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Spectacular lightning storm strikes district

Spectacular lightning storm strikes district

Keen photographers captured some stunning photos as the district was battered by a spectacular storm last night.

Man finds suspected burglar in home

Man finds suspected burglar in home

Police have released a e-fit of a man they want to identify after he was found snooping around a house.

Fleeced for £9k by email

Fleeced for £9k by email

A woman lost £9,000 when money she paid for building work was diverted to a criminal’s account.

'This is not a prank - I have a gun'

'This is not a prank - I have a gun'

An electrician strolled out of a bank with almost £2,000 after telling staff he was armed - before targeting another two days later.

Shoppers furious at new parking cameras

Shoppers furious at new parking cameras

Shoppers have taken to social media to complain about new parking cameras at a busy retail park.

Government announces jobcentre closures

Government announces jobcentre closures

Three jobcentres in Kent are closing after the government announced plans to save money, forcing unemployed people to travel elsewhere.

Kent holiday home among best in the world

Kent holiday home among best in the world

A luxury holiday home in Kent has been named one of the best in the world, alongside hotels in Marbella, Bali and Costa Rica.

Man arrested over 'indecent exposure'

Man arrested over 'indecent exposure'

A man has been arrested after a report of indecent exposure late at night.

Arts festival celebrates £1 million boost

Arts festival celebrates £1 million boost

An two-yearly festival that has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the country's top arts events has won £1 million backing.

Debris flies as bus and car collide

Debris flies as bus and car collide

A busy road opposite two supermarkets has been blocked off following a crash involving a double decker bus and a car.

Woman in her 80s challenges burglar

Woman in her 80s challenges burglar

Police have released an e-fit after a pensioner confronted a burglar who claimed to be a decorator.

Historic regatta to be resurrected

Historic regatta to be resurrected

The world's oldest regatta has been handed a lifeline - after organisers of a popular festival stepped in.

Lineker tucks in at award-winning pub

Lineker tucks in at award-winning pub

Football star Gary Lineker ditched the crisps and tucked into a meal at a gastropub just hours before it was named best in the country.

‘We like living here…but don’t feel safe anymore’

‘We like living here…but don’t feel safe anymore’

Council tower blocks in two Kent towns could have sprinkler systems installed if the fire service recommends it following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

High street shovel vandal left trail of destruction

High street shovel vandal left trail of destruction

A spade-wielding drunk who went on a vandalism spree in a busy town centre told police: “You want a monster, you’re gonna get one."

Crane leaves trail of destruction

Crane leaves trail of destruction

A stretch of tarmac has been destroyed after a crane mounted the pavement, ripping open a manhole cover.

Robbery suspect due in court

Robbery suspect due in court

A 36-year-old man has been charged with robbing a bank in a busy high street and will appear before magistrates today.

Man jailed for stabbing ex friend in stomach

Man jailed for stabbing ex friend in stomach

A man caused a former friend multiple injuries, before blaming someone else for the horrific attack.

OAP dragged from car in road rage attack

OAP dragged from car in road rage attack

A 66-year-old was punched to ground by two men in an assault that only stopped when passing motorists intervened.

Town blighted by eight burglaries in three weeks

Town blighted by eight burglaries in three weeks

A spate of burglaries has seen cash and jewellery stolen from a number of homes.

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