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Kent’s first ‘memory cafe’ launches inside temple

26 June 2024
Kent’s first ‘memory cafe’ launches inside temple

A dementia support group has opened its first memory cafe inside a place of worship to offer support to the South Asian community.

Man still missing after three days

26 June 2024
Man still missing after three days

Police are urging public to help find a 22-year-old who has been reported missing for several days.

‘As a child in care you’re written off as damaged goods - the stereotype stays with you’

26 June 2024
‘As a child in care you’re written off as damaged goods - the stereotype stays with you’

With fostering facing a recruitment crisis and more children in care, we spoke to a former foster child who now helps match children with families.

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Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

25 June 2024
Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

A man who pretended to be concerned for his victim’s welfare before taking her to an address and raping her has been jailed.

Teen charged after man ‘stabbed with bike spoke’

25 June 2024
Teen charged after man ‘stabbed with bike spoke’

A man was stabbed after he challenged youths who had climbed onto a neighbour’s car.

Police raids see four drug dealer suspects charged

25 June 2024
Police raids see four drug dealer suspects charged

Four suspected drug dealers have been charged on suspicion of supplying after class A and B drugs were uncovered by police following warrants.

‘We’ve had enough! They urinate in public and leave bags of human waste’

24 June 2024
‘We’ve had enough! They urinate in public and leave bags of human waste’

Exasperated residents call for action over “dangerous” and “disrespectful” lorry drivers parking up on a main road near their homes.

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Pop-up pool put in school playground to help pupils learn to swim

23 June 2024
Pop-up pool put in school playground to help pupils learn to swim

A large swimming pool has been erected at a school after it raised enough funds for the summer project.

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Singing and dancing centenarian celebrates milestone birthday

21 June 2024
Singing and dancing centenarian celebrates milestone birthday

A 100-year-old father of two celebrates his “big” birthday with a family party and tales of his “amazing” life with his wife.

Late Strictly star Len leaves children’s hospice gift in will

20 June 2024
Late Strictly star Len leaves children’s hospice gift in will

A professional dancer has left a hospice in his home county a substantial sum of money in his will.

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‘School would be outstanding if it was judged today’

20 June 2024
‘School would be outstanding if it was judged today’

Ofsted inspectors have heaped praise upon a school following a mid-point check-up.

Thief stole alcohol worth more than £800

19 June 2024
Thief stole alcohol worth more than £800

A prolific thief was caught with eight bottles of spirits in his rucksack following one of his stealing sprees.

Sweet-toothed thief jailed after stealing cakes

19 June 2024
Sweet-toothed thief jailed after stealing cakes

A thief has been jailed for stealing cherry bakewells, macaroons and country slices on three separate occasions.

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Bricks used to smash car windscreens

19 June 2024
Bricks used to smash car windscreens

Residents in a number of towns woke to find their cars had been damaged by vandals overnight.

Burglar leads police straight to his door

19 June 2024
Burglar leads police straight to his door

A burglar was jailed for two years after stolen AirPods meant he could be tracked straight to his home address.

Sex offender jailed for ‘depraved and sickening’ abuse of children

19 June 2024
Sex offender jailed for ‘depraved and sickening’ abuse of children

A “dangerous offender” has been jailed for a series of sex offences and rapes against children as young as four-years-old.

Travellers pitch up at playing fields

18 June 2024
Travellers pitch up at playing fields

A group of up to 25 caravans have set up camp on playing fields popular with dog walkers and children in a residential area.

Theatre reopening delayed

18 June 2024
Theatre reopening delayed

Plans to reopen a theatre which was found to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the roof have been delayed.

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Residents protest over plans for home for asylum-seeker children

18 June 2024
Residents protest over plans for home for asylum-seeker children

Residents of a quiet residential street fear what will happen when unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are housed in a former care home.

136-year-old church to close leaving food bank nowhere to go

18 June 2024
136-year-old church to close leaving food bank nowhere to go

The closure of a historic church will leave the food bank, a mental health support group, and several community groups with nowhere to go

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