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Fourth man jailed over £12 million fake banknote plot

Fourth man jailed over £12 million fake banknote plot

An investigation into a £12 million counterfeit cash conspiracy led to the largest face-value seizure of fake currency in UK history.

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More than 90 Ukrainian refugees welcomed

More than 90 Ukrainian refugees welcomed

People from around the UK have welcomed two coach-loads of Ukrainians they are going to give homes to.

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Suspected burglar talked down from church roof

Suspected burglar talked down from church roof

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after being spotted climbing onto the roof of an old church building.

Is this Kent's oldest care worker?

Is this Kent's oldest care worker?

An 85-year-old kitchen assistant has celebrated 30 years working at a care home where 18 of the residents are younger than she is.

Teen charged after park robbery

Teen charged after park robbery

A teenage boy has been charged following reports a man was threatened and had his bag stolen while walking through a park.

Race could go down to the wire

Race could go down to the wire

Dartford boss Steve King won't be surprised if the fight for third in National League South goes the distance.

Hotel stays at shelved London Resort selling for £370k

Hotel stays at shelved London Resort selling for £370k

Rooms inside a luxury hotel are still being sold to potential investors as part of a multi-billion pound theme park proposal despite plans stalling.

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Aldi confirms parking set-up ahead of store refit

Aldi confirms parking set-up ahead of store refit

A major supermarket chain has confirmed its arrangements for customer parking ahead of a store closure to carry out a refurbishment.

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Listen as armed robber phones police to confess

Listen as armed robber phones police to confess

An armed robber who threatened to kill a bank worker before stealing £20 notes was arrested within minutes of him calling police to confess.

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Child taken to hospital after fall outside school

Child taken to hospital after fall outside school

A child has been taken to hospital after reports they had fallen off their bike in front of traffic outside a school.

Man in court after spate of armed raids

Man in court after spate of armed raids

A man has been charged after a series of armed robberies at bookmakers.

'An eye test saved my daughter's life'

'An eye test saved my daughter's life'

A mum has described how a routine opticians appointment led to doctors discovering her daughter had two tumours on her brain.

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Plans for school eco-classroom take root

Plans for school eco-classroom take root

A school has been handed an extra £4,000 to help deliver the first phase of plans for an on-site food forest and eco-classroom.

Parked cars keyed during spate of vandalism

Parked cars keyed during spate of vandalism

Officers are investigating a series of incidents in which vehicles have been deliberately scratched with keys.

Coned off parking spaces cause chaos outside school

Coned off parking spaces cause chaos outside school

Parents and residents have slammed a decision to cone off already scant parking space outside school gates, describing the aftermath as 'total chaos'.

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Children's artwork of the Queen at Bluewater

Children's artwork of the Queen at Bluewater

Pupils are being asked to create a portrait of the Queen to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.

Arrest after man seen carrying knife

Arrest after man seen carrying knife

Officers were swiftly on the scene after a member of the public reported a man carrying a knife.

It's time to shine

It's time to shine

Striker Jake Robinson feels a strong finish to the season is important if Dartford are to fare well in the National South play-offs.

Man charged with stealing £144 of creme eggs

Man charged with stealing £144 of creme eggs

A man is due to face trial, charged with stealing £144 worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs, £54 of coffee and £200 of meat.

Feeling hot, hot, hot!

Feeling hot, hot, hot!

More than 50 people braved the burn in a firewalk challenge to support youngsters with additional needs.

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