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Man robbed and punched in cash machine attack

11 October 2021
Man robbed and punched in cash machine attack

A man was attacked and punched while taking out money from a cash machine as police launch a hunt for two suspects.

Road blocked after crash

11 October 2021
Road blocked after crash

A two-car crash left a major route blocked during the morning rush hour.

Bowling alley plans approved alongside KFC, Costa and Kaspa's

11 October 2021
Bowling alley plans approved alongside KFC, Costa and Kaspa's

A new bowling alley is set to open in a former tourist attraction alongside KFC, Costa and Kaspa's after planning applications were approved.

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The soldier whose exploits earned him celebrity status

11 October 2021
The soldier whose exploits earned him celebrity status

We explore the life of the army general who earned the nickname Chinese Gordon but whose actions closer to home gave him immortal status.

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'I'm not going anywhere' - leader defiant amid calls to quit

08 October 2021
'I'm not going anywhere' - leader defiant amid calls to quit

In a long week in politics, a council leader facing internal party division, U-turn over major vote and losing a flagship bid says he won't quit.

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Cyclist killed in bin lorry crash named

07 October 2021
Cyclist killed in bin lorry crash named

A young cyclist was killed when he collided with a bin lorry along a busy town road.

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Builder died in quarry accident

07 October 2021
Builder died in quarry accident

A construction worker died during an incident at a building site in an old quarry, an inquest has heard.

Vote on blueprint for 27,000 homes ditched

06 October 2021
Vote on blueprint for 27,000 homes ditched

A council's leadership is under fire after pulling its "incomplete and flawed" blueprint for homes ahead of a crunch vote it was set to lose.

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Grandmother's 11-month wait for repairs to fire-ravaged home

06 October 2021
Grandmother's 11-month wait for repairs to fire-ravaged home

A grandmother and her family say they've been waiting for almost a year for repairs to their house after a fire.

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Meet Kent's only mounted police officer (and her trusted steed)

05 October 2021
Meet Kent's only mounted police officer (and her trusted steed)

The county's only mounted police officer has joined a specialist unit of officers cracking down on rural crime in Kent.

Boy, 15, in court over 'knifepoint attack'

04 October 2021
Boy, 15, in court over 'knifepoint attack'

A teenage boy has appeared in court after another boy was reportedly threatened at knifepoint during an alleged robbery attempt on a village green.

Memorial to honour organ donor heroes

28 September 2021
Memorial to honour organ donor heroes

A new memorial wall has been unveiled at a hospital honouring the heroes who have donated organs to save the lives of seriously ill patients.

Jobs offered but vacancies remain after fair

28 September 2021
Jobs offered but vacancies remain after fair

Job vacancies remain unfilled for new roles at Kent's largest shopping centre after hundreds of offers were made during a recent jobs fair.

Search for new head after troubled 18 months at school

28 September 2021
Search for new head after troubled 18 months at school

A search for a new permanent head teacher is under way at a primary school where half of the staff left their posts.

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Broadband connection lost as work causes disruption

27 September 2021
Broadband connection lost as work causes disruption

Customers have been experiencing broadband blackouts as company bosses apologise for disruption due to maintenance work.

Missed birthday parties and stranded tourists as fuel crisis bites

25 September 2021
Missed birthday parties and stranded tourists as fuel crisis bites

As the fuel situation worsens with drivers rushing to the pumps, people's weekend plans have been left in tatters.

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Drivers queue through night as fuel prices soar

25 September 2021
Drivers queue through night as fuel prices soar

Drivers have been queuing through the night as panic buying fuel sees prices at some pumps soar despite assurances there is plenty available.

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'Don't be surprised if you can't get a cab home this weekend'

24 September 2021
'Don't be surprised if you can't get a cab home this weekend'

The head of a taxi drivers' association says drivers face being out of work if the panic buying of fuel continues through the weekend.

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Giant artwork set for riverside launch

24 September 2021
Giant artwork set for riverside launch

A giant art installation featuring messages of hope and celebrating unsung heroes will light up a town's riverside park.

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Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

24 September 2021
Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

A lorry driver who attempted to smuggle £3 million worth of cocaine has been jailed after he was caught trying to enter Kent.

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