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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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Lightning strike sets roof on fire

21 July 2021
Lightning strike sets roof on fire

Fire crews were called to douse the flames of a roof blaze which is believed to have caught fire after being struck by lightning.

New £150k 'super-playground' nears completion

20 July 2021
New £150k 'super-playground' nears completion

Plans for a new state-of-the art playground are taking shape as part of a town's £1.3m investment into new facilities at a recreational ground.

Fourth arrest after town centre stabbing

20 July 2021
Fourth arrest after town centre stabbing

Police have arrested a fourth man in connection with a series of violent events which saw officers assaulted and two suspects tasered.

Ocado faces week of disruption after major fire

19 July 2021
Ocado faces week of disruption after major fire

An online retailer has warned customers of some disruption after three robots collided at one of its warehouses, sparking a major blaze.

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Thousands raised for schoolgirl, 10, killed in crash

16 July 2021
Thousands raised for schoolgirl, 10, killed in crash

Tributes have poured in and thousands of pounds raised for the family of a ten-year-old girl tragically hit and killed by a car.

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Two charged with criminal damage after football fracas

16 July 2021
Two charged with criminal damage after football fracas

Police have charged two men with criminal damage at a premises after they were called to a disturbance following England's Euro 2020 loss to Italy.

Arrest over nature reserve sexual assault

16 July 2021
Arrest over nature reserve sexual assault

A man in his forties has been arrested in connection with an a sexual assault which took place in a nature reserve.

Ocado customers fume as depot goes up in smoke

16 July 2021
Ocado customers fume as depot goes up in smoke

A major food retailer faced a backlash online after it was forced to cancel orders due to a major fire at one if its warehouses.

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Bluewater to ease restrictions but mask rule remains

16 July 2021
Bluewater to ease restrictions but mask rule remains

A shopping centre is set to lift a number of Covid-19 rules from next week but advice on face coverings will remain in place to protect shoppers.

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Landlord accused of crime hands over £2m

15 July 2021
Landlord accused of crime hands over £2m

A landlord accused of building his property empire through the proceeds of crime has handed over £2 million of it to law enforcement.

Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

15 July 2021
Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

A drag artist who performs at one of the nightclub ravaged by fire has described the deep and heavy wound left by the blaze.

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Black history heroes remembered

15 July 2021
Black history heroes remembered

A plaque has been unveiled paying tribute to black historical figures who played a pivotal role in the movement for worker's rights.

Darts icon Andy Fordham dies aged 59

15 July 2021
Darts icon Andy Fordham dies aged 59

Players have paid tribute to a former world darts champion and Kent pub landlord who has passed away.

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TikTok family's home targeted in suspected arson attack

15 July 2021
TikTok family's home targeted in suspected arson attack

A family who found fame on social media have been left devastated after part of their home was destroyed in a huge blaze.

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Three arrests and drugs seized in police town centre op

15 July 2021
Three arrests and drugs seized in police town centre op

Two men have been arrested in on suspicion of drugs supply offences by police using stop and search powers.

Will Smith shares Kent boardwalk art

14 July 2021
Will Smith shares Kent boardwalk art

A Hollywood celebrity has shared an Instagram artist's reimaginings of one of Kent's public beach artworks.

Repeat fly-tipper hit with £1,400 fine

14 July 2021
Repeat fly-tipper hit with £1,400 fine

Dumping a company's rubbish illegally in a country lane has earned a repeat fly-tipping offender a hefty fine.

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Lidl launches bid for new store

14 July 2021
Lidl launches bid for new store

A budget supermarket giant has submitted plans to build a second branch as it eyes up expansion opportunities locally.

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