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The wild animals you can spot in Kent

01 June 2024
The wild animals you can spot in Kent

The county has had its fair share of wild animal sightings over the years - here’s some you can spot if you’re lucky.

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‘Aggressive’ Christmas tree thief given Tesco ban

31 May 2024
‘Aggressive’ Christmas tree thief given Tesco ban

A thief has been banned from entering any shops in his home town for two years and any Tesco in the county.

Hundreds of illegal vapes and crossbows seized in shop raid

31 May 2024
Hundreds of illegal vapes and crossbows seized in shop raid

Police looking to inspect shops for the potential sale of unlicenced vapes and e-cigarettes made a startling discovery.

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Another Beefeater earmarked for closure

31 May 2024
Another Beefeater earmarked for closure

A restaurant may be one of 112 low-performing branches set to close as part of plans to open more hotel facilities instead.

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Villagers boycott shop amid claims it is ‘too big’

31 May 2024
Villagers boycott shop amid claims it is ‘too big’

Some villagers are boycotting a new shop and takeaway in a former pub amid claims the owner “misled” residents over its size and change of use.

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Gas leak at crossroads causes chaos for drivers

30 May 2024
Gas leak at crossroads causes chaos for drivers

A gas leak has resulted in diversions and delays for drivers as emergency closures clash with planned water works.

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Police called to reports of man with ‘Samurai sword’

29 May 2024
Police called to reports of man with ‘Samurai sword’

Officers attended following reports a man was carrying a weapon but the suspected Samurai sword turned out to be something else.

Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

28 May 2024
Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

Security workers employed by private contractor G4S across Kent say they do a “very dangerous, difficult job”.

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Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

26 May 2024
Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

Analysis of new police data has revealed the places with the highest and lowest cases of phone swiping in the county.

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Homes to be demolished for retirement complex

25 May 2024
Homes to be demolished for retirement complex

Permission has been granted for flats for the over 60s in a borough desperately in need of older living accommodation.

Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

24 May 2024
Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

A thief who left “empty-handed” thanks to the quick reactions of shop staff has been jailed for attempting to steal a “high-value” piece of jewellery.

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Person airlifted to hospital after van overturns in crash

24 May 2024
Person airlifted to hospital after van overturns in crash

Two patients taken to hospital, with one airlifted, after fire crews worked to release someone trapped, following a crash involving a car and a van.

‘It’s coming out brown’: Firm steps in after murky water reports

22 May 2024
‘It’s coming out brown’: Firm steps in after murky water reports

Residents in one town were left shocked after discovering brown “discoloured” water yesterday.

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Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

22 May 2024
Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

Two lucky national lottery winners in Kent have scooped millions, with plans to pay off their mortgage and help out their family.

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Teenager taken to hospital after being hit by car

22 May 2024
Teenager taken to hospital after being hit by car

A teenage pedestrian has been taken to hospital for treatment after being hit by a car.

Drug dealers ordered to pay back £170,000

21 May 2024
Drug dealers ordered to pay back £170,000

The pair were found to have made more than £2 million through their role selling cocaine and ketamine to other dealers.

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Girl, 16, arrested after woman ‘stabbed with bottle’ outside Co-op

21 May 2024
Girl, 16, arrested after woman ‘stabbed with bottle’ outside Co-op

A teenager has been arrested after a woman was taken to hospital following a serious assault which involved several people.

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Beach warning issued after dead marine life found

21 May 2024
Beach warning issued after dead marine life found

Dog walkers are being advised to keep their animals away after dead and dying lugworms and ragworms were spotted on a beach.

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Stolen vehicle stopped by police after chase in early hours

20 May 2024
Stolen vehicle stopped by police after chase in early hours

A stolen vehicle was chased and stopped by police who made one arrest but the search for a second suspect continues.

Day of police action targets town’s problem areas

20 May 2024
Day of police action targets town’s problem areas

Patrols visited anti-social behaviour hotspots after concerns were raised by residents but police say there’s been a fall in reports of problems.

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