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Man, 33, charged over early morning disturbance

15 November 2021
Man, 33, charged over early morning disturbance

Police have charged a 33-year-old following reports of a man acting in an 'erratic manner'.

Dilapidated nightclub set to be turned into wedding venue

15 November 2021
Dilapidated nightclub set to be turned into wedding venue

A former nightclub which has long been in a crumbling state of disrepair is set to be given a new lease of life as a multi-functional venue.

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Litter wardens 'spying on people' as they target smokers

15 November 2021
Litter wardens 'spying on people' as they target smokers

The role of council-hired litter wardens has been criticised after it was revealed they dished out 96% of fines to people dropping cigarette butts.

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Cyclist hit in head during underpass robbery

14 November 2021
Cyclist hit in head during underpass robbery

A cyclist making his way through an underpass was set upon by two men in a violent robbery.

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Huge cocaine haul worth £33m found in batch of onion rings

14 November 2021
Huge cocaine haul worth £33m found in batch of onion rings

A huge stash of cocaine worth £33 million - hidden under the guise of onion rings - has been uncovered by Border Force officers.

'Skate park will turn tranquil meadow into crime magnet'

14 November 2021
'Skate park will turn tranquil meadow into crime magnet'

A council has been urged to not pursue installing a skate park at a popular beauty spot by residents who fear it will tarnish the tranquil spot.

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Discount superstore set to close down this month

14 November 2021
Discount superstore set to close down this month

A budget superstore which has been operating since 2017 is poised to close down for good this month.

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Taxi driver threatened at knifepoint by armed robber

14 November 2021
Taxi driver threatened at knifepoint by armed robber

An armed robber who threatened to cut a taxi driver with a knife before making off with £160 in cash has been put behind bars.

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Man acting in 'erratic manner' arrested

14 November 2021
Man acting in 'erratic manner' arrested

A man acting in an 'erratic manner' has been arrested for failing to provide a breath test following a disturbance in a residential street.

Serious three-car crash closes road for four hours

14 November 2021
Serious three-car crash closes road for four hours

A serious crash involving three vehicles forced the closure of a road for lengthy period of time.

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Trapped driver rescued after A2 crash

14 November 2021
Trapped driver rescued after A2 crash

A driver has been cut free from a car following a crash with a lorry on the A2.

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Lorries destroyed in fire at truck stop

14 November 2021
Lorries destroyed in fire at truck stop

Two lorries were engulfed in flames after a camping stove fire got out of control at a truck stop.

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Emergency repairs on QEII bridge complete

14 November 2021
Emergency repairs on QEII bridge complete

Traffic heading over the Dartford Crossing into Kent is now moving freely following the completion of emergency roadworks.

Elephant herd preparing to leave Kent for the wild

14 November 2021
Elephant herd preparing to leave Kent for the wild

The 13-strong herd of elephants at one of Kent's most popular attractions are being taught prompts ahead of their complex journey to the wild.

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Work poised to start on 450-home development

14 November 2021
Work poised to start on 450-home development

Perimeter fencing has been erected around a large section of farmland in poised to be turned into a 450-home estate.

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Kent Covid patient numbers fall for first time in five weeks

13 November 2021
Kent Covid patient numbers fall for first time in five weeks

The number of people with Covid in Kent's hospitals has fallen, and so too has the virus' infection rate.

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Animal park charity paid boss' wife £150k for 'interior design' work

13 November 2021
Animal park charity paid boss' wife £150k for 'interior design' work

The charity behind Kent's biggest wild animal parks paid more than £150,000 in 'interior design services' to the wife of its chairman.

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'I enjoy painting in nude at Kent home'

13 November 2021
'I enjoy painting in nude at Kent home'

Comedian Vic Reeves has told of his love and talent for painting, as well as his decision to paint in the nude at his Kent home.

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Bob Geldof tells Southern Water to '**** off!'

13 November 2021
Bob Geldof tells Southern Water to '**** off!'

Rock star Bob Geldof has had his say on a number of Kent-related issues, ranging from the sewage scandal to huge housing developments.

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Heart of Kent's busiest high street resembles a 'ghost town'

13 November 2021
Heart of Kent's busiest high street resembles a 'ghost town'

A sad sight of 15 empty shops within a couple of hundred metres has left traders in a prime shopping location struggling to make ends meet.

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