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Prison governor lifts lid on life spent working behind bars

09 April 2023
Prison governor lifts lid on life spent working behind bars

A governor who was one of the first female prison officers to be recruited at a Kent prison is retiring after 35 years.

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Thousands donated to charities after 'nightmare' water shortages

05 April 2023
Thousands donated to charities after 'nightmare' water shortages

South East Water has donated thousands of pounds to charities in the wake of water shortages which left residents high and dry.

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Dad attempts marathon world record in sweet nod to baby daughter

04 April 2023
Dad attempts marathon world record in sweet nod to baby daughter

A dad-of-two has attempted to break a world record and raise funds for the hospital that helped save his baby daughter's life.

Emergency services called to pub

03 April 2023
Emergency services called to pub

An air ambulance and a number of emergency vehicles were called to a popular pub.

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Kickboxing club needs new home after 20 years

29 March 2023
Kickboxing club needs new home after 20 years

A kickboxing club, which has been running for nearly two decades, is searching for a new home after it was left without a permanent home.

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Man arrested after laser aimed at helicopter

27 March 2023
Man arrested after laser aimed at helicopter

A 62-year-old has been charged after allegedly directing a laser pen at a police helicopter.

Killer whale skeleton to be exhibition centrepiece

27 March 2023
Killer whale skeleton to be exhibition centrepiece

A killer whale skeleton weighing the same as a piano has travelled more than 300 miles to be suspended in mid-air as part of a new exhibition.

'I couldn't concentrate and it felt like I was in hell'

27 March 2023
'I couldn't concentrate and it felt like I was in hell'

A young woman who has autism is fighting to change what she says is a "broken" education system after suffering through school.

Shoe shop to close after 134 years

20 March 2023
Shoe shop to close after 134 years

A fourth generation family-run children's shoe store has announced it will be shutting down.

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Large haystack fire near village

19 March 2023
Large haystack fire near village

Residents were told to close their windows and doors due to a large haystack fire.

Plans for facility upgrade at cat rehoming centre

19 March 2023
Plans for facility upgrade at cat rehoming centre

An animal charity has submitted plans for a new "isolation facility" dedicated to poorly and feral moggies.

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Catapults seized after increase in antisocial behaviour

18 March 2023
Catapults seized after increase in antisocial behaviour

Warnings have been issued to several households and items seized following a rise in reports of antisocial behaviour.

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Co-op thief jailed after attacking and trying to bite police

18 March 2023
Co-op thief jailed after attacking and trying to bite police

A prolific shoplifter who attacked and tried to bite three officers has been jailed a day after he was arrested.

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Fifth person charged with murder after street shooting

18 March 2023
Fifth person charged with murder after street shooting

A fifth person has been charged with murder following the shooting of a 24-year-old man.

Repairs to close M20 junctions

15 March 2023
Repairs to close M20 junctions

Sections of a heavily-used motorway will be closed overnight as part of planned maintenance.

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Popular burger bar launches chicken wing joint

15 March 2023
Popular burger bar launches chicken wing joint

Two eateries have launched at a food hall – including a new venture by a much-loved burger chain.

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Police dog tracks down suspected fuel thieves

15 March 2023
Police dog tracks down suspected fuel thieves

A police dog helped to track down two men suspected of stealing fuel from lorries in a lay-by.

Burglary suspect charged after targetting pub

14 March 2023
Burglary suspect charged after targetting pub

A 27-year-old man has been charged on suspicion of stealing laptops and charity boxes from a pub after being located hundreds of miles away.

Car held together by tape confiscated by police

10 March 2023
Car held together by tape confiscated by police

A motorist has been banned from from using their vehicle after it was spotted being held together by a bungee cord and masking tape.

Teenager in 'serious condition' after stabbing

10 March 2023
Teenager in 'serious condition' after stabbing

A 17-year-old who was stabbed in a town centre is in a "serious but stable condition" at a London hospital.

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