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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".

Major road closed for seven hours due to one-man protest

10 October 2022
Major road closed for seven hours due to one-man protest

A road closed for much of today due a one-man banner campaign has finally re-opened.

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Traders fear car and bike ban would cause ‘chaos’

08 October 2022
Traders fear car and bike ban would cause ‘chaos’

There are plans to potentially ban cars and bikes from one Kent high street, where traders say shoppers have to 'battle for space' among vehicles.

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When blackouts hit Kent 50 years ago

08 October 2022
When blackouts hit Kent 50 years ago

With National Grid warning there could be blackouts this winter, we look back at the last time the county was plunged into darkness...

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'He was enthusiastic about everything he did'

07 October 2022
'He was enthusiastic about everything he did'

Tributes have been paid to a former deputy mayor and district and town councillor who has died of cancer aged 66.

Villagers' fury as four-month water leak still not fixed

07 October 2022
Villagers' fury as four-month water leak still not fixed

Residents say a water leak - which has become a 60-yard stream - has wasted a "massive" amount of gallons and is also a health and safety issue.

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Controversial water rings to be turned off

06 October 2022
Controversial water rings to be turned off

A divisive water feature that was criticised for being wasteful during a drought is to be turned off for the winter.

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Sailing delay warnings

05 October 2022
Sailing delay warnings

Ferry passengers are being advised to check with operators over potential departure holdups because of bad weather.

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