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New mini golf course opens on harbour arm

New mini golf course opens on harbour arm

A new mini golf course will open this weekend at a popular outdoor venue, in time for the Easter school holidays.

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Routine police stop nets drug dealer

Routine police stop nets drug dealer

A typical police action of stopping a speeding driver led to the unmasking of a cannabis grower who has now been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

Window smashed and cash taken from restaurant

Window smashed and cash taken from restaurant

Cash was stolen during a burglary at a restaurant after a window was smashed.

New seafront lido idea receives support

New seafront lido idea receives support

A suggestion for a new open-air swimming pool in Kent has been met with praise, as people remember a town's former lido.

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Rail bridge assessed after truck smash

Rail bridge assessed after truck smash

Teams checked a railway bridge for damage after it was hit by a lorry.

Arrests over dozens of stolen catalytic converters

Arrests over dozens of stolen catalytic converters

Three men connected with dozens of car part thefts have been arrested by detectives.

Cars and homes damaged during vandalism spree

Cars and homes damaged during vandalism spree

Three men have been arrested after three properties and 10 vehicles were tagged with spray paint and graffiti.

Next coastal flood defence works announced

Next coastal flood defence works announced

A section of Kent's coastline has been selected for future coastal flood defence improvements.

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Arrested photographer seeks damages from police

Arrested photographer seeks damages from police

A photographer is seeking damages and an apology from Kent Police after he was arrested while working.

'Who says my driving was dangerous?'

 'Who says my driving was dangerous?'

Watch the moment a trucker begins the dangerous drive on to the wrong side of the M20.

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Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

Asylum seekers may be initially held in centres overseas under the Home Secretary’s plans to overhaul the immigration system, reports say.

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

What has happened since a Kent barracks became a camp for asylum seekers last year - and what next for the site?

Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

A woman has been jailed for her part in a knifepoint robbery and for assaulting a police officer.

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

A second, temporary, Jobcentre is due to open in a town centre as part of the government's response to coronavirus.

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Restaurant owners deny holding 'unlawful private gathering'

Restaurant owners deny holding 'unlawful private gathering'

A couple have denied holding an illegal gathering at their yet-to-open new restaurant following a visit from police.

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Woman 'punched and spat at' during assault

Woman 'punched and spat at' during assault

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a woman reported being spat at and punched in the face during a town centre assault.

13 men arrested after barracks fire 'released without charge'

13 men arrested after barracks fire 'released without charge'

Thirteen of the 14 men arrested following a blaze at barracks housing asylum seekers have now been released without charge.

Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

Concerns have been raised about what can be done to reduce the disturbances caused by jet skis along the coast.

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Huge Saga office block is sold

Huge Saga office block is sold

A large, former office building has been sold for an undisclosed amount.

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Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

An inspection has deemed army barracks being used to house asylum seekers as 'filthy and impoverished' and revealed a third of people felt suicidal.

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