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Body found in search for missing woman

Body found in search for missing woman

10 December 2024

A body has been found near a harbour in the search for a missing 51-year-old woman.

‘Dopey cat cost us hundreds but then this happened…’

‘Dopey cat cost us hundreds but then this happened…’

10 December 2024

Strangers have come to the aid of a family who were forced to spend Christmas funds on rescuing their moggie from a 75ft-high tree.

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Paedophile left dead in cell for 12 hours, report reveals

Paedophile left dead in cell for 12 hours, report reveals

10 December 2024

A sex offender who was jailed 30 years after his crimes was left dead in his prison cell for hours, it’s been revealed.

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Holiday park killer died of cocaine overdose in cell while awaiting trial

Holiday park killer died of cocaine overdose in cell while awaiting trial

08 December 2024

A man who shot dead another at a holiday park died of a cocaine overdose while in prison, it has been revealed.

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Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

08 December 2024

An Indian restaurant was given the lowest possible food hygiene score after health inspectors uncovered a mouse infestation.

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Road closure along main route for gas works extended again

Road closure along main route for gas works extended again

07 December 2024

A road closure that is “killing” businesses is being extended again for more than a week.

More than 150 landmarks recognised in borough’s first heritage list

More than 150 landmarks recognised in borough’s first heritage list

06 December 2024

An art deco cinema, Victorian water tower and former gunpowder works have made it onto a new list of important heritage sites.

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SEN schools threaten legal action over KCC pupil placement reforms

SEN schools threaten legal action over KCC pupil placement reforms

06 December 2024

Special schools have threatened legal action against the county council over “deeply flawed” proposed changes to how pupils are allocated places.

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‘Dangerous man’ who sexually abused girl jailed

‘Dangerous man’ who sexually abused girl jailed

05 December 2024

A convicted sex offender has had four years added to his sentence after admitting a sexual assault on a young girl.

Hundreds turn out for first lantern parade

Hundreds turn out for first lantern parade

02 December 2024

Hundreds of people turned out over the weekend for a festive first.

Primary school receives glowing report from Ofsted

Primary school receives glowing report from Ofsted

01 December 2024

A primary school has been praised by Ofsted after making ‘significant improvements’ since its last inspection.

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Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

30 November 2024

Eager customers grabbed a trolley and joined the queue ahead of the opening of a new discount store.

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Gang who smuggled £100m of drugs in banana shipment jailed for 74 years

Gang who smuggled £100m of drugs in banana shipment jailed for 74 years

29 November 2024

Members of a gang who hid cocaine in a shipment of bananas that arrived via a Kent docks have been jailed for a combined total of 74 years.

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Pervert tried to meet girl for sex and sent explicit photos over Snapchat

Pervert tried to meet girl for sex and sent explicit photos over Snapchat

29 November 2024

A pervert who tried to meet up with a young girl for sex and sent photos of his private parts over social media was caught in a police sting.

Bridge reopens after early morning crash

Bridge reopens after early morning crash

29 November 2024

A Kent crossing had to be closed and police called after a car crashed into the central reservation.

We try quirkiest job ever advertised - scorpion wrangling

We try quirkiest job ever advertised - scorpion wrangling

29 November 2024

As part of our Have A Go Joe series, our reporter becomes a scorpion wrangler for a night after the role was advertised for the first time.

Parking prices to rise but council still facing £1.5m hole in budget

Parking prices to rise but council still facing £1.5m hole in budget

28 November 2024

Putting up parking prices by at least 10p is among proposals that could hit a borough’s residents in the pocket - and it still leaves a £1.5m gap.

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Tributes paid to former newspaper editor

Tributes paid to former newspaper editor

28 November 2024

Tributes have been paid to a former editor who trained hundreds of journalists, including some who went on to national success.

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We try seaside chippy recently crowned best in Kent

We try seaside chippy recently crowned best in Kent

28 November 2024

Our reporter braved Storm Conall to venture to a chippy that last month was crowned the best fish and chip shop in Kent.

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Car overturns on main road in town centre

Car overturns on main road in town centre

27 November 2024

A car ended up on its roof after a crash on a busy route in the middle of a town.

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