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Two arrested and drugs seized in County Lines op

Two arrested and drugs seized in County Lines op

Two people have been arrested and drugs seized as part of an ongoing County Lines investigation.

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a disturbance inside and then outside a property, which left two men in hospital.

Town's future will be discussed during online webinar

Town's future will be discussed during online webinar

An online presentation will discuss plans to revive a struggling town centre, including the future of its former Debenhams store.

Casualty rescued in hillside drama

Casualty rescued in hillside drama

The coastguard helicopter was called in to rescue a casualty after an accident on a hill overlooking the Channel.

Barbecue ban and big belly bins to stop seaside chaos

Barbecue ban and big belly bins to stop seaside chaos

Plans have been drawn up to ensure summer visitors to a Kent district leave behind less mess and damage than last year.

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Boss seeks bigger budget as trio sign on for new campaign

Boss seeks bigger budget as trio sign on for new campaign

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley hopes he’ll get a bigger budget to work with next season.

600 homes left without power

600 homes left without power

A fault with an underground electricity cable resulted in more than 600 homes losing power this afternoon.

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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.

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