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Paedophile jailed after tampering with phone and hiding hard drive

Paedophile jailed after tampering with phone and hiding hard drive

04 October 2024

A registered sex offender has been jailed after police found he had tampered with the monitoring software on his phone.

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

04 October 2024

An appeal has been made for land owners to put forward sites for housing or traveller pitches to meet government targets.

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Bake off star and influencer launch pre-loved fashion venture

Bake off star and influencer launch pre-loved fashion venture

04 October 2024

Two best friends and social media stars have teamed up to promote a new charity shop venture ahead of its public unveiling inside an airport hangar.

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

03 October 2024

A large delivery firm has signed a deal to move into a new logistics facility expected to generate hundreds of jobs.

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Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

03 October 2024

New plans outline how a local authority hopes to develop its leisure facilities as it prepares for a potential influx of 44,000 new residents.

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Jilted boxer threatened to kill woman over Facebook

Jilted boxer threatened to kill woman over Facebook

02 October 2024

A former boxer sent a message to a woman on social media threatening to kill her after he was dumped by his latest partner.

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

02 October 2024

A country park is set to have a £130k community space set up in two 40ft shipping containers to host events and workshops.

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School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

02 October 2024

A school has opened a £6m teaching block set to help the increase in pupil admissions and dedicated it to a former head who passed away in 2013.

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Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

02 October 2024

An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.

Kent officers rank below national average

Kent officers rank below national average

01 October 2024

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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‘Our final Halloween house will go out with a bang’

‘Our final Halloween house will go out with a bang’

01 October 2024

A “slightly mad” alarm engineer is creating well-loved Halloween attraction in his front garden for the last time.

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

30 September 2024

Sniffer dogs were used to find hauls of illegal tobacco products in combined raids on five shops across Kent.

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‘Will this scheme finally end school-run misery?

‘Will this scheme finally end school-run misery?

30 September 2024

Plans for a school drop-off point in a 16-home development could help ease traffic but neighbours fear it will make congestion worse.

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‘I’ve fostered asylum-seeker children, this rising hostility worries me’

‘I’ve fostered asylum-seeker children, this rising hostility worries me’

29 September 2024

A foster carer who has looked after asylum-seeker children has spoken out about the “worrying” increase in hostility towards them.

M2 closure causes traffic delays

M2 closure causes traffic delays

28 September 2024

The closure of a busy stretch of motorway is causing delays today for drivers.

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Drainage works to last more than three weeks on main route

Drainage works to last more than three weeks on main route

27 September 2024

Temporary traffic lights have been set up on a busy main road and are expected to last more than three weeks.

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Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

26 September 2024

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and is prevented from entering a store with a bag that is not clear, on her release from prison.

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CCTV cameras installed in town centres

CCTV cameras installed in town centres

26 September 2024

New cameras have been deployed to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime in town centres.

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Cones and lane closure to be removed on A249 as bridge work dates announced

Cones and lane closure to be removed on A249 as bridge work dates announced

26 September 2024

Traffic management on a busy dual carriageway is set to be lifted to reduce congestion during works to replace steel ropes on a bridge.

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