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Man charged over hair salon moped ram-raid

13 January 2022
Man charged over hair salon moped ram-raid

A man has been charged on suspicion of burglary in connection with a moped ram-raid at a hair salon.

Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

13 January 2022
Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

A town's newest gay-friendly venue has reopened its doors with the promise of a host of new events and an LGBT+ safe space.

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Elderly neighbours 'imprisoned' in flats by broken lift

13 January 2022
Elderly neighbours 'imprisoned' in flats by broken lift

Disabled and elderly residents living in sheltered housing say they have effectively been trapped in their flats due to a broken lift.

Fly-tipper fined thousands after being caught on camera

12 January 2022
Fly-tipper fined thousands after being caught on camera

A prolific fly-tipper who hired a van to illegally dump waste on country lanes has been caught in the act and fined thousands of pounds.

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Kent's answer to EuroDisney pushed back...again

06 January 2022
Kent's answer to EuroDisney pushed back...again

The opening date for an ambitious theme park and entertainment project billed as Kent's answer to Disneyland has been pushed back yet again.

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'It was the EuroDisney of the Victorian age'

03 January 2022
'It was the EuroDisney of the Victorian age'

From pleasure gardens to a listed bear pit, a popular day trip destination on the Thames once saw thousands of Londoners flock to Kent via boat.

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Sikh volunteers feed hundreds of hungry hospital workers

29 December 2021
Sikh volunteers feed hundreds of hungry hospital workers

After a hospital canteen saw reduced hours over the Christmas period, volunteers from the Sikh temple stepped in to provide meals to staff.

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Teenage boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

29 December 2021
Teenage boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

An appeal has been made for witnesses to a crash in which a teenage boy was hit by a car.

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'Eyesore' 5G mast sparks controversy

29 December 2021
'Eyesore' 5G mast sparks controversy

Plans to instal a 65ft tall telecoms pole in a 'rural setting' just yards away from people's homes has sparked an angry response from some residents.

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Family secure funds to bring home body of their 'incredible' daughter

28 December 2021
Family secure funds to bring home body of their 'incredible' daughter

A family has spoken of its gratitude after securing enough funds to bring their young daughter, who died while pursuing her dream job abroad, home.

Air ambulance lands in park

28 December 2021
Air ambulance lands in park

An air ambulance was spotted landing in a park following reports a person was injured nearby.

Alert issued to 'be prepared' for flooding

28 December 2021
Alert issued to 'be prepared' for flooding

Two flood alerts have been put in place along the River Medway with warnings for surrounding villages and footpaths.

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Man charged over railway station 'damage rampage'

28 December 2021
Man charged over railway station 'damage rampage'

A man has been charged after thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to windows and other property at a railway station.

Lifeboat crews called to 'person in water' discover dead sheep

28 December 2021
Lifeboat crews called to 'person in water' discover dead sheep

Selfless lifeboat crews put their Christmas celebrations on hold to respond to reports of a person in the water – which turned out to be a dead sheep.

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Delays clear after crash near crossing

28 December 2021
Delays clear after crash near crossing

Drivers attempting to head back into the county faced delays following a crash on the Essex side of the Dartford Crossing.

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Large pig spotted on the loose in cemetery

27 December 2021
Large pig spotted on the loose in cemetery

A pig on the loose became the talk of the town after it was spotted traipsing around a cemetery close to a busy main road.

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Christmas food bank usage 'double' pre-pandemic levels

27 December 2021
Christmas food bank usage 'double' pre-pandemic levels

Food banks across the county have warned numbers needing help have doubled this Christmas amid ongoing concerns over work and government support.

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Arsenal star's doorstep surprise for boy with spinal tumour

27 December 2021
Arsenal star's doorstep surprise for boy with spinal tumour

A Premier League footballer made a nine-year-old boy's Christmas after turning up at his house with presents.

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Main road shut due to oil spill

24 December 2021
Main road shut due to oil spill

An oil spill has prompted a two day clean up operation and diversions being put in place along a major route in and out of a busy town centre.

Pub to relaunch as LGBT+ Pride bar

23 December 2021
Pub to relaunch as LGBT+ Pride bar

A popular pub which reopened during the pandemic is set to relaunch in the New Year with a host of new events aimed towards the LGBT+ community.

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