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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.

'We drove past test centre 10 times without realising'

14 June 2021
'We drove past test centre 10 times without realising'

A couple who needed a Covid test say a drive-through site was so difficult to find, they almost gave up trying and now want to help others find it.

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'My heart stopped for four hours, it's a miracle I'm alive'

11 June 2021
'My heart stopped for four hours, it's a miracle I'm alive'

An experienced kayaker who nearly died after falling into freezing cold water has told of the traumatic ordeal as he makes a 'miraculous' recovery.

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Dummy fairy tree stripped bare

11 June 2021
Dummy fairy tree stripped bare

A magical tree that has been helping children part with their dummies for nearly two decades has been left bare with parts of it cut back to stumps.

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Diocese remembers 'great colleague' and 'loyal friend'

09 June 2021
Diocese remembers 'great colleague' and 'loyal friend'

Tributes to a 'loyal' and 'enthusiastic' Church Army Officer who passed away have come flooding in from across a diocese.

Parents' fury at having to homeschool again over engineering works

08 June 2021
Parents' fury at having to homeschool again over engineering works

Families have shared their frustration at having to home school their children yet again, but this time because of over running playground works.

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