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Failed armed robbery at takeaway

Failed armed robbery at takeaway

Kebab shop staff were threatened by a man with a weapon who fled when they refused to open the cash till.

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McDonald's workers test positive for Covid-19

McDonald's workers test positive for Covid-19

A service station has been deep cleaned overnight after members of staff at a fast food chain tested positive for coronavirus.

M26 lorry death inquests open

M26 lorry death inquests open

An inquest into the deaths of two men who died after a lorry and a van were involved in a collision has opened.

'It was a humongous bang, it moved me off the floor'

'It was a humongous bang, it moved me off the floor'

The RSPCA is calling for tougher restrictions on at-home fireworks after an inspector had one explode metres from her face.

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Naked Attraction's contestant 'euphoric moment' when screens were lifted

Naked Attraction's contestant 'euphoric moment' when screens were lifted

A man who bared all in the hope of finding love on a TV programme described appearing on the show as a "magic experience".

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Driver flees after destroying pensioner's fence

Driver flees after destroying pensioner's fence

A grandad whose fence was flattened by a vehicle in the middle of the night says he is just glad it did not crash into his bungalow.

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Suspected poachers fined for Covid-19 breaches

Suspected poachers fined for Covid-19 breaches

Four people have been given a £200 fine after officers were called to a suspected poaching incident.

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007 dealers locked up

007 dealers locked up

County lines drug dealers using a phone line ending in James Bond's 007 code have been locked up.

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Business park could bring 1,250 jobs

Business park could bring 1,250 jobs

The developers behind a business park near the M20 say it will attract small and medium-sized firms.

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Unique motorbike stolen from garage

Unique motorbike stolen from garage

A distinctive green motorbike and an electric scooter were stolen from a garage sparking a police appeal.

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Ford continues purple patch

Ford continues purple patch

Matt Ford produced another top-three finish on golf's Challenge Tour this week.

Kresh's house destroyed in Kosovo war

Kresh's house destroyed in Kosovo war

Maidstone midfielder Kreshnic Krasniqi has told how his home burned down during the Kosovo war.

Naked Attraction contestant's previous brush with TV fame

Naked Attraction contestant's previous brush with TV fame

A man who will be on TV tonight walking off the set of Naked Attraction after seeing six nude women has appeared on our screens before.

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Development blueprint takes step forward

Development blueprint takes step forward

A council's local plan review, which includes plans for two new settlements, has been approved for public consultation.

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Murder trial halted after jurors test positive for Covid

Murder trial halted after jurors test positive for Covid

A murder trial has been halted after three members of the jury were struck down with coronavirus.

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Class sent home after pupil's positive Covid test

Class sent home after pupil's positive Covid test

A school has sent told a class to self-isolate after a child tested positive for coronavirus, although the child showed no symptoms.

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New Sainsbury's still on target despite job cuts

New Sainsbury's still on target despite job cuts

Recent job cuts announced by a supermarket giant will not affect the new store which is being built in a Kent village.

Council increases business spot checks

Council increases business spot checks

A local authority is ramping up spot checks to ensure firms are adhering to coronavirus restrictions during lockdown.

Hairdressers taught to spot the signs of abuse

Hairdressers taught to spot the signs of abuse

Apprentice hairdressers have been given specialist training to help them identify clients suffering from domestic abuse.

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