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Shopping centre removes bins after Paris attacks

Shopping centre removes bins after Paris attacks

A shopping centre has removed its bins as part of increased security in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.

Two teens arrested after attempted burglary

Two teens arrested after attempted burglary

The police helicopter was called to locate two teenagers who attempted to break into a house in Hildenborough.

Air ambulance called to help missing man

Air ambulance called to help missing man

The air ambulance landed on Southborough Common this morning.

Bomb detonated in controlled explosion

Bomb detonated in controlled explosion

Another controlled explosion has been carried out after a second World War Two bomb was discovered.

Police release images of cap found at sex attack scene

Police release images of cap found at sex attack scene

Police are hunting a suspected sex attacker who pounced on a woman in a park, and say he is likely to have scratches on his face.

Council votes in favour of estate hotel plan

Council votes in favour of estate hotel plan

A 56-room hotel will be built on a Victorian estate despite concerns from locals about an increase in disruptive events.

Controlled explosion of Second World War bomb

Controlled explosion of Second World War bomb

Bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion of what is believed to be a Second World War bomb.

Drug supply ring jailed for total of more than 140 years

Drug supply ring jailed for total of more than 140 years

Members of a drug supply ring which centred around west Kent have been jailed for a total of more than 140 years.

Fallen tree blocks road

Fallen tree blocks road

Members of Kent County Council's highways department are working to remove a fallen tree which is blocking a road this morning.

Park reopened after 'sexual assault'

Park reopened after 'sexual assault'

A town centre park which was sealed off by police following an alleged sexual assault has reopened.

Bus, taxi and cars involved in crash

Bus, taxi and cars involved in crash

Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash involving a double decker bus and three other vehicles.

Care home receives glowing report

Care home receives glowing report

A Kent care home which only opened last year is celebrating after being commended by a health watchdog.

Multi-million pound theatre plan

Multi-million pound theatre plan

Plans for a new, multi-million pound theatre, which could rival Canterbury's Marlowe, are being discussed by councillors.

Santa Express will operate this Christmas

Santa Express will operate this Christmas

A popular Christmas train which was at risk of not running this year has been saved by efforts from a local business and the council.

Five-time drink driver jailed

Five-time drink driver jailed

A father of two who was more than twice the drink drive limit when he caused serious injuries has been jailed for 18 months.

Revealed: The 'guy' to be burnt at Edenbridge's stake

Revealed: The 'guy' to be burnt at Edenbridge's stake

After weeks of speculation, it's finally been revealed which public figure will be burnt at the stake this weekend at Edenbridge's bonfire.

Jim Davidson 'banned' from theatre

Jim Davidson 'banned' from theatre

Controversial TV comic, Jim Davidson, claims he has been banned from a Kent theatre - for the second time.

Brave boy brings Spidey senses to estate

Brave boy brings Spidey senses to estate

A brave youngster with an incurable brain tumour, which has left him blind, has ticked off another challenge on his person bucket list.

Missing 10-year-old boy found

Missing 10-year-old boy found

A 10-year-old boy who was reported missing from his school this afternoon has been found safe and well.

Persistent burglar jailed

Persistent burglar jailed

A persistent burglar who broke into the home of a man he had known for several years has been jailed.

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