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Firefighters called as ‘loud bang’ heard from industrial estate

17 March 2025
Firefighters called as ‘loud bang’ heard from industrial estate

The fire service has confirmed the cause of a call-out to an industrial estate after several reports of a ‘loud bang’ in the area.

‘Exceptional’ police dog retires after five years

17 March 2025
‘Exceptional’ police dog retires after five years

A police dog who has helped officers arrest several dangerous criminals across Kent during his career has retired.

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Major fashion retailer to open new ‘concept store’ at Bluewater

17 March 2025
Major fashion retailer to open new ‘concept store’ at Bluewater

Fashion chain New Look is set to relocate to a bigger unit at Kent’s biggest shopping centre.

Armed robber who threatened shop workers with a knife jailed

14 March 2025
Armed robber who threatened shop workers with a knife jailed

An armed robber has been jailed for six years after targeting several businesses in the same day.

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Suspect charged after country lane ‘stabbing and van robbery’

14 March 2025
Suspect charged after country lane ‘stabbing and van robbery’

A man has appeared in court after a van driver reported being seriously assaulted by a passenger before being left by the roadside.

Teens charged after spate of ‘late night car thefts’

13 March 2025
Teens charged after spate of ‘late night car thefts’

Two 17-year-old boys have been charged after vehicles were reported stolen from locations across Kent by two people dressed in dark tracksuits.

Abandoned dog with fractured skull undergoes surgery funded by generous donations

13 March 2025
Abandoned dog with fractured skull undergoes surgery funded by generous donations

A dog with severe head injuries abandoned near a dock has undergone life-saving surgery.

Missing woman in her 30s found safe

12 March 2025
Missing woman in her 30s found safe

Police have confirmed a missing woman in her 30s has been found safe.

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Sheep ‘tragically’ dies after being chased by dog at nature reserve

12 March 2025
Sheep ‘tragically’ dies after being chased by dog at nature reserve

A sheep has died from stress after being chased by a dog at a nature reserve.

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Woman taken to hospital after car hits barrier on M25

12 March 2025
Woman taken to hospital after car hits barrier on M25

Drivers faced delays on a motorway this morning following a crash.

‘My severe headache turned out to be a stroke’

11 March 2025
‘My severe headache turned out to be a stroke’

A 22-year-old woman had to learn to walk and talk again after a severe headache turned out to be a stroke.

B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

11 March 2025
B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

A town is set to welcome its second B&M this Spring, which will be replacing a former DIY and garden shop.

Police shut road after man in his 20s found dead

11 March 2025
Police shut road after man in his 20s found dead

A road was shut in both directions this morning due to a police incident.

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Man in his 70s dies after falling into river

11 March 2025
Man in his 70s dies after falling into river

Police have confirmed a man in his 70s has died after emergency services mounted a large-scale river search following concerns for his welfare.

Delays clear after three-car crash inside busy tunnel

11 March 2025
Delays clear after three-car crash inside busy tunnel

Drivers faced delays near a busy tunnel this morning after a three-car crash.

Newsagent faces licence review after selling 'smuggled Smirnoff labelled as whisky’

11 March 2025
Newsagent faces licence review after selling 'smuggled Smirnoff labelled as whisky’

An off licence faces loses its licence after Trading Standards says it found evidence of “smuggled goods” on sale - including fake bottles of booze.

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Construction starts on flats replacing town’s Post Office

10 March 2025
Construction starts on flats replacing town’s Post Office

Work has begun on flats and new homes replacing a Post Office which has sat vacant since relocating in a town five years ago.

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‘It will make a phenomenal difference’: Mum’s campaign wins paid leave for baby loss

08 March 2025
‘It will make a phenomenal difference’: Mum’s campaign wins paid leave for baby loss

A mum who has spent three years fighting for paid leave for parents who lose a baby in early pregnancy has spoken of her joy at a proposed law change.

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Businesses given helping hand to boost tourism

04 March 2025
Businesses given helping hand to boost tourism

Twelve businesses have received grants of up to £1,000 to help draw in even more visitors and boost the area’s economy.

‘I need £11k to fix my teeth after pub catapult attack'

04 March 2025
‘I need £11k to fix my teeth after pub catapult attack'

A dad who had nine of his teeth knocked out in an “unprovoked attack” needs to raise £11,000 for dental treatment. Warning: contains graphic images

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