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‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

29 June 2024

An artist has told how he went from sketching in his boyhood bedroom to producing visual effects for one of the world’s biggest rock bands.

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Two men arrested after ‘weapons spotted’

Two men arrested after ‘weapons spotted’

28 June 2024

Armed officers were called to reports people had been seen with weapons.

Armed police descend on residential street

Armed police descend on residential street

28 June 2024

A road was closed after armed police were called to reports of a person “with a weapon”.

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Prison could expand by more than 50% to meet demand

Prison could expand by more than 50% to meet demand

28 June 2024

Official plans have been lodged to expand one of Kent’s prisons so it can house hundreds more inmates.

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Historic bridge to shut for more than a week

Historic bridge to shut for more than a week

26 June 2024

A 64-year-old bridge will be shut for more than a week, starting from today.

New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

26 June 2024

A supermarket due to create 40 jobs has been put at risk after a “diabolical” legal challenge from a competitor.

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Teen,14, died after asthma attack

Teen,14, died after asthma attack

26 June 2024

A teenager died after suffering brain damage following an asthma attack.

Man in court on knife and assault charges

Man in court on knife and assault charges

25 June 2024

A man has been arrested after allegedly having a knife in a town centre, then assaulting two police officers.

Candidate concerned after fire outside party HQ

Candidate concerned after fire outside party HQ

24 June 2024

An ‘unexplained’ fire started close to the offices of a Tory election candidate.

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Digger flips over on roundabout

Digger flips over on roundabout

24 June 2024

Part of a roundabout was blocked after a digger flipped on its side.

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College saves axed hair and beauty course

College saves axed hair and beauty course

23 June 2024

Hair and beauty students who’d been told they wouldn’t get a grade after their course was scrapped will be able to sit their exams after all.

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Hundreds of cyclists ‘Chase the Sun’ in 205 mile coast-to-coast ride

Hundreds of cyclists ‘Chase the Sun’ in 205 mile coast-to-coast ride

23 June 2024

Nine hundred cyclists woke up at the crack of dawn to take part in a gruelling annual bike ride which starts at a Kent seafront.

Man taken to hospital after falling ‘head-first’ between train and platform

Man taken to hospital after falling ‘head-first’ between train and platform

19 June 2024

Emergency service crews were called to a railway station following reports a passenger had suffered head injuries.

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Bus window smashed after second ‘shooting’ on housing estate

Bus window smashed after second ‘shooting’ on housing estate

18 June 2024

A bus boss is calling for witnesses to come forward after two of his vehicles were shot within days on the same housing estate.

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Plans submitted for new adventure golf course at town leisure centre

Plans submitted for new adventure golf course at town leisure centre

18 June 2024

An application to bring a new adventure golf facility and cafe to a town centre has been submitted.

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Man, 51, in court after ‘throwing things off roof’

Man, 51, in court after ‘throwing things off roof’

17 June 2024

A man who was reportedly throwing items from the roof of a house has been charged.

Arson investigation after derelict pub fire

Arson investigation after derelict pub fire

17 June 2024

An arson investigation is under way after a derelict pub fire, which is the second blaze there in two years.

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Man charged after car smashes into house

Man charged after car smashes into house

17 June 2024

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a car crashed into a house, knocking over a streetlight and smashing the front windows.

Amusement arcade’s £3m refurb plans turned down

Amusement arcade’s £3m refurb plans turned down

17 June 2024

A £3 million revamp of a seaside arcade set to include mini golf, augmented reality darts and a four-storey soft play area, has been turned down.

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Car smashes into house

Car smashes into house

16 June 2024

An out-of-control car crashed into a house, knocking over a streetlight and smashing the front windows.

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