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More police patrols after ‘terrifying’ car meet

More police patrols after ‘terrifying’ car meet

14 August 2024

A passenger in a car that inadvertently found itself in the middle of a boy racers’ meet says it was “terrifying” and police have vowed to up patrols.

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Pilot in hospital after plane crash near airport

Pilot in hospital after plane crash near airport

14 August 2024

A pilot has been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed near an airport.

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‘Beautiful’ town centre green space reopens after £2.8m facelift

‘Beautiful’ town centre green space reopens after £2.8m facelift

14 August 2024

A green space in the heart of a Kent town has reopened after a major redevelopment which aims to pay tribute to its history and help accessibility.

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Man flown to hospital after stabbing

Man flown to hospital after stabbing

14 August 2024

Two young men have been arrested after another man was stabbed in a residential street.

Premier League star spotted at Kent hotspot

Premier League star spotted at Kent hotspot

14 August 2024

An international football star, who has played alongside Lionel Messi, was pictured at a popular Kent attraction.

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Appeal to find missing teen last seen four days ago

Appeal to find missing teen last seen four days ago

14 August 2024

Police are growing concerned for the wellbeing of a teenager who has been missing for four days.

Bus crashes into scaffolding near high street

Bus crashes into scaffolding near high street

13 August 2024

A road was shut and a large number of emergency vehicles called after a bus collided with a construction site.

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Masked thug who threatened victims with knife during burglary jailed

Masked thug who threatened victims with knife during burglary jailed

13 August 2024

A 20-year-old burglar who was part of a violent raid with other men has been locked up.

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New rules could see dogs banned from play areas

New rules could see dogs banned from play areas

13 August 2024

Dog walkers in one part of Kent could face fines of up to £100 under new rules being considered on where dogs can go and when they must be on lead.

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Warning as hot weather sees influx of poo, graffiti and rubbish at beauty spots

Warning as hot weather sees influx of poo, graffiti and rubbish at beauty spots

13 August 2024

A charity says it had to spend hundreds of pounds to clean up the mess left at several nature reserves across Kent over the weekend.

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TikTok stalker defied court order banning him from contacting ex

TikTok stalker defied court order banning him from contacting ex

13 August 2024

A 39-year-old who was banned from contacting his ex-girlfriend and repeatedly messaged her in defiance of a court order has been jailed.

Harbour master’s boat ‘swamped by jet skiers’

Harbour master’s boat ‘swamped by jet skiers’

12 August 2024

The RNLI was called after two people were left “shaken and wet” after a run-in with some jet skiers.

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Litterbugs cough up £7k in latest crackdown on cigarette butt dropping

Litterbugs cough up £7k in latest crackdown on cigarette butt dropping

12 August 2024

Smokers have had to stump up nearly £7,000 between them after being caught dropping cigarette butts.

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Travellers return to rec ground again

Travellers return to rec ground again

12 August 2024

An unauthorised encampment has converged on popular playing fields again despite calls from fed-up residents for tougher security measures.

Teen and friends targeted in attempted robbery

Teen and friends targeted in attempted robbery

12 August 2024

Police are seeking CCTV and dashcam footage after a teenage boy was asked to hand over his phone, bag and shoes during an attempted robbery.

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‘I’m not scared of scrutiny’: Reptile club founder hits back at ‘exploitation’ claims

‘I’m not scared of scrutiny’: Reptile club founder hits back at ‘exploitation’ claims

12 August 2024

A reptile lover who runs regular meet ups and events across the county has hit back at concerns raised by a protection agency over animal welfare.

Gran’s plea to thieves: ‘Stop stealing while my back is turned’

Gran’s plea to thieves: ‘Stop stealing while my back is turned’

11 August 2024

A 79-year-old fundraiser is at her wits’ end with thieves repeatedly stealing from her garden sales – despite signs explaining they’re for charity.

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Long queues on M2 after crash involving car and motorbike

Long queues on M2 after crash involving car and motorbike

10 August 2024

Motorists faced lengthy delays on the M2 following a crash involving a car and motorbike.

Air ambulance called to M20 after multi-vehicle crash

Air ambulance called to M20 after multi-vehicle crash

09 August 2024

Traffic has been stopped on the M20 following a multi-vehicle crash, with an air ambulance in attendance.

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Man who hurled homophobic abuse at police during protest jailed

Man who hurled homophobic abuse at police during protest jailed

09 August 2024

A 37-year-old man has become the first person in Kent to be jailed following the recent spate of national disorder.

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