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Kent Crossrail extension whittled down to three choices

30 July 2021
Kent Crossrail extension whittled down to three choices

A shortlist of options for extending the Elizabeth line into Kent has been narrowed down to three choices with the public urged to have their say.

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Wedding couple ask guests to help fund IVF

29 July 2021
Wedding couple ask guests to help fund IVF

A couple experiencing fertility problems have asked their wedding guests to consider helping fund their IVF treatment rather than giving them gifts.

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MP slams plan to retain congestion charge rise

28 July 2021
MP slams plan to retain congestion charge rise

An MP has hit out at plans to retain increased fees for driving into London which he says could impact town tradesman who rely on their vehicles.

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Watch police raid flat in suspected drugs bust

28 July 2021
Watch police raid flat in suspected drugs bust

This is the moment officers broke down the door of a flat and arrested five people in connection with suspected county lines drug dealing.

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Homegrown Olympians lifting spirits

28 July 2021
Homegrown Olympians lifting spirits

With the Tokyo Olympics well underway but largely behind closed doors, eagle-eyed viewers will be cheering on some local homegrown athletes.

Town centre scheme welcomes first residents

27 July 2021
Town centre scheme welcomes first residents

Homeowners have moved into their brand new apartments on the site of a former brewery which had previously sat derelict in the town centre.

Families zipline through the skies for children's charity

27 July 2021
Families zipline through the skies for children's charity

A daring zipline challenge saw scores of families and a couple of superheroes soar through the skies to raise funds for a worthy cause.

Mum-of-three receives devastating cancer diagnosis after giving birth

27 July 2021
Mum-of-three receives devastating cancer diagnosis after giving birth

A family has pleaded for funds for life-prolonging treatment for a young mum with terminal breast cancer who delayed treatment to give birth safely.

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Man on bail accused of striking front desk officer

26 July 2021
Man on bail accused of striking front desk officer

A man is in custody after allegedly striking a officer while attending a police station to answer accusations he breached his bail terms.

'My taxi made Fifty Shades look like a children's book'

26 July 2021
'My taxi made Fifty Shades look like a children's book'

A cab driver who has ferried passengers around the county for more than 30 years is retiring – but not before sharing a tale or two.

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Town set to host first physical Pride event

23 July 2021
Town set to host first physical Pride event

A Pride event which was cancelled and held virtually - owing to the pandemic - is set to take centre stage.

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Road closed after void opens

23 July 2021
Road closed after void opens

A road has been shut for up to two weeks after a void opened.

Hour-long delays at Crossing

23 July 2021
Hour-long delays at Crossing

There were long delays on the approach to the Dartford tunnel with queues stretching back to Junction 4 of the M25.

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Police search for suspected Co-op 'bag of meat thief'

23 July 2021
Police search for suspected Co-op 'bag of meat thief'

CCTV images have been released of a man police wish to speak to in connection with the theft of a bag of meat from a supermarket.

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Robbery suspect appears in court

23 July 2021
Robbery suspect appears in court

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a robbery and violent assault at a shop.

TikTok-famous family quit social media after arson attack

23 July 2021
TikTok-famous family quit social media after arson attack

The Smithy Family have revealed they are taking a break from TikTok to 'put their family back together' after an arson attack devastated their home.

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New bus stop 'puts mums with buggies' at risk

23 July 2021
New bus stop 'puts mums with buggies' at risk

Residents have blasted the relocation of a school run bus stop, claiming its new position will put children, pedestrians and bus users in harm's way.

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'Djokovic gave me some pointers - it was amazing!'

22 July 2021
'Djokovic gave me some pointers - it was amazing!'

A teen tennis prodigy from Kent has spoken of his dream debut at Wimbledon Juniors and how Novak Djokovic shared some tips and football chat with him.

Police officer sacked after lying about stolen handcuffs

22 July 2021
Police officer sacked after lying about stolen handcuffs

A Met police officer who lied about the circumstances in which he retrieved handcuffs from a suspect who fled with them has been dismissed.

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More hot weather as thunderstorm warning lifted

21 July 2021
More hot weather as thunderstorm warning lifted

The county is set to bask in more sunshine as temperatures remain high but heavy thunderstorms that battered the county are set to subside.

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