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Town braced for protests

03 March 2023
Town braced for protests

Pro-asylum seeker groups will be in a Kent town in anticipation of a far right demonstration.

'Do not attend' plea at two A&Es

02 March 2023
'Do not attend' plea at two A&Es

People are being urged not to attend two busy hospital emergency departments except for in serious or life-threatening situations.

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It's no illusion - Derren Brown was here

01 March 2023
It's no illusion - Derren Brown was here

The celebrity illusionist spent his birthday in a Kent hotel which he described as his favourite "anywhere".

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Staff stop robbery suspect

01 March 2023
Staff stop robbery suspect

A worker was injured in a raid on a city centre shop when three diamond rings were stolen.

Town's £5m transformation plans revealed

01 March 2023
Town's £5m transformation plans revealed

Ambitious details have been revealed about a new £5m arts centre which will hold a cafe and gallery.

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Cut-off anglers in danger of being swept out to sea

28 February 2023
Cut-off anglers in danger of being swept out to sea

The lives of two anglers were saved after they were trapped on a pier ledge by swollen seas in dark clothing and without lifejackets.

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Two charged after thefts from gym lockers

27 February 2023
Two charged after thefts from gym lockers

A man and woman have appeared in court after being accused of stealing cash and bank cards from gym lockers.

Anti-racists to hold rally as far-right expected in town

27 February 2023
Anti-racists to hold rally as far-right expected in town

Anti-racists will rally to counter an anticipated turnout by a far-right group, despite it being held close to commemorations for a ferry tragedy.

Calls to introduce parking restrictions along busy seafront road

26 February 2023
Calls to introduce parking restrictions along busy seafront road

Calls are being made to introduce parking restrictions along a busy seaside road in order to stop drivers hogging the limited spaces all day.

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'It's left our estate completely cut off at night'

25 February 2023
'It's left our estate completely cut off at night'

Housing estate residents face forking out for costly taxis or walking along a “dangerous” stretch of road after a number of evening buses were axed.

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'My son couldn’t sleep and he would cry – he was very scared'

24 February 2023
'My son couldn’t sleep and he would cry – he was very scared'

Two Ukrainian women have told of the horrors of the invasion they fled and their life now in Kent on the first anniversary of the war.

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Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

21 February 2023
Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

Police understood to be investigating the alleged rape of a Kent schoolgirl say they have found no evidence of an assault having taken place.

D-day for former movie theatre in the Kent town without a cinema

21 February 2023
D-day for former movie theatre in the Kent town without a cinema

The owners of a derelict former cinema and bingo hall that campaigners want restored to its former glory are set to unveil their plans for the site.

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300 cannabis plants found next to police station

19 February 2023
300 cannabis plants found next to police station

Police discovered almost 300 cannabis plants when they raided neighbours to their town centre station.

Shock as Kent MP rejected as election candidate

19 February 2023
Shock as Kent MP rejected as election candidate

A veteran MP has been rejected as the candidate for the newly created Weald of Kent constituency ahead of the next general election.

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Body found in search for Nicola Bulley

19 February 2023
Body found in search for Nicola Bulley

A body has been found in the search for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, police have said.

Fire crews tackle blaze in bedroom

19 February 2023
Fire crews tackle blaze in bedroom

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a property where it was feared someone may still be inside.

Police officer investigated over alleged arson

18 February 2023
Police officer investigated over alleged arson

An officer is being probed by standards officials over an incident at a specialist training site.

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Route shut after rail damaged

18 February 2023
Route shut after rail damaged

Damage to a third rail has stopped trains going between two key Kent towns, operators have warned.

Fire crews tackle major village blaze

18 February 2023
Fire crews tackle major village blaze

A total of 40 firefighters have been dealing with a blaze and police closed a nearby main road while the flames were tackled.

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