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‘Scrapping free parking will be the death of our towns'

11 November 2023
‘Scrapping free parking will be the death of our towns'

Independent traders say losing free parking “kill the high street” as council bosses consider introducing pay-and-display machines.

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Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

10 November 2023
Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

A wanted man caught with a large knife, heroin and cocaine has been jailed after a car was stopped by police.

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Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights

10 November 2023
Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights

A pitch-black footpath where street lights are constantly broken by vandals has become a no-go zone, say anxious residents.

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£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

10 November 2023
£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

The future of a new dual carriageway has been thrown into doubt after highway bosses confirmed work has been pushed back another year.

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Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

10 November 2023
Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

An anxious mum says she is scared to leave the house after almost being hit by an Audi while on the school run.

The historic Kent landmark branded ‘at risk’ – as two others are saved

09 November 2023
The historic Kent landmark branded ‘at risk’ – as two others are saved

A historic monument damaged by erosion has been added to a list of at-risk heritage landmarks.

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Huge emergency response as man collapsed near primary school

06 November 2023
Huge emergency response as man collapsed near primary school

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called after a man collapsed near a primary school.

Teens ‘punched in face’ as yobs steal phone near lake

01 November 2023
Teens ‘punched in face’ as yobs steal phone near lake

Two teenage boys were punched in the face and one had his phone stolen after being attacked by a group of yobs.

Love Island stars search Kent for hidden gems on Antiques Road Trip

01 November 2023
Love Island stars search Kent for hidden gems on Antiques Road Trip

A couple famous for winning Love Island searched for antiques while touring the county in the latest episode of a popular BBC show.

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‘They were the best thing about the place - it's criminal!’

01 November 2023
‘They were the best thing about the place - it's criminal!’

Disappointed residents say a shopping centre "looks even more empty" after two trees were felled for "health and safety".

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Delivery driver caught stealing child's pumpkin from doorstep

31 October 2023
Delivery driver caught stealing child's pumpkin from doorstep

A delivery driver has been caught on camera appearing to steal a child’s pumpkin while dropping off an Amazon package.

Couple who moved to town ‘on a whim’ win £390k in postcode lottery

30 October 2023
Couple who moved to town ‘on a whim’ win £390k in postcode lottery

A hard-working pair who only moved to a Kent town “on a whim” last year have won an incredible sum of money in a postcode lottery.

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New crematorium built to cut journey times to open next month

30 October 2023
New crematorium built to cut journey times to open next month

A new crematorium built to reduce journey times for mourners in Kent is set to open next month.

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‘Who is this clown?’: Kent prankster invades Rugby World Cup final celebrations

29 October 2023
‘Who is this clown?’: Kent prankster invades Rugby World Cup final celebrations

A prankster from Kent who has earned a reputation for pitch invasions gate-crashed celebrations at the Rugby World Cup final.

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Driver arrested after car crashes into building

29 October 2023
Driver arrested after car crashes into building

A man was arrested and taken to hospital after a suspected stolen car crashed into a historic building.

Gills chief speaks out after ugly scenes at Priestfield

29 October 2023
Gills chief speaks out after ugly scenes at Priestfield

A football club owner has condemned the actions of a fan who was arrested after reportedly hurling racist abuse at a player.

Incoming Storm Ciarán could bring damaging winds to Kent

29 October 2023
Incoming Storm Ciarán could bring damaging winds to Kent

To add to heavy rain and flood warnings, the Met Office says Kent could be hit by destructive winds as Storm Ciarán batters Britain this coming week.

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Customers 'absolutely gutted' as 'fantastic' shop to close

28 October 2023
Customers 'absolutely gutted' as 'fantastic' shop to close

A popular independent shop will close amid mounting pressure from online retailers offering “heavy discounts”.

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Meet the Postcode Lottery winners sharing £11m windfall

28 October 2023
Meet the Postcode Lottery winners sharing £11m windfall

More than 1,400 neighbours in Kent are today collecting their share of an incredible £11 million lottery jackpot.

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Theatre owners ‘baffled’ as blunder sees venue put on market for £1.5m

27 October 2023
Theatre owners ‘baffled’ as blunder sees venue put on market for £1.5m

An estate agents that mistakenly listed a theatre for sale has apologised after the venue’s owners said they have no plans to sell.

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