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Thieves steal cash machine from garage

Thieves steal cash machine from garage

A cash machine has been stolen from a garage in an overnight theft.

Ice warning as temperatures plunge

Ice warning as temperatures plunge

Kent is set to be hit with rain, sleet and snow as temperatures drop, which could cause icy conditions and travel disruption.

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Man charged over burglaries

Man charged over burglaries

A 25-year-old man was arrested on Monday following reports of a series of burglaries in a Kent town.

Thieves snatch pensioners' purses

Thieves snatch pensioners' purses

Police have released CCTV images in their hunt for two women.

Murder accused 'felt low' before stabbing ex

Murder accused 'felt low' before stabbing ex

A mental health nurse who interviewed a murder suspect after he stabbed his ex to death said he showed no signs of mania or severe depression.

Animal rescue forced into quarantine

Animal rescue forced into quarantine

An animal rescue centre has been quarantined for several months after a diseased dog was discovered.

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Glamour model faces jail over gun offences

Glamour model faces jail over gun offences

A glamour model is among three facing jail over gun and ammunition offences after a dramatic armed police chase on the M2.

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Karate club plans to take over bank

Karate club plans to take over bank

A martial arts club has become so popular it is now planning to move into the empty premises of a former town centre bank.

Last-ditch attempt to save historic church chimes

Last-ditch attempt to save historic church chimes

A final attempt to save a town’s historic church chimes depends on the support of councillors at a meeting tonight.

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Cinema offering free pass to those celebrating their 50th birthday

Cinema offering free pass to those celebrating their 50th birthday

A cinema is giving a free unlimited cinema pass to those celebrating their 50th birthday this year.

Post Office to open new Clock Tower premises

Post Office to open new Clock Tower premises

Bosses are to open a new seven-day-a-week Post Office in a corner shop just yards from an existing branch.

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Government 'committed to building lorry park'

Government 'committed to building lorry park'

The transport secretary says the government is committed to building a lorry park in Kent to deal with issues caused by Operation Stack.

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A 15-year-old boy charged with possessing knife

A 15-year-old boy charged with possessing knife

A 15-year-old boy is to appear in court charged with possessing an offensive weapon, assaulting a constable and a public order offence.

Sky watchers to be struck by colourful moon

Sky watchers to be struck by colourful moon

The moon is set to be flooded with colour this evening as a range of rare lunar events are expected to take place.

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London drug dealers blamed for knife crime spike

London drug dealers blamed for knife crime spike

A police chief says he won't allow a drugs 'turf war' on his patch following soaring knife crime.

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New firefighters start answering calls for help

New firefighters start answering calls for help

A new batch of 22 firefighters - chosen from more than 5,000 applicants - have started work after the first recruitment drive in Kent in 10 years.

Police could prosecute sexting children

Police could prosecute sexting children

Youngsters under 18 who take or share indecent images of themselves could get a criminal record as part of a crackdown on so-called 'Bait Out' groups.

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Theatre set to celebrate 50th anniversary in style

Theatre set to celebrate 50th anniversary in style

The town’s iconic multi-purpose theatre is to mark its 50th anniversary with an array of celebrations.

Traders angry at call for brand stores

Traders angry at call for brand stores

An MP is facing a backlash from independent traders after suggesting a shopping mall with big brands be built on a derelict site.

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Woman suing hospital for £200,000

Woman suing hospital for £200,000

A former patient claims she is now almost blind because staff at a Kent hospital failed to provide her with regular eye checks during a stay.

New deal for Gills boss

New deal for Gills boss

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has handed manager Steve Lovell a new longer-term deal.

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Vulnerable boy sent 300 miles from home

Vulnerable boy sent 300 miles from home

A teenager at risk of harm has been sent to Scotland for treatment because of a shortage of local facilities, says a judge.

Pop-up restaurant causing a stir

Pop-up restaurant causing a stir

Two best friends have created a 100% plant-based menu to celebrate veganism.

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How many new words do you know?

How many new words do you know?

The Oxford Dictionary has added more than 1,000 new words to its latest edition including 'hangry'.

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Moped crash on high street

Moped crash on high street

Ambulance crews, firefighters, and police were called to the scene of a town centre accident.

Hatton Garden ringleaders told to repay £27.5 million

Hatton Garden ringleaders told to repay £27.5 million

Four men involved in one Britain's biggest jewel heists have been warned they face another seven years in jail unless they repay stolen money.

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Rescue crews called after man falls from pier

Rescue crews called after man falls from pier

Emergency crews, including ambulances and police, were called to a pier amid reports a person had fallen into the sea.

More than 100 dumped tyres cleared from lanes

More than 100 dumped tyres cleared from lanes

Council workers have picked up 118 fly-tipped tyres from rural roads between five villages.

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Animals suffering 'horrendous injuries'

Animals suffering 'horrendous injuries'

The RSPCA is calling for air guns to be licensed as the latest figures show Kent is the worst place for attacks in the south east.

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Delays after tunnel crash

Delays after tunnel crash

All lanes have been opened but rush hour traffic is queueing after a crash near the Dartford tunnel.

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