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Police crackdown on nuisance drivers amid residents' fears

24 February 2023
Police crackdown on nuisance drivers amid residents' fears

Officers have been given tougher powers to tackle an increase in "dangerous driving" this weekend, with a dispersal order covering part of Kent.

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Residents warned after attempted burglaries

24 February 2023
Residents warned after attempted burglaries

Police are urging people to check CCTV and doorbell cameras after two attempted break-ins.

£15k stolen digger found in garage

24 February 2023
£15k stolen digger found in garage

A digger worth thousands of pounds has been found less than two miles away after it was stolen from a nearby building site.

'I had to say goodbye to my dying mum over a prison phone'

23 February 2023
'I had to say goodbye to my dying mum over a prison phone'

A drug addict locked up more than 40 times turned his life around after the heartbreak of missing precious last moments with his mum.

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Stolen mini digger found

21 February 2023
Stolen mini digger found

Rural officers have been able to track down a stolen mini digger after being tipped off.

Tiny underweight puppy found in field

20 February 2023
Tiny underweight puppy found in field

An underweight 12-week-old pup has been discovered with suspected worms roaming in a field.

'It was more than double the price of Aldi - but buying Kent-only was a treat!'

19 February 2023
'It was more than double the price of Aldi - but buying Kent-only was a treat!'

We challenged our reporter to only source food and drink from the Garden of England and here's how she got on...

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'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

18 February 2023
'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

A young carer thrust into looking after her epileptic mum from a young age and now her brother is calling for more awareness of their condition.

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Post Office 'saved' by pop-up shop

17 February 2023
Post Office 'saved' by pop-up shop

A town centre's Post Office that was set to close at the end of the year could move into a local community hub.

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Main road to be shut for three weeks

13 February 2023
Main road to be shut for three weeks

Essential gas works which have been delayed since January are now set to shut a busy road for three weeks.

Vandals destroy newly planted trees

13 February 2023
Vandals destroy newly planted trees

Mindless thugs kicked over and damaged saplings just days after they were planted following a huge effort to add 250 new trees to a park.

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Duo arrested after three guns seized at home

10 February 2023
Duo arrested after three guns seized at home

Three firearms were found following a police raid at a house, leading to the arrest of two men.

Dispersal orders issued for third time

10 February 2023
Dispersal orders issued for third time

Police have put in place several dispersal orders again after car enthusiasts plan to 'descend' on a Kent district.

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New takeaway joint for town centre

10 February 2023
New takeaway joint for town centre

A takeaway shop selling grilled kebabs, wraps and burgers has launched this week, in a former outsized men's clothing store.

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Gas leak shuts main road

09 February 2023
Gas leak shuts main road

A road leading into a town centre is closed in both directions due to emergency gas works.

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Care provider praised for 'good' rating

08 February 2023
Care provider praised for 'good' rating

A care home has been praised by the healthcare watchdog after turning itself around following a previous damning report.

Wholesalers celebrate 60 years in industry

08 February 2023
Wholesalers celebrate 60 years in industry

A Kent company that started out as a family-run venture has become one of the UK’s oldest foodservice suppliers.

Taco Bell opens ninth Kent branch

07 February 2023
Taco Bell opens ninth Kent branch

The Mexican-inspired fast-food chain has opened another store in a Kent high street.

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Meet Flause, the sheep that thinks he's a dog

07 February 2023
Meet Flause, the sheep that thinks he's a dog

A sheep has surprised his trainer and is proving to be a hit with the public by completing tricks 'better than a dog'.

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Car parade surprise for superfan's birthday

06 February 2023
Car parade surprise for superfan's birthday

A group of car enthusiasts have rallied together to put on a special birthday treat for a young superfan.

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