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Asylum boats are 'death traps'

13 December 2021
Asylum boats are 'death traps'

Small boats used to cross the Channel are shoddily made with gaffer tape and plywood and the bottom fell out of one at sea, crimefighters say.

Dig deep into town hall history

11 December 2021
Dig deep into town hall history

Volunteers are wanted to delve into the past of an 800-year-old town centre building, which is about to be refurbished.

Fundraising triumph for walkers

09 December 2021
Fundraising triumph for walkers

Money raised from a sponsored march in memory of a teenager who died of cancer has gone eight times over target.

New laws to 'stop channel crossings' are passed

09 December 2021
New laws to 'stop channel crossings' are passed

A new bill designed to deter people smugglers and make dangerous crossings across the Channel unviable has been passed in the House of Commons.

Return of the Thin White Duke

09 December 2021
Return of the Thin White Duke

A David Bowie tribute night on Friday will acknowledge all eras of the legendary singer's musical phases.

Restaurant and holiday lets plan approved

08 December 2021
Restaurant and holiday lets plan approved

A district council has agreed to a scheme that is hoped to further boost a town's tourism potential.

Sheep killed in three suspected dog attacks

08 December 2021
Sheep killed in three suspected dog attacks

A total 15 sheep have been slaughtered in three suspected dog attacks in the same area, all reported within three days.

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New foodstore for neighbourhood

08 December 2021
New foodstore for neighbourhood

A mayor has cut the ribbon for the opening of a store, which is a £560,000 investment and creates 12 jobs.

Police payout after man wrongly arrested

08 December 2021
Police payout after man wrongly arrested

A man will be paid more than £2,000 by Kent Police after he was arrested despite being 100 miles away at the time of the alleged offence.

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Rare artefacts moved before hall's revamp

07 December 2021
Rare artefacts moved before hall's revamp

A collection of historic items being taken out of a town hall and kept in storage for three years during a major refurbishment.

'Rotterdam' shipping container motel plan back in new form

06 December 2021
'Rotterdam' shipping container motel plan back in new form

A revised scheme for a 90-room dockside motel, which provoked opposition and comparisons to the Dutch city of Rotterdam, is back before councillors.

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Bright day for town

06 December 2021
Bright day for town

A stunning lantern parade with more than 300 lights lit up a town and its success means it will be held again next year.

Stunning lantern parade tomorrow

03 December 2021
Stunning lantern parade tomorrow

A procession of hundred of lights will take place in a town centre as part of a day of pre-Christmas celebrations.

Two arrested in terrorism swoop

03 December 2021
Two arrested in terrorism swoop

Two men were stopped by border police as they were leaving the UK via a Kent port, it has now been revealed.

Pandemic created 'perfect storm' for online child abuse

03 December 2021
Pandemic created 'perfect storm' for online child abuse

Isolation due to lockdown and new online communication tools have contributed to an increase in child abuse cases.

Police appeal for witnesses after car tampering

02 December 2021
Police appeal for witnesses after car tampering

Car door handles were tried and one man was arrested on suspicion of theft from a vehicle.

'Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated'

02 December 2021
'Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated'

A Kent bishop has lent her weight to a campaign by the Mothers' Union against violence towards women.

'This requires global solutions'

01 December 2021
'This requires global solutions'

The Home Secretary is meeting her Italian counterpart to discuss illegal immigration after last week's mass deaths.

Award-winning Kent chef on Masterchef: The Professionals

01 December 2021
Award-winning Kent chef on Masterchef: The Professionals

An award-winning cook is under a glaring spotlight, appearing in front of millions in a challenging TV contest.

£2.4m worth of cocaine hidden in fuel tank

01 December 2021
£2.4m worth of cocaine hidden in fuel tank

A man who tried to smuggle £2.4 million in drugs through a Kent port has been sentenced to a decade in prison.

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