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Inside huge designer goods seizure as police raid 28 homes

Inside huge designer goods seizure as police raid 28 homes

A series of raids across the county saw £400,000 in cash seized alongside 41 luxury watches, two cars and a huge amount of designer goods and artwork.

Inside the world's first multi-storey skate park

Inside the world's first multi-storey skate park

We sent our reporter to check out Kent's new £17m urban sports centre that hopes to attract skaters and riders from around the world.

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'ULEZ expansion will make poor poorer'

'ULEZ expansion will make poor poorer'

Shoppers in a town close to the Kent/London border have slammed proposals to expand a charge on polluting vehicles, labelling it a 'tax' on the poor.

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Police called out to 'alligator' on the loose

Police called out to 'alligator' on the loose

Police were called after several people spotted an alligator by the side of a road.

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Air quality warning as Kent's pollution levels remain high

Air quality warning as Kent's pollution levels remain high

Air pollution levels could hit very high levels in Kent today, say forecasters monitoring air quality, prompting a warning for the most vulnerable.

Tax cut vow as fuel duty drops by 5p in cost-of-living crisis boost

Tax cut vow as fuel duty drops by 5p in cost-of-living crisis boost

The Chancellor has announced a tax cut and slashed fuel duty, while increasing the National Insurance threshold.

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Drink driver arrested after crash

Drink driver arrested after crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash where he and another person were taken to hospital.

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Trains halted after man falls on line

Trains halted after man falls on line

Trains were stopped after a man fell on the tracks.

Halifax bank set to close in Kent

Halifax bank set to close in Kent

The Lloyds Banking Group has axed 60 branches across the UK due to rise in people using online services, and one in Kent will close.

Family of Alex Holland search for his missing wallet

Family of Alex Holland search for his missing wallet

The family of Alex Holland have carried out their own searches for his missing wallet, just days after his funeral.

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Major diesel rule change coming at the worst time

Major diesel rule change coming at the worst time

The rules surrounding the use of red diesel are changing from April 1, but with prices rising everywhere companies are concerned about the switch.

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Mum, 26, died after fall from window while smoking

Mum, 26, died after fall from window while smoking

A young mum died after falling from a window while smoking, in what was described as an "utterly tragic accident".

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

The government has been pressed to reconsider a bid for the Port of Dover to become a freeport after news P&O is making 800 employees redundant.

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How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

Swap your National Lottery ticket for money off a family day out and enjoy a fantastic outing this Mother's Day weekend.

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Delays on M2 after crash

Delays on M2 after crash

Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a crash on the M2.

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PM: 'P&O have broken the law'

PM: 'P&O have broken the law'

The Prime Minister has said P&O did break the law hours after the firm had defended its decision to sack 800 workers.

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Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Thousands of pounds have been raised for the funeral of a popular young man following his sudden death.

'Make carrying a catapult a criminal offence'

'Make carrying a catapult a criminal offence'

A fed up resident's petition is calling for carrying a catapult to become a criminal offence after continual attacks on people, property and animals.

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'The current economic crisis is a bigger worry to us than Covid'

'The current economic crisis is a bigger worry to us than Covid'

Exactly two years on since the start of the first lockdown, we revisit a Kent high street to find out how it's fared and what the future holds.

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What hope can budget bring for hard-pressed households?

What hope can budget bring for hard-pressed households?

All eyes will be on the Chancellor today as he delivers a budget that many households are hoping will help them cope with the cost of living crisis.

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'Human skull' dumped in bag for life

'Human skull' dumped in bag for life

A human skull found in a bag for life has been identified as fake after officers were called to the scene.

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World champion sprinter receives honorary degree in Kent

World champion sprinter receives honorary degree in Kent

World champion sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Kent.

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Seals head to the pub as sun shines

Seals head to the pub as sun shines

An unseasonably balmy start to spring has seen two seals take a trip to pub in the past two days, resulting in some wonderful pictures.

Lion not expected to survive childhood dies aged 18

Lion not expected to survive childhood dies aged 18

An African lion named Tiny, who attracted visitors to an animal sanctuary for 17 years alongside his two brothers, has passed away aged 18.

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Tenth arrest made over 84 motorbike thefts

Tenth arrest made over 84 motorbike thefts

A tenth person has been arrested over the theft of 84 mopeds and motorbikes.

Teenager arrested following 33 vehicle break-ins

Teenager arrested following 33 vehicle break-ins

A boy was found by officers with pliers and metal wire after multiple vehicles were broken into.

Crash causes traffic to back-up on A249

Crash causes traffic to back-up on A249

A three-vehicle crash is causing a traffic backlog this afternoon with a knock-on effect on surrounding roads.

P&O's 'biggest compensation package ever' with some getting £170k+

P&O's 'biggest compensation package ever' with some getting £170k+

P&O has said its compensation package is "the biggest ever" and some staff will get more than £170k, although others will get as little as £15k.

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Woman suffers serious head injury in attack

Woman suffers serious head injury in attack

A woman is in hospital in a serious condition following an attack which has seen a suspect remanded in custody.

Councillor accused of historic sex crimes at prestigious school

Councillor accused of historic sex crimes at prestigious school

A serving councillor has appeared in court charged with historic sex crimes allegedly committed while he taught at a prestigious school.

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