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Predatory child rapist jailed after ‘appalling’ abuse

04 April 2025
Predatory child rapist jailed after ‘appalling’ abuse

A paedophile has at last faced justice for “appalling and terrifying” offences he committed against a nine-year-old girl half a century ago.

Witnesses sought after 120-year-old rare post box stolen

04 April 2025
Witnesses sought after 120-year-old rare post box stolen

Police are appealing for witnesses after a rare post box which is more than 100 years old was stolen.

Boy afraid of getting his hair cut undergoes chop for charity

04 April 2025
Boy afraid of getting his hair cut undergoes chop for charity

A young boy who has autism and ADHD and hasn’t been to the barbers for two years has bravely had his hair chopped off to raise money for charity.

MP concerned for ‘potential of instability’ as NHS boss takes on neighbouring hospital

04 April 2025
MP concerned for ‘potential of instability’ as NHS boss takes on neighbouring hospital

An MP has raised concerns as two neighbouring hospital trusts begin to share a chief executive on an interim basis.

McDonald’s to reopen after month-long closure

03 April 2025
McDonald’s to reopen after month-long closure

A fast-food chain branch will be reopening after a revamp designed to deliver a better and faster customer experience.

Family of former roofer appeal for colleagues after ‘painful’ death

02 April 2025
Family of former roofer appeal for colleagues after ‘painful’ death

The family of a former roofer are appealing for his ex-colleagues to come forward after his asbestos-related cancer death.

Town to be cut off from hospital and Bluewater after bus service axed

02 April 2025
Town to be cut off from hospital and Bluewater after bus service axed

It has been announced that a bus service will no longer be stopping at the hospital or shopping centre following a trial.

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‘Brazen’ man seen driving stolen Range Rover jailed

02 April 2025
‘Brazen’ man seen driving stolen Range Rover jailed

A man who was spotted abandoning a vehicle and making off on a moped has been jailed for a year after admitting handling stolen goods.

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Kent Sainsbury’s cafe to shut next week

01 April 2025
Kent Sainsbury’s cafe to shut next week

A supermarket cafe branch is serving the last of its customers as it winds down for closure next week.

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Clothing store chain ‘collapses and leaves staff without pay’

01 April 2025
Clothing store chain ‘collapses and leaves staff without pay’

A fashion retailer has reportedly collapsed and left staff without redundancy pay or owed wages.

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‘Bit by bit our little boy became lost in a fog of drugs’

24 March 2025
‘Bit by bit our little boy became lost in a fog of drugs’

A mum who lost her son suddenly is raising money to implement new technology to improve epilepsy care across the country.

Zombie knife and cocaine found during police raid

21 March 2025
Zombie knife and cocaine found during police raid

Two suspects have been charged in connection with drugs supply after several prohibited items were discovered at a property.

Extra secondary school places made available after backlash from parents

21 March 2025
Extra secondary school places made available after backlash from parents

Extra school places will be made available for children across a borough after parents fumed over their children’s placements.

‘Buzzy’ town named as one of the best places to live

21 March 2025
‘Buzzy’ town named as one of the best places to live

A town in the Kent countryside has been named as one of the best places to live in the south east.

Long-awaited works to replace asbestos-ridden pavilion begins

20 March 2025
Long-awaited works to replace asbestos-ridden pavilion begins

Works to demolish a sports ground structure which had to be shut down due to vandalism and asbestos have finally begun.

Homes cut off as water leak shuts road for third time in 12 months

20 March 2025
Homes cut off as water leak shuts road for third time in 12 months

A burst water main forced a road to shut for the third time in less than a year with homes cut off and emergency works blocking the route.

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Kent road gritter named in kmfm competition to play ‘vital role in winter road safety’

20 March 2025
Kent road gritter named in kmfm competition to play ‘vital role in winter road safety’

The county's largest local authority has partnered with kmfm to raise awareness on the important work of gritting crews.

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Motorcyclist seriously hurt after thugs attempt to steal bike

19 March 2025
Motorcyclist seriously hurt after thugs attempt to steal bike

A motorcyclist was left seriously hurt after a pair of thugs on an e-bike attempted to steal his vehicle.

Lift off for town's new leisure centre after funding green light

19 March 2025
Lift off for town's new leisure centre after funding green light

A town’s long-awaited new leisure centre has been given a huge boost after £17 million worth of funding allocated for the project was signed off.

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Council prepares to break up homeless camp on side of busy ring road

19 March 2025
Council prepares to break up homeless camp on side of busy ring road

Preparations have started to break up an encampment just metres from a busy ring road as a council has found homes for the rough sleepers.

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