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‘No more secret meetings’: County Hall protesters claim devolution reforms will ‘kill democracy’

‘No more secret meetings’: County Hall protesters claim devolution reforms will ‘kill democracy’

Protesters gathered outside a meeting of the county council this morning to express opposition to planned sweeping reforms to local government.

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Image released after woman ‘struck with chair’ in huge bar brawl

Image released after woman ‘struck with chair’ in huge bar brawl

Police have released a CCTV image of a man after a woman was reportedly struck with a chair during a bar brawl.

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Missing couple found after five-day search

Missing couple found after five-day search

A missing couple have been safely located following several police appeals.

Huge sea search was for man reported missing 100 miles away

Huge sea search was for man reported missing 100 miles away

A huge sea search off the Kent coast was for a man reported missing 100 miles away.

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Phones stolen in smash-and-grab at town EE store

Phones stolen in smash-and-grab at town EE store

Police are investigating after several products were stolen from a phone shop targeted by raiders in the early hours.

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Emergency services descend on cul-de-sac behind pub to assist ‘officers engaged in an arrest’

Emergency services descend on cul-de-sac behind pub to assist ‘officers engaged in an arrest’

A large emergency services presence was spotted near a town railway station following an incident which saw Kent Police called to assist the Met.

‘Developers are not in business to solve housing crisis - they need profit’

‘Developers are not in business to solve housing crisis - they need profit’

Election spending, housing crisis, plans to ‘sideline’ local councils and electric vehicle myths are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Shocking footage shows dogs being ‘dragged’ by the side of car

Shocking footage shows dogs being ‘dragged’ by the side of car

A dashcam video shows two dogs being dragged by the side of a car on a main road, prompting an RSPCA investigation.

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Ice to cause travel disruption after last night’s snow

Ice to cause travel disruption after last night’s snow

A weather warning for ice is in place this morning as the cold snap continues following last night’s snow and sleet.

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Carer who stole £12k from pensioners to pay back £1

Carer who stole £12k from pensioners to pay back £1

Carers who stole more than £12,000 from an elderly couple they were looking after have been ordered to pay back £1 by the court.

'I'm so angry - we've had no cards or letters for a month!'

'I'm so angry - we've had no cards or letters for a month!'

A frustrated pensioner says he has received no letters or cards for a month - and fears he may have missed doctor’s appointments.

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Mystery as moped involved in crash vanishes from scene

Mystery as moped involved in crash vanishes from scene

A shop worker who lost control of his bike on black ice received an added “gut punch” after coming round from surgery to learn his bike is missing.

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‘We’ll have a really horrible, nasty snarl of traffic lights’

‘We’ll have a really horrible, nasty snarl of traffic lights’

A long-awaited slip-road off the A2 has been given the green light despite concerns about the proposed layout of the new junction.

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We tried Kent’s viral Sunday sharing roast with ‘months-long waiting list’

We tried Kent’s viral Sunday sharing roast with ‘months-long waiting list’

Its gigantic helpings of meat, veg and yorkies in a tray sent social media into a frenzy - but did our food reviewer think the wait was worth it?

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First pictures as snow starts falling across Kent after weather warning issued

First pictures as snow starts falling across Kent after weather warning issued

Snow has started settling in towns across the county as flood and cold weather warnings remain in place.

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Cat park welcomes retired lionesses to live out 'golden years' together

Cat park welcomes retired lionesses to live out 'golden years' together

A pair of white lioness sisters have arrived in the county and are to now spend their twilight years at an animal sanctuary in the countryside.

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Plans for artist’s quirky new home delayed because not enough posters put up

Plans for artist’s quirky new home delayed because not enough posters put up

A Kent artist’s plans for a controversial seaside home have been delayed as not enough notices were put up advertising the application.

Gone in 60 seconds! Thieves use ‘scanning device’ to steal family’s £25k car

Gone in 60 seconds! Thieves use ‘scanning device’ to steal family’s £25k car

Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment a dad’s £25,000 pick-up truck was stolen from his driveway - with the thieves gone in less than 60 seconds.

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PM ‘keen’ to bring international trains back to Kent

PM ‘keen’ to bring international trains back to Kent

The Prime Minister has backed calls to reinstate international trains in Kent saying he is “keen” to see the services return.

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Air ambulance lands after woman falls from multi-storey car park

Air ambulance lands after woman falls from multi-storey car park

A woman was taken to hospital after falling from a multi-storey car park.

Duo ‘shoved woman to ground and robbed her’ in town centre

Duo ‘shoved woman to ground and robbed her’ in town centre

A duo reportedly shoved a woman to the ground and snatched her bag in a town centre robbery shortly after dark.

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Bridge over M2 to close for five weeks

Bridge over M2 to close for five weeks

A crossing over a section of motorway is set to be shut for repairs by National Highway.

BMW flips onto roof and damages four other cars in ‘crazy’ crash

BMW flips onto roof and damages four other cars in ‘crazy’ crash

Footage has been captured of the trail of destruction left by a BMW which crashed into a car park wall and several other vehicles.

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Callous owners ‘left puppies to die in wooden box with lid nailed shut’

Callous owners ‘left puppies to die in wooden box with lid nailed shut’

Five abandoned puppies have been saved after they were found trapped inside a wooden box with the lid nailed shut.

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Kent fire service sees ‘rise in staff absences amid mental health crisis’

Kent fire service sees ‘rise in staff absences amid mental health crisis’

Concerns have been raised over the number of Kent fire service staff who have been off sick for mental health reasons.

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Second day of search for person missing in sea off Kent coast

Second day of search for person missing in sea off Kent coast

A huge search operation on the Kent coast has continued today following reports of a person going missing in the water.

Weather disruption expected as county braces for snow

Weather disruption expected as county braces for snow

A snow warning is now in force with the county being advised it could see flurries, while flood and cold weather warnings remain in place.

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Cost to improve second worst A-road in Kent rises by £50m

Cost to improve second worst A-road in Kent rises by £50m

The cost of improvements to a busy stretch of highway has rocketed by a “ridiculous” £50m in just a few years.

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Management company ditched after new-build estate residents revolt over rising fees

Management company ditched after new-build estate residents revolt over rising fees

Fed-up residents have worked together to get rid of the property management company running their new-build estate.

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Teen parents' heartbreak as five-month-old baby faces cancer battle

Teen parents' heartbreak as five-month-old baby faces cancer battle

The teenage parents of a five-month-old baby have been left heartbroken after he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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