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'I was digging in my garden and had to call bomb squad'

29 April 2022
'I was digging in my garden and had to call bomb squad'

A pensioner was "digging away quite merrily" in his garden when he made a worrying discovery which sparked the evacuation of nearby homes.

Tattoo artist died from stab wound to stomach after killing wife

29 April 2022
Tattoo artist died from stab wound to stomach after killing wife

A tattoo artist stabbed his wife to death in an "unprovoked attack", an inquest has heard this morning.

Motorcyclist dies in crash

28 April 2022
Motorcyclist dies in crash

A man in his 40s has died in a motorbike crash on a dual carriageway and police are appealing for witnesses.

Man attacked in high street after robbery

27 April 2022
Man attacked in high street after robbery

A man was assaulted in a high street after his mobile phone and wallet were stolen.

Doorman hits out at predatory drink spikers

27 April 2022
Doorman hits out at predatory drink spikers

A nightclub doorman praised for helping to detain a suspected drink spiker has hit out at predators who take advantage of women in a vulnerable state.

Delays expected at busy junction as traffic measures return

26 April 2022
Delays expected at busy junction as traffic measures return

Queues are expected at one of Kent's busiest junctions after measures to funnel traffic through one lane were reintroduced today.

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Tattoo artist suffered fatal neck wounds

26 April 2022
Tattoo artist suffered fatal neck wounds

A coroner has revealed the cause of death of a popular tattoo artist at an inquest hearing this morning.

Is your child the cutest of them all?

25 April 2022
Is your child the cutest of them all?

It's time to brush off your little one's most adorable outfit, as the Kentish Gazette's Cute Kids competition is back for another year.

Popular café shuts after 30 years and will become pizzeria

24 April 2022
Popular café shuts after 30 years and will become pizzeria

A restaurant serving “the largest pizza in town” is set to replace a café which has shut after more than 30 years.

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Man attacked outside Aldi taken to hospital

20 April 2022
Man attacked outside Aldi taken to hospital

A man was taken to hospital after he was attacked by two thugs outside an Aldi supermarket.

Girl, 15, pulled over by police

20 April 2022
Girl, 15, pulled over by police

A 15-year-old girl was caught behind the wheel of a car by volunteer police officers.

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'Why are pollution police targeting taxis and not old buses?'

20 April 2022
'Why are pollution police targeting taxis and not old buses?'

A cabby feels his industry is being targeted by a council over emissions - while buses as old as 19 years are still running in the district.

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Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

19 April 2022
Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

A jewellery shop has been raided by thieves after they smashed through a window and swiped stock.

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Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

19 April 2022
Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

The owner of a dog which attacked a woman as she walked along a country lane has been urged to come forward.

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'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

19 April 2022
'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

Flowers and tributes to a popular tattoo artist continue to be left outside a studio where she was killed in a suspected murder-suicide.

Tragedy as man struck by train dies

19 April 2022
Tragedy as man struck by train dies

Police have confirmed a man in his 50s has died after being struck by a train.

Nine in 10 children offered first-choice primary school

19 April 2022
Nine in 10 children offered first-choice primary school

Youngsters and their families are set to find out today which Kent primary schools they have been offered a place at this September.

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'We can't pretend we're satisfied with Operation Brock'

19 April 2022
'We can't pretend we're satisfied with Operation Brock'

The leader of Kent County Council has urged the government to intervene to prevent traffic gridlock on our roads.

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Person struck by train on tracks

18 April 2022
Person struck by train on tracks

Emergency services have been called to railway tracks after a person was hit by a train.

Armed police scrambled to town centre

18 April 2022
Armed police scrambled to town centre

Two men have been arrested after an armed police incident in a busy town centre.

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