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Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

New footage of a 33-year-old man who spraypainted multiple postboxes in different designs has been released.

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Tipper truck dumps mountain of soil in middle of road

Tipper truck dumps mountain of soil in middle of road

A Kent council’s environmental officers are appealing for help to find the driver of a truck which dumped tonnes of soil in the road.

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The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

Rapid housebuilding means more than 80 pupils who passed the Kent Test have been left without a grammar in just one part of the county.

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Stunned rescuers find almost 100 black cats abandoned in house

Stunned rescuers find almost 100 black cats abandoned in house

Almost 100 cats were found by rescue centre volunteers called in by concerned neighbours.

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Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

The owners of a popular takeaway which has been in a village for almost 40 years are calling it quits after struggling to keep it financially viable.

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Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

A crash in one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing is causing delays.

Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

Motorists are facing queues of up to 45 minutes following a lane closure.

Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

A Banksy wannabe who painted almost 40 postboxes in colours including a Creme Egg wrapper and Mr Blobby homage has narrowly avoided jail.

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

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Pennock’s waiting game

Pennock’s waiting game

Dartford boss Ady Pennock believes it’s been a players’ market this summer - but he expects that to change soon.

‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

From being hit by a swinging car door to getting dragged along by a car trailer, cyclists reveal the shocking reality of riding on Kent’s roads.

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Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

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‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

The family of a schoolgirl killed by a drug driver have pledged to “keep her memory alive” as they decorated her new memorial.

Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

A decision to award a mental health charity the lion’s share of funding to create an enlarged centre in a town has been welcomed.

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

Pub licensees who transformed a nightclub into a popular town sports bar have been put forward for an award.

Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

A temporary community diagnostic centre has been officially opened in a bid to cut NHS waiting times.

Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa

A former Kent footballer says he is looking to settle down as he enters this year’s Love Island villa.

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‘We may have lost our parking but our town now looks classy’

‘We may have lost our parking but our town now looks classy’

Shoppers have praised the part-pedestrianisation of a town and introduction of new “pocket parks”, claiming it has made the area more “sociable”.

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Queues for miles after lorry fire

Queues for miles after lorry fire

There are lengthy delays on a key route this evening after a lorry fire and diesel spill.

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Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Plans have been submitted for a seasonal aqua park and an observation deck for “cold water swimming” and yoga at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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