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Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

09 November 2023

A 58-year-old will appear in court accused of stealing more than £1,400 worth of perfume and Christmas trees.

Medical centre a ‘shameful bribe’ to get permission to build

Medical centre a ‘shameful bribe’ to get permission to build

07 November 2023

The vast majority of responses to plans for up to 70 homes on farmland were against the proposals – but some said “we need new homes”.

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Suspected shoplifter targeted M&S and Sainsbury’s

Suspected shoplifter targeted M&S and Sainsbury’s

06 November 2023

A man has been accused of stealing alcohol from a supermarket and attempting to steal £500 worth of clothing from another shop.

Police helicopter helps catch drug suspect

Police helicopter helps catch drug suspect

06 November 2023

A police helicopter was called in to help find a biker wanted for drug offences last night.

Where to find your local Christmas lights switch-on

Where to find your local Christmas lights switch-on

06 November 2023

Wrap up warm, grab a mulled wine and watch your town light up with festive cheer this Christmas.

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'You don't expect a famous person to be doing a parkrun'

'You don't expect a famous person to be doing a parkrun'

05 November 2023

One of the country’s most well-known comedians has been spotted joining joggers in a weekly town parkrun.

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Road blocked in Just Stop Oil protest

Road blocked in Just Stop Oil protest

05 November 2023

Members of a divisive activist group have been pictured partially blocking a town centre road.

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Two charged after candles and alcohol stolen from stores

Two charged after candles and alcohol stolen from stores

03 November 2023

Goods including alcohol worth almost £1,000 were reportedly stolen from multiple shops in two towns.

Gang members locked up after cannabis robbery leads to fatal stabbing

Gang members locked up after cannabis robbery leads to fatal stabbing

02 November 2023

The last members of a 13-man gang have been jailed after a 25-year-old was killed during a robbery.

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Laptop and headphones stolen from boot of BMW in car park

Laptop and headphones stolen from boot of BMW in car park

02 November 2023

A suspected thief has been arrested after police spotted a man allegedly stealing items from the boot of a BMW in a car park.

Popular shoe store to close

Popular shoe store to close

01 November 2023

A well-known luxury shoe and handbag shop has confirmed it will be shutting its doors.

Fireworks and ferries cancelled ahead of Storm Ciarán

Fireworks and ferries cancelled ahead of Storm Ciarán

01 November 2023

Events including a fireworks display have been cancelled as severe weather is predicted for the county.

Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

31 October 2023

The Met Office has issued an amber weather alert as huge waves, falling trees and flying debris could hit the county this week.

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Huge branch pierces window and roof of double-decker bus

Huge branch pierces window and roof of double-decker bus

30 October 2023

In alarming scenes, a massive tree branch pierced the window, roof and even seats of a double decker bus.

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Man ‘threatened to stab officers’ in four-hour stand-off

Man ‘threatened to stab officers’ in four-hour stand-off

30 October 2023

A 27-year-old stands accused of threatening police officers with a knife and spitting at them.

Council goes ahead with plan to sell off car park

Council goes ahead with plan to sell off car park

30 October 2023

A 60-space town centre car park, advertised as having ‘exciting redevelopment opportunities’, has been put on the market.

Man stabbed outside pub

Man stabbed outside pub

30 October 2023

An investigation is under way after a man was seriously injured near a pub.

Sing along with Gareth Malone’s touring choir

Sing along with Gareth Malone’s touring choir

29 October 2023

Choirmaster Gareth Malone is bringing people together with the power of song on his new sing-along tour.

The safe seat shaping up to be front-line in election battle

The safe seat shaping up to be front-line in election battle

29 October 2023

Our political editor looks at the battle brewing as opposition parties prepare a bid to oust the Conservatives from one of their safest seats.

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Rule-breaking drivers can now be fined by police AND council

Rule-breaking drivers can now be fined by police AND council

25 October 2023

Kent Police can still fine drivers for traffic offences, it has been confirmed, despite the county council getting new powers.

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