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Shop staff 'assaulted' in shoplifting incident

Shop staff 'assaulted' in shoplifting incident

A woman will appear in court after shop staff were reportedly assaulted while trying to stop a shoplifter from stealing items from a store.

Man arrested after knife used as threat

Man arrested after knife used as threat

A man has been arrested following a disturbance in which a knife was used to threaten someone.

Cycling event cancelled but not the fundraising

Cycling event cancelled but not the fundraising

A service club has found a new way to raise money for charity after the coronavirus cancelled a fundraising event.

Plea to save village pub

Plea to save village pub

Pub landlords have set up a crowdfunder to help keep their business afloat after being turned down for financial support.

Staff misplaced medicines at care home with faulty fire doors

Staff misplaced medicines at care home with faulty fire doors

A nursing home has been put into special measures after inspectors found fire doors were faulty and medicines were incorrectly managed

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Body found at old barracks

Body found at old barracks

Forensic investigators and police spotted at an old army barracks were called after the body of a 47-year-old man was found.

'Drunk' woman arrested for spitting at police

'Drunk' woman arrested for spitting at police

An 'intoxicated' woman has been arrested after spitting at police officers.

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing girl

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing girl

A teenager who has gone missing twice in a matter of weeks has prompted police to issue an appeal to help trace her.

Five charged after £2m cocaine seizure

Five charged after £2m cocaine seizure

Police investigating a drugs and money laundering operation have charged five people after officers found £2m of cocaine and £300k in cash.

Rappers tell youths to respect 'lockdown pause' and stop sharing drugs

Rappers tell youths to respect 'lockdown pause' and stop sharing drugs

A youth worker has teamed up with a local talent agency to make a music video to encourage young people to stay in doors and avoid meeting friends

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Police and forensics at old barracks

Police and forensics at old barracks

Forensic officers have been at an old army barracks for much of the day.

Free advice for coronavirus worries

Free advice for coronavirus worries

Citizens Advice is offering free advice via phone and email during these worrying times.

Cllr praises "Dunkirk spirit" of Covid-19 rescue mission

Cllr praises "Dunkirk spirit" of Covid-19 rescue mission

The first of more than 100 Gravesend residents trapped in India during the coronavirus outbreak have been flown home.

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Pensioner decorates garden for NHS

Pensioner decorates garden for NHS

A former boys brigade captain is preparing a special tribute for frontline workers

Plans to transform town submitted

Plans to transform town submitted

Developers have submitted plans for the long-awaited regeneration of a town centre.

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Sikhs deliver 400 meals a day to NHS staff and the vulnerable

Sikhs deliver 400 meals a day to NHS staff and the vulnerable

Gurdwara volunteers are supporting key workers with cooked meals by delivering 200 meals a day to NHS staff battling Covid-19.

Gymnasts raise money through virtual classes

Gymnasts raise money through virtual classes

A gymnastics club has raised more than £1,000 for the NHS by putting on exercise classes for its members.

'She looked terrific to me, like a model'

'She looked terrific to me, like a model'

War veteran and NHS fundraising superstar Captain Tom Moore reveals how he met the love of his life - a girl from Kent.

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Man arrested on suspicion of having gun

Man arrested on suspicion of having gun

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and dangerous driving following a manhunt.

Five arrests after £2m cocaine seizure

Five arrests after £2m cocaine seizure

Five people have been arrested and cocaine worth more than £2m has been seized as part of a drugs and money laundering investigation

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