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Grandmother's 11-month wait for repairs to fire-ravaged home

06 October 2021
Grandmother's 11-month wait for repairs to fire-ravaged home

A grandmother and her family say they've been waiting for almost a year for repairs to their house after a fire.

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Meet Kent's only mounted police officer (and her trusted steed)

05 October 2021
Meet Kent's only mounted police officer (and her trusted steed)

The county's only mounted police officer has joined a specialist unit of officers cracking down on rural crime in Kent.

Boy, 15, in court over 'knifepoint attack'

04 October 2021
Boy, 15, in court over 'knifepoint attack'

A teenage boy has appeared in court after another boy was reportedly threatened at knifepoint during an alleged robbery attempt on a village green.

Memorial to honour organ donor heroes

28 September 2021
Memorial to honour organ donor heroes

A new memorial wall has been unveiled at a hospital honouring the heroes who have donated organs to save the lives of seriously ill patients.

Jobs offered but vacancies remain after fair

28 September 2021
Jobs offered but vacancies remain after fair

Job vacancies remain unfilled for new roles at Kent's largest shopping centre after hundreds of offers were made during a recent jobs fair.

Search for new head after troubled 18 months at school

28 September 2021
Search for new head after troubled 18 months at school

A search for a new permanent head teacher is under way at a primary school where half of the staff left their posts.

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Broadband connection lost as work causes disruption

27 September 2021
Broadband connection lost as work causes disruption

Customers have been experiencing broadband blackouts as company bosses apologise for disruption due to maintenance work.

Missed birthday parties and stranded tourists as fuel crisis bites

25 September 2021
Missed birthday parties and stranded tourists as fuel crisis bites

As the fuel situation worsens with drivers rushing to the pumps, people's weekend plans have been left in tatters.

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Drivers queue through night as fuel prices soar

25 September 2021
Drivers queue through night as fuel prices soar

Drivers have been queuing through the night as panic buying fuel sees prices at some pumps soar despite assurances there is plenty available.

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'Don't be surprised if you can't get a cab home this weekend'

24 September 2021
'Don't be surprised if you can't get a cab home this weekend'

The head of a taxi drivers' association says drivers face being out of work if the panic buying of fuel continues through the weekend.

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Giant artwork set for riverside launch

24 September 2021
Giant artwork set for riverside launch

A giant art installation featuring messages of hope and celebrating unsung heroes will light up a town's riverside park.

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Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

24 September 2021
Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

A lorry driver who attempted to smuggle £3 million worth of cocaine has been jailed after he was caught trying to enter Kent.

Cyclist seriously hurt in 'hit-and-run'

24 September 2021
Cyclist seriously hurt in 'hit-and-run'

A bike rider has been left with serious injuries after a crash on a busy dual carriageway as police investigate a suspected hit-and-run collision.

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Solider who lost leg in Afghanistan now leading hundreds at Amazon depot

24 September 2021
Solider who lost leg in Afghanistan now leading hundreds at Amazon depot

A former soldier who lost a leg in Afghanistan reveals how his injury ended his career and finding a new passion using skills he learnt in the army.

Fury as charity box stolen from dog salon

23 September 2021
Fury as charity box stolen from dog salon

A dog grooming salon is counting the cost of a break-in after bricks were hurled through a window and a charity box stolen.

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Backlash brewing over port redevelopment plans

23 September 2021
Backlash brewing over port redevelopment plans

A rebel group of councillors have joined a growing opposition to the controversial redevelopment putting the future of more than 800 jobs at risk.

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Two-car crash closes main road

22 September 2021
Two-car crash closes main road

A two-car crash forced a main road through a town centre to be closed.

Boy threatened at knifepoint as teen suspect arrested

22 September 2021
Boy threatened at knifepoint as teen suspect arrested

A teenage boy was threatened at knifepoint in an attempted robbery on a village green as police investigating arrest a 15-year-old suspect.

Pair arrested after girl attacked in street

22 September 2021
Pair arrested after girl attacked in street

Police are trying to track down a teenage girl who was reportedly attacked in the street leading to two arrests after police were called by witnesses.

Jobs boost as builders merchant reveals opening date on £24m park

22 September 2021
Jobs boost as builders merchant reveals opening date on £24m park

A jobs boost has been announced by a major builders merchant chain after revealing the opening date of its latest Kent branch.

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