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New one-way system 'will stop lorries mounting pavement'

13 February 2022
New one-way system 'will stop lorries mounting pavement'

Part of a town is set to have a one-way system introduced which residents hope will put an end to lorries mounting pavements.

Sainsbury's driver and boy playing Xbox shot at in 'catapult capital'

11 February 2022
Sainsbury's driver and boy playing Xbox shot at in 'catapult capital'

A worried mum has hit out over a surge in anti-social behaviour after her son was targeted in a catapult attack.

Drugged-up biker pulled wheelies in front of police

10 February 2022
Drugged-up biker pulled wheelies in front of police

A motorcyclist pulled wheelies in front of police on a bike with no tax or insurance and while on drugs, say officers.

Taped-up Barclays 'looks like crime scene'

09 February 2022
Taped-up Barclays 'looks like crime scene'

The sad state of a recently closed bank has angered residents in a town.

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Men caught taking cooking oil from takeaway

07 February 2022
Men caught taking cooking oil from takeaway

Two men have been arrested after being spotted wheeling cooking oil away from a restaurant.

Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

06 February 2022
Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

A long-running company which sells shoes, belts, boots and work footwear is to close in the next few days after more than 100 years of trading.

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Dog makes miraculous recovery after running into fence

05 February 2022
Dog makes miraculous recovery after running into fence

A dog which has recovered from the brink of being put down has been described as a 'miracle'.

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High tides trigger flood alerts

04 February 2022
High tides trigger flood alerts

People living on the east coast of the county have been warned to prepare for flooding as concerns over high tides have triggered flood alerts.

Man's body found in river

04 February 2022
Man's body found in river

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called but a man was pronounced dead at the scene after his body was found in a river.

The Lowdown: Why is it so hard to find a GP appointment in Kent?

03 February 2022
The Lowdown: Why is it so hard to find a GP appointment in Kent?

Watch today's Lowdown as new statistics show Kent and Medway has the lowest GP to patient ratio in the country.

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Jewellery stolen in two raids on same day

03 February 2022
Jewellery stolen in two raids on same day

Two separate burglaries were carried out in the same town within the space of four hours – but police say they are not linked.

100 homes planned for wartime airfield

02 February 2022
100 homes planned for wartime airfield

Land next to a Second World War museum has been earmarked for more than 100 homes.

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Double-decker bus goes off-road to avoid jam

02 February 2022
Double-decker bus goes off-road to avoid jam

Footage has shown the moment a bus with passengers on board leaves a road to escape a traffic jam.

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Flood alerts in place around Kent's coast

01 February 2022
Flood alerts in place around Kent's coast

People living in coastal areas have been warned to prepare for possible flooding, with alerts in place along six long stretches of Kent coastline.

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Person hit by car

01 February 2022
Person hit by car

A busy ring-road junction was closed after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

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Woman fined after friends dump party rubbish

01 February 2022
Woman fined after friends dump party rubbish

A woman has been fined after her friends dumped rubbish from her house party.

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Drug dealer disguised Taser as torch

01 February 2022
Drug dealer disguised Taser as torch

A dealer who tried to disguise a Taser as a torch has been jailed after police raided his home and found drugs and the weapon.

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Thug racially abused neighbour over noise complaint

31 January 2022
Thug racially abused neighbour over noise complaint

A man has been jailed after threatening and racially abusing a neighbour.

Wacky races: Kent's much-missed daredevil derby

27 January 2022
Wacky races: Kent's much-missed daredevil derby

A look back at the weird and wonderful Kent soapbox derby, where brave contestants would race downhill in crazy homemade contraptions.

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Monkey spotted on the loose in field

23 January 2022
Monkey spotted on the loose in field

Residents have been asked to stay on the lookout after a monkey was spotted running through a field.

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