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Litter wardens 'spying on people' as they target smokers

Litter wardens 'spying on people' as they target smokers

15 November 2021

The role of council-hired litter wardens has been criticised after it was revealed they dished out 96% of fines to people dropping cigarette butts.

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Cyclist hit in head during underpass robbery

Cyclist hit in head during underpass robbery

14 November 2021

A cyclist making his way through an underpass was set upon by two men in a violent robbery.

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Huge cocaine haul worth £33m found in batch of onion rings

Huge cocaine haul worth £33m found in batch of onion rings

14 November 2021

A huge stash of cocaine worth £33 million - hidden under the guise of onion rings - has been uncovered by Border Force officers.

'Skate park will turn tranquil meadow into crime magnet'

'Skate park will turn tranquil meadow into crime magnet'

14 November 2021

A council has been urged to not pursue installing a skate park at a popular beauty spot by residents who fear it will tarnish the tranquil spot.

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Discount superstore set to close down this month

Discount superstore set to close down this month

14 November 2021

A budget superstore which has been operating since 2017 is poised to close down for good this month.

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Taxi driver threatened at knifepoint by armed robber

Taxi driver threatened at knifepoint by armed robber

14 November 2021

An armed robber who threatened to cut a taxi driver with a knife before making off with £160 in cash has been put behind bars.

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Man acting in 'erratic manner' arrested

Man acting in 'erratic manner' arrested

14 November 2021

A man acting in an 'erratic manner' has been arrested for failing to provide a breath test following a disturbance in a residential street.

Serious three-car crash closes road for four hours

Serious three-car crash closes road for four hours

14 November 2021

A serious crash involving three vehicles forced the closure of a road for lengthy period of time.

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Trapped driver rescued after A2 crash

Trapped driver rescued after A2 crash

14 November 2021

A driver has been cut free from a car following a crash with a lorry on the A2.

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Lorries destroyed in fire at truck stop

Lorries destroyed in fire at truck stop

14 November 2021

Two lorries were engulfed in flames after a camping stove fire got out of control at a truck stop.

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Emergency repairs on QEII bridge complete

Emergency repairs on QEII bridge complete

14 November 2021

Traffic heading over the Dartford Crossing into Kent is now moving freely following the completion of emergency roadworks.

Elephant herd preparing to leave Kent for the wild

Elephant herd preparing to leave Kent for the wild

14 November 2021

The 13-strong herd of elephants at one of Kent's most popular attractions are being taught prompts ahead of their complex journey to the wild.

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Work poised to start on 450-home development

Work poised to start on 450-home development

14 November 2021

Perimeter fencing has been erected around a large section of farmland in poised to be turned into a 450-home estate.

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Poignant letters from the Front for Remembrance Sunday

Poignant letters from the Front for Remembrance Sunday

14 November 2021

As we prepare to stand in silence at 11am, this moving selection of letters from the Front remind us why we should never forget.

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Village corrects mistake from 100 years ago

Village corrects mistake from 100 years ago

14 November 2021

Eighteen names left off a village war memorial in error were added in a dignified ceremony a century later.

Ninety-year-old cheque found hidden in a loft

Ninety-year-old cheque found hidden in a loft

13 November 2021

A woman who was clearing her loft found a piece of history that had lain undiscovered for 90 years.

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Kent Covid patient numbers fall for first time in five weeks

Kent Covid patient numbers fall for first time in five weeks

13 November 2021

The number of people with Covid in Kent's hospitals has fallen, and so too has the virus' infection rate.

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Animal park charity paid boss' wife £150k for 'interior design' work

Animal park charity paid boss' wife £150k for 'interior design' work

13 November 2021

The charity behind Kent's biggest wild animal parks paid more than £150,000 in 'interior design services' to the wife of its chairman.

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'I enjoy painting in nude at Kent home'

'I enjoy painting in nude at Kent home'

13 November 2021

Comedian Vic Reeves has told of his love and talent for painting, as well as his decision to paint in the nude at his Kent home.

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Kent company's search for a new generation of engineers

Kent company's search for a new generation of engineers

13 November 2021

When business boss Alex Harding was hit by a shortage of engineers he put his money where his mouth was and launched his own training scheme.

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