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First look inside town's 'mini Silicon Valley'

14 April 2021
First look inside town's 'mini Silicon Valley'

A new co-working space has opened in a town centre in place of a former Magistrates' Court and police station.

Pete Bennett pays emotional tribute to late Nikki Grahame

14 April 2021
Pete Bennett pays emotional tribute to late Nikki Grahame

A former Big Brother winner has paid tribute to his co-star and close friend who passed away after a long battle with an eating disorder.

Local Labour branch hands back Covid cash

14 April 2021
Local Labour branch hands back Covid cash

A local political party which received an automatic payout of a small business grant worth thousands says it has handed it back.

Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for lockdown track

14 April 2021
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for lockdown track

A Kent rock and roll legend has joined forces with another musical icon for a surprise new collaborative single charting life in lockdown.

Car fire on the A2

12 April 2021
Car fire on the A2

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze on a motorway after a vehicle went up in flames.

Fly-tipped asbestos prompts road closure

09 April 2021
Fly-tipped asbestos prompts road closure

A country lane has been closed for up to two weeks while teams remove flytipped asbestos from a road close to a notorious dumping ground.

All lanes reopen towards Dartford Crossing

09 April 2021
All lanes reopen towards Dartford Crossing

Lane closures have now been lifted after traffic was brought to a halt due to several incidents on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel.

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Pub shortlisted for national 'community' award

09 April 2021
Pub shortlisted for national 'community' award

A pub has been recognised nationally for its efforts behind closed doors feeding the hungry and supporting the local community during lockdown.

Waste van bursts into flames

08 April 2021
Waste van bursts into flames

Fire crews tackled a fire which engulfed a parked waste management vehicle.

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Rogue trader conned pensioner out of £7k

08 April 2021
Rogue trader conned pensioner out of £7k

A rogue trader who pressurised an elderly lady into handing over thousands of pounds for work he never completed, has been jailed.

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Man completes gruelling 48-hour running challenge

08 April 2021
Man completes gruelling 48-hour running challenge

A local businessman ran four miles every four hours over the Easter weekend to raise funds for a children's bereavement charity.

Care home's Easter egg appeal success

08 April 2021
Care home's Easter egg appeal success

A care home rounded up more than 500 Easter eggs to distribute to local emergency services and vulnerable people to say thanks.

Man arrested on suspicion of running brothel

07 April 2021
Man arrested on suspicion of running brothel

Police carried out a series of raids across Kent and London in connection with an investigation into modern slavery.

Fly-tipping clean up delayed due to 'nesting birds'

07 April 2021
Fly-tipping clean up delayed due to 'nesting birds'

Funding has been secured to clear unsightly fly-tipping on an access road to a traveller site but its use has been delayed due to ecological concerns.

Dog saves owner after flats 'arson'

07 April 2021
Dog saves owner after flats 'arson'

A man's beloved dog saved his life after alerting him to a fire at his home.

Jackknifed lorry recovered after dangling off M25 bridge

07 April 2021
Jackknifed lorry recovered after dangling off M25 bridge

The M25 has been closed in both directions near a busy junction due to a serious crash involving a jackknifed lorry.

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Man stabbed on estate

07 April 2021
Man stabbed on estate

A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing on a housing estate.

Attack in busy street leaves man in hospital

06 April 2021
Attack in busy street leaves man in hospital

Police are on the hunt for two men after another man was attacked in a street and end up in hospital.

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Gang of 10 rob teen of mobile

01 April 2021
Gang of 10 rob teen of mobile

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was approached by a large group of teenagers and robbed of his mobile.

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First look inside town's new £20m leisure centre

31 March 2021
First look inside town's new £20m leisure centre

Work is underway to build a new state-of-the art sport and leisure complex – but some facilities will be hosted at a nearby secondary school.

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