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Police make 119 arrests in cross border operation

Police make 119 arrests in cross border operation

Drugs, weapons, cash and vehicles have been seized in a three-day police crackdown.

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Man exposes himself in park

Man exposes himself in park

Police are investigating after a man committed an indecent act in front of a dog walker at a park.

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Rape arrest leads police to cannabis factory

Rape arrest leads police to cannabis factory

Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of rape and sexual assault this morning and discovered a cannabis factory at the same time.

Tyson Fury pays tribute to crash victims

Tyson Fury pays tribute to crash victims

Heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury paid tribute to four members of the same family who died in a crash on their way to watch him fight.

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Lib Dems suffer blow in group exit at council

Lib Dems suffer blow in group exit at council

Four Liberal Democrat councillors at a local authority, including the group leader, have left the party.

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House damaged in arson attack

House damaged in arson attack

A house has suffered smoke and fire damage after arsonists set alight a moped at the front of the property.

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Man dies in fire

Man dies in fire

A man has died in a house fire which broke out in the early hours.

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Quad bikes ridden over war memorial

Quad bikes ridden over war memorial

Riders have been accused of a "lack of respect" after they were seen to traverse a chalk cross dedicated to war heroes.

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'Sorry, it's too hard to sex a dinosaur'

'Sorry, it's too hard to sex a dinosaur'

A town has turned to the Natural History Museum for advice on the sex of its famous dinosaur, now commemorated outside its revamped railway station.

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Troubled sports bar hit with strict restrictions

Troubled sports bar hit with strict restrictions

A troubled snooker club at the centre of a stabbing investigation has had conditions imposed on it after police had to Taser revellers.

Inside town's 'boutique' club modelled on celebrity favourite

Inside town's 'boutique' club modelled on celebrity favourite

A boutique club is set to open this weekend in place of a night-time institution – and its owners have high hopes for the venue.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Check out this week's football fixtures and results for our teams here.

'It is a lie, it is sick and disgusting'

'It is a lie, it is sick and disgusting'

A former PE teacher has told a court 'I am not the monster' having denied seven charges linked to accusations of historic sexual abuse of a pupil.

Outrage after road built across country park

Outrage after road built across country park

A lack of consultation over a new road at a popular beauty spot has infuriated residents and councillors alike.

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Man climbs on roof of shopping centre

Man climbs on roof of shopping centre

A busy town centre had to be cordoned off after a man was seen clambering over rooftops.

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Free school meals vouchers available this October half-term

Free school meals vouchers available this October half-term

Kent County Council has announced that eligible children will be able to receive benefits-related school meal vouchers.

Worgs: Stones in my heart

Worgs: Stones in my heart

Lee Worgan treasured the chance to say a proper goodbye to Maidstone fans - three years after leaving the club.

Council adopts the John Chadwick Pet Policy

Council adopts the John Chadwick Pet Policy

A council policy has been officially named after a homeless man who took his own life rather than leave his pets.

Building work on new £1.6m church under way

Building work on new £1.6m church under way

Work has begun to demolish a 1930s church hall and build a new community centre.

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Delays after crash on Blue Bell Hill

Delays after crash on Blue Bell Hill

There are long delays for drivers heading for a town centre and the M2 after a crash.

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