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Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

09 October 2024
Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 29-year-old man who crashed into the central reservation on a busy road.

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

09 October 2024
‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

05 October 2024
Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

A scheme to improve a neglected green space which has become a target for anti-social behaviour has been given the green light.

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‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

04 October 2024
‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

A charity which provides support for youngsters struggling with their mental health has been nominated for an award for their work.

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Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

04 October 2024
Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

A Bentley was reported stolen from someone’s driveway and police found and arrested a man within half an hour.

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

03 October 2024
‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

Several fish which were found dead in a canal are thought to have perished due to warmer weather conditions, not sewage.

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Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

02 October 2024
Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

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Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

02 October 2024
Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

Five people have been arrested and two charged after a suspected bulk shoplifting spree at Boots.

‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

02 October 2024
‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

Bosses of a family-run hardware shop have urged people to shop locally as they face their toughest year in almost two decades.

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Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

02 October 2024
Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, who lives in Kent, was sitting in a taxi when it was thought to have been shot at.

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Man taken to London hospital after being hit by car

02 October 2024
Man taken to London hospital after being hit by car

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Person injured in workshop blaze as smoke billowed across M2

02 October 2024
Person injured in workshop blaze as smoke billowed across M2

A person has been passed into the care of paramedics following a blaze at a workshop.

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Romance fraudster told to pay back £30k swindled from victim

01 October 2024
Romance fraudster told to pay back £30k swindled from victim

A convicted romance fraudster who tricked his victim out of more than £175,000 has been ordered to pay her compensation.

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Train line to close for landslip prevention works

01 October 2024
Train line to close for landslip prevention works

A train line will be closed for four days to allow Network Rail engineers to complete landslip prevention works.

Arrest after man allegedly punched vehicle and threatened woman inside

01 October 2024
Arrest after man allegedly punched vehicle and threatened woman inside

Investigators are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested for allegedly threatening a woman while she sat in a van.

Firefighters extinguish large hay bale blaze after more than 24 hours

01 October 2024
Firefighters extinguish large hay bale blaze after more than 24 hours

People were being told to keep their windows and doors closed as fire crews worked to extinguish 200 hay bales which were alight.

No further sightings of whales stranded off Kent coast

30 September 2024
No further sightings of whales stranded off Kent coast

Rescue teams have been stood down after a pod of pilot whales became stranded off the Kent coast.

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Man attacked at popular festival suffers serious ear injury

30 September 2024
Man attacked at popular festival suffers serious ear injury

A man suffered a serious injury to his ear following an altercation at a popular festival.

Scammers conned homebuyer out of £70k

30 September 2024
Scammers conned homebuyer out of £70k

A 36-year-old woman has appeared in court after helping fraudsters con a house buyer out of more than £70,000.

Violent rapist who strangled and punched sex worker jailed for life

27 September 2024
Violent rapist who strangled and punched sex worker jailed for life

A sex worker said she thought she was going to die as she was violently raped and attacked by a convicted criminal.

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