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Trio due in court after town centre stabbing

Trio due in court after town centre stabbing

Three men have been charged after a man was stabbed in a town centre.

Motorists fuming at lights hold-up

Motorists fuming at lights hold-up

It may be better to avoid the A20 Ashford Road if possible, there are long delays.

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Goodbye to old-look centre as food hall takes shape

Goodbye to old-look centre as food hall takes shape

It's farewell to the empty shell of a Gourmet Burger Kitchen, but bigger food plans are about to be served up.

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Five arrests after town centre stabbing

Five arrests after town centre stabbing

Five people have been arrested, two on suspicion of attempted murder, after a man was stabbed in a town centre.

'Check your tickets, the date has changed'

'Check your tickets, the date has changed'

Organisers of one of the county's biggest summer events are urging people to check their tickets as many are unaware celebrations have been postponed.

Armed police arrest man after reports of weapon

Armed police arrest man after reports of weapon

An arrest was made by armed police who stormed an address after reports a man had been seen with a weapon.

200-year-old home reduced to rubble by fire

200-year-old home reduced to rubble by fire

A huge pile of bricks and timber is all that remains of a Georgian home after a 'suspicious' fire burned for a day.

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Kent ranked ‘animal cruelty hotspot’ by RSPCA

Kent ranked ‘animal cruelty hotspot’ by RSPCA

New research from the RSPCA shows Kent is one of the top 10 hotspots for animal cruelty in England and Wales.

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Fire which destroyed historic home out after 24 hours

Fire which destroyed historic home out after 24 hours

A road has reopened and firefighters have left the scene of a blaze which destroyed a Grade II-listed building.

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Lewis lands new Spurs job

Lewis lands new Spurs job

Stuart Lewis’ coaching career with Tottenham has moved up another level.

Borough has survived Covid pressures with a £1.22m surplus

Borough has survived Covid pressures with a £1.22m surplus

Councillors have found themselves with money to spare despite Covid, thanks to generous Government support.

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Two charged over barber shop assault

Two charged over barber shop assault

A man and a teenager are due to appear in court after an assault at a town centre barber shop.

Police still hunting suspects after town centre stabbing

Police still hunting suspects after town centre stabbing

The victim of a early morning knifing is still in a serious condition in a London hospital - with no arrests yet made.

Video shows anti-vaxxers berating passers-by for wearing masks

Video shows anti-vaxxers berating passers-by for wearing masks

Worrying footage shows anti-vaxxers making wild claims about Covid jabs and haranguing passers-by for wearing masks.

Dramatic video shows flames ripping through house

Dramatic video shows flames ripping through house

Firefighters remain at the scene of a huge house fire 24 hours on - with the road still shut amid fears the building could collapse.

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Some 86% of residents in favour of estate revamp

Some 86% of residents in favour of estate revamp

A consultation into a multi-million pound redevelopment of a former council estate found most residents supported the idea of upgrades.

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1,000 years in prison sentences handed to violent thieves

1,000 years in prison sentences handed to violent thieves

Two men who brandished knives and threatened staff at an arcade are among several criminals to be sentenced by a single police team.

Anti-lockdown and vaccination protests in town centre

Anti-lockdown and vaccination protests in town centre

People against lockdown restrictions and the Covid-19 vaccine being given to children, have been protesting in a busy town centre.

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Fears derelict building could collapse after blaze

Fears derelict building could collapse after blaze

Roads have been closed while fire crews tackle a blaze which broke out at a derelict building.

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Man stabbed during town centre disturbance

Man stabbed during town centre disturbance

A man has been airlifted to a London hospital and is in a serious condition after being stabbed.

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