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Theft warning to van drivers

26 February 2021
Theft warning to van drivers

Owners of vans are being told by police to keep their vehicles secure after a break-in this week which saw two people arrested.

Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

26 February 2021
Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

A decision over plans for 210 new homes has been stalled over concerns for rare birds and plants at the site.

Trucker hid £160,000 of cocaine in cab

25 February 2021
Trucker hid £160,000 of cocaine in cab

A lorry driver who tried to smuggle drugs into the UK through Kent in the overhead compartment of his truck has been sent to prison for five years.

Festival pushed back after June 21 announcement

24 February 2021
Festival pushed back after June 21 announcement

A music festival will go ahead this summer - but a week later than planned in order to fall after June 21.

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Mass of hauliers checked for Covid

24 February 2021
Mass of hauliers checked for Covid

More than 235,000 lorry drivers heading for the Continent have been tested for coronavirus but truckers are told to get checked before entering Kent.

Railway station transformation

24 February 2021
Railway station transformation

A key Kent station's footbridge and canopy have been given a brand new look after being upgraded following a £3.5 million investment.

Digital inquests to be rolled out

24 February 2021
Digital inquests to be rolled out

A UK-first trial of digital-only inquests which took place in Kent has led to the decision to roll the time saving system out across the country.

Thousands say 'no' to new homes

24 February 2021
Thousands say 'no' to new homes

A total of 3,000 people have put their names to a petition against a scheme for 210 homes and councillors will discuss the application tomorrow.

'Better summer in reach'

23 February 2021
'Better summer in reach'

An MP has applauded Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown after the country has suffered the year-long tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sad death of dog dubbed 'Houdini'

23 February 2021
Sad death of dog dubbed 'Houdini'

A popular greyhound that used to escape from his past homes due to suffering from separation anxiety, even climbing 7ft walls, has died.

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Women on fake gun and drugs charges after police chase

23 February 2021
Women on fake gun and drugs charges after police chase

Two young women have been charged after police pursued a vehicle that crashed into a fence.

Man drowned after wading into sea

22 February 2021
Man drowned after wading into sea

An asylum seeker drowned after wading into the sea on the day his brother arrived in the UK, an inquest has heard.

Demolition plan for old church

22 February 2021
Demolition plan for old church

A disused Victorian church building could be knocked down and replaced by three small houses if planning councillors give approval to an application.

Store closure is 'end of an era'

18 February 2021
Store closure is 'end of an era'

A meanswear store has had to leave a town after a century after the chain was bought out when the previous owners went into administration.

Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

18 February 2021
Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

A woman who has swum the Channel will this year take on another gruelling sea venture to raise money for the Kent charity she once worked for.

Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

17 February 2021
Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

A campaigner says a centre for start-up enterprises should not be closed while there is a pandemic as traders are already facing tough situations.

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Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

17 February 2021
Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

Plans for a town's second vaccination site for Covid-19 are being looked at again following the success of an up and running centre at a pharmacy.

Police car involved in crash

15 February 2021
Police car involved in crash

A police vehicle was left with its left side crushed after a crash at a junction.

Pie and mash business defies coronavirus slump

14 February 2021
Pie and mash business defies coronavirus slump

An enterprise that began just before the first Covid-19 lockdown has survived a year on despite the pandemic's devastating impact on the economy.

Police officer narrowly avoids being sacked

12 February 2021
Police officer narrowly avoids being sacked

A PC was given a final written warning for gross misconduct after he failed to take proper action to safeguard a woman who ended up being attacked.

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