

Masked mugger who robbed three women fled after one fought back

Masked mugger who robbed three women fled after one fought back

A 25-year-old mugged three lone women before robbing a man at knifepoint - because he wanted to buy a McDonald's.

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