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‘Disgust’ as vandals run riot in public toilets

‘Disgust’ as vandals run riot in public toilets

Pictures show the aftermath of the “disgusting behaviour” of vandals who attacked a set of public toilets.

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Woman heartbroken as therapy cat hit and killed by quad bike

Woman heartbroken as therapy cat hit and killed by quad bike

A young woman has been left heartbroken after her therapy cat was hit and killed by a quad bike.

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Sadness as popular salon to shut after almost 40 years

Sadness as popular salon to shut after almost 40 years

A hair and beauty salon has announced it is closing after almost 40 years in a seaside town.

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‘Don’t let e-scooters ruin our summer – seize them and crush them’

‘Don’t let e-scooters ruin our summer – seize them and crush them’

E-scooters being ridden on public streets in Kent should be seized and crushed, says the man responsible for overseeing policing in the county.

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Mum's mission after son almost knocked down by taxi on ‘crazy’ road

Mum's mission after son almost knocked down by taxi on ‘crazy’ road

A parent is campaigning for a pelican crossing at her son’s school after he was almost knocked down outside the gates.

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Armed police spotted near town clock tower

Armed police spotted near town clock tower

Police were spotted outside a pub and newsagent following the issuing of a dispersal order.

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Fears as super-size ‘laughing gas’ canisters dumped across village

Fears as super-size ‘laughing gas’ canisters dumped across village

Villagers have been left frustrated by an increase in large laughing gas canisters being dumped in a car park and other public places.

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Calls for immediate review of roadworks ‘causing chaos’

Calls for immediate review of roadworks ‘causing chaos’

Councillors have called for a road closure causing misery for town commuters, parents and businesses to be reviewed immediately ahead of more works.

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Six-mile tailbacks ahead of Dartford crossing

Six-mile tailbacks ahead of Dartford crossing

Motorists are currently facing long queues on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel.

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Power cut leaves thousands without electricity

Power cut leaves thousands without electricity

Thousands of homes lost power after a high-voltage underground cable developed a fault.

‘Stranded’ baby swans saved after daring rescue mission

‘Stranded’ baby swans saved after daring rescue mission

Rescuers have sprung into action to save eight cygnets that ran into difficulties after getting stranded when the tide went out.

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Site of ‘last pub in working class community’ to become flats

Site of ‘last pub in working class community’ to become flats

Plans have been approved to build two blocks of flats on the site of a demolished boozer.

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Fears kids could drown in ‘algae-infested’ lake

Fears kids could drown in ‘algae-infested’ lake

A councillor is calling for extra police patrols after reports of large groups of youngsters playing in an “algae-infested” lake.

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'People say we're too old and should be knitting - but we disagree!'

'People say we're too old and should be knitting - but we disagree!'

Identical twin sisters who have partied with The Rolling Stones and starred on The X Factor are still performing – at almost 80 years of age!

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Tesco opposes new rival store plans…again

Tesco opposes new rival store plans…again

A supermarket giant is trying to block plans for a new out-of-town Lidl, saying it will decimate high street trade.

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The criminals locked up in June

The criminals locked up in June

Here's just some of the criminals who were locked up last month.

‘They wake us up every night – it’s a total nightmare’

‘They wake us up every night – it’s a total nightmare’

Boy racers sounding horns until the early hours are making living near a cinema a "total nightmare", say furious residents.

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Fire breaks out on disused railway line

Fire breaks out on disused railway line

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze on a disused freight railway line.

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Car gutted by fire in Tesco car park

Car gutted by fire in Tesco car park

Fire crews were called to a supermarket after a 4x4 went up in flames in the car park.

Pensioner who disappeared from shopping centre found safe

Pensioner who disappeared from shopping centre found safe

An 85-year-old woman reported missing from a shopping centre has been found safe.

Man arrested after disturbance at football match

Man arrested after disturbance at football match

Four police cars and a police van were called to a disturbance which broke out at a football match.

Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

A police helicopter was seen circling after concerns were raised for a man’s welfare.

Crowds descend for free festival headlined by 90s pop band

Crowds descend for free festival headlined by 90s pop band

A music-packed day of free entertainment is underway, with a host of acts including a 90s pop band.

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From Homebase to business entrepreneur

From Homebase to business entrepreneur

A woman who found a way to brighten up her Homebase uniform has quit to turn that passion into a business.

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Heartless carer stole from elderly dementia sufferers as they slept

Heartless carer stole from elderly dementia sufferers as they slept

A 32-year-old night carer stole precious jewellery from elderly women with dementia as they slept.

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‘I work 60-hour weeks and forage for food - but I'm still below the breadline’

‘I work 60-hour weeks and forage for food - but I'm still below the breadline’

A woman has told how she often works 60-hour weeks across three jobs and even forages for food just to stay above the poverty line.

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Proposed solar farm could power 22,500 homes

Proposed solar farm could power 22,500 homes

An energy firm is exploring plans to install a large solar farm sandwiched on land between two villages.

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‘Tattoos used to be for sailors or those wanting to intimidate’

‘Tattoos used to be for sailors or those wanting to intimidate’

Our change in attitudes to tattoos over the decades has left our columnist with a dilemma after his kids revealed they want to get ‘inked’.

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‘UK’s first’ 24-hour Greggs could be coming to Kent

‘UK’s first’ 24-hour Greggs could be coming to Kent

Customers could be able to grab a sausage roll or steak bake at all hours if Greggs’ bid for a 24-hour licence at a high street branch is approved.

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‘We haven’t been asked if we want to go cashless’

‘We haven’t been asked if we want to go cashless’

Placard-waving protesters are taking to the streets as part of a Kent movement campaigning against the dangers of a cashless society.

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