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Nine arrests as fifth cannabis farm shut in a week

Nine arrests as fifth cannabis farm shut in a week

07 March 2025

Several arrests have been made as part of a sting operation disrupting and shutting down large-scale cannabis cultivations across the county.

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Suspected drug driver arrested after car and lorry crash on M20 slip-road

Suspected drug driver arrested after car and lorry crash on M20 slip-road

06 March 2025

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a lorry and car crashed on a slip-road leading onto the M20.

Tory leader says county elections will be ‘most difficult ever’

Tory leader says county elections will be ‘most difficult ever’

06 March 2025

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch admitted today that her party faces a tough challenge when the county goes to the polls in May.

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Emergency lights cause ‘shocking’ delays on busy route for nearly two weeks

Emergency lights cause ‘shocking’ delays on busy route for nearly two weeks

06 March 2025

Drivers using a main road are facing long queues while a utility company carries out electricity repairs.

Police caught drink driver after ‘excessive beeping’

Police caught drink driver after ‘excessive beeping’

06 March 2025

A Range Rover driver was found smelling of booze after police approached his car due to him beeping his horn too much in a Kent town centre.

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‘My son’s life will be ruined!’ Anger after children given school places nearly 30 miles from home

‘My son’s life will be ruined!’ Anger after children given school places nearly 30 miles from home

05 March 2025

Worried parents have aired their concerns after finding out their children have been given secondary school placements more than an hour away.

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Appeal for witnesses after serious crash on A249 leaves dad fighting for life

Appeal for witnesses after serious crash on A249 leaves dad fighting for life

05 March 2025

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious crash on a busy route saw three people taken to hospital.

Three-month crossroads closure set to wreak havoc

Three-month crossroads closure set to wreak havoc

04 March 2025

The three-month closure of one of the busiest crossroads in Kent is set to cause chaos in villages and rural communities, it has been warned.

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Predator looking for ‘secret boyfriend’ jailed

Predator looking for ‘secret boyfriend’ jailed

03 March 2025

A predator who thought it was speaking with a teenage boy has been jailed after asking for explicit photographs to be sent to him.

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Appeal to find missing pensioner, 77

Appeal to find missing pensioner, 77

03 March 2025

An appeal has been launched to help find a missing pensioner, who may appear confused.

Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

03 March 2025

Pollution in our waterways has stalled the building of thousands of new homes - but could things be about to change?

Main road into town centre blocked following crash

Main road into town centre blocked following crash

02 March 2025

A main route into a town centre was blocked in both directions following a crash.

Food bank charity moves to reassure users as charge almost triples

Food bank charity moves to reassure users as charge almost triples

02 March 2025

Vulnerable users of a food larder project have voiced concerns after the service was given to a charity which plans to hike charges.

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‘I just like building things’: Wonderkid earns £1.2k to build own hybrid go-kart

‘I just like building things’: Wonderkid earns £1.2k to build own hybrid go-kart

01 March 2025

A remarkable 15-year-old engineering student who has been building things since he was six has finished his most impressive project yet.

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Huge cannabis farm found in warehouse

Huge cannabis farm found in warehouse

28 February 2025

Police have found four tents filled with 1,000 cannabis plants estimated to be worth £300,000 in a town centre building.

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‘This is just too much’: Fightback over HMOs

‘This is just too much’: Fightback over HMOs

28 February 2025

A council is making moves to control the spread of HMOs as three more are in the pipeline for an area where they have already caused controversy.

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Two of borough’s villages to see top council tax bills exceed £5k

Two of borough’s villages to see top council tax bills exceed £5k

27 February 2025

A borough council has set its precept for the next financial year, and agreed to hike parking costs at the same time.

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Flat proposed above historic high street store

Flat proposed above historic high street store

27 February 2025

Plans have gone in to convert the space above a Grade II-listed shop into a flat.

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

27 February 2025

A road improvement scheme near a school and where 1,000 new homes are being built has been deferred to make it fit for purpose.

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Shock closure of cafe chain’s final Kent branch

Shock closure of cafe chain’s final Kent branch

27 February 2025

A town centre shop serving coffee, cakes and afternoon tea has permanently closed its doors.

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