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Views sought on borough's economic future

13 May 2021
Views sought on borough's economic future

A consultation has been launched to gauge opinion on an economic strategy designed to make one town 'business capital of Kent' by 2030.

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Rail line to close for nine days

13 May 2021
Rail line to close for nine days

A major railway route in the county will see no trains running for nine days as work is carried out to prevent landslips.

Body found in harbour is missing student

11 May 2021
Body found in harbour is missing student

The death of a missing student has led to tributes to a young man described as having 'extraordinary promise and great personal charm'.

'Patience' urged over refunds for cancelled music festival

11 May 2021
'Patience' urged over refunds for cancelled music festival

Music fans are being urged to be patient as they seek refunds for tickets to a classic rock festival which was due to take place this summer.

Paedophile uses neighbour's WiFi to access child abuse images

10 May 2021
Paedophile uses neighbour's WiFi to access child abuse images

A registered sex offender who used a neighbour's internet connection to download videos and images of child abuse has been jailed.

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Ramblin' Man Fair scrapped for second summer

10 May 2021
Ramblin' Man Fair scrapped for second summer

A classic rock festival has been cancelled for the second summer running as live events continue to fall foul of the coronavirus pandemic.

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72 knives removed from streets

10 May 2021
72 knives removed from streets

A week-long clampdown on knife violence has seen more than 70 weapons including blades, a knuckle duster and a hammer seized.

Mountain bike stolen from school

10 May 2021
Mountain bike stolen from school

Police investigating the alleged theft of a bicycle from a school have released CCTV of a person they want to speak to.

The pioneers who took football around the world

09 May 2021
The pioneers who took football around the world

A Kent-based football history writer and podcaster explores the county's links with the spread of the global game.

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BMW clocked doing 112mph by unmarked police car

06 May 2021
BMW clocked doing 112mph by unmarked police car

Traffic cops recorded a car hitting speeds of 112mph when it passed by their unmarked vehicle.

'We just want to know he is safe'

06 May 2021
'We just want to know he is safe'

The partner of a man missing for more than two weeks says she is 'lost and confused' by his sudden disappearance.

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Crimestoppers offer £10k reward to catch PCSO's killer

06 May 2021
Crimestoppers offer £10k reward to catch PCSO's killer

A charity has put up a reward for information leading to conviction of PCSO Julia James' killer as murder investigation enters its ninth day.

Building collapses into road

06 May 2021
Building collapses into road

Part of a town centre road was blocked after a building fell into the street.

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Delays on main road due to water works

05 May 2021
Delays on main road due to water works

Drivers are being warned of delays caused by the installation of temporary traffic lights on a main road due to ongoing work by Southern Water.

Body found in search for missing student

05 May 2021
Body found in search for missing student

The family of a missing student have been informed by police after a body was found in a harbour.

'Committed burglar' jailed after series of break-ins

05 May 2021
'Committed burglar' jailed after series of break-ins

A thief who targeted a number of homes during a three-day spree in towns across the county has been sent to prison.

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Out-of-control bonfire menaces houses

04 May 2021
Out-of-control bonfire menaces houses

Fire crews had to be called out after flames from a bonfire started to spread to trees and houses.

Dealers targeted young child to sell drugs

04 May 2021
Dealers targeted young child to sell drugs

Three county lines dealers who targeted a 12-year-old child to sell drugs have been jailed.

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Plans submitted for 78-bed care home

04 May 2021
Plans submitted for 78-bed care home

A developer is seeking permission to build a new care home as part of wider development plans for a site.

Name chosen for new £467k food hall

04 May 2021
Name chosen for new £467k food hall

The name for a town's newest dining destination has been chosen following a public vote.

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