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Gold seized at airport to be auctioned off

14 December 2022
Gold seized at airport to be auctioned off

A pile of gold bars seized from a money laundering network and worth around £650,000 will be sold at auction to the highest bidder.

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Dealer stashed cocaine in sock behind steering wheel

14 December 2022
Dealer stashed cocaine in sock behind steering wheel

A drug dealer is due to be sentenced after a search of his car found a stash of cocaine hidden behind the panel next to the steering column.

Kebab shops in running to be crowned UK's best

13 December 2022
Kebab shops in running to be crowned UK's best

Eight Kent restaurants and takeaways are in the running to be crowned among the country's best kebab shops.

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Huge search after two people 'spotted on frozen lake'

13 December 2022
Huge search after two people 'spotted on frozen lake'

A large search including police, fire crews, and the coastguard was stood down after a 999 call was deemed to be a false alarm.

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Colman's Golden Globe nomination for Empire of Light

12 December 2022
Colman's Golden Globe nomination for Empire of Light

Oscar-winning star Olivia Colman has been nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress for her role in a Hollywood film shot in Margate.

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Drug dealers forced to hand over £93k

12 December 2022
Drug dealers forced to hand over £93k

A pair of drug dealers who netted £1 million between them have been forced to hand over more than £93,000.

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Thief admits stealing lead from school roof

12 December 2022
Thief admits stealing lead from school roof

A man pleaded guilty to stealing lead from a primary school's roof, but denied causing criminal damage.

'Legendary' music teacher to the stars still going at 81

12 December 2022
'Legendary' music teacher to the stars still going at 81

A punk band frontman and the composer of one of TV's most famous theme tunes are among the past pupils in a music teacher's 50-year career.

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Police base plan for troubled park toilet block

10 December 2022
Police base plan for troubled park toilet block

A notorious crime-ridden park may gain much-needed police presence as discussions a under way to convert it to base for police and other authorities.

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'It can take 20 minutes just to find a space'

08 December 2022
'It can take 20 minutes just to find a space'

A councillor says the 8am cut-off for residents with parking permits is too early as he fights to get the time extended.

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'It's just thinking ahead' - meet the 'prepper' who's ready for anything

08 December 2022
'It's just thinking ahead' - meet the 'prepper' who's ready for anything

If your gas and water were cut off or, worse still, society broke down altogether, what would you do? A "prepper" explains how, and why, he is ready.

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'Would-be robber' told shop staff he was armed

07 December 2022
'Would-be robber' told shop staff he was armed

Police were called to a shop after a man claiming to be carrying a weapon reportedly tried to steal cash.

Drug dealer gave false name to avoid arrest

07 December 2022
Drug dealer gave false name to avoid arrest

A drug dealer has appeared in court after trying to give a false name to avoid arrest.

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Man seriously injured in attack near station

07 December 2022
Man seriously injured in attack near station

A man suffered serous facial injuries in an attack near a train station.

Taxi worker gets medal for saving teen from sex attack

06 December 2022
Taxi worker gets medal for saving teen from sex attack

A guardian angel who risked her own life as she tried to stop a teenager being assaulted has been awarded a medal for her bravery.

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Cash, cocaine and imitation gun seized from safe

05 December 2022
Cash, cocaine and imitation gun seized from safe

A pair of dealers have been jailed after a raid uncovered a safe full of class A drugs.

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Pop-up shops help those in need this Christmas

05 December 2022
Pop-up shops help those in need this Christmas

A shopping centre has welcomed two temporary stores hoping to take donations to help children and refugees this festive period.

'We have no plans to raise council tax'

30 November 2022
'We have no plans to raise council tax'

A leader of a borough council has announced there are no plans to raise council tax despite new government rules allowing a 5% increase.

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Arrest after residents startled by 'loud bang'

29 November 2022
Arrest after residents startled by 'loud bang'

A man was arrested and a car had to be removed by fire crews after it collided with a house.

Woman missing for more than a week

29 November 2022
Woman missing for more than a week

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a woman who has been missing since last Monday.

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