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Undercover police target shoplifters at Designer Outlet

Undercover police target shoplifters at Designer Outlet

16 December 2024

A shoplifting crackdown involving undercover police has seen two suspected thieves charged and a further two arrested.

Flat linked to ‘damaging’ drug use and ‘stairwell and lift defecating’ closed

Flat linked to ‘damaging’ drug use and ‘stairwell and lift defecating’ closed

16 December 2024

Police have boarded up a flat which has been the “root cause” of a number of anti-social incidents following a court order.

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Man left with serious facial injuries after ‘group pub attack’

Man left with serious facial injuries after ‘group pub attack’

16 December 2024

Two men suffered facial injuries and were taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a pub by a group of people.

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Police cordon off road after ‘assault’ near high street

Police cordon off road after ‘assault’ near high street

16 December 2024

Two men were taken to hospital after a reported assault near a high street.

Warning after tumble dryer fire destroys half of garage

Warning after tumble dryer fire destroys half of garage

15 December 2024

Firefighters have sent out a warning after a garage was devastated by a tumble dryer fire this morning.

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Town centre route blocked after crash by station

Town centre route blocked after crash by station

14 December 2024

A busy town centre route has reopened following a crash.

‘Hey, councils, leave those kids alone’

‘Hey, councils, leave those kids alone’

14 December 2024

Plans to elect an 11-year-old mayor by one Kent council are doomed to failure, believes our columnist.

‘The world has lost a wonderful person’: Tributes to teacher found dead near harbour

‘The world has lost a wonderful person’: Tributes to teacher found dead near harbour

14 December 2024

A department head described as a “cheerful, bouncy, and beautiful soul” has been found dead after being reported missing.

Investigation complete after ‘suspicious activity’ detected on healthcare system

Investigation complete after ‘suspicious activity’ detected on healthcare system

13 December 2024

The IT system at a major healthcare organisation is set to be reconnected after “suspicious activity” was found.

Demolition plans for huge town centre store

Demolition plans for huge town centre store

13 December 2024

A large building which has sat empty since 2020 could be demolished to make way for hundreds of flats.

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Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

13 December 2024

Visitors are being lured back to a town this weekend after Storm Darragh forced a Christmas market and major festival to be scrapped.

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Several hairdressers targeted by suspected thief who pretended to make appointment

Several hairdressers targeted by suspected thief who pretended to make appointment

12 December 2024

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after multiple hairdressers in two towns were targeted.

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Community buys essential walker for young boy

Community buys essential walker for young boy

12 December 2024

A boy with special needs now has a new walker after his local community raised the money to buy it after the council said it couldn’t fund one.

Plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street set for refusal

Plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street set for refusal

12 December 2024

Planners have recommended proposals to “modernize” a high street with 24 flats, commercial units and offices be refused.

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Family festive tradition ‘dating back decades’ becomes must-see Christmas attraction

Family festive tradition ‘dating back decades’ becomes must-see Christmas attraction

12 December 2024

For almost 30 years, one household has been coming together for one day to transform their windows into a stunning festive-painted display.

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‘Putting in a young mayor at £35k is just madness’

‘Putting in a young mayor at £35k is just madness’

12 December 2024

The creation of a young mayor post for 11-year-olds with an annual price tag of £35k and £2k for ceremonial robes is being considered by a council.

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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.

Clients of ‘inadequate’ care agency ‘at risk of harm’

Clients of ‘inadequate’ care agency ‘at risk of harm’

11 December 2024

A care agency which helps people live independently in their own homes has been placed under special measures after being rated “inadequate”.

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‘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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Defence giant lands £133m fighter pilot helmet contract

Defence giant lands £133m fighter pilot helmet contract

11 December 2024

An aerospace company has won a multi-million-pound contract to further enhance its fighter pilot helmet technology.

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