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Council leader warns of ‘difficult and unpopular’ decisions to come

21 February 2024
Council leader warns of ‘difficult and unpopular’ decisions to come

The leader of a local authority has warned residents about future decisions and challenges as it sets a balanced budget.

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Clothing worth £300 ‘stolen’ from department store

21 February 2024
Clothing worth £300 ‘stolen’ from department store

A suspected shoplifter is said to have walked out of a department store without paying before threatening security guards.

Alcohol taken from children in crackdown on teen yobs

21 February 2024
Alcohol taken from children in crackdown on teen yobs

Two children were arrested and alcohol was seized from others as police clamped down on anti-social behaviour.

Costa Coffee to open inside Sainsbury’s store

21 February 2024
Costa Coffee to open inside Sainsbury’s store

A major coffee chain has unveiled plans to open new stores inside Sainsbury’s supermarkets, including a branch in Kent.

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‘Turn old school into 50 homes – just please give us a GP surgery’

21 February 2024
‘Turn old school into 50 homes – just please give us a GP surgery’

Residents say they are not against plans drawn up to build homes and flats on a former school site – but they want the medical centre promised.

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James Jordan leads tributes to former Strictly dancer following his death

20 February 2024
James Jordan leads tributes to former Strictly dancer following his death

Tributes have flooded in for a former Strictly Come Dancing star who has died aged 44.

M20 reopens after concerns raised for person’s welfare

20 February 2024
M20 reopens after concerns raised for person’s welfare

A motorway was closed in both directions after emergency crews were called following concerns for a person’s welfare.

Huge town centre project still on track

17 February 2024
Huge town centre project still on track

A scheme which will create more than 200 flats in a town centre is still on track despite many not seeing workmen on site for four months.

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Entire contents of department store to go under hammer

16 February 2024
Entire contents of department store to go under hammer

Everything from underwear display stands to changing room mirrors are up for grabs as a department store’s contents are to be auctioned off.

450 years of drinking could come to an end at town centre venue

16 February 2024
450 years of drinking could come to an end at town centre venue

A former pub, turned cocktail bar could soon become a takeaway after being sold at auction

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Arson probe after derelict building blaze

15 February 2024
Arson probe after derelict building blaze

A fire which broke out in an empty bowls club is thought to have been started deliberately.

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Inquest jury finds dad ‘intentionally’ stepped in front of lorry

15 February 2024
Inquest jury finds dad ‘intentionally’ stepped in front of lorry

An inquest held into the death of a former museum worker who “stepped in front of a lorry” outside a hospital has concluded.

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No action to be taken against boy arrested after child’s death

14 February 2024
No action to be taken against boy arrested after child’s death

The death of a young boy is not being treated as suspicious after another child was arrested.

Man ‘shot’ in leg with crossbow

14 February 2024
Man ‘shot’ in leg with crossbow

A man was taken to hospital after it is believed he was shot in the leg by a small, black crossbow.

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Petition launched over ‘incredibly harsh’ A20 speeding fines

13 February 2024
Petition launched over ‘incredibly harsh’ A20 speeding fines

Motorists are weighing up legal action over a decision to go ahead with “incredibly harsh” speeding fines near the London-Kent border.

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Dad ‘stepped in front of lorry’ following court appearance

07 February 2024
Dad ‘stepped in front of lorry’ following court appearance

An inquest jury has heard how a troubled dad died after being struck by a lorry after he fled a hospital where he was being treated.

Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

05 February 2024
Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

An investigation over the appearance of a 50mph sign in a 40mph section of road is being treated as an “attempt to pervert the course of justice”.

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Protest group stages ‘rave uprising’ at closed nightclub

05 February 2024
Protest group stages ‘rave uprising’ at closed nightclub

A group that “squats" in empty venues and hosts music events to highlight the plight of the country's nightlife has entered a Kent club.

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Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

05 February 2024
Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

Residents and councillors have said the approval of a controversial scheme to replace a £1m home with 32 homes is “frustrating”.

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Southeastern wants 400 apprentices as train services rise

05 February 2024
Southeastern wants 400 apprentices as train services rise

A train firm has announced it is looking to recruit its biggest-ever intake of apprentices this year.

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