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Two teens arrested after £15k raid at shop

Two teens arrested after £15k raid at shop

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a raid on a technology store.

Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

A major motorway sliproad remains has reopened after overrunning roadworks causing earlier long delays for drivers.

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Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

A mum of three continued claiming her usual benefits despite receiving a "surprise" inheritance of almost £400,000, a court heard.

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‘I saw the Poundland padlocks - but not the CCTV cameras’

‘I saw the Poundland padlocks - but not the CCTV cameras’

An outspoken crook revealed to KentOnline how “easy Poundland” locks allured him to raid seaside arcades.

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Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Businesses neighbouring a recently opened B & M say the store's arrival has brought more footfall to their shopping centre.

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The 16 animals searching for their forever home

The 16 animals searching for their forever home

Here are some of the adorable animals patiently waiting for new owners.

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

Frustrated villagers and their relatives have been left apprehensive to drive on pothole- strewn and flooded routes.

Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

Part of the M2 was shut following a “police-led incident” after concerns were raised about a person’s welfare.

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Man arrested after ‘unknown substance’ thrown at four police officers

Man arrested after ‘unknown substance’ thrown at four police officers

A town centre road was shut off after an “unknown substance” was reportedly thrown at police officers.

Once-struggling school celebrates Ofsted upgrade

Once-struggling school celebrates Ofsted upgrade

A primary school using a dog mentor to provide extra support for pupils has been upgraded to “Good” following its latest Ofsted inspection.

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Paedophile shared indecent photos of children on social media

Paedophile shared indecent photos of children on social media

A sex offender has appeared in court again and admitted sharing indecent images of children on social media.

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Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

A man who dedicated his life to his family and music, and also helped victims’ families after a terrorist attack in Kent, has died aged 95.

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Nursery staff saw young boy act out brutal attack on mum on himself

Nursery staff saw young boy act out brutal attack on mum on himself

A little boy who witnessed his pregnant mum being beaten by her ex-boyfriend re-enacted the attack on himself at nursery school just days later.

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Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

A Medway councillor says her decision to quit as a Conservative was triggered partly by decisions taken over the development of the Hoo Peninsular.

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‘Raid has left me £15k out of pocket – it’s a kick in the teeth’

‘Raid has left me £15k out of pocket – it’s a kick in the teeth’

A devastated shop owner has told of the stress he now faces after being left thousands of pounds out of pocket following a raid on his business.

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Former all-you-can-eat restaurant could become six shops

Former all-you-can-eat restaurant could become six shops

A former all-you-can-eat restaurant could be converted into six separate shops after closing unexpectedly last summer.

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Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

A large housing and commercial development has been given the green light and hailed as a possible “flagship” site for a Kent town.

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Historic pub lost for good as development plan approved

Historic pub lost for good as development plan approved

A battle to save a historic pub from development has been lost as councillors saw “no reason” to reject the plans.

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Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

‘They’re just trying to squeeze more homes into the same space’

‘They’re just trying to squeeze more homes into the same space’

Housing developers have been accused of trying to maximise profits by squeezing more homes onto a planned estate in Herne Bay.

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Enjoy the Easter holidays with fantastic days out

Enjoy the Easter holidays with fantastic days out

This Easter break, you can enjoy outdoor adventures, egg hunts, Lego workshops, dinosaur trails and more. Here’s our top picks.

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

A hairdresser is telling her story of how she went from poverty in Ghana to launching her training academy at her successful salon.

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Mum reunited with baby scan photos 12 years after they were stolen

Mum reunited with baby scan photos 12 years after they were stolen

A mum was overjoyed when a litter picker returned her handbag containing her children’s baby scan photos 12 years after it went missing.

New drone footage shows £100m flyover nearing completion

New drone footage shows £100m flyover nearing completion

Aerial shots of a multimillion-pound roundabout project show the near-finished structure which aims to make journeys easier for thousands of drivers.

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‘Retail isn’t secure - so I’m moving into funeral business’

‘Retail isn’t secure - so I’m moving into funeral business’

The departing owner of a beloved vinyl record store is moving into the funeral industry – as it is more “secure” than working in retail.

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Rod Hull: How a house in Kent would spell financial ruin for Emu star

Rod Hull: How a house in Kent would spell financial ruin for Emu star

On the 25th anniversary of his freak death, we chart the rags to riches to rags tale of Rod Hull and Emu – the sidekick he’d grow to resent.

'We're sorry for care home's bad hygiene rating - it won't happen again'

'We're sorry for care home's bad hygiene rating - it won't happen again'

Bosses at a “luxury” care home which received a poor hygiene rating have apologised and insist “safety and wellbeing” are their top priorities.

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‘We won't be having nightly raves at our water park'

‘We won't be having nightly raves at our water park'

Bosses at a popular watersports park have shut down fears it will become a “nightclub” as they plan for more events at the site.

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‘Why should I pay council tax when I can’t turn right out of my road?’

‘Why should I pay council tax when I can’t turn right out of my road?’

A self-employed joiner is calling on a council to make changes to a road where a ‘100-metre’ puddle emerges every time it rains.

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Motorway traffic stopped as car overturns

Motorway traffic stopped as car overturns

Drivers on a stretch of the M25 in Kent are facing long delays after a car overturned following a multi-vehicle crash.

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