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The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

09 September 2024

From the murder of a PCSO to the killer inspired by Breaking Bad, Gavin Moss has headed some of Kent’s most high-profile police investigations.

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Man dies after being hit by lorry on M25 hard shoulder

Man dies after being hit by lorry on M25 hard shoulder

08 September 2024

A man has died after two people were hit by a lorry on the hard shoulder of the M25.

Yobs use fire extinguisher to smash shops in town centre

Yobs use fire extinguisher to smash shops in town centre

08 September 2024

Businesses in a town centre have been left with smashed windows after a night of vandalism.

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Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

08 September 2024

The family of a hardworking and loving dad have been left devastated after he suffered a heart attack and died aged just 46.

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Plans for drive-thru at town’s new £3m retail park

Plans for drive-thru at town’s new £3m retail park

08 September 2024

A drive-through restaurant is part of ambitious plans for a new shopping and business park on the site of a former tip.

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

08 September 2024

A high street pub has shut its doors suddenly after 75 years of trading in a village high street.

Reports of injuries after road smash

Reports of injuries after road smash

07 September 2024

Police and ambulance crews attended the scene of a smash today which has left a key road closed.

Bid to reunite family with driving licences dating back 90 years

Bid to reunite family with driving licences dating back 90 years

07 September 2024

A hotel manager is trying to trace the family of a motorist after discovering old driving licences dating back to 1935 in a town centre car park.

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Woman and dog killed after being hit by taxi

Woman and dog killed after being hit by taxi

07 September 2024

Police are investigating after a woman in her 60s and a dog died after being hit by a black taxi.

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Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

07 September 2024

People in Kent are being told to expect “thundery rain” and flooding as wet weather hits the county this weekend.

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Delays as 15-mile stretch of M2 shut all weekend

Delays as 15-mile stretch of M2 shut all weekend

07 September 2024

Planned structural works have closed a 15-mile stretch of the M2 all weekend, causing knock-on delays.

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Kent man jailed after smuggling 350kg of cocaine on boat

Kent man jailed after smuggling 350kg of cocaine on boat

07 September 2024

A 56-year-old Kent man has been handed a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a cocaine smuggling plot.

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‘They face every day with incredible bravery and unwavering courage’

‘They face every day with incredible bravery and unwavering courage’

07 September 2024

A young boy fundraising for memorial benches after losing his own brother suddenly just last year is among this year’s Children’s Awards winners.

Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

07 September 2024

Plans to turn a plot of land into a home for a Gypsy family of 14 have been refused by a council, and labeled “intrusive” and “incongruous”.

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How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

07 September 2024

The death of a 13-year-old has inspired a remarkable legacy, raising £300,000 and helping to train more than 100 medical staff in paediatric care.

Popular fireworks show cancelled again

Popular fireworks show cancelled again

07 September 2024

A popular town centre fireworks display will not be going ahead again after a new sponsor failed to come forward.

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‘They haven’t done their job – and now my kid’s face has been smashed up’

‘They haven’t done their job – and now my kid’s face has been smashed up’

07 September 2024

A young girl forced to swerve her scooter off a pavement to avoid overgrown trees was left with a “smashed-up face” after falling to the ground.

Vans line street in poignant tribute to legendary ice cream man

Vans line street in poignant tribute to legendary ice cream man

06 September 2024

A convoy of ice cream vans drove through a town in tribute to the owner of an iconic business who served the community for 70 years.

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Boy to bike 42 miles in support of teen left brain-damaged after tragic pier flip

Boy to bike 42 miles in support of teen left brain-damaged after tragic pier flip

06 September 2024

A teenager is set to embark on a 42-mile charity bike ride to raise money for a boy who was left brain-damaged after jumping from a pier in Kent.

Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

06 September 2024

Tributes have been paid to a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was stabbed to death in her home.

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