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'Explosion' leaves hundreds without power

'Explosion' leaves hundreds without power

Hundreds of homes are without power after an 'explosion' at an electricity sub station.

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Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing

A woman who was arrested after a man was stabbed has been charged with attempted murder.

Free wi-fi rolled out across city centre

Free wi-fi rolled out across city centre

Poor and patchy internet access could be a thing of the past in the city centre thanks to dozens of new free-to-use wi-fi hotspots.

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Lorry overturns on roundabout

Lorry overturns on roundabout

One lane is blocked and traffic is slow due to an accident on a roundabout where a lorry overturned.

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Owner of barge restaurant fined for not handing in weapons

Owner of barge restaurant fined for not handing in weapons

The owner of a floating restaurant which was destroyed in a fire has been fined for not handing in stun devices and sprays, discovered on the barge.

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Teens 'threaten' children in play park

Teens 'threaten' children in play park

Police are on the hunt for two boys who made 'inappropriate' comments to other younger children at a play park.

Serious attacks left three victims in hospital

Serious attacks left three victims in hospital

Two men have appeared in court over attacks which left a woman and two other men needing hospital treatment.

Treasurer admits taking £5,500 from PTA fund

Treasurer admits taking £5,500 from PTA fund

A member of a primary school's PTA wrote cheques to herself from the association's account to the tune of more than £5,000, a court heard.

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CCTV released after cosmetics and tools stolen

CCTV released after cosmetics and tools stolen

Police would like to speak to three men after a number of high value cosmetics and tools were stolen from a store.

More anger at 'terrible parklets plan'

More anger at 'terrible parklets plan'

A residents' group has joined a chorus of criticism of controversial new street seating, which as already been described as "cardboard boxes".

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Covid deaths reach lowest level since November

Covid deaths reach lowest level since November

Covid cases in the most infected areas have dropped as death rates return to levels last seen when Kent was following Tier One restrictions.

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Human remains found in woodland

Human remains found in woodland

Human bones have been found in woodland in Kent, with a police investigation to identify the remains now underway.

Drop in poorer children getting into grammar schools

Drop in poorer children getting into grammar schools

The number of children from less well-off backgrounds taking the Kent Test dropped last year, according to recent figures.

Search teams dredge drains in Sarah probe

Search teams dredge drains in Sarah probe

Police in the Sarah Everard murder investigation have continued scouring parts of Kent for evidence, now searching drains in a historic town.

PC in court as Sarah post-mortem 'inconclusive'

PC in court as Sarah post-mortem 'inconclusive'

A serving police officer has appeared in court accused of the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard as her post-mortem returns 'inconclusive' results.

Police cordon near river

Police cordon near river

A section of the River Medway was taped off by police after two men were found collapsed.

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Are these the most expensive used cars in Kent?

Are these the most expensive used cars in Kent?

Buying a second hand car is often the best way for a bargain, but not in the world of the upmarket used motor, as we find out.

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'Children have forgotten how to hold a pencil'

'Children have forgotten how to hold a pencil'

Some children are six months behind due to lockdown, it has emerged, as KCC announces an "ambitious" programme to get youngsters back on track.

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Micropub set to open in former second-hand shop

Micropub set to open in former second-hand shop

A seaside town’s newest micropub is set for a summer opening - after plans to run the tavern from a former shop were given the go-ahead.

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The 141 Shepherd Neame pubs reopening on April 12

The 141 Shepherd Neame pubs reopening on April 12

Kent's biggest pub owner has revealed which of its boozers will reopen when outdoor drinking returns next month.

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Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

A second, temporary, Jobcentre is due to open in a town centre as part of the government's response to coronavirus.

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PC guarding site where Sarah's body was found 'sent vile WhatsApp about death'

PC guarding site where Sarah's body was found 'sent vile WhatsApp about death'

A PC has been taken off front-line duties after 'sending a WhatsApp about Sarah Everard's death' while guarding the site where her body was found.

'I've never seen demand for funerals like it'

'I've never seen demand for funerals like it'

A temporary morgue is to be stood down as a funeral director says deaths caused by Covid and funeral demand is the worst he's seen in his 50 years.

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Thorntons shuts Bluewater store

Thorntons shuts Bluewater store

Thorntons is to close all 63 of its stores, including its Bluewater outlet.

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Huge plume of smoke seen above town

Huge plume of smoke seen above town

Three fire engines are currently attending a large blaze along a main road after outbuildings caught alight.

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'Everyone in Kent should get tested twice a week'

'Everyone in Kent should get tested twice a week'

Everyone in Kent should get a Covid-19 test twice a week even if they have no symptoms, health chiefs have said.

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'I just don't need the aggravation over the path'

'I just don't need the aggravation over the path'

A homeowner has admitted defeat in a battle over a pathway he'd built on a 'grotspot' next to his property.

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Stalker threatened to kill himself after relationship ended

Stalker threatened to kill himself after relationship ended

A man has been jailed for stalking his ex-girlfriend after their 11 year relationship ended.

Police still searching woods where Sarah's body was found

Police still searching woods where Sarah's body was found

Officers are continuing to meticulously search woodland where the body of Sarah Everard was found inside a large builder’s bag.

County lines dealer locked up

County lines dealer locked up

A London dealer pushing cocaine and heroin in Kent has been jailed after being arrested by undercover cops.

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