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Pensioner dies of stab wounds as man is arrested on suspicion of murder

Pensioner dies of stab wounds as man is arrested on suspicion of murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was stabbed to death.

Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

A drug dealer who was caught when dozens of cocaine deals fell out of his trouser leg after he was pulled over by police has been jailed.

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Plans to build 360 homes, care home and nursery in town

Plans to build 360 homes, care home and nursery in town

A screening opinion request has been submitted to build a 360-home development in a town, as well as a 70-bed care home and a 120-place nursery.

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New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

Parts of Kent were used as filming locations for the latest series of an Amazon Prime Video TV show.

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M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

M&S is to close its cafe operation at a key out-of-town store and has acknowledged it will be “disappointing news” for some customers.

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Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

A teenager has admitted shouting abuse and sticking his middle finger up at police during riots in London.

Crash causing delays on bypass

Crash causing delays on bypass

A crash involving one vehicle is causing major traffic issues and queues.

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

A pair of suspected shoplifters have been charged after a Marks and Spencer was targeted more than a dozen times.

Missing teenage boy found

Missing teenage boy found

A teenager who was reported as missing and was the subject of a police appeal has been “safely located”.

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Two men from the county have appeared in court charged with public order offences during riots in London.

Village to hold referendum on housing plans

Village to hold referendum on housing plans

Villagers have a chance to shape their own future planning rules by voting in a Neighbourhood Plan referendum.

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train, it has been confirmed.

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Teenager charged following disorder in London

Teenager charged following disorder in London

A 14-year-old boy and and 41-year-old man are due to appear in court after they were charged with offences relating to a riot in Whitehall.

Exclusive town hotel on market for more than £3m

Exclusive town hotel on market for more than £3m

A top hotel is up for sale for £3.4 million as its owner plans to live a slower pace of life tending to olive trees up an Italian mountain.

Travellers spend fifth day on children’s football pitch

Travellers spend fifth day on children’s football pitch

A council is attempting to evict a group of travellers after 12 caravans set up on a playing field used for children’s football.

Primark to open first store in town

Primark to open first store in town

A multinational fashion retailer is launching its first ever branch in a town’s shopping centre.

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Person dies at railway station after medical incident

Person dies at railway station after medical incident

Paramedics and police officers were called to a medical incident at a railway station this morning.

Burst main spills into road leaving homes without water

Burst main spills into road leaving homes without water

Around 20 residents in one town were without water this morning after a burst water main was seen spilling out into a busy road.

Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

Goudhurst sailor Freya Black admits her Olympic campaign didn’t meet expectations - but that will give her extra motivation for Los Angeles in 2028.

Nando’s set for new high street branch

Nando’s set for new high street branch

Plans for a new Nando’s are in place to join other chains on a Kent high street.

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