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Man tried to ‘lure child out of shop’

11 July 2023
Man tried to ‘lure child out of shop’

A woman says a man tried to lure her three-year-old child out of a town centre shop.

Woman dies near Dartford Crossing

11 July 2023
Woman dies near Dartford Crossing

Police have confirmed a woman has died after being called to the crossing this morning.

Drivers facing delays on A249 following collision

11 July 2023
Drivers facing delays on A249 following collision

Drivers are facing delays on a busy stretch of road this morning after two vehicles collided.

Water pistol thugs ‘could put off shoppers’

11 July 2023
Water pistol thugs ‘could put off shoppers’

Traders are worried about a rise in anti-social behaviour after reports of shoplifting, assault and smashed windows in a high street.

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Lorry crash on busy roundabout

10 July 2023
Lorry crash on busy roundabout

Motorists faced delays after a lorry and car collided on a busy roundabout.

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New parking charges threaten swimming club’s future

08 July 2023
New parking charges threaten swimming club’s future

The head coach of a 140-year-old swimming club says they could be forced to close after free parking was scrapped.

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Turkish restaurant shuts for makeover

07 July 2023
Turkish restaurant shuts for makeover

A town centre mezze bar has closed for refurbishment works.

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Another dispersal order rolled out to tackle anti-social driving

07 July 2023
Another dispersal order rolled out to tackle anti-social driving

Several towns and retail parks have been slapped with a dispersal order following complaints about nuisance vehicles and dangerous driving.

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MP opposes 5G mast just 300 metres from school

06 July 2023
MP opposes 5G mast just 300 metres from school

An MP is opposing plans to erect a 5G mast over safety concerns.

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Bar reopens after three years following £20k refurb

05 July 2023
Bar reopens after three years following £20k refurb

A nightspot which closed due to Covid has fully reopened with a renovated bar and cocktail menu.

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Housing plans rejected for second time

05 July 2023
Housing plans rejected for second time

Plans to build 25 new homes and a school car park in a village have been opposed again by councillors.

Park tennis courts set for £150k revamp

04 July 2023
Park tennis courts set for £150k revamp

Tennis courts at two town parks are to be revamped in a bid to encourage more people to take up the sport.

New bistro named after sunken war ship

03 July 2023
New bistro named after sunken war ship

A new eatery at a hotel near a beach has been named after a Second World War shipwreck.

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Tesco opposes new rival store plans…again

02 July 2023
Tesco opposes new rival store plans…again

A supermarket giant is trying to block plans for a new out-of-town Lidl, saying it will decimate high street trade.

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‘We haven’t been asked if we want to go cashless’

01 July 2023
‘We haven’t been asked if we want to go cashless’

Placard-waving protesters are taking to the streets as part of a Kent movement campaigning against the dangers of a cashless society.

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Cops investigating burglary stumble upon cannabis farm

30 June 2023
Cops investigating burglary stumble upon cannabis farm

Officers got more than they bargained for after they were called to investigate a break-in.

Dog walkers warned to stay off restricted beaches

30 June 2023
Dog walkers warned to stay off restricted beaches

A council is reminding dog walkers to keep their pets away from restricted areas of the coast.

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Police called to teenagers with water guns at Greggs

29 June 2023
Police called to teenagers with water guns at Greggs

Officers were called to a town centre following reports youths were causing chaos with toy pistols.

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Patients from Essex signing up to new Kent dentist

29 June 2023
Patients from Essex signing up to new Kent dentist

More than 3,000 patients have signed up to a new dentist surgery in just a few weeks of it opening.

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Duo scoop national award for helping prisoners read behind bars

28 June 2023
Duo scoop national award for helping prisoners read behind bars

Two women have won a national prize for helping inmates access books after a prison library was shelved during the pandemic.

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