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Schools to be handed ‘radios and their own police officers’

22 June 2023
Schools to be handed ‘radios and their own police officers’

Secondary schools in a town will have emergency radios and their own designated police officers to clamp down on a spate of anti-social behaviour.

Drug suspect arrested during welfare check

21 June 2023
Drug suspect arrested during welfare check

A man has appeared in court after heroin and cocaine was found during a welfare check.

Teen, 17, arrested for ‘throwing stones at people’ using lake

20 June 2023
Teen, 17, arrested for ‘throwing stones at people’ using lake

Several teenagers have been arrested after a dispersal order was issued.

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Celebration as pub reopens

19 June 2023
Celebration as pub reopens

A well-known Shepherd Neame pub has reopened with a new and experienced landlady.

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Unit formerly home to jewellers up for rent

18 June 2023
Unit formerly home to jewellers up for rent

Another vacant building in a town shopping centre is in need of new tenants.

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Couple quit working in IT to run bubble tea cafe

18 June 2023
Couple quit working in IT to run bubble tea cafe

A couple are launching the first Kent branch of a bubble tea cafe chain after leaving jobs in IT – and hope to open more across the county.

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Man arrested after police officer stabbed

16 June 2023
Man arrested after police officer stabbed

A 48-year-old man has been arrested after an officer was assaulted.

Roadworks in town centre cause delays

15 June 2023
Roadworks in town centre cause delays

Drivers are being told to expect delays due to multiple roadworks near the town centre.

The hidden gem floating in the town centre

15 June 2023
The hidden gem floating in the town centre

We sent our reporter along to check out a historic quirky cafe floating on a river.

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Well-known landlady takes over historic pub

15 June 2023
Well-known landlady takes over historic pub

A much-loved boozer will have an experienced set of hands behind the pumps as it is set to reopen with a new licensee.

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Woodland blaze rages on for hours

13 June 2023
Woodland blaze rages on for hours

Fire crews spent five hours extinguishing a fire in a woodland.

Two more arrests after man shot dead

13 June 2023
Two more arrests after man shot dead

Three people have been arrested after a man was fatally shot near a holiday park.

Hooded thief steals parcels from house

13 June 2023
Hooded thief steals parcels from house

A man with “dried blood” on his face has allegedly stolen parcels from the front porch of a home.

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Petition launched to save Just Stop Oil protester from deportation

12 June 2023
Petition launched to save Just Stop Oil protester from deportation

The partner of a jailed activist has started a petition to prevent him from being sent back to Germany by the Home Office.

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New cafe opens in family-run store

12 June 2023
New cafe opens in family-run store

A new ‘repurposed’ cafe has opened to the public, serving fresh homemade food.

Toddler’s artwork to be displayed at Turner

10 June 2023
Toddler’s artwork to be displayed at Turner

A two-year-old’s artwork has been chosen to be shown in a prestigious gallery.

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Three village roads shutting for resurfacing works

08 June 2023
Three village roads shutting for resurfacing works

Several routes will be closed for more than week to allow resurfacing works to take place.

‘Metal thieves’ target play park

06 June 2023
‘Metal thieves’ target play park

Equipment at a popular play area has been stolen and vandalised overnight.

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Pharmacies set to close in town centre

05 June 2023
Pharmacies set to close in town centre

A nationwide health chain has confirmed its pharmacy branches in two medical practices will be closing.

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Arrest after driver throws ‘cocaine and cannabis’ from car

05 June 2023
Arrest after driver throws ‘cocaine and cannabis’ from car

Two men have been arrested as part of ongoing efforts to tackle the supply of controlled drugs in a part of Kent.

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