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Major plans for 2,000 home 'heart' for garden city

Major plans for 2,000 home 'heart' for garden city

A planning application has been submitted for thousands of new homes, bars, cafes and GP services as part of a new city centre for Kent's garden city.

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Puppy killed during robbery

Puppy killed during robbery

An 11-month-old cockapoo was killed after suspected robbers targeted its owner.

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Shoppers and staff terrified as man wields knife in Asda

Shoppers and staff terrified as man wields knife in Asda

Armed police swooped on a supermarket after a man brandished a knife and was wielding it around the store making threats to hurt staff and shoppers.

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Sock stuffed with drugs tossed from car

Sock stuffed with drugs tossed from car

A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police found white powder hidden in a sock.

Two in hospital after crash shuts A2

Two in hospital after crash shuts A2

A section of a major road was closed for hours after a serious collision left two people needing hospital treatment.

Dad opens boutique as tribute to baby daughter

Dad opens boutique as tribute to baby daughter

A father has opened a baby clothing store named after his little girl.

Dad opens boutique as tribute to baby daughter

Dad opens boutique as tribute to baby daughter

A father has opened a baby clothing store named after his little girl.

Drug squad raids pub

Drug squad raids pub

A man has been arrested after police raided a pub and found a suspected stash of drugs and cash.

Crash and break-down on M20

Crash and break-down on M20

There are delays on the London-bound carriageway of the M20 to the Swanley interchange.

It's a win-win situation

It's a win-win situation

Dartford boss Alan Dowson is in the market for fresh talent - and his side's run of victories can only help with recruitment.

'I just hope they're not dead already'

'I just hope they're not dead already'

Callous thieves have stolen five elderly guinea pigs from their barn - including one which is blind in one eye.

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City's streets to be named after iconic albums

City's streets to be named after iconic albums

Road names on a garden city development are set to be named after iconic rock and pop albums in a nod to the Kent artist responsible for them.

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Drivers told to expect delays amid closures for emergency repairs

Drivers told to expect delays amid closures for emergency repairs

Two lanes of one of the busiest routes in Kent are set to remain shut into tomorrow after "a safety-critical carriageway defect" was detected.

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Man charged with murder of 23-year-old

Man charged with murder of 23-year-old

A suspect has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a young man.

McDonald's to re-open with new drive-thru

McDonald's to re-open with new drive-thru

An opening date for a McDonald's which shut to install a new drive-thru has been announced.

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Work starts to construct £250k 'Olympics' inspired skate park

Work starts to construct £250k 'Olympics' inspired skate park

Construction has started to transform a run-down skate park and deliver new facilities after funds were secured by a former reality TV contestant.

Thieves' Mercedes to be sold to compensate victims

Thieves' Mercedes to be sold to compensate victims

A Mercedes used by a trio of burglars to target houses around Kent will be sold to compensate their victims.

Shoplifter caused £350 damage to Sainsbury's fire door

Shoplifter caused £350 damage to Sainsbury's fire door

A thief who stole chocolate and other goods from a Sainsbury's caused major damage to a door as he legged it from the scene.

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£200 clothes ruined as ex pours nail varnish remover over them

£200 clothes ruined as ex pours nail varnish remover over them

A furious ex threw his former partner's clothes in the bath and poured nail varnish remover over them during a row.

Boy in hospital after assault in field

Boy in hospital after assault in field

Police are searching for a suspect after a teenager was injured following a disturbance involving a group of people.

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