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Arrest as woman attacked in front of police

Arrest as woman attacked in front of police

A man has been arrested for an alleged attack on a woman in the street in front of police officers on patrol.

IMAX extension delayed as new Cineworld entrance opens

IMAX extension delayed as new Cineworld entrance opens

A new entrance and Starbucks outlet have opened at a Cineworld – but parts supply issues are holding up construction of new IMAX and 4DX screens.

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Lambs rescued after lorry catches fire

Lambs rescued after lorry catches fire

A number of lambs had to be rescued from behind a burning vehicle on the M20.

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Body cams for motorway patrols after abuse from angry drivers

Body cams for motorway patrols after abuse from angry drivers

Traffic officers, who have been abused, had items thrown at them and even been assaulted, will now use body-worn cameras says National Highways.

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Heroic passer-by helps police restrain suspect

Heroic passer-by helps police restrain suspect

A have-a-go hero who sat on a suspect to help restrain him says he could not just stand idly by and watch police struggle to arrest him.

Car left upside down after crash with bus

Car left upside down after crash with bus

A car was left upside down after a three-vehicle collision which saw one person treated by paramedics.

The Co-op shops in Kent now ditching carrier bags

The Co-op shops in Kent now ditching carrier bags

Thirteen Southern Co-operative stores in Kent say they are now ready to stop selling carrier bags as final stocks of plastic carriers are used up.

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Plans for homes and shops on former Aldi site

Plans for homes and shops on former Aldi site

Developers have revealed their plans for the town centre site of a former discount retailer which has been empty since 2019.

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Multi-storey re-opens in high-tech revamp

Multi-storey re-opens in high-tech revamp

Six months after closing, a town centre car park is back up and running.

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Bar offered free shots for every Russian plane gunned down

Bar offered free shots for every Russian plane gunned down

A Kent bar has defended its decision to give out free drinks toasting Russian aircraft being shot down in Ukraine.

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Kent coastline beats Dorset in beach chart

Kent coastline beats Dorset in beach chart

A holiday company has ranked the county's coast the fifth best in the UK, beating holiday hotspots Dorset and Cumbria.

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Train cleaners to strike this weekend

Train cleaners to strike this weekend

Two days of industrial action will take place this weekend as part of an on-going pay dispute across Kent's railway network.

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'Dangers to society' used hammer and knife in robberies

'Dangers to society' used hammer and knife in robberies

A trio of violent robbers who terrified shop workers as they raided two stores have been branded "dangers to society".

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Aled Jones says 'performing as natural as breathing' ahead of Cathedral show

Aled Jones says 'performing as natural as breathing' ahead of Cathedral show

Classical music superstar and TV presenter Aled Jones talks cathedrals, concerts and children’s novels

From rat-infested derelict malthouse to £13m 'hidden gem'

From rat-infested derelict malthouse to £13m 'hidden gem'

A former malthouse that was once riddled with leaks, dead pigeons and rats has been “restored to its Victorian glory”, bosses say.

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Man told 'pack of lies' to police over gun threat

Man told 'pack of lies' to police over gun threat

A man was arrested and interrogated by police after a stranger falsley accused him of threatening him with a gun.

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'My nan thinks Russian bombs are fireworks'

'My nan thinks Russian bombs are fireworks'

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters the 13th day, we speak to a woman who fears for her family who are stuck in Kyiv as bombs fall around them.

Old church hall transformed into modern home

Old church hall transformed into modern home

From the outside it may look like an old church hall, but behind the door is a stylish home that could be yours.

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Taco Bell set to open high street restaurant

Taco Bell set to open high street restaurant

Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell is planning to open a new high street restaurant in Kent - just 1.5 miles away from another of its planned stores.

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The women from Kent who are making a difference

The women from Kent who are making a difference

Changing laws, Olympic medals and supporting the community - we take a look at the women from Kent breaking barriers and making change.

Fresh hope for 'mothballed' dementia village

Fresh hope for 'mothballed' dementia village

A 'mothballed' dementia village in Kent could finally open under new plans.

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Government must be decisive over help for Ukrainian refugees - Kent MPs

Government must be decisive over help for Ukrainian refugees - Kent MPs

Kent MPs say the government should be more decisive over help the it plans for dealing with refugee crisis in Ukraine.

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CCTV appeal after attempted burglary

CCTV appeal after attempted burglary

Police are looking for help identifying two men as part of a probe into a break-in.

Dizzee Rascal guilty of assaulting ex-fiancée

Dizzee Rascal guilty of assaulting ex-fiancée

Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-fiancée during a row over money.

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M25 closed overnight for repairs to carriageway

M25 closed overnight for repairs to carriageway

Part of the M25 was closed as specialist engineers are called to a serious fault in the carriageway.

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Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

A new warehouse unit on a former power station redevelopment has been approved by council planners.

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Petrol prices hit new high fuelled by Ukraine war

Petrol prices hit new high fuelled by Ukraine war

Calls are growing for the government to cut the VAT on fuel as petrol prices reach record high as the war in Ukraine escalates.

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Adorable dog rescued from cliff

Adorable dog rescued from cliff

An dog had to be rescued from a cliff face after falling while on a walk.

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Film maker reveals all about new comedy with Les Dennis

Film maker reveals all about new comedy with Les Dennis

A cinematographer reveals all about his new quirky, comedy film starring Les Dennis as a psychic.

UK must take 'many tens of thousands' of refugees, MP tells Farage

UK must take 'many tens of thousands' of refugees, MP tells Farage

Gravesham MP Adam Holloway told Nigel Farage the UK should accept 'many tens of thousands' of Ukrainian refugees.

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