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Closure of illegal dumping hotspot extended

Closure of illegal dumping hotspot extended

11 December 2024

Access to an area of the coast used as an illegal dump site is to be blocked off for another six months while criminal investigations continue.

Depraved brothers jailed for 25 years for raping child

Depraved brothers jailed for 25 years for raping child

11 December 2024

Two men aged 68 and 57 have been locked up for raping a vulnerable child.

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Delays halt arrival of new town centre train-themed play park

Delays halt arrival of new town centre train-themed play park

11 December 2024

The creation of an exciting new children’s play area has been delayed until next year, despite the area being cordoned off for weeks.

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‘I was in complete shock - this shouldn’t happen to anyone’

‘I was in complete shock - this shouldn’t happen to anyone’

11 December 2024

A mum suffered nasty cuts and bruising to her head and face after tripping over fly-tipped rubbish in the dark left in the middle of a pavement.

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RAF Chinook lands at school

RAF Chinook lands at school

11 December 2024

A military helicopter caused a stir when it touched down on a grammar school’s playing field.

Bid for Kent’s first 24-hour Burger King

Bid for Kent’s first 24-hour Burger King

11 December 2024

An international burger giant has unveiled plans for its first restaurant to serve food around the clock near one of Kent’s largest shopping centres.

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Man in court after police officers threatened with axe

Man in court after police officers threatened with axe

11 December 2024

A 44-year-old man is due in court accused of brandishing an axe and assaulting a police officer after reports a car window was being smashed.

‘Frightening’ moment shop boss tackles ‘Post Office armed robber’ caught on camera

‘Frightening’ moment shop boss tackles ‘Post Office armed robber’ caught on camera

11 December 2024

CCTV has captured the moment a shopkeeper fights back after a store worker was allegedly threatened with a pistol during an attempted robbery.

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New cafe unveiled as Dunelm gets makeover

New cafe unveiled as Dunelm gets makeover

11 December 2024

A new cafe is opening inside a major homeware store which is promising customers an “upgraded” shopping experience.

Boy, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing

Boy, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing

11 December 2024

Police are investigating after a young boy was stabbed near a town centre.

Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

11 December 2024

A bagel chain is set to move into the county’s largest shopping centre later this month.

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Tributes to ‘fun-loving’ war vet, ballroom champ and dance teacher

Tributes to ‘fun-loving’ war vet, ballroom champ and dance teacher

11 December 2024

A grandfather told he’d never walk again after he was bitten by a scorpion during the war and went on to become a dancer has died, aged 97.

‘Sainsbury's made me feel like a criminal’

‘Sainsbury's made me feel like a criminal’

11 December 2024

A loyal Sainsbury’s shopper was left stunned after the store unexpectedly blocked her online account, leaving her unable to receive deliveries.

School to shut early due to ‘critical’ water supply issue

School to shut early due to ‘critical’ water supply issue

10 December 2024

A secondary school will shut early tomorrow because of a “critical” issue with its water supply.

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Council's £40 million new homes pledge to stop shipping families far away

Council's £40 million new homes pledge to stop shipping families far away

10 December 2024

A council has announced ambitious plans to splash out almost £39 million on 170 homes in a bid to tackle the temporary accommodation crisis.

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Thrill seekers dressed as Santa to take on country’s longest zip line

Thrill seekers dressed as Santa to take on country’s longest zip line

10 December 2024

The festive event is taking place this weekend to raise funds for a charity.

Crunch decision on next phase of huge development at former barracks

Crunch decision on next phase of huge development at former barracks

10 December 2024

The latest phase of a controversial development on the home of a former Army barracks looks set to be given the go-ahead.

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Man dies after being hit by car

Man dies after being hit by car

10 December 2024

A man in his 40s has died after being knocked down by a car.

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Air ambulance called after man hit by minibus

Air ambulance called after man hit by minibus

10 December 2024

A pedestrian was rushed to a major trauma centre after he was hit by a minibus in a town centre.

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Car seized after driver’s licence discovered to be 43 years out of date

Car seized after driver’s licence discovered to be 43 years out of date

10 December 2024

Police have seized a man’s car after discovering his licence was 43 years out of date.

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