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Migrants found at port

21 January 2020
Migrants found at port

A total of 21 migrants have been discovered including one group found in the early hours of the morning at the port of Dover.

'It should be the same for town and country'

19 January 2020
'It should be the same for town and country'

A councillor has criticised a decision to vote for higher fees in urban car parks but a delay in voting on charges for rural ones.

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Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

19 January 2020
Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

Roads are being treated and motorists warned as falling temperatures are set to create treacherous conditions tonight.

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Holdup over decision on 100 homes

19 January 2020
Holdup over decision on 100 homes

An application that has more objections than planned homes has had its vote deferred by councillors for a site visit.

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Jail for cocaine dealer

19 January 2020
Jail for cocaine dealer

An offender who tried to accelerate away from police in his BMW has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years.

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Sunlight on mirror causes fire

19 January 2020
Sunlight on mirror causes fire

Light reflecting from a mirror onto curtains led to a blaze in a bedroom, firefighters believe.

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Man and child injured in crash

19 January 2020
Man and child injured in crash

It has now emerged that two people were hurt in a road accident that led to the air ambulance being called out.

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Roads blocked as pedestrian hit by car

18 January 2020
Roads blocked as pedestrian hit by car

A cordon remains in place and roads closed off after a pedestrian was struck by a car this afternoon.

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Electrical blaze at house

18 January 2020
Electrical blaze at house

Two fire engines were caused after, it is believed, battery-powered tools being charged oveheated.

Urgent action to protect freezing rough sleepers

18 January 2020
Urgent action to protect freezing rough sleepers

Local authorities are working to put a roof over the heads of homeless people as temperatures plummet this weekend.

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End of an era for popular store

18 January 2020
End of an era for popular store

A city centre leatherwear store, which has been thriving since the '80s, is closing after its owner decided to retire.

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Spate of thefts from vans

18 January 2020
Spate of thefts from vans

There has been a series of thefts from vehicles in four areas of the county and police are warning owners to take steps to protect their vehicles.

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Planning decision on hold

17 January 2020
Planning decision on hold

A decision on a planning application for 34 homes in a village has been held up for further examination by highways officials.

£130,000 funding boost for town hall

16 January 2020
£130,000 funding boost for town hall

A project for a historic building has had a major donation and a public consultation on its restoration is underway.

Post Office service on the move

16 January 2020
Post Office service on the move

A town centre Post Office branch, whose lease is due to expire, is moving to new premises 120 metres away next month.

Man mugged in underpass

15 January 2020
Man mugged in underpass

A man in his 50s was assaulted and robbed of his wallet in a subway.

Car park charges set to increase

13 January 2020
Car park charges set to increase

Council cabinet members voted for the rise of hourly charges from £1.10 to £1.30 in several car parks in three towns.

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New homes site 'needs excavating'

13 January 2020
New homes site 'needs excavating'

Land close to an excavation site that unearthed an Iron Age warrior needs a full archaeological dig before new homes can be built, experts say.

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Mass opposition to housing scheme

10 January 2020
Mass opposition to housing scheme

A total 120 objections have been submitted to plans to build 34 houses in a village: planning councillor will vote next week.

'Panic' over child's traumatic birth

08 January 2020
'Panic' over child's traumatic birth

A doctor at an inquest revealed hospital staff's anxiety over the highly difficult birth of a baby who only lived for a week.

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