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Stranger told boy, 12, to 'get in car'

Stranger told boy, 12, to 'get in car'

18 September 2020

Police were called after a man told a 12-year-old boy to get in his car before driving away.

Dental technician had £1m of cocaine in office

Dental technician had £1m of cocaine in office

18 September 2020

A dental technician whose spectacular fall from grace ended in police finding £1m of 99% pure cocaine at his offices will have to pay back just £6k.

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‘Eyesore’ 5G mast set to tower over homes

‘Eyesore’ 5G mast set to tower over homes

18 September 2020

A 15-metre tall "eyesore" 5G phone mast is set to be put up and some furious residents say it is enough to make them think about moving.

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'I feel dead inside - he had a heart of gold'

'I feel dead inside - he had a heart of gold'

18 September 2020

A mother has said her "heart was ripped out" after her son died following a life-long battle against drugs and alcohol.

Mum took her life after mental health team missed appointment

Mum took her life after mental health team missed appointment

18 September 2020

A 32-year-old overdosed while three of her support workers were on holiday at the same time and she was left without contact for nearly two weeks.

'Walking through the door I caught a whiff that reminded me of my nan’s living room'

'Walking through the door I caught a whiff that reminded me of my nan’s living room'

18 September 2020

Secret Drinker joins the golden oldies at an historic pub undergoing a facelift.

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Edwardian theatre set to become eye-catching apartment block

Edwardian theatre set to become eye-catching apartment block

18 September 2020

Plans to restore a former theatre and create a nine-storey apartment block above it are due at planning and set to be approved.

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Plans for marshals to enforce social distancing 'frustrating' councils

Plans for marshals to enforce social distancing 'frustrating' councils

17 September 2020

The Government's plan to use volunteers and council staff to enforce Covid guidelines has raised questions from a number of Kent councils.

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Trust's maternity ward failings scrutinised

Trust's maternity ward failings scrutinised

17 September 2020

A committee says a hospital trust needs to be held accountable for its actions after the avoidable deaths of newborn babies.

'We can now start rebuilding our lives'

'We can now start rebuilding our lives'

17 September 2020

A mother-of-two who faced a housing battle after her home was destroyed by fire says she is relieved to finally be rehomed.

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'Remorseless' teenager jailed for nearly two years

'Remorseless' teenager jailed for nearly two years

17 September 2020

An 18-year-old serial offender has been jailed after threatening someone with a knife after they refused to kiss another person's shoes.

Delays as moving bridge 'stuck in the air'

Delays as moving bridge 'stuck in the air'

17 September 2020

Drivers and commuters faced delays after a moving bridge became stuck in the raised position.

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Search for missing swimmer in harbour

Search for missing swimmer in harbour

17 September 2020

The coastguard was called to reports of a missing swimmer in a harbour.

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Town centre booze ban to be extended

Town centre booze ban to be extended

17 September 2020

A local authority is asking for views on its proposals to extend powers to curb drinking in public areas.

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Trouble on beach for sinking boat

Trouble on beach for sinking boat

17 September 2020

Shocked beach-goers watched as a yacht started sinking off the Kent coast this afternoon.

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Police drop murder probe after man's death

Police drop murder probe after man's death

17 September 2020

Detectives have ruled out any third party involvement into a man's death and have dropped their murder investigation.

Council snaps up 100 flats for £18m

Council snaps up 100 flats for £18m

17 September 2020

A council has spent more than £18m on 100 new flats in a town centre.

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Banned driver facing jail after trio injured in hit-and-run

Banned driver facing jail after trio injured in hit-and-run

17 September 2020

A man disqualified from driving is facing jail after three women were injured when they were hit by a car on a zebra crossing.

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Three new test centres to address 'dreadful' situation

Three new test centres to address 'dreadful' situation

17 September 2020

It has been revealed three new coronavirus test centres will open as the government tries address the ongoing "dreadful" testing problem.

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Kent Charity Awards announce new date

Kent Charity Awards announce new date

17 September 2020

The annual celebration of charities from across the county has been given a new date for next year.

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