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‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

A “nuisance” man has been banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour.

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'When did everyone become so angry? Social media has a lot to answer for’

'When did everyone become so angry? Social media has a lot to answer for’

Our increasingly angry society, the government ‘acting against workers’ and the state of the NHS are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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A2 reopens in both directions following serious crash

A2 reopens in both directions following serious crash

Police, paramedics and firefighters were at the scene of a serious crash which closed part of the A2 and M2.

£19m pool revamp could be complete in three years - but slides set for axe

£19m pool revamp could be complete in three years - but slides set for axe

A major renovation project at a leisure centre could be complete by 2027, but users say it’s a shame the slides will be removed.

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I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.

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Man repeatedly punched his terrified mum in ‘disgraceful’ attack

Man repeatedly punched his terrified mum in ‘disgraceful’ attack

A violent thug who punched his mum and ex-girlfriend has admitted his behaviour was “disgraceful”.

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Police sergeant stripped naked and masturbated near play park

Police sergeant stripped naked and masturbated near play park

A police sergeant who admitted masturbating near a play park while naked has been sacked for gross misconduct.

Towns to run out of primary school places after NHS recruitment drive

Towns to run out of primary school places after NHS recruitment drive

An influx of people because of new developments and a successful NHS recruitment drive is predicted to cause a shortage of school places.

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Why Kent can bounce back after hundreds lose jobs in collapse of two firms

Why Kent can bounce back after hundreds lose jobs in collapse of two firms

After almost 400 jobs in Kent were lost in a single day, experts have explained why the county’s economy is well-placed to withstand the impact.

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‘No-swim warning would be cataclysmic for us’

‘No-swim warning would be cataclysmic for us’

A coastal spot is waiting with dread to see if it’s hit with a no-swim warning, which would ‘decimate businesses’.

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Officer hurt as flatbed truck ‘rams police vehicles’ during chase

Officer hurt as flatbed truck ‘rams police vehicles’ during chase

A police officer was injured after a flatbed truck reportedly reversed into two vehicles during a chase.

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

Police have released a CCTV image after a threatening letter was posted to a business.

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Sculptor ‘wouldn’t change a thing’ after public artwork sparks uproar

Sculptor ‘wouldn’t change a thing’ after public artwork sparks uproar

The artist behind a controversial water sculpture of a woman lying in a river says he would not change anything about it.

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Man in hospital after crash at busy roundabout

Man in hospital after crash at busy roundabout

A man is in hospital after a two-car crash at a busy roundabout.

Romance fraudster swindled £120,000 from victim he met online

Romance fraudster swindled £120,000 from victim he met online

A 53-year-old man who claimed to be a secret operative army officer in Mali and swindled £128k from a woman he met online has been jailed.

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Tories play down talk of Reform UK looking for county council defections

Tories play down talk of Reform UK looking for county council defections

County council Tories have played down talk of Reform UK trying to find defectors ahead of next May’s elections.

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Crossing closed and man taken to hospital after crash

Crossing closed and man taken to hospital after crash

A bridge was shut for hours after a car crash which resulted in a driver being taken to hospital.

Owner who left cat ‘smelling of infection’ banned from keeping animals

Owner who left cat ‘smelling of infection’ banned from keeping animals

A woman who failed to get vet treatment for her cat who was suffering from dental disease has been banned from keeping animals for five years.

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£8 million pool and fitness centre will 'set new standards for fitness facilities'

£8 million pool and fitness centre will 'set new standards for fitness facilities'

The £8 million transformation of a leisure centre will be revealed next month, after four years in the making.

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Poundstretcher to move into empty Wilko store this year

Poundstretcher to move into empty Wilko store this year

The budget store will take over a massive town centre unit after Wilko’s went into administration.

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Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

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Driver in court after two women killed in M20 crash

Driver in court after two women killed in M20 crash

A man accused of killing two women who were struck by a vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder after one stopped to help the other has appeared in court.

Huge fly-tipping mess forces closure of road

Huge fly-tipping mess forces closure of road

A probe has been launched after a massive fly-tip of building waste forced a road to close.

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Drivers facing delays after five-vehicle crash

Drivers facing delays after five-vehicle crash

Traffic was queuing on a busy motorway after a crash involving five vehicles.

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Pair charged over death of man hit by bus following ‘altercation’

Pair charged over death of man hit by bus following ‘altercation’

Two men have appeared in court charged with manslaughter following the death of a man who was hit by a bus following an altercation.

Missing teen who may have boarded train to Wales found safe

Missing teen who may have boarded train to Wales found safe

A teenager who was reported missing has been safely located.

Crazy golf, arcade and snooker centre opens in high street

Crazy golf, arcade and snooker centre opens in high street

A renovated £20k family entertainment centre has launched in a former troubled snooker club and bar.

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How ‘Canterbury Cannibal’ case shocked the world

How ‘Canterbury Cannibal’ case shocked the world

It is 10 years since ‘the Canterbury Cannibal’ was sentenced - a case which exposed dark and twisted fantasies which stretched across the Atlantic.

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Kent KFC branch one of the most unhygienic in country

Kent KFC branch one of the most unhygienic in country

A KFC in Kent has been rated one of the most unhygienic in the country after an inspector blasted its “poor” level of cleaning.

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Mum's horror after child finds sharp 'blade' in chips

Mum's horror after child finds sharp 'blade' in chips

A horrified mum sounded the alarm after a child discovered a small blade in chips bought on a Kent pier.

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