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Arrests after armed police scrambled to residential street

Arrests after armed police scrambled to residential street

19 April 2024

Armed police swooped on a residential street and made arrests after understanding weaponry could be held at the property.

Motorway reopens following single-vehicle crash

Motorway reopens following single-vehicle crash

19 April 2024

A man was taken to hospital following a crash which closed part of a motorway.

Wheelchair-bound man’s bin not emptied in weeks

Wheelchair-bound man’s bin not emptied in weeks

19 April 2024

A disabled man who is on a council register of people who need extra assistance has spoken out after his bin went unemptied for weeks.

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Biker seriously injured in crash at crossroads

Biker seriously injured in crash at crossroads

19 April 2024

A biker was airlifted to hospital after being injured in a crash and police want to hear from anyone with information about what happened.

Robber jailed after police find material from homemade balaclava

Robber jailed after police find material from homemade balaclava

19 April 2024

A thief who was chased after robbing a petrol station was found surrounded by a trail of evidence - including eye holes cut out of a balaclava.

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Five men charged after multiple vehicles stolen in less than a month

Five men charged after multiple vehicles stolen in less than a month

19 April 2024

A group of men have been charged with conspiracy offences after vehicles were reported stolen during a series of break-ins across Kent.

Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

19 April 2024

A village pub which remained open for months following the owner’s death has now shut its doors, leaving locals “heartbroken”.

Costa drive-thru would create ‘unofficial motorway services’

Costa drive-thru would create ‘unofficial motorway services’

19 April 2024

Plans for a Costa Coffee drive-thru have been held up over concerns about litter, pollution and noise.

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Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

19 April 2024

Two men have been jailed after attempting to smuggle migrants in the back of a lorry - despite one claiming he was collecting a coffee table.

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Missing teen, 14, safely located

Missing teen, 14, safely located

19 April 2024

Police have thanked those who assisted with an appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl.

Dates confirmed for Christmas light trail

Dates confirmed for Christmas light trail

19 April 2024

A second festive light trail featuring jaw-dropping installations has announced it will return this year. Find out how to book your tickets.

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‘Ongoing bin crisis will take months to sort out…’

‘Ongoing bin crisis will take months to sort out…’

19 April 2024

Residents could be in for a long wait in getting their bin collections up-to-date, according to the guest of this week’s Kent Politics Podcast.

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Police manhunt after Currys worker ‘threatened’ and £30k gadgets swiped

Police manhunt after Currys worker ‘threatened’ and £30k gadgets swiped

18 April 2024

Police are hunting a group suspected of threatening a Currys worker and making off with laptops worth £30,000.

Prolific offender threw hot coffee in police officer’s face

Prolific offender threw hot coffee in police officer’s face

18 April 2024

A prolific offender has been jailed after he assaulted medical staff and then threw a hot drink at a police officer.

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Voluntary role provides insight ‘into a world few people see’

Voluntary role provides insight ‘into a world few people see’

18 April 2024

Volunteers are needed to help monitor seven Kent prisons to check inmates are being treated fairly and humanely.

Drug smuggling past of woman accused of landlord’s murder

Drug smuggling past of woman accused of landlord’s murder

18 April 2024

A mum accused of knifing to death a pub landlord has revealed she’d previously been jailed for smuggling cocaine.

Former travel company offices up for sale for £1.7m

Former travel company offices up for sale for £1.7m

18 April 2024

The company folded last year leading to up to 40 job losses in the town.

‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

18 April 2024

A Kent woman caught in flood-hit Dubai has recounted the moment the storm struck and she feared she may be stuck in treacherous conditions.

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Final arguments in bid to stop 400 homes being built on ‘village green’

Final arguments in bid to stop 400 homes being built on ‘village green’

17 April 2024

Campaigners fighting to save 37 acres of green space have made their closing arguments at an inquiry - but now have an anxious wait.

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Hospice gates wrecked by thieves replaced for free

Hospice gates wrecked by thieves replaced for free

17 April 2024

Gates belonging to a hospice that were destroyed when thieves smashed through them in a van they were stealing have been replaced for free.

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