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Arson suspected as derelict village buildings go up in flames

Arson suspected as derelict village buildings go up in flames

People were urged to keep windows and doors shut after a suspicious fire at derelict properties.

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Stained glass window depicting Jesus smashed

Stained glass window depicting Jesus smashed

A church remains shut after a vase was thrown at one of its windows, leaving a hole in the middle of the image of Christ.

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Suspected flasher arrested

Suspected flasher arrested

Police have made an arrest after reports of a man exposing himself

Teens arrested after spate of anti-social behaviour in village

Teens arrested after spate of anti-social behaviour in village

Two teenagers have been arrested after police introduced a dispersal order following a spate of anti-social behaviour in a village.

Two Kent restaurants face closure as bosses announce cuts

Two Kent restaurants face closure as bosses announce cuts

Two Kent restaurants could close as its owner has announced plans to ditch a third of its sites.

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New town council bid dismissed as ‘talking shop for busybodies’

New town council bid dismissed as ‘talking shop for busybodies’

A campaign to set up a new town council has been defeated after it was slated by critics and was supported by just 700 people.

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Person dies at scene after crash on busy road

Person dies at scene after crash on busy road

A person has died in a serious accident that closed a busy road this morning.

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Police catch run-away burglar who jumped from dock

Police catch run-away burglar who jumped from dock

A burglar who went on the run after jumping from the dock has been arrested.

‘You want to boost tourism - why are you shutting the visitor centre then?’

‘You want to boost tourism - why are you shutting the visitor centre then?’

A four-year plan to improve part of Kent and make it more attractive to visitors has been questioned by some after recent cost-cutting measures.

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Aerosol explosion sparks fire in home

Aerosol explosion sparks fire in home

An aerosol can and lighter exploded setting a bathroom alight and destroying the room sparking a warning from firefighters.

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Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Thousands of members of a mosque have broken their month-long fast as they celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.

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Windows smashed and mirrors ripped off cars in spate of vandalism

Windows smashed and mirrors ripped off cars in spate of vandalism

Car windows were smashed and wing mirrors ripped off after several vehicles were targeted by vandals.

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Government ‘must order’ clean-up of woods piled high with rubbish

Government ‘must order’ clean-up of woods piled high with rubbish

Nature conservation organisations have joined forces to urge the government to demand an immediate clean-up of a historic Kent woodland.

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Traveller group set up camp near shopping centre

Traveller group set up camp near shopping centre

Residents have reported seeing several camper vans stationed in a privately owned car park near a shopping and leisure outlet.

Probe into death of serial killer Peter Tobin launched

Probe into death of serial killer Peter Tobin launched

An investigation has been launched into the death of notorious serial killer Peter Tobin, who hid his victims’ remains in the garden of his Kent home.

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‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’: Family-run garden centre marks major landmark

‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’: Family-run garden centre marks major landmark

The managing director of a family-run garden centre has spoken of their “rollercoaster” journey after a birthday bash to celebrate three decades.

Teenagers arrested after ‘high street brawl’

Teenagers arrested after ‘high street brawl’

Three teenagers have been arrested following an alleged high street brawl.

Ride reopens after roof collapses on carousel

Ride reopens after roof collapses on carousel

A fairground ride has reopened on a pier after a section of the roof collapsed.

Chinese takeaway reopens after rat infestation

Chinese takeaway reopens after rat infestation

A Chinese takeaway that was shut down after a “widespread rat infestation” has reopened as inspectors found no further risks.

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Start confirmed for Kent’s first zero-emission bus route after months of delays

Start confirmed for Kent’s first zero-emission bus route after months of delays

Kent’s first zero-emission bus service start date has been revealed, several months behind schedule.

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Road remains shut seven hours after crash

Road remains shut seven hours after crash

A notorious stretch of road has been closed for several hours following a serious accident.

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Firebomber’s tirades against asylum seekers before immigration centre attack

Firebomber’s tirades against asylum seekers before immigration centre attack

A man who firebombed an immigration processing centre issued far-right rants against asylum seekers and Muslims before the attack, an inquest heard.

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Biometric terminals installed at crossing

Biometric terminals installed at crossing

Biometric machines to take finger prints and facial images are being installed at one of the key border points.

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Firm splashes out £1.1m on a crane

Firm splashes out £1.1m on a crane

A crane hire company has forked out more than £1m on the latest addition to its fleet.

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First standalone retail site at habour opens

First standalone retail site at habour opens

An independent boutique store has moved into the first permanent retail unit on a harbour arm.

‘An aspirational advert for the world of business, it is not’

‘An aspirational advert for the world of business, it is not’

The Apprentice’s 18th season is nearing a climax - but is it time now for it to retire from our screens after years of sterling effort?

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Dad with agonising back injury overdosed on painkillers

Dad with agonising back injury overdosed on painkillers

A dad-of-two with an agonising back injury was found dead in bed after unintentionally overdosing on painkillers, an inquest has heard.

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‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

A 75-year-old glass merchant, who hardly ever takes a day off work, is celebrating six decades in his job.

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Pharmacy reopens two years after ‘devastating’ blaze

Pharmacy reopens two years after ‘devastating’ blaze

A chemist has reopened in a new store almost two years after its premises were destroyed.

‘Shock’ as Kent hospital staff admit: ‘We wouldn’t want loved ones being treated here’

‘Shock’ as Kent hospital staff admit: ‘We wouldn’t want loved ones being treated here’

An alarming survey reveals more than half of staff at a Kent NHS trust would not be happy for a loved one to be treated there.

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