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Asylum boats are 'death traps'

Asylum boats are 'death traps'

13 December 2021

Small boats used to cross the Channel are shoddily made with gaffer tape and plywood and the bottom fell out of one at sea, crimefighters say.

Disgraced ex-MP pictured near new London pad

Disgraced ex-MP pictured near new London pad

11 December 2021

An ex-Kent MP has been pictured near his new west London flat after being released from prison and telling a court of his financial troubles.

Body found entangled in fishing nets

Body found entangled in fishing nets

11 December 2021

An investigation has been launched after fishermen found a body ensnared in nets.

Dig deep into town hall history

Dig deep into town hall history

11 December 2021

Volunteers are wanted to delve into the past of an 800-year-old town centre building, which is about to be refurbished.

'Vibrant' 90-room motel plans approved

'Vibrant' 90-room motel plans approved

10 December 2021

A brightly coloured motel on one of Kent's docks has been given the green light despite concerns it is too vibrant.

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Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

10 December 2021

An investigation has been launched after a man allegedly approached a young girl and tried to usher her into a car.

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

10 December 2021

Two brothers have been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting a child.

Fundraising triumph for walkers

Fundraising triumph for walkers

09 December 2021

Money raised from a sponsored march in memory of a teenager who died of cancer has gone eight times over target.

Police continue to investigate after alleged 'abduction attempt'

Police continue to investigate after alleged 'abduction attempt'

09 December 2021

An investigation that came about after members of a public come together to restrain a man at a petrol station continues.

New laws to 'stop channel crossings' are passed

New laws to 'stop channel crossings' are passed

09 December 2021

A new bill designed to deter people smugglers and make dangerous crossings across the Channel unviable has been passed in the House of Commons.

Return of the Thin White Duke

Return of the Thin White Duke

09 December 2021

A David Bowie tribute night on Friday will acknowledge all eras of the legendary singer's musical phases.

'The government does not want these photos seen'

'The government does not want these photos seen'

09 December 2021

We speak to the photographers bringing the world images of asylum seekers crossing the Channel to Kent.

Location of second inland border facility announced

Location of second inland border facility announced

08 December 2021

A second border facility announced for Kent has secured hundreds more jobs.

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Singer tells audience disrupting show to 'just go'

Singer tells audience disrupting show to 'just go'

08 December 2021

A singer who swore at audience members and told them to leave for disrupting her show has cancelled the rest of her tour.

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Sheep killed in three suspected dog attacks

Sheep killed in three suspected dog attacks

08 December 2021

A total 15 sheep have been slaughtered in three suspected dog attacks in the same area, all reported within three days.

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New foodstore for neighbourhood

New foodstore for neighbourhood

08 December 2021

A mayor has cut the ribbon for the opening of a store, which is a £560,000 investment and creates 12 jobs.

A turning point for Kent in asylum crisis?

A turning point for Kent in asylum crisis?

08 December 2021

After a 20-year fight the government says councils will be forced to take in child asylum seekers to ease pressure on Kent - but will it work?

Police payout after man wrongly arrested

Police payout after man wrongly arrested

08 December 2021

A man will be paid more than £2,000 by Kent Police after he was arrested despite being 100 miles away at the time of the alleged offence.

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Huge queues at port amid strong winds

Huge queues at port amid strong winds

07 December 2021

Storm Barra has been creating havoc with numerous reports of fallen trees and long delays for port-bound lorries.

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Man restrained at petrol station after 'abduction attempt'

Man restrained at petrol station after 'abduction attempt'

07 December 2021

This is the dramatic moment customers wrestled a suspect to the ground after an alleged child abduction attempt at a petrol station.

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