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Shop worker 'shaken up' after robbery

19 February 2020
Shop worker 'shaken up' after robbery

A 29-year-old man is in custody after shop workers were threatened with a weapon.

Fears for homes left under water

19 February 2020
Fears for homes left under water

A council chief has said promises made to a flood-blighted village seven years ago still have not been fulfilled.

Villagers return to homes after flooding fears

19 February 2020
Villagers return to homes after flooding fears

After several days, caravan park residents who left their properties because of Storm Dennis, have returned.

200 people flee homes amid flood fears

18 February 2020
200 people flee homes amid flood fears

New drone footage shows the extent of flooding at caravan park which caused residents to flee their homes.

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Van jackknifes on motorway

18 February 2020
Van jackknifes on motorway

A van and trailer have overturned on a motorway, blocking two lanes.

Flooding expected as river levels rise

17 February 2020
Flooding expected as river levels rise

Residents are braced for flooding, after the Environment Agency issued warnings for areas along the River Medway.

Storm Dennis hits weekend events

14 February 2020
Storm Dennis hits weekend events

Sporting fixtures are being cancelled and attractions closed as the county braces itself for gale force winds and rain.

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Cockroach hanging from tie led to restaurant closure

13 February 2020
Cockroach hanging from tie led to restaurant closure

From being placed in liquidation to a bug infestation, one curry house has suffered a spate of misfortune of late - but things are looking up.

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Call for ancestors' war efforts to be shared in commemorative project

13 February 2020
Call for ancestors' war efforts to be shared in commemorative project

A project will celebrate the wartime contributions of locals in the run-up to VE Day.

Water firm accused of 8,000 sewage breaches

12 February 2020
Water firm accused of 8,000 sewage breaches

A major wastewater treatment company has appeared in court to faces allegations over thousands of sewage spills, including at Kent plants.

Stalker bugged ex's home

12 February 2020
Stalker bugged ex's home

A stalker launched a month-long campaign against his ex, posing as a police officer and bugging her home.

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Help pupils with special needs improve their life skills and gain confidence

10 February 2020
Help pupils with special needs improve their life skills and gain confidence

Throughout the year, the Kent Messenger will shine a spotlight on a special needs school and support their fundraising efforts.

Driver caught watching Love Island on M20

05 February 2020
Driver caught watching Love Island on M20

A driver has been reprimanded after traffic police spotted him catching up on Love Island while travelling along the M20.

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Hens rescued from farm given new home

04 February 2020
Hens rescued from farm given new home

An animal sanctuary founder has welcomed 50 chickens who were removed from a free-range farm by animal activists.

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Wood burner causes fire at home

28 January 2020
Wood burner causes fire at home

Emergency crews had to clear a home of smoke after a fire was started by stray embers.

Lane closed on motorway slip road

28 January 2020
Lane closed on motorway slip road

Traffic is coping well after part of a motorway slip road was closed.

Fraudsters pretending to be council workers

28 January 2020
Fraudsters pretending to be council workers

A warning has been issued after reports of con artists scamming the elderly by pretending to work for a local authority.

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Delays on major road

28 January 2020
Delays on major road

A road is partially blocked after a crash, leading to slower traffic.

Hundreds searched by police

27 January 2020
Hundreds searched by police

Weapons including a knife and a knuckle duster were seized during a police crackdown.

Robbers still at large after crashing into police car

27 January 2020
Robbers still at large after crashing into police car

A search has been mounted for robbers who stole a woman's car and then crashed it into a police vehicle.

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