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'Of course we are concerned'

25 May 2021
'Of course we are concerned'

A council leader says the emergence of a new Covid-19 strain, albeit at a small rate, in the town was 'concerning' and urged residents to be vigilant.

Inside the 16th century house built from a captured Spanish warship

25 May 2021
Inside the 16th century house built from a captured Spanish warship

A unique opportunity to purchase a stunning Grade-II listed family home, crafted from a Spanish galleon, has become available.

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Mums' tributes to tragic half brothers

25 May 2021
Mums' tributes to tragic half brothers

Two heartbroken mums have paid tribute to their sons, who were half siblings, after they took their own lives within a year of each other.

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Knife carrier avoids jail

24 May 2021
Knife carrier avoids jail

A man who was caught and detained by police after being spotted carrying a knife near a busy town centre has avoided jail.

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'It's changed him a lot. He has forgotten how to smile'

21 May 2021
'It's changed him a lot. He has forgotten how to smile'

A step-son will jump out of a plane from 12,000ft to raise money for the hospital treating his step-dad still recovering from long Covid.

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Disruption to trains due to fallen tree

21 May 2021
Disruption to trains due to fallen tree

A fallen tree on the line is causing disruption to services running between north Kent and London.

Community vigil held for murdered PCSO

20 May 2021
Community vigil held for murdered PCSO

Faith and community groups have come together across with Kent Police to pay their respects to PCSO Julia James.

Suspected shoplifter skips court

19 May 2021
Suspected shoplifter skips court

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man suspected of shoplifting offences after he failed to turn up to court.

Changes afoot for London Resort theme park

19 May 2021
Changes afoot for London Resort theme park

Some 'substantive changes' are expected to be made to a multi-billion pound theme park proposal as it sets out to address environmental concerns.

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Man charged with drug offences

18 May 2021
Man charged with drug offences

A man has been charged on suspicion of being in possession of a class A drug following a proactive police patrol.

Uniform changes postponed after parent backlash

18 May 2021
Uniform changes postponed after parent backlash

Plans to introduce a new primary school uniform labelled 'expensive' and "pretentious' have reportedly been shelved following a parent-led backlash.

Country lane fly-tippers caught in the act

18 May 2021
Country lane fly-tippers caught in the act

Two men have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after being caught on CCTV dumping household waste and asbestos in a country lane.

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'He could not believe his eyes'

18 May 2021
'He could not believe his eyes'

A carer for a teenage boy with a rare genetic disorder has teamed up with a mural artist to make his intergalactic-themed wish come true.

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Sneak peek at Kent's axe-citing new venue

17 May 2021
Sneak peek at Kent's axe-citing new venue

The county's first indoor urban axe-throwing venue has now opened for visitors as it seeks to offer a unique socially-distanced experience.

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New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

17 May 2021
New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

Contracts have been exchanged in a multi-million pound deal to run the Dartford Crossing for the next 10 years.

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Suspected cocaine dealer stopped

17 May 2021
Suspected cocaine dealer stopped

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a drug dealing offence following a proactive police vehicle patrol near a new housing estate.

Long delays at mass vaccine hub

14 May 2021
Long delays at mass vaccine hub

Residents reported being told to 'come back Monday' by staff at a mass vaccine centre as they faced long waits for their Covid-19 jab.

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Tributes paid to 'genuinely lovely' and dedicated rugby manager

14 May 2021
Tributes paid to 'genuinely lovely' and dedicated rugby manager

A minutes' silence was held in honour of a local rugby club's team manager after he passed away with Covid-19 earlier this year.

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Divers scour dockside for kilos of Class As

14 May 2021
Divers scour dockside for kilos of Class As

Police divers have been spotted searching waters in a busy docks in connection with a major drugs investigation.

Child abuser jailed in landmark case

14 May 2021
Child abuser jailed in landmark case

A child abuser who sexually abused a child has been jailed in a landmark case regarding the use of pre-recorded evidence.

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