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Crash closes road for four hours

15 March 2022
Crash closes road for four hours

A road was closed for more than four hours after an accident involving two vehicles.

Greggs reveals plans for second store in town

14 March 2022
Greggs reveals plans for second store in town

Bakery chain Greggs is planning to open a second store in a town, filling an empty Carphone Warehouse unit on a retail park.

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Town centre shop revamped for first time in 40 years

10 March 2022
Town centre shop revamped for first time in 40 years

One of the longest-standing independent shops in a town centre has been given a top-to-tail makeover for the first time.

'The flames were huge and lots of dogs were barking'

02 March 2022
'The flames were huge and lots of dogs were barking'

Neighbours say flames were coming out of windows as three people and several dogs were rescued from a fire at a block of flats.

Suspected shed burglar charged

02 March 2022
Suspected shed burglar charged

A man charged after a spate of shed burglaries in a village is due to appear in court.

Gull stuck in fishing wire rescued from lake

01 March 2022
Gull stuck in fishing wire rescued from lake

A bird that became stuck in the middle of a lake after getting tangled in discarded fishing wire has been set free.

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Staffie stabbed in head and throat lucky to be alive

01 March 2022
Staffie stabbed in head and throat lucky to be alive

A five-year-old staffie who was repeatedly stabbed after a vicious attack is now recovering at home.

Predator who raped two teens jailed

28 February 2022
Predator who raped two teens jailed

A man sentenced for raping two teenage girls will be on the sex offenders' register for life.

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'This will bring global recognition to the town'

28 February 2022
'This will bring global recognition to the town'

Bosses building a multi-million pound bike factory say a Kent town stood out against competition from major cities like Birmingham and Manchester.

H&M to close after 14 years in town

28 February 2022
H&M to close after 14 years in town

Swedish retailer H&M has announced it will be closing its store in a town's shopping centre in just two weeks time.

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Drivers braced for nine months of delays as roadworks begin this week

28 February 2022
Drivers braced for nine months of delays as roadworks begin this week

Nine months of work to replace a roundabout with traffic lights is set to start – and the project is splitting opinion among residents.

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Landmarks turn yellow and blue in support of Ukraine

27 February 2022
Landmarks turn yellow and blue in support of Ukraine

Iconic buildings in Kent have shown their support for those caught up in war in Ukraine by sporting the colours of the country's flag.

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Blaze spreads through roof of house

27 February 2022
Blaze spreads through roof of house

Two fire engines were called to a home in the early hours after a roof caught fire.

Roxy helps arrest suspected dealer

27 February 2022
Roxy helps arrest suspected dealer

A police dog trained to sniff out drugs has helped officers arrest a suspected teenage dealer.

Air ambulance and police called to Aldi centre

27 February 2022
Air ambulance and police called to Aldi centre

Police and the air ambulance were called to a 'medical incident' near a supermarket distribution centre.

Cyclist dies after crash on main road

27 February 2022
Cyclist dies after crash on main road

A cyclist in his 40s has died following a collision with a car on the A20 yesterday.

Man 'carried pepper spray' in mass brawl

27 February 2022
Man 'carried pepper spray' in mass brawl

A man was reported to be carrying pepper spray during a disturbance involving six men just after midnight.

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'Massive blow' as vandals pour oil on cricket club pitch

26 February 2022
'Massive blow' as vandals pour oil on cricket club pitch

A cricket club has been left counting the cost after vandals poured diesel over its pitch, sparking an urgent appeal to pay for repairs.

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Athletics stadium to get new £300k running track

26 February 2022
Athletics stadium to get new £300k running track

The outdoor track at an athletics stadium is being resurfaced for the first time in nearly 25 years.

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Duo charged with four burglaries

26 February 2022
Duo charged with four burglaries

A man and a teenager from Essex have been charged after a string of break-ins in Kent.

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