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Asylum seeker must be re-housed within 24 hours, says judge

Asylum seeker must be re-housed within 24 hours, says judge

An asylum seeker living in Kent army barracks has obtained a court injunction ordering he must be re-housed within 24 hours.

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing man

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing man

Officers are asking people to look out for a man last seen with his dog in a town centre.

Asylum seekers receive supportive messages following no heating claims

Asylum seekers receive supportive messages following no heating claims

Messages of solidarity have been sent to asylum seekers living in army barracks following claims they have no heating, which the Home Office denies.

Man due at crown court following barracks fire

Man due at crown court following barracks fire

A man who was charged following the suspected arson attack at barracks housing asylum seekers will now appear at crown court.

Two people hunted following 'fake blood' protest at barracks

Two people hunted following 'fake blood' protest at barracks

Police are trying to locate two people after fake blood was thrown during a protest at barracks housing asylum seekers.

Vaccine scam victim: 'I was well and truly had'

Vaccine scam victim: 'I was well and truly had'

The victim of a Covid vaccine scam is urging others to be vigilant after he was asked for his bank details in an email.

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Nine more arrested after barracks blaze

Nine more arrested after barracks blaze

A further nine men have been arrested as part of an investigation into a blaze at a barracks housing asylum seekers.

PM's fiancée lands top job at wildlife parks

PM's fiancée lands top job at wildlife parks

The fiancée of Prime Minister Boris Johnson has landed a top job for two major Kent attractions.

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Press photographer arrested after covering protest

Press photographer arrested after covering protest

A press photographer has been arrested after covering a protest at a controversial barracks housing asylum seekers.

'It was horrible to see a building burning'

'It was horrible to see a building burning'

Asylum seekers have addressed events which led to arrests and an arson investigation, saying some were desperate after feeling ignored.

Five arrested in barracks disturbance

Five arrested in barracks disturbance

Five men have been arrested following a disturbance at a military barracks that houses asylum seekers.

Immigration officers arrive at barracks

Immigration officers arrive at barracks

Immigration enforcement vans have been seen arriving at barracks housing asylum seekers.

Arson probe launched into barracks disturbance

Arson probe launched into barracks disturbance

An investigation has been launched into a fire and disturbance at a barracks housing asylum seekers.

Riot police called after huge fire at barracks

Riot police called after huge fire at barracks

Riot police have been called in to a barracks being used to house asylum seekers after a large fire broke out amid unrest.

Two-hour vaccine queue 'Covid breakout waiting to happen'

Two-hour vaccine queue 'Covid breakout waiting to happen'

Fears over social distancing have been raised following long queues outside Kent's first mass vaccine centre.

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'There will be blood on your hands'

'There will be blood on your hands'

A man has been arrested after human rights activists took radical action during a protest calling on the Home Office to close Napier Barracks.

Fly-tipper caught in the act

Fly-tipper caught in the act

A man has been fined after being caught in the middle of a fly-tipping run.

Police car's tyres burst during 24-mile pursuit

Police car's tyres burst during 24-mile pursuit

Three people were taken into custody following a pursuit which left a police car with burst tyres.

'Gentle soul and true gentleman' died suddenly aged 40

'Gentle soul and true gentleman' died suddenly aged 40

Tributes have been paid to a 'true gentleman' who had spent many years homeless before finally getting his own home.

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Police search after car stolen in daylight raid

Police search after car stolen in daylight raid

Police are investigating after a car was stolen from outside a house.

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