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Estranged dad in court after tagging son in Facebook post

Estranged dad in court after tagging son in Facebook post

An emotional father who was banned from contacting his sons and ex-partner has appeared in court after messaging one of them on social media.

Police officers ‘bitten and strangled’ in train station attack

Police officers ‘bitten and strangled’ in train station attack

Two police officers were taken to hospital after they were reportedly attacked at a train station.

Still hope for museum to honour town’s famous architect

Still hope for museum to honour town’s famous architect

A town’s civic society has not given up hope of securing a museum to honour its most famous son, the architect Decimus Burton.

Thousands don Santa hats for Christmas Day runs

Thousands don Santa hats for Christmas Day runs

Across the county thousands of runners donned special festive attire to take part in a series of free running events.

Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

The ScS furniture chain is set to open its third store in the county with a huge discount on offer for its first customers.

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Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

A road was blocked in both directions following a three-car crash.

Suspected shoplifter charged with £500 ‘hats and gloves theft’

Suspected shoplifter charged with £500 ‘hats and gloves theft’

Police have made numerous charges after upping patrols to protect retailers in the run-up to Christmas.

2,100 home-garden village plans shelved

2,100 home-garden village plans shelved

A borough council has dropped controversial elements of its Local Plan in order to get it past the finishing line.

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Courier ‘robbed of his van’ while delivering parcels

Courier ‘robbed of his van’ while delivering parcels

A delivery driver reported his van being stolen by a man wearing a face covering while out delivering parcels late at night.

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Arrest made after ‘suspicious’ van blaze

Arrest made after ‘suspicious’ van blaze

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a van was found alight on a busy road.

Man charged after imitation firearm seized in drug arrest

Man charged after imitation firearm seized in drug arrest

A man has been charged with a string of offences after an imitation firearm was seized when police stopped a suspected drug dealer.

Family of tragic Kent pupil win campaign for more allergy info on menus

Family of tragic Kent pupil win campaign for more allergy info on menus

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has backed calls for restaurants to publish more allergy information on their menus after the death of a Kent pupil.

'I wasn't dealing drugs - I was waiting for my girlfriend'

'I wasn't dealing drugs - I was waiting for my girlfriend'

A 28-year-old has been jailed after police discovered drugs and cash from a car parked in an unusual location.

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‘I only drove into bus lane once – but was sent 11 fines!’

‘I only drove into bus lane once – but was sent 11 fines!’

A pensioner was bombarded with 11 fines in 17 days for driving into a bus lane, despite paying the penalty notice at the first opportunity.

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Road partially closed amid reports of fallen tree and crash

Road partially closed amid reports of fallen tree and crash

A busy road remains partially closed following reports of a fallen tree and an accident on the carriageway.

The road in Kent named one of the best for independent shops in the UK

The road in Kent named one of the best for independent shops in the UK

A shopping street in Kent has been described as “the best it’s ever looked” as it’s named one of the best for independent shops in the UK.

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Drones being used to fix power cuts faster

Drones being used to fix power cuts faster

UK Power Networks is trialling the use of drones to help identify problems with the electrical grid quicker.

Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

A man has been charged after Lego sets and food were repeatedly stolen in two Kent towns.

Turkish restaurant building up for auction

Turkish restaurant building up for auction

A property that is home to a Turkish restaurant is up for auction with a guide price in excess of £1 million.

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman, who was born in Kent, has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with encephalitis.

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