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Fraudster who preyed on the elderly is jailed

18 March 2021
Fraudster who preyed on the elderly is jailed

A con artist stole thousands of pounds from people after targeting victims by pretending to be calling from their bank.

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Horror of war to be brought back to life

18 March 2021
Horror of war to be brought back to life

Historical advisor to Hollywood directors Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes to recreate First World War trenches here in Kent.

Two arrests over 'violent attack' near station

17 March 2021
Two arrests over 'violent attack' near station

A man suffered serious injuries after allegedly being attacked by two people near a railway station.

Tent restaurant ready to relaunch outdoor dining

17 March 2021
Tent restaurant ready to relaunch outdoor dining

A couple behind a new venue housed in a set of tipis say they can't wait to welcome back guests as lockdown eases.

Flats planned for former surgery site

16 March 2021
Flats planned for former surgery site

Developers are seeking to demolish a former medical practice and build a block of 14 flats.

Plans for huge egg farm revised after opposition

16 March 2021
Plans for huge egg farm revised after opposition

Environment Agency criticism of a proposed chicken farm has led the firm behind the plans to amend the scheme.

County lines dealer locked up

15 March 2021
County lines dealer locked up

A London dealer pushing cocaine and heroin in Kent has been jailed after being arrested by undercover cops.

M20 closed for hours after three-lorry crash

10 February 2021
M20 closed for hours after three-lorry crash

The London-bound carriageway of the motorway was shut for hours after a crash involving three lorries.

Fire breaks out at rural property

10 February 2021
Fire breaks out at rural property

Five fire engines are at the scene of a blaze which broke out earlier this morning.

Dashcam films car skidding from motorway

09 February 2021
Dashcam films car skidding from motorway

The dramatic moment a car is sent skidding by ice on a frozen stretch of motorway has been caught on camera.

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Homes plan for car dealership

09 February 2021
Homes plan for car dealership

A planning application has been submitted for new houses to be built on the site of a used car sales and repair business.

Air ambulance called to common

09 February 2021
Air ambulance called to common

The emergency helicopter was scrambled to assist police and paramedics during the incident on a common.

Schools closed for second day

09 February 2021
Schools closed for second day

A number of schools in the county remain closed to all pupils today as lingering snow and ice means they cannot open safely.

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More police officers test positive for Covid

08 February 2021
More police officers test positive for Covid

There are calls for vaccines for police to be given sooner as scores of officers and staff test positive for coronavirus.

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Ports and historic house linked to slave trade

08 February 2021
Ports and historic house linked to slave trade

Research for Historic England has shone a light on more of the county's links to the transatlantic slavery of our colonial past.

Police investigate suspected supermarket swindle

08 February 2021
Police investigate suspected supermarket swindle

A woman is reported to have returned items to a shop for a refund despite never purchasing the shopping.

Schools closed due to snow and ice

08 February 2021
Schools closed due to snow and ice

Some schools in Kent have had to close to children of key workers due to heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions.

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Motorway partially blocked by three-vehicle accident

07 February 2021
Motorway partially blocked by three-vehicle accident

Traffic is moving slowly on a section of motorway which has been partly blocked following a three-vehicle incident.

Wood-charring leads to house fire

07 February 2021
Wood-charring leads to house fire

People have been urged to take extra care when burning at home after wooden extension catches fire.

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Cash for GPs who vaccinate housebound

07 February 2021
Cash for GPs who vaccinate housebound

Extra cash is being made available to doctors delivering jabs in people's homes but they say it won't cover their costs.

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