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Prison guards arrested at high-security jail

01 July 2024
Prison guards arrested at high-security jail

Eight prison officers have been arrested on suspicion of corruption at a “struggling” high-security jail.

Special schools crisis: ‘My autistic son has been turned down by 30 schools’

01 July 2024
Special schools crisis: ‘My autistic son has been turned down by 30 schools’

A desperate mum does not know where to turn after her autistic son was refused entry from 30 secondary schools who claim they “cannot meet his needs”.

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Job centre security guards strike over pay

01 July 2024
Job centre security guards strike over pay

A week-long walk-out starts today, with security officers demanding a wage ‘that’s enough to live on’.

Dartford Tunnel closure causes traffic chaos

30 June 2024
Dartford Tunnel closure causes traffic chaos

There were long queues following the closure of part of a river crossing.

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Fundraiser for girl hit by BMW outside school

29 June 2024
Fundraiser for girl hit by BMW outside school

A fundraiser has been set up for a girl seriously injured in a car accident outside a school.

Horses and trailers block road

29 June 2024
Horses and trailers block road

Up to 20 horses and trailers have made a route “unpassable” and brought traffic to a standstill.

Delays after crash on major route

29 June 2024
Delays after crash on major route

Queues are building after a reported accident between two vehicles on a major route.

Missing pensioner found safe and well

29 June 2024
Missing pensioner found safe and well

A missing woman has now been found, police have confirmed.

Man accused of flashing at popular park

29 June 2024
Man accused of flashing at popular park

A man has been accused of flashing in a family park.

Co-op store reopens after £730k makeover

29 June 2024
Co-op store reopens after £730k makeover

A supermarket branch has reopened after undergoing a major refurbishment project.

Travellers pitch up at B&Q just hours after arrest following ‘failed sports centre break-in’

28 June 2024
Travellers pitch up at B&Q just hours after arrest following ‘failed sports centre break-in’

Police were called to an unauthorised encampment outside a DIY store just hours after the car park to a new sports centre had to be “resecured”.

Foul-mouthed abuser who strangled ex and accused her of phone hacking jailed

28 June 2024
Foul-mouthed abuser who strangled ex and accused her of phone hacking jailed

A violent man who subjected his former partner to vile messages and accused her of “bugging” his phone is now behind bars.

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Thief threatened staff with hypodermic needle

28 June 2024
Thief threatened staff with hypodermic needle

A thief who stole more than £500 of booze threatened staff with a needle when they tried to stop him fleeing.

Missing teen, 17, safely found

28 June 2024
Missing teen, 17, safely found

A missing 17-year-old boy has been safely located.

Suspected drug dealers arrested after being spotted in town centre underpass

27 June 2024
Suspected drug dealers arrested after being spotted in town centre underpass

A drugs haul including 84 bags of cocaine and 29 bags of cannabis was found following two arrests.

Missing teen, 14, may have boarded train

27 June 2024
Missing teen, 14, may have boarded train

Police are appealing for help to trace a missing teenager who may have travelled to London by train.

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.

Missing man found

26 June 2024
Missing man found

The 22-year-old had been missing for seven 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.

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