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Waste company four days behind on collections fined again

24 June 2021
Waste company four days behind on collections fined again

A refuse company warned to improve its performance or risk financial penalties has been fined again by a council for more disrupted bin collections.

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Ketamine crash driver had 12,000 LSD tabs

24 June 2021
Ketamine crash driver had 12,000 LSD tabs

A drug dealer who crashed on a motorway after taking ketamine has been jailed after police seized class A drugs worth £21,000.

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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

24 June 2021
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to a London hospital, and another taken by road, after a serious collision.

Tributes to 'formidable and tenacious' Green Party pioneer

22 June 2021
Tributes to 'formidable and tenacious' Green Party pioneer

The leader of the Green Party, Caroline Lucas, is among those to express their sorrow at the death of a towering figure in the movement.

Vehicle stranded on motorway slip road

22 June 2021
Vehicle stranded on motorway slip road

One lane was closed on a motorway slip road due to a stranded vehicle.

Emergency repairs on dual carriageway

22 June 2021
Emergency repairs on dual carriageway

One lane has been closed and emergency repair works have been scheduled on a dual carriageway because of a fallen cover.

'Just lentils, rice, beans and chickpeas' for a week

21 June 2021
'Just lentils, rice, beans and chickpeas' for a week

We challenged our reporter to eat the same food rations as a Syrian refugee for seven days.

Man accused of spitting on nurse appears in court

21 June 2021
Man accused of spitting on nurse appears in court

A suspect accused of threatening and spitting on a nurse who was trying to care for him while in police custody has appeared in court.

Teen in serious condition after bike crash

21 June 2021
Teen in serious condition after bike crash

A teenage motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a crash with a van.

Elephants come to town

19 June 2021
Elephants come to town

A family art trail, based on the children's books Elmer the Patchwork Elephant has opened.

'Bin lorry crews swear at us and drop rubbish'

18 June 2021
'Bin lorry crews swear at us and drop rubbish'

Two councils have fined a waste company for its 'poor' service and constant missed collections that residents have been dealing with for years.

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Police dog sniffs out two kilos of cocaine in drug raid

18 June 2021
Police dog sniffs out two kilos of cocaine in drug raid

A police dog helped officers find cocaine and cannabis hidden in outbuildings and a hedgerow during a search.

Council reports sale of ancient woodlands to trading standards

17 June 2021
Council reports sale of ancient woodlands to trading standards

A council concerned about the sale of ancient woodlands for development has reported companies to trading standards.

'Shabby' bin service leaves rubbish piling in streets

17 June 2021
'Shabby' bin service leaves rubbish piling in streets

Two MPs have written to a council insisting it needs to do more to tackle the continued problem of missed bin rounds and litter coated verges.

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Everything you need to know about the Elmer art trail

16 June 2021
Everything you need to know about the Elmer art trail

With Elmer and his friends marching into town this weekend, here's what to expect from the Big Heart of Kent Parade.

Appeal for assault victim to come forward

16 June 2021
Appeal for assault victim to come forward

A woman who was the victim of a town centre assault is being urged to contact police.

Six fire engines called to roof blaze

15 June 2021
Six fire engines called to roof blaze

A major road was closed in both directions as fire crews tackled a roof fire.

Jewellery and cash thefts could be linked

15 June 2021
Jewellery and cash thefts could be linked

Two burglaries where victims were distracted while jewellery and cash were stolen from their homes could be linked, say Kent Police.

'It’s the wrong message to send to our girls'

15 June 2021
'It’s the wrong message to send to our girls'

Parents and teachers have clashed over a message in letters about a school's uniform policy for girls but staff say there's been a misunderstanding.

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Girl, 17, fights off knifeman's forest sex attack bid

14 June 2021
Girl, 17, fights off knifeman's forest sex attack bid

A teenage girl was injured after she tried to battle a man with a knife during an attempted sexual assault.

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