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Man kills himself after petrol bomb attack on asylum centre

30 October 2022
Man kills himself after petrol bomb attack on asylum centre

A man has killed himself after throwing petrol bombs at an immigration centre.

Mystery over iconic sign's new look

29 October 2022
Mystery over iconic sign's new look

A distinctive sign in a seaside town has been replaced by the word 'skeletons' in the run-up to Halloween.

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Fears pensioners will be 'cut off' as vital bus routes axed

29 October 2022
Fears pensioners will be 'cut off' as vital bus routes axed

There are fears cutbacks in bus services in a village will cut off around 1,000 older people from accessing shops and medical appointments.

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'I understand how frightening this can be'

27 October 2022
'I understand how frightening this can be'

A Kent MP has spoken to the new Prime Minister about a "frightening" incident in which an asylum seeker walked into a woman's house.

Residents 'keeping doors locked' after asylum seeker walks into house

26 October 2022
Residents 'keeping doors locked' after asylum seeker walks into house

Neighbours on an estate have been left "unnerved" after an asylum seeker walked into a woman's house and demanded to use her phone.

Five-star hotel 'attack on nature'

25 October 2022
Five-star hotel 'attack on nature'

Plans for a surf park and luxury hotel at a country park have divided opinion - with the developments called unnecessary and harmful to wildlife.

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Plans for new airfield in village refused

22 October 2022
Plans for new airfield in village refused

A scheme to create a 750 metre runway, helipad and aircraft hangars on farmland has failed to take off, after being refused by planning committee.

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Trucker jailed for trying to smuggle more than 16,000kg of tobacco

21 October 2022
Trucker jailed for trying to smuggle more than 16,000kg of tobacco

A lorry driver was caught with goods that would have been worth more than £2.3 million in lost duty and taxes.

Cases of potentially fatal illness at asylum centre

20 October 2022
Cases of potentially fatal illness at asylum centre

Cases of highly contagious diphtheria have been found at a processing centre in Kent.

Green light for education centre's expansion

19 October 2022
Green light for education centre's expansion

A school has been given permission to expand with a new classroom and kitchen.

Serious crash closes A21

18 October 2022
Serious crash closes A21

The A21 has been clsoed in both directions after a collision between a car and motorcycle.

Stolen yacht found 10 miles out at sea

17 October 2022
Stolen yacht found 10 miles out at sea

Marine police officers made a surprising find – a stolen yacht, 10 miles off shore.

'Don't let my daughter's death be in vain'

15 October 2022
'Don't let my daughter's death be in vain'

A grieving mum has called for action to prevent anyone else dying in the same way her 13-year-old daughter tragically lost her life.

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The Great Storm of 1987 - pictures show devastation caused in Kent

15 October 2022
The Great Storm of 1987 - pictures show devastation caused in Kent

Archive photos show how no part of Kent escaped the devastation of the Great Storm when it struck more than 30 years ago.

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Controversial plans to dredge infamous Goodwin Sands are axed

14 October 2022
Controversial plans to dredge infamous Goodwin Sands are axed

A port authority has given up plans to dredge world-famous shifting sands, which was feared would affect wildlife and war graves.

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Street pastors to patrol by day to help young mums and elderly

13 October 2022
Street pastors to patrol by day to help young mums and elderly

Street pastors, usually keeping an eye out at night, are to come out in the daytime as well.

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Vision for district's future includes 1,000 fewer homes

12 October 2022
Vision for district's future includes 1,000 fewer homes

A document outlining where new homes, shops and businesses should go in a Kent district will be discussed tonight.

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Shock as 'outstanding' school hit by worst Ofsted rating

11 October 2022
Shock as 'outstanding' school hit by worst Ofsted rating

A school given top marks by Ofsted five years ago has now been graded at the lowest possible level following a shock inspection.

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Man detained after seven-hour road protest

11 October 2022
Man detained after seven-hour road protest

A protester who tied himself to a bridge, causing hours of road closure, has been taken away by police and detained.

Young dad killed in car crash named

10 October 2022
Young dad killed in car crash named

Friends paying tribute to a young man and father who died in a crash say "heaven has gained another angel".

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