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Thousands oppose 'out of sight, out of mind' homes plan

Thousands oppose 'out of sight, out of mind' homes plan

12 December 2020

Two MPs are backing residents in opposition to 2,000 homes on farmland, with a petition presented in the House of Commons.

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Cannabis haul disguised as teabags

Cannabis haul disguised as teabags

11 December 2020

A 61-year-old man has been arrested after cannabis was disguised as teabags was found.

Watch the moment two suspected drug dealers are arrested

Watch the moment two suspected drug dealers are arrested

10 December 2020

The county's police force has continued its crackdown on the county lines drug supply in Kent.

Man found dead at block of flats

Man found dead at block of flats

10 December 2020

A man was found dead in a tower block after police were called.

DWP to hire 266 'work coaches' to fight unemployment

DWP to hire 266 'work coaches' to fight unemployment

09 December 2020

Job centres across Kent are recruiting new 'work coaches' to help get people back into employment.

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Man in 30s found dead

Man in 30s found dead

07 December 2020

A body found at a house has been identified as a man in his thirties.

Weapons and drugs seized overnight

Weapons and drugs seized overnight

06 December 2020

Three men were arrested overnight and weapons and drugs were seized as part of a police operation to target knife crime.

Bank customers now 70 miles from nearest branch

Bank customers now 70 miles from nearest branch

01 December 2020

Two more high street banks have been closed down for good with the nearest branch now up to 70 miles away for some customers.

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Covid patients in half of intensive care beds at hospital

Covid patients in half of intensive care beds at hospital

24 November 2020

Local NHS bosses have warned of the severe pressure for trusts as people being admitted to hospitals with Covid continues to rise.

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Man charged with possession of catapults and metal ball bearings

Man charged with possession of catapults and metal ball bearings

12 November 2020

Two catapults and metal ball bearings have been seized as part of a crackdown on knife and weapon crime across Kent.

Chatham marks Armistice Day

Chatham marks Armistice Day

11 November 2020

A special stream of this year's Armistice Day service was held online to honour fallen serviceman and women.

Coronavirus testing facility opens

Coronavirus testing facility opens

10 November 2020

A covid test centre has started to take bookings for people displaying symptoms of the virus.

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Vehicle fire causes severe delays

Vehicle fire causes severe delays

09 November 2020

Traffic is moving again and a road has been re-opened after a vehicle caught alight.

House boat fire near Historic Dockyard

House boat fire near Historic Dockyard

06 November 2020

Fire crews were called to a house boat fire at a commercial premises near a popular naval attraction.

Investigation after knifepoint robbery

Investigation after knifepoint robbery

05 November 2020

Police were called after two men are said to have been robbed of various possessions at knifepoint.

Remembrance Sunday event moves online

Remembrance Sunday event moves online

04 November 2020

Plans to ensure the Fallen are honoured will be streamed remotely as part of a limited wreath laying ceremony.

'To shut us down again is a total injustice'

'To shut us down again is a total injustice'

03 November 2020

Gym owners have reacted to the lockdown closure order, amid calls for leisure and sports venues to be declared 'essential' businesses.

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Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze

03 November 2020

Crews were called to extinguish a hob fire after it caught ablaze.

CCTV appeal following attempted burglary

CCTV appeal following attempted burglary

03 November 2020

Detectives investigating an attempted burglary have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

'This is another nail in the coffin of the pub'

'This is another nail in the coffin of the pub'

02 November 2020

Pub landlords and industry heads have hit out at the decision to ban takeaway pints under the government's latest lockdown measures.

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