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Man in court over Tesco and Londis 'axe threats'

26 April 2019
Man in court over Tesco and Londis 'axe threats'

A man has appeared in court accused of threatening shop workers with an axe, one count of assault and two counts of theft.

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Storm Hannah to bring strong winds

26 April 2019
Storm Hannah to bring strong winds

Warnings for 55mph wind gusts are in place this weekend as Storm Hannah arrives in Kent.

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War vet's drunken drive to hospital

26 April 2019
War vet's drunken drive to hospital

An ex-soldier who toured Iraq was more than double the legal limit when he drove himself to hospital for treatment.

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Village pub goes up for sale

23 April 2019
Village pub goes up for sale

Potential buyers interested in buying a traditional country pub will need to fork out more than £400,000 to secure it.

Former BBC presenter to stand as MEP

23 April 2019
Former BBC presenter to stand as MEP

The University of Kent's chancellor, Gavin Esler, has announced he will be standing as an anti-Brexit MEP at the European elections.

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Plans to open grilled chicken chain axed

23 April 2019
Plans to open grilled chicken chain axed

Hopes to open a grilled chicken restaurant to rival Nando's have been dashed after the proposals were dropped.

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Works to disrupt Easter train travel

19 April 2019
Works to disrupt Easter train travel

Train services in the heart of the county will not be running on Easter Sunday - meaning passengers will need to use replacement buses.

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'Imaginative' designs for bold new homes revealed

19 April 2019
'Imaginative' designs for bold new homes revealed

Eye-catching plans to build five-bedroom homes boasting excellent views have been submitted to a council's planning team.

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'It's a kick in the face every time I see another girl murdered'

19 April 2019
'It's a kick in the face every time I see another girl murdered'

The mother of a murdered teenager is campaigning to have those who commit domestic violence to be put on a register.

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Dover TAP in force along A20

19 April 2019
Dover TAP in force along A20

Lorries are stacked up along the A20 today as Dover TAP has been brought into force on one of the year's busiest travel days.

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Gang member used children to run his drug operation

18 April 2019
Gang member used children to run his drug operation

A Kent drug dealer has been convicted of human trafficking after he forced vulnerable children to sell crack cocaine and heroin for him.

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Lack of post offices causing struggles

17 April 2019
Lack of post offices causing struggles

Thousands of residents living in built-up areas of Canterbury live more than a mile from a post office following a number of recent closures.

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Travellers pitch up on playing field

17 April 2019
Travellers pitch up on playing field

Police are speaking with the landowner after travellers arrived at a playing field just weeks after they were previously moved on from the site.

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Shed fire spreads to conifers

17 April 2019
Shed fire spreads to conifers

Firefighters were called to a shed fire which had spread to number of conifer trees.

Fire crews respond to flat fire

17 April 2019
Fire crews respond to flat fire

Four fire engines rushed to the scene of a flat fire to extinguish the blaze.

Easter likely to be hottest weekend of the year so far

16 April 2019
Easter likely to be hottest weekend of the year so far

Temperatures are set to almost touch 20C this weekend as the whole county enjoys the spring sunshine.

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Crime spree sees 17 cars stolen or vandalised in five days

16 April 2019
Crime spree sees 17 cars stolen or vandalised in five days

Police are urging all motorists to remain alert as they warn thieves "will take every opportunity to steal anything" from cars.

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Forklift truck goes up in flames

16 April 2019
Forklift truck goes up in flames

Firefighters were called to a warehouse to deal with a forklift truck which was ablaze.

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A2 reopens after lorry crash

15 April 2019
A2 reopens after lorry crash

A 6.5-mile stretch of the A2 has reopned after police closed the road following a lorry crash.

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Boardgames destroyed after chimney fire

15 April 2019
Boardgames destroyed after chimney fire

Floorboards and boardgames went up in smoke as chimney liner overheated inside a house.

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