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‘Our house lost power - and brought city to a standstill’

25 January 2023
‘Our house lost power - and brought city to a standstill’

Efforts to restore power to just ONE house brought a city's roads to a standstill this morning.

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Flights 'from Kent to Spain by 2028'

24 January 2023
Flights 'from Kent to Spain by 2028'

Flights could be taking off from Kent to popular holiday destinations such as Spain in the next five years, airport bosses hope.

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Pair of shoplifters arrested in 10 minutes at shopping centre

24 January 2023
Pair of shoplifters arrested in 10 minutes at shopping centre

Two suspected shoplifters who targeted designer stores at a popular shopping centre were arrested within 10 minutes of police being called.

'Gifted' teen 'showed no intention' of ending life

23 January 2023
'Gifted' teen 'showed no intention' of ending life

An "academically gifted" hockey player had shown no intention of ending his life before his tragic death, an inquest has heard.

Tougher powers given to police as youths cause havoc

20 January 2023
Tougher powers given to police as youths cause havoc

Police have been given tougher powers to clamp down on youths causing havoc on the coast after a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

20 January 2023
Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

One of the UK's largest banking groups has confirmed it will be closing two high street banks in Kent later this year.

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Police helicopter search after woman attacked

19 January 2023
Police helicopter search after woman attacked

A police helicopter was scrambled to track down a suspect after a woman was attacked.

Driver flees scene of two-car crash

18 January 2023
Driver flees scene of two-car crash

Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a crash involving two cars.

Road closed after car overturns in icy conditions

18 January 2023
Road closed after car overturns in icy conditions

An icy country road was sealed off by emergency services after a car flipped onto its side.

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Man dies weeks after funeral savings stolen in burglary

18 January 2023
Man dies weeks after funeral savings stolen in burglary

Tributes are pouring in for a man following his death just weeks after his funeral savings were stolen in a burglary that shocked the community.

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Woman who stole 53 chocolate bars from Co-op jailed over shoplifting spree

18 January 2023
Woman who stole 53 chocolate bars from Co-op jailed over shoplifting spree

A sweet-toothed shoplifter who stole more than £200 of chocolate and whisky was caught after being spotted in a car parked on double yellow lines.

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CCTV image released after pair try to mug man in high street

18 January 2023
CCTV image released after pair try to mug man in high street

A man was left injured after being attacked by a pair of would-be robbers who ordered him to hand over cash.

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Airport plan set for take-off after legal challenge fails

17 January 2023
Airport plan set for take-off after legal challenge fails

A second bid to ground plans to reopen an has been rejected by a judge giving clearance for the plans to go-ahead.

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Man charged after rock thrown at woman through pub window

17 January 2023
Man charged after rock thrown at woman through pub window

A man has been charged after a woman was injured when a rock was thrown through a pub window.

Quad biker confronted after causing havoc at beauty spot

16 January 2023
Quad biker confronted after causing havoc at beauty spot

A quad biker has been accused of destroying a beauty spot by recklessly spinning his four-wheeler and churning up land.

Popular bakery to open new branch

13 January 2023
Popular bakery to open new branch

The boss of a popular Kent bakery chain is opening a new branch in a town centre.

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High costs force popular California-inspired restaurant to close

13 January 2023
High costs force popular California-inspired restaurant to close

A much-loved restaurant which served up Mexican food with a Californian twist has been forced to close after costs rose "exponentially".

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Council leader defends litter wardens targeting McDonald’s and Asda car parks

13 January 2023
Council leader defends litter wardens targeting McDonald’s and Asda car parks

A Kent district's council leader has defended wardens targeting litter louts in Asda and McDonald's car parks.

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Man seriously injured in attack as he left chippie

12 January 2023
Man seriously injured in attack as he left chippie

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by two thugs as he walked out of a takeaway.

Reprieve for campaigners as one-way system work pushed back

12 January 2023
Reprieve for campaigners as one-way system work pushed back

Work on a controversial scheme to turn a major route into a one-way system has been pushed back, much to the relief of its many critics.

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