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Suspected rogue traders arrested after elderly couple targeted

Suspected rogue traders arrested after elderly couple targeted

Two men have arrested on suspicion of fraud after an elderly couple were allegedly pressured into handing over large sums of cash for roof repairs.

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Care agency gives staff hundreds of free Christmas turkeys

Care agency gives staff hundreds of free Christmas turkeys

Bosses at a specialist care firm have rewarded workers for their efforts – by giving out over 400 turkeys.

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Two arrests after armed police shut road

Two arrests after armed police shut road

Armed police have been spotted on a residential road and have arrested two men.

Appeal after shop worker 'verbally abused and attacked'

Appeal after shop worker 'verbally abused and attacked'

Police have launched an appeal after a man used "derogatory language" in a shop before attacking a member of staff.

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Midwife retires after almost five decades with NHS trust

Midwife retires after almost five decades with NHS trust

A senior midwife at a hospital has retired after being with an NHS trust since she was 16 and says it's "mission accomplished".

'Britain is broken and it'll take more than pomp and pageantry to fix it'

'Britain is broken and it'll take more than pomp and pageantry to fix it'

Britain is broken and all Rishi Sunak can do is boast King Charles' coronation will show off the best of British, writes columnist Rhys Griffiths.

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Popular cafe cuts hours and menu as costs 'quadruple'

Popular cafe cuts hours and menu as costs 'quadruple'

A highly-rated restaurant and cafe is set to reduce its hours and menu in the new year after a shocking rise in energy prices.

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Hospital declares critical incident

Hospital declares critical incident

A hospital running at 'extremely high levels of occupancy and demand for services' has declared a critical incident to protect patient safety.

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Fundraiser set up after 'selfless' guard killed in O2 crush

Fundraiser set up after 'selfless' guard killed in O2 crush

A Gofundme page has been set up after a security guard was killed in the Brixton O2 Academy crush.

Pensioner's wallet stolen in Asda

Pensioner's wallet stolen in Asda

A man in his 90s had his wallet stolen while shopping at a supermarket as police release CCTV images of two men who could help the investigation.

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Emergency response as car catches fire

Emergency response as car catches fire

Firefighters battled a blaze after a car caught alight along a main route.

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School ground injuries cost taxpayer £675k

School ground injuries cost taxpayer £675k

Pay outs to people injured on school grounds across Kent has cost the county's taxpayers £675,000 including one for £70,000 alone.

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Work underway on flats after 'neglectful' care home flattened

Work underway on flats after 'neglectful' care home flattened

Work has begun on luxury flats on the site of a former care home that was shut down after residents were found to be at risk of harm and neglect.

Lines blocked due to broken down train

Lines blocked due to broken down train

Delays are being reported on the rail network due to a broken down service which blocked the line in both directions.

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Company fined £858k after man loses arm

Company fined £858k after man loses arm

A food company has been fined hundreds of thousands of pounds after an employee lost his arm when it got stuck in a mixer.

Theme park plans 'signficantly' changed as boss quits

Theme park plans 'signficantly' changed as boss quits

Proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park in Kent have been 'significantly' scaled-back amid a ''reset' which has seen the park's boss depart.

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Balaclava gang terrorising towns

Balaclava gang terrorising towns

A shop has become the latest target of a gang of teens who have been stealing vapes and threatening staff.

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'Gangs pushed me out of my flat - now I live in my car'

'Gangs pushed me out of my flat - now I live in my car'

A stabbing victim living in his car after gangs forced him to flee his crime-ridden flat has thanked the community for their support.

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'Living hell' roadworks leave residents 'prisoners in homes'

'Living hell' roadworks leave residents 'prisoners in homes'

Angry neighbours on a new-build estate say they feel trapped in their homes as highways bosses confirm hated roadworks are to drag on even longer.

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'People don't just go out for a pint anymore'

'People don't just go out for a pint anymore'

As more pubs are forced to close their doors, we talk to landlords about the struggles they face to survive.

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'Selfish nurses have lost goodwill - they should be banned from striking'

'Selfish nurses have lost goodwill - they should be banned from striking'

Our readers give their takes on striking nurses, 'trans ideology' and Harry and Meghan.

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Stress and worry' for traders after window-smashing spree

Stress and worry' for traders after window-smashing spree

Shop owners are desperate for information after a number of them had windows smashed.

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'You have no idea what you've taken from us'

'You have no idea what you've taken from us'

The daughter of a man killed after one punch outside a town centre pub has spoken of the family's heartbreak.

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'Where's the water?': Residents demand answers after pipe burst

'Where's the water?': Residents demand answers after pipe burst

Residents are growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of answers after being left without running water for a week with 'no end in sight'.

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Rail delays due to fire 'next to the tracks'

Rail delays due to fire 'next to the tracks'

Passengers are facing long delays along a major rail route due to a fire near the tracks.

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Long delays on M20 due to incident

Long delays on M20 due to incident

Motorists face long queues along a stretch of motorway in both directions due to an incident reported to involve the emergency services.

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Giovanna Fletcher spotted in crowd at Kent panto

Giovanna Fletcher spotted in crowd at Kent panto

I'm a Celeb winner, blogger and author Giovanna Fletcher has been spotted in the audience at a Kent pantomime, lending support to her sister-in-law.

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Plans for single vascular centre move forward

Plans for single vascular centre move forward

The NHS says consultation has shown support for moving specialist vascular services to a single centre in Kent, despite fears over the plan.

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'Unhappiness' main reason for police officers quitting

'Unhappiness' main reason for police officers quitting

More police officers quit in 2022 compared to last year with most saying they were resigning due to being unhappy in their role.

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Taxpayer foots bill for £1.6m Turner restoration

Taxpayer foots bill for £1.6m Turner restoration

One of Kent's most striking buildings is encased in scaffolding while it undergoes £1.6 million of restoration work due to last almost a year.

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