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Zombie knives and drugs seized following village raids

Zombie knives and drugs seized following village raids

28 April 2025

Four were arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs after police raided three homes in the same village.

Motion on future of docks voted down over legal concerns

Motion on future of docks voted down over legal concerns

28 April 2025

A motion about a working dockside industrial estate was voted down amid concerns it could lead to the collapse of a council’s Local Plan process.

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Devastated owner claims mix-up at animal hospital led to dog’s death

Devastated owner claims mix-up at animal hospital led to dog’s death

28 April 2025

A leading animal charity has launched an internal investigation into fears a dog was mistakenly given two drugs which led to it dying in agony.

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Our guide to the May Day weekend

Our guide to the May Day weekend

28 April 2025

Spring into the first bank holiday of the month with Morris dancers, maypoles, craft beer and doggy days out.

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Week-long festival inspired by hire of piano for jazz legend

Week-long festival inspired by hire of piano for jazz legend

27 April 2025

A church is to host a piano festival after a world-renowned jazz legend unexpectedly said “yes” to a request to perform at the high street venue.

Missing man believed to be in Kent 68 miles from home

Missing man believed to be in Kent 68 miles from home

26 April 2025

A missing man from Hertfordshire is thought to be in Kent, with the public asked not to approach him if seen.

Medical incident shuts busy route

Medical incident shuts busy route

26 April 2025

A road has been shut in both directions by police due to a medical incident.

Plans emerge for 42 flats in town centre redesign

Plans emerge for 42 flats in town centre redesign

26 April 2025

Proposals have been submitted to create two blocks of flats at a disused town centre space.

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‘It is a brilliant day out for Lego fans - and there’s lots more to see and do’

‘It is a brilliant day out for Lego fans - and there’s lots more to see and do’

26 April 2025

We visited one of Kent’s top attractions to see its Lego exhibition - and got a day out packed with loads more.

Teacher admits sending naked pictures to pupil at special needs college

Teacher admits sending naked pictures to pupil at special needs college

25 April 2025

A teacher at a private school for children with special needs has been banned following an “unforgivable lapse of judgment”.

Woman ‘pulled into alleyway and assaulted’

Woman ‘pulled into alleyway and assaulted’

25 April 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman suffered serious injuries in an alleged assault in which she was “repeatedly punched and kicked”.

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Labour readmits suspended councillors after 14-month probe into ‘Christmas party incident’

Labour readmits suspended councillors after 14-month probe into ‘Christmas party incident’

25 April 2025

Two suspended Labour members have been readmitted to the party following an investigation which has taken more than a year to complete.

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Police seen near school car park after reports of ‘weapon being present’

Police seen near school car park after reports of ‘weapon being present’

25 April 2025

Police were called to a car park near a school after reports of a weapon being present.

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Nursery reopens amid uncertainty about future in village hall

Nursery reopens amid uncertainty about future in village hall

25 April 2025

A disagreement over a village hall has left parents worried about the future of their child’s nursery.

‘The rise in young people seeking mental health help is worrying’

‘The rise in young people seeking mental health help is worrying’

25 April 2025

The guest on this week’s Kent Politics Podcast raises concerns about how young people are now outnumbering the elderly in seeking help from some GPs.

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‘Today it’s a plastic knife, tomorrow it’s a real one’: Fears after yob attacks at newsagents

‘Today it’s a plastic knife, tomorrow it’s a real one’: Fears after yob attacks at newsagents

25 April 2025

A village shopkeeper says she has been left “traumatised” after a series of “shocking” attacks by unruly yobs, some of which have been caught on CCTV.

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Traditional folk festival to return for bank holiday weekend

Traditional folk festival to return for bank holiday weekend

25 April 2025

Hundreds of Morris dancers, musicians and street performers will flock to Kent for an annual May Day celebration.

Faeces found in toilet roll holder as care firm branded ‘inadequate’

Faeces found in toilet roll holder as care firm branded ‘inadequate’

25 April 2025

The health watchdog has rated a care company “inadequate” and placed it under special measures to protect vulnerable clients’ safety.

‘Co-op can, why can’t we?’: Tesco’s bid to sell booze near station refused

‘Co-op can, why can’t we?’: Tesco’s bid to sell booze near station refused

24 April 2025

A new town Tesco has been refused permission to sell alcohol near a railway station despite a rival retailer being able to round the corner.

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Retro festival axed after 18 years

Retro festival axed after 18 years

23 April 2025

Organisers of a popular two-day festival celebrating 1940s Britain are calling it a day after this year’s event.

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