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Team behind town’s first Pride at risk of closure

Team behind town’s first Pride at risk of closure

10 November 2024

A community arts centre will have to shut if it cannot raise £10,000 before Christmas.

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Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

09 November 2024

A popular 90s supermodel, who now lives in the county, has died while on holiday in Europe.

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Churchgoers frustrated as road shuts for third time in three months

Churchgoers frustrated as road shuts for third time in three months

09 November 2024

Long-suffering churchgoers have been told to expect another road closure outside their place of worship.

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Paedophile who was ‘exploring his sexuality’ is spared jail after abusing boy

Paedophile who was ‘exploring his sexuality’ is spared jail after abusing boy

09 November 2024

A 21-year-old who “took advantage” of and abused a vulnerable young boy avoided a prison sentence.

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Drug user offered police caution if he donated £100 to charity

Drug user offered police caution if he donated £100 to charity

09 November 2024

A cocaine user could have been let off with a caution by police if he’d paid £100 to a charity but then “forgot” to make the payment.

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‘Killjoy’ report brands Leeds Castle fireworks a UK pollution hotspot

‘Killjoy’ report brands Leeds Castle fireworks a UK pollution hotspot

08 November 2024

Authors of a report naming an iconic Kent venue as one of the nation’s biggest firework polluters have been branded “killjoys” .

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Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

08 November 2024

A conservation charity says it’s facing a “nature nightmare” as land has been damaged by metal detecting, anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

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Let it shine: The pub with the golden glow

Let it shine: The pub with the golden glow

08 November 2024

Secret Drinker revisits a pub that went from dark and dank to warm and welcoming.

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‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

07 November 2024

Emergency services were called to a residential street after a bonfire caused a tree to catch on fire.

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

07 November 2024

Police cars and ambulances were spotted at the scene of a crash which saw a road shut for several hours.

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Violent thug who carried out ‘barbaric’ assault with gas canister jailed

Violent thug who carried out ‘barbaric’ assault with gas canister jailed

06 November 2024

A violent thug who beat two strangers with a gas canister causing one to have a ‘bleed on the brain’ has been jailed.

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Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car in town centre

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car in town centre

06 November 2024

A 79-year-old man who was airlifted to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the middle of busy town centre has died.

Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

05 November 2024

Police cordoned off part of a high street and removed equipment and more than 300 plants believed to be part of a cannabis farm.

Roofer stalked ex and sent barrage of ‘grossly offensive’ texts

Roofer stalked ex and sent barrage of ‘grossly offensive’ texts

05 November 2024

A jilted dad started an "obsessive" campaign against his former lover to the point she feared he’d harm her and their son.

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Traffic chaos after incidents on motorways and A-roads

Traffic chaos after incidents on motorways and A-roads

04 November 2024

Drivers are being warned to face delays as multiple incidents clog up Kent’s roads – including two major motorways.

Police officer altered number plate and lied to avoid speeding charges

Police officer altered number plate and lied to avoid speeding charges

04 November 2024

A Kent police officer has been banned from serving in the force after lying about his car being cloned to avoid speeding charges.

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‘A man with Parkinson’s had to sleep in our offices - we need more homeless accommodation’

‘A man with Parkinson’s had to sleep in our offices - we need more homeless accommodation’

02 November 2024

A charity is appealing for backers to help solve a town’s homelessness crisis as the hotels it relies on look to close.

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Four in hospital after barracks house fire

Four in hospital after barracks house fire

02 November 2024

Four people needed hospital treatment after a blaze broke out in a house at a barracks early this morning.

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‘First no birthday cards, now post delays are affecting my business’

‘First no birthday cards, now post delays are affecting my business’

02 November 2024

A family have hit out at Royal Mail after going weeks without any deliveries.

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Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

02 November 2024

We’ve taken a look at what became of the eight units in the county once home to fashion giant Topshop.

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