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Arrest after slingshot and razor blades seized during car search

Arrest after slingshot and razor blades seized during car search

06 November 2024

Weapons including a slingshot, knife and razor blades were seized following a vehicle search, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old man.

Villagers make fun of unintentionally rude boot fair sign

Villagers make fun of unintentionally rude boot fair sign

06 November 2024

Villagers have made fun of an unintentionally rude drawing on a boot fair sign.

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Builders ordered to remove ‘horrendous chalk scar’ at housing estate site

Builders ordered to remove ‘horrendous chalk scar’ at housing estate site

06 November 2024

Builders have been given four months to remove a “horrendous chalk scar” blotting the landscape on a housing estate.

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143-year-old church to be turned into two homes

143-year-old church to be turned into two homes

05 November 2024

Plans to convert a church which is almost 150 years old and “falling into disrepair” into two homes have been approved.

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‘Disgraceful bus cuts will mean people can’t make hospital appointments’

‘Disgraceful bus cuts will mean people can’t make hospital appointments’

05 November 2024

There are fears people will miss vital hospital appointments, become isolated and be left waiting in the cold due to planned bus cuts.

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Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

02 November 2024

A planning blueprint that will pave the way for 11,000 homes in a Kent district has been agreed - and includes redevelopment of a former colliery.

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Missing boy found safe and well, say police

Missing boy found safe and well, say police

31 October 2024

Police searching for a missing boy who disappeared six days ago say he has been found safe and well.

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‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

30 October 2024

A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.

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‘New shops would be great - but we don't need more flats’

‘New shops would be great - but we don't need more flats’

29 October 2024

Residents have welcomed plans to replace an empty shop with four retail units - but have raised concerns over the 11 homes that could come with it.

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'Three lives saved' as yacht runs aground six miles off Kent

'Three lives saved' as yacht runs aground six miles off Kent

28 October 2024

Dramatic images show the moment brave lifeboat crews rescued sailors as huge waves battered their grounded yacht.

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Children’s home bid approved despite traffic fears

Children’s home bid approved despite traffic fears

28 October 2024

Plan for a new children’s home has been approved despite neighbours fears it could change their quiet neighbourhood forever.

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Fears of drunken drownings as 24-hour kayak ‘vending machine’ launches in Kent

Fears of drunken drownings as 24-hour kayak ‘vending machine’ launches in Kent

28 October 2024

A new self-service kiosk offering 24-hour kayak hire could lead to drunken drownings in a harbour, it is feared.

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£140k repairs on landmark pier begin

£140k repairs on landmark pier begin

27 October 2024

Engineers have started their work on repairing a popular seaside town’s pier which remains partially shut.

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Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

24 October 2024

Drivers are being warned after scammers placed fake QR codes on pay-and-display machines.

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‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

24 October 2024

Our reviewer visits a foodie haven to see if one of its newest offerings has carved out a niche in the market…

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Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

23 October 2024

A shop sold a litre of vodka to a 16-year-old boy found extremely drunk in a town centre street.

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MP says ship full of explosive cargo off Kent coast ‘poses no threat’

MP says ship full of explosive cargo off Kent coast ‘poses no threat’

22 October 2024

A damaged ship moored off the north Kent coast with a potentially explosive cargo poses no threat, an MP says.

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Chaos fears over beach hut plan in village unchanged ‘since Victorian days’

Chaos fears over beach hut plan in village unchanged ‘since Victorian days’

21 October 2024

Residents fear a village that has remained unchanged “since Victorian days” will be swamped by traffic if plans to install more beach huts go ahead.

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Cocaine-taking dad caught with drugs and knife while drink-driving avoids prison

Cocaine-taking dad caught with drugs and knife while drink-driving avoids prison

20 October 2024

A dad-of-two caught with a knife in his Mercedes after he was spotted on CCTV taking cocaine has avoided prison.

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Have a scream at Halloween film screenings

Have a scream at Halloween film screenings

20 October 2024

Watch your favourite scary movies on the big screen this Halloween.

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