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Prolific shoplifter banned from every Co-op in Kent

Prolific shoplifter banned from every Co-op in Kent

A persistent shoplifter who targeted a supermarket has been banned from various town centre shops and Co-op branches across the county.

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Woman flashed at by man in town centre

Woman flashed at by man in town centre

A woman was flashed at by a man who was sat on a bench in a town centre.

Community raises £2k for 'whistling postman' Dale

Community raises £2k for 'whistling postman' Dale

When charity collector Dale Howting had his day's takings stolen he was ready to pay back the £50 out of his own pocket. But he never expected this!

Pub boss 'let down' over suggestions venue could face Covid fine

Pub boss 'let down' over suggestions venue could face Covid fine

A pub manager has hit back after suggestions were published in the national media that his venue could face a fine over not enforcing Covid rules.

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ITV drama Too Close sees car crash off Kent bridge

ITV drama Too Close sees car crash off Kent bridge

Dramatic scenes of a car crashing off a bridge and into water took two weekends to film for ITV drama Too Close.

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Rail bosses bid to find ‘safer’ route across busy line

Rail bosses bid to find ‘safer’ route across busy line

Network Rail says it will find a "safer" route across a busy rail line for pedestrians and cyclists after a crossing was shut due to safety fears.

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Kent town sixth cheapest for house prices

Kent town sixth cheapest for house prices

One part of this county has been named as one of the most affordable in the UK, and in its region, for the purchasing of property.

Man arrested after £300,000 found in van

Man arrested after £300,000 found in van

Drugs and £300,000 were discovered in a van stopped by police.

£1.6m creative zone takes shape

£1.6m creative zone takes shape

A cultural area linking two high streets is promoting creativity and heritage and will include a poetry walk.

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'Abusive' man spotted walking over Dartford Crossing

'Abusive' man spotted walking over Dartford Crossing

Motorists were temporarily held on the river crossing while officers responded to reports of a broken down vehicle and an abusive man.

Moment brazen thief steals tips days after restaurant's opening

Moment brazen thief steals tips days after restaurant's opening

A new restaurant which opened just this week has released CCTV footage after it fell victim to a cash theft.

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Festival bosses 'devastated' to cancel for second year in a row

Festival bosses 'devastated' to cancel for second year in a row

A 15-year-old festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row over financial risk caused by the pandemic.

TV stars captured shooting series by riverside

TV stars captured shooting series by riverside

Family Affairs star David Easter and The Bar actor Stuart Antony have been spotted filming at another Kent location.

Thugs' brutal pub attack on 'well-loved' Etienne

Thugs' brutal pub attack on 'well-loved' Etienne

Two thugs who left a bodybuilder with severe injuries after launching an attack on him in a pub have been jailed.

Woman's battle for refund after gym's sudden closure

Woman's battle for refund after gym's sudden closure

A woman says she has lost out after her gym - which was shut throughout most of lockdown - closed without warning.

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Farage greeting hits bum note

Farage greeting hits bum note

Former Ukip leader-turned-internet greeting star Nigel Farage has been caught out by a potty-mouthed prankster.

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Drunken thugs attack takeaway chicken shop

Drunken thugs attack takeaway chicken shop

A chicken takeaway's window was smashed and racist graffiti left during a late-night attack.

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'His heart restarted so he could save others'

'His heart restarted so he could save others'

The devastated family of a moped rider killed in a crash have paid tribute to the 'polite and fun' teenager.

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'Masks make e-fits harder to create'

'Masks make e-fits harder to create'

E-fits are becoming harder to make because of coronavirus, an expert has said.

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MP silent over £3,250-a-month rent claims

MP silent over £3,250-a-month rent claims

A Kent MP has been accused of 'outrageous contempt' for constituents after refusing to answer questions about her £3,250-a-month rent expenses.

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Plan for up to 100 new beach huts

Plan for up to 100 new beach huts

Plans to add more colourful beach huts to the Kent coastline have been revealed, as hundreds of people are kept on waiting list.

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Popular filming spot where a 'full English' is still the star

Popular filming spot where a 'full English' is still the star

A roadside cafe in Kent has become equally as popular with film-makers as it is with diners, so we've taken a look at what it's starred in.

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'Memorial benches will be shared'

'Memorial benches will be shared'

A town council is recommending memorial benches should be shared after an increase in demand.

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'Where are all the swings?'

'Where are all the swings?'

Parents have reported missing swings from several parks which they claim is "limiting the fun factor for youngsters".

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Riverside flats plan for used car plot

Riverside flats plan for used car plot

A flats scheme would transform a riverside plot which is home to a used car centre.

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Three dogs rescued from cannabis factory

Three dogs rescued from cannabis factory

Two arrests were made and three dogs were found when police raided a cannabis factory.

Puppy and owner hurt in dog attack

Puppy and owner hurt in dog attack

A dog owner was injured while trying to protect their puppy from another dog.

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Efit released after woman tied up in violent burglary

Efit released after woman tied up in violent burglary

Police hope people will recognise this man after a woman was punched, slashed with a knife and left tied up for two days at her home.

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Play park safety review sees equipment removed after 'minor' mishaps

Play park safety review sees equipment removed after 'minor' mishaps

A swing and slide at a new children's play park have been removed after parents raised safety fears.

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'We need more bins'

'We need more bins'

With more people getting out in the fresh air during lockdown, calls have been made to install more bins across the county.

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