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Less than 3% of sexual assault cases get solved in Kent

19 October 2020
Less than 3% of sexual assault cases get solved in Kent

New figures show Kent is falling behind other police forces in the UK when it comes to solving reported sexual assault crimes.

Fire crews tackle out of control garden blaze

19 October 2020
Fire crews tackle out of control garden blaze

Firefighters spent an hour putting out a blaze in a garden after flames spread from a fire pit.

Three-mile queues on M20 after lanes blocked

19 October 2020
Three-mile queues on M20 after lanes blocked

Two incidents on the London-bound M20 caused delays and lane closures.

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'They're not punters, they're our daughters'

18 October 2020
'They're not punters, they're our daughters'

Owners of a pub who received a complaint about school kids entering without ID checks say those spotted are their own children.

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Mother calls town centre parklets 'discrimination'

13 October 2020
Mother calls town centre parklets 'discrimination'

A mother with a disabled child is challenging a parking ticket after she couldn't find a disabled bay in a town centre because of new 'parklets'.

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Optician saves woman's life after incorrect Covid-19 diagnosis

12 October 2020
Optician saves woman's life after incorrect Covid-19 diagnosis

An optician is urging people not to neglect their eye tests after spotting a serious condition in a patient misdiagnosed with Covid-19.

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Shopping centre to contact schools when children flout Covid rules

11 October 2020
Shopping centre to contact schools when children flout Covid rules

A shopping centre says it has started 'taking a note' of the schools it needs to contact after groups of young people continue to break Covid rules.

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Call for parking restrictions after cyclist's death

11 October 2020
Call for parking restrictions after cyclist's death

A coroner is calling for highway bosses to introduce new safety measures on a dual carriageway following a collision which killed a cyclist.

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How Kent nearly lost its Garden of England title

11 October 2020
How Kent nearly lost its Garden of England title

Everybody knows Kent is The Garden of England but most people have forgotten about the time we nearly lost our prestigious crown to the North.

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'I want to show people they can achieve anything'

09 October 2020
'I want to show people they can achieve anything'

A musician with cerebral palsy has released his first single with the hope of inspiring others not to let disabilities overshadow their goals.

Two charged after charity sweets stolen from cab office

08 October 2020
Two charged after charity sweets stolen from cab office

Two women have been arrested and charged after a charity vending machine was reported stolen from a taxi firm.

'Thank you for saving my son'

07 October 2020
'Thank you for saving my son'

A father has raised thousands for a hospital trust that saved his baby son's life when he was born 14-weeks early.

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Appeal after man exposed himself in park

07 October 2020
Appeal after man exposed himself in park

Residents are urged to check doorbell cameras for footage which could help police identify a man leaving a park after reports he exposed himself.

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Survivor of childhood neglect shares memories in new book

05 October 2020
Survivor of childhood neglect shares memories in new book

A woman who lived through a traumatic childhood with an alcoholic mother has written a book sharing her experiences with the hope of helping others.

'Everyone can manage to wear a mask for a little while'

05 October 2020
'Everyone can manage to wear a mask for a little while'

A charity has come under fire for its controversial policy asking all customers without a face covering not to come in, even if they are exempt.

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Three burglaries in one village in less than an hour

02 October 2020
Three burglaries in one village in less than an hour

Police are looking to track down three men who could be linked to a spate of village burglaries.

Major roadworks extended in town

01 October 2020
Major roadworks extended in town

Resurfacing work set to close two major roads in a town centre will take longer than first expected.

Businesses criticise new town centre 'parklets'

01 October 2020
Businesses criticise new town centre 'parklets'

New outdoor seating areas that have appeared in a High Street are a 'nightmare' according to local business owners.

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'Bullying is a fight people don't see'

01 October 2020
'Bullying is a fight people don't see'

A man who was physically and verbally bullied at school is sharing his story to encourage young people to find their voice and speak out.

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Two main roads to close in town for 12 nights

30 September 2020
Two main roads to close in town for 12 nights

'Essential' works on two main roads in a town centre have been scheduled with lengthy diversions in place.

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