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Fake cop jailed for pensioner fraud

29 September 2021
Fake cop jailed for pensioner fraud

A conman who posed as a policeman to defraud a pensioner out of their life savings has been jailed after his original sentence was deemed too lenient.

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More arrests as Insulate Britain protesters block busy junction for second time

29 September 2021
More arrests as Insulate Britain protesters block busy junction for second time

Eco-protesters have glued themselves to each other in defiance of a court injunction as they block a busy motorway roundabout for the second time.

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Multi-vehicle crash causes long crossing delays

29 September 2021
Multi-vehicle crash causes long crossing delays

There were long delays and more than six miles of tailbacks stretching back from the Dartford Bridge due to a crash involving multiple vehicles.

Amazon to recruit hundreds of seasonal workers

28 September 2021
Amazon to recruit hundreds of seasonal workers

The online retailer is looking to hire hundreds of seasonal workers in Kent as part of a recruitment drive at its huge new £205m warehouse.

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Opening date set for town's new B&M

28 September 2021
Opening date set for town's new B&M

A discount retailer has posted a scheduled opening date ahead of the festive season for its new store on the site of a former Homebase.

Former scout leader jailed for historic sexual abuse

28 September 2021
Former scout leader jailed for historic sexual abuse

A former school caretaker and scout leader who abused his position of trust to groom and sexually exploit young boys has been jailed.

Mum's anger after fuel thieves target car

28 September 2021
Mum's anger after fuel thieves target car

A mum-of-four has spoken of her anger after struggling to get her children to school after masked vandals targeted her car for its fuel.

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Driver course for kids as young as ten coming to Bluewater

27 September 2021
Driver course for kids as young as ten coming to Bluewater

A motoring school which allows 10-year-olds to get behind the wheel is coming to a shopping centre in Kent during the school holidays.

Speeding motorist clocked doing 125mph

27 September 2021
Speeding motorist clocked doing 125mph

Police stopped a driver who reportedly broke the speed limit by 55mph on the A2 after claiming he was "being chased".

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Emergency repairs result in M25 gridlock

27 September 2021
Emergency repairs result in M25 gridlock

Traffic conditions are returning to normal after long queues on the M25 motorway this morning whilst highways workers carried out emergency repairs.

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'Utter madness!' Panic buying crisis continues

27 September 2021
'Utter madness!' Panic buying crisis continues

Frenzied panic buying has left many without access to fuel to get to work – but suppliers say an end is in sight.

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Meet the barber tackling men's mental health one cut at a time

20 September 2021
Meet the barber tackling men's mental health one cut at a time

Our reporter visits a new barbershop on a mission to support men's mental health and provide a safe space for guys to open up while having a trim.

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'Mystery condition makes me shed skin like snake'

18 September 2021
'Mystery condition makes me shed skin like snake'

An engineer fears he may be forced into early retirement after contracting a skin condition on his leg which doctors have been unable to diagnose.

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Print works marks 50th year in business

17 September 2021
Print works marks 50th year in business

A town printing firm and stationery shop takes a look back at its memorable moments in business as it marks half-a-century serving local customers.

Tributes paid to cyclist, 19, killed in bin lorry crash

17 September 2021
Tributes paid to cyclist, 19, killed in bin lorry crash

Floral tributes have appeared at the scene where a young man was killed in a crash involving a council refuse lorry.

Climate change protesters glue hands to M25

15 September 2021
Climate change protesters glue hands to M25

Climate change protestors blocked a series of roundabouts and junctions across the M25 motorway network for the second time in three days.

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Police weigh up action over M25 protests

14 September 2021
Police weigh up action over M25 protests

Climate protesters who were arrested after blocking parts of the M25 have been released while police determine 'an appropriate course of action'.

Dozens arrested after M25 chaos sees drivers clash with climate protestors

13 September 2021
Dozens arrested after M25 chaos sees drivers clash with climate protestors

Police have arrested dozens of climate change protestors after a series of sit-ins sparked outrage from drivers and brought the M25 to a standstill.

Outraged couple discover they are paying neighbour's water bill

10 September 2021
Outraged couple discover they are paying neighbour's water bill

Tenants charged eye-watering yearly charges for water useage were left furious after discovering they were being billed for their neighbours as well.

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Thousands raised for mental health in memory of popular teen

08 September 2021
Thousands raised for mental health in memory of popular teen

The return of a charity football match held in memory of Elliott Holmes who took his own life has raised thousands for mental health initiatives.

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