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Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

22 August 2024
Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Campaigners have threatened to drag a council to the High Court – potentially costing tens of thousands - unless it overhauls “anti-swearing” rules.

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Boy cried ‘Mummy, I’m scared’ as knife-wielding boyfriend warned her: ‘I’m going to get you!’

19 August 2024
Boy cried ‘Mummy, I’m scared’ as knife-wielding boyfriend warned her: ‘I’m going to get you!’

A mum and her son cowered in dark alleyways and behind cars as they were chased out of their home by her knife-wielding partner.

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Pre-school staff ‘absolutely devastated’ after worst-possible Ofsted rating

17 August 2024
Pre-school staff ‘absolutely devastated’ after worst-possible Ofsted rating

Staff have been left “absolutely devastated” after Ofsted rated their small village nursery ‘inadequate’ over safeguarding concerns.

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Bomb hoax suspect charged

16 August 2024
Bomb hoax suspect charged

A man is set to appear at court accused of making a false bomb threat after a suspicious package was left near a town centre.

The £2m cannabis farm in Kent busted as drone tracked fleeing ‘gardeners’

16 August 2024
The £2m cannabis farm in Kent busted as drone tracked fleeing ‘gardeners’

Three cannabis gardeners who say they were coerced into producing up to £2 million worth of the drug have been jailed ahead of their deportation.

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Psychiatric report ordered before trial of wife accused of husband’s murder

15 August 2024
Psychiatric report ordered before trial of wife accused of husband’s murder

A woman accused of killing her husband after human remains were found at their home is set to be tried by a High Court judge.

Bus driver denies causing death of pensioner

14 August 2024
Bus driver denies causing death of pensioner

A bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian will argue there was a mechanical problem with his vehicle when it crashed into a shelter.

Man arrested for indecent exposure in town centre

14 August 2024
Man arrested for indecent exposure in town centre

A man wanted on recall to prison has been arrested for indecent exposure.

Food bank boss says online hate campaign triggered violent attack and arson attempt

10 August 2024
Food bank boss says online hate campaign triggered violent attack and arson attempt

A foreign-born charity worker says an online hate campaign led to a violent assault on her and an attempted arson attack at her food bank.

Woman, 89, tied up and beaten as ‘grotesque’ burglars ripped wedding ring from finger

10 August 2024
Woman, 89, tied up and beaten as ‘grotesque’ burglars ripped wedding ring from finger

Masked burglars bound the hands and feet of an 89-year-old woman before beating her and threatening to make her drink laundry detergent.

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‘It’s a bit harsh!’ The Kent district where you can get fined £100 for swearing

08 August 2024
‘It’s a bit harsh!’ The Kent district where you can get fined £100 for swearing

“Draconian” new council powers allowing enforcement officers to dish out £100 fines for swearing have left residents divided.

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Three arrests as feared disorder isolated to single Kent town

07 August 2024
Three arrests as feared disorder isolated to single Kent town

Police pinned protesters to the ground and led them away in handcuffs as some shouted at an anti-racism group.

Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

06 August 2024
Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

Emergency services were called out after a mum’s Amazon Alexa smart speaker played 10 hours of loud pop music while she was away overnight.

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‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

06 August 2024
‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

Plans to reinvigorate a hotel bar with live music, dancing and late-night refreshments have been snubbed due to fears over safety and noise.

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Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

05 August 2024
Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

A teacher who spent 25 years at the same village junior school has been described as an inspiration to scores of youngsters following her death.

Train delays as police search for railway trespassers

02 August 2024
Train delays as police search for railway trespassers

Rail service to a coastal town has been cut off as police search the area for track trespassers.

Emergency response at hospital after smoke seen coming from building

02 August 2024
Emergency response at hospital after smoke seen coming from building

A hospital day care centre was evacuated as firefighters investigated the source of smoke seen at the facility.

96 asylum seekers suing Home Office over ‘ill-treatment’ at Manston

02 August 2024
96 asylum seekers suing Home Office over ‘ill-treatment’ at Manston

Almost 100 asylum seekers previously held at Manston immigration processing centre are suing the Home Office.

Arrests after reports of car break-ins and drugs found

02 August 2024
Arrests after reports of car break-ins and drugs found

Police have arrested two men following reports of vehicle-related thefts.

Thunderstorms sweep across Kent

01 August 2024
Thunderstorms sweep across Kent

Trains have been disrupted and people have reported thunder “like a bomb going off” as storms roll through the county.

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