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Cashless society?

01 April 2021
Cashless society?

A Kent town has lost one in five of its high street cash machines due to changes of lifestyle caused by the pandemic says a new survey.

Nearly 400 asylum seekers attempt crossing in two days

31 March 2021
Nearly 400 asylum seekers attempt crossing in two days

The Home Office says there have been 19 cross-Channel incidents involving 371 people believed to be asylum seekers in the last couple of days.

Major road shut after crash

31 March 2021
Major road shut after crash

A key route was closed in both directions after an accident which left a man in his 50s trapped in a vehicle by his injuries.

Covid cancels Christmas event and regatta

31 March 2021
Covid cancels Christmas event and regatta

Bosses at a Kent port have scrapped a major summer and winter event for the second year running because of the continuing coronavirus pandemic.

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'Join crusade against violence on women'

31 March 2021
'Join crusade against violence on women'

A council in town where a murder suspect is from is being asked to do its bit to help stop attacks on women in the wake of the Sarah Everard case.

Landmark rescue of smuggled spaniel pup

31 March 2021
Landmark rescue of smuggled spaniel pup

A puppy found in Kent has become the 1,500th saved in a charity's scheme to rehabilitate pups brought in illegally from the continent.

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Routine police stop nets drug dealer

29 March 2021
Routine police stop nets drug dealer

A typical police action of stopping a speeding driver led to the unmasking of a cannabis grower who has now been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

'Now it's your turn'

29 March 2021
'Now it's your turn'

A Kent MP has just had her first vaccination to protect herself from coronavirus and is encouraging everyone else to make sure they do the same.

Doorstep 'con artist' spotted on roof

29 March 2021
Doorstep 'con artist' spotted on roof

Three people have been arrested after a group of callers turned up and offered to carry out repair work to the home of an elderly woman.

Opinions split over Eat Out to Help Out

29 March 2021
Opinions split over Eat Out to Help Out

Readers have given their views as to whether the Chancellor's discounts for dining out scheme should be brought back to help the economy.

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Two injured men arrested after fight

29 March 2021
Two injured men arrested after fight

Two men involved in an altercation were later arrested by police as officers appeal for witnesses to the incident.

Still doing it for Kelly

22 March 2021
Still doing it for Kelly

A fundraising campaign for young cancer sufferers is being re-highlighted for what would be a teenage victim's 21st birthday, by her parents.

Call for cliffs memorial for Dame Vera

21 March 2021
Call for cliffs memorial for Dame Vera

The family of the former Second World War Forces' Sweetheart want a sculpture placed in her honour on top of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover.

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More than £500k raised in memory of Sarah

21 March 2021
More than £500k raised in memory of Sarah

Half a million pounds has been raised in memory of Sarah Everard and will be used to fund women's charities.

'Fair but firm' - new immigration plans revealed

21 March 2021
'Fair but firm' - new immigration plans revealed

Asylum seekers who come to Britain through safe and legal means will get indefinite leave to stay under new plans to be announced by the Government.

Virtual walk by church group

20 March 2021
Virtual walk by church group

An annual Good Friday walk will have the minimum participants, with most people watching it online, to comply with the current coronavirus lockdown.

More than 120 names in Sarah condolences book

20 March 2021
More than 120 names in Sarah condolences book

More than 120 people in two hours have made entries to a second book of condolences for Sarah Everard who was found dead in Kent last week.

Man seriously hurt in crash

19 March 2021
Man seriously hurt in crash

Traffic has been diverted after a man had to be cut free from his vehicle and taken to hospital after a road accident.

Beacon of hope

19 March 2021
Beacon of hope

This stunning picture is seen as a symbol of light as we finally progress in our journey out of lockdown and move further away from the pandemic.

Green light for fast bus

17 March 2021
Green light for fast bus

County planning councillors have voted through a scheme for a town's rapid bus service, which is expected to take its first passengers in two years.

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