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Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

21 February 2023

Police understood to be investigating the alleged rape of a Kent schoolgirl say they have found no evidence of an assault having taken place.

Banksy-style artist makes their mark on town

Banksy-style artist makes their mark on town

21 February 2023

An anonymous street artist who works in a similar way to Banksy has spoken out after creating two new pieces in one Kent town.

'Fantasy land' plans for 52 flats with just 10 parking spaces

'Fantasy land' plans for 52 flats with just 10 parking spaces

21 February 2023

Neighbours have hit out at plans to build a "tower block" on a busy residential street, saying: "This isn't Canary Wharf."

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Driver banned from road after smoking cannabis

Driver banned from road after smoking cannabis

20 February 2023

A cannabis smoker who came to the attention of police when he took an unusual route through a town has been banned from the road.

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Detective in case of murdered dog walker drafted in to solve Nicola Bulley disappearance

Detective in case of murdered dog walker drafted in to solve Nicola Bulley disappearance

19 February 2023

A detective who supported police investigating the murder of PCSO Julia James has been drafted in to help solve the disappearance of Nicola Bulley.

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Six-hour queues at border as staff strike

Six-hour queues at border as staff strike

18 February 2023

Massive queues are building as people head home following the half-term break are hit by the impact of border staff going on strike.

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Backlash over new homes plan at derelict manor house linked to Jane Austen

Backlash over new homes plan at derelict manor house linked to Jane Austen

18 February 2023

A community is fighting plans to build homes and restore a manor linked to Jane Austen because of traffic fears,

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'Ludicrous' plans to more than double estate's size taken out of council's hands

'Ludicrous' plans to more than double estate's size taken out of council's hands

18 February 2023

A controversial village development for 155 homes will not be decided by the council after it took too long to make a decision.

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On-demand bus service launches for cut-off villages

On-demand bus service launches for cut-off villages

17 February 2023

Rural residents will be able to 'order' a bus to their door via phone or app as part of a new on-demand service following cuts to routes.

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Person in hospital after car and lorry crash

Person in hospital after car and lorry crash

17 February 2023

A person was taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a truck on a country road.

'We just want to know how he ended up dead in a ditch'

'We just want to know how he ended up dead in a ditch'

17 February 2023

The family of a dad-of-two discovered dead wearing just one shoe and almost two miles from his car say questions about his death remain unanswered.

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BMW driver killed in head-on crash was facing court for drugs and motoring offences

BMW driver killed in head-on crash was facing court for drugs and motoring offences

16 February 2023

A BMW driver killed in a head-on crash on Monday was facing a court case this week accused of drugs and motoring offences.

Half-term holiday warning as strikes hit homecoming travellers

Half-term holiday warning as strikes hit homecoming travellers

16 February 2023

Travellers returning home from their half-term breaks have been warned to expect delays amid border force strike action.

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Tributes to 'inseparable' mother and daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide

Tributes to 'inseparable' mother and daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide

15 February 2023

The family of a head teacher and her seven-year-old, found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at Epsom College, have spoken of their grief.

'He was my best friend and the most amazing dad'

'He was my best friend and the most amazing dad'

15 February 2023

A devastated partner has paid tribute to a dad-of-two killed in a horror crash that claimed two lives.

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Death toll in boat sinking tragedy could be higher

Death toll in boat sinking tragedy could be higher

15 February 2023

An investigation has been launched into the sinking of a vessel which saw at least four people drowned.

Man caught having sex with ex-mayor's horse

Man caught having sex with ex-mayor's horse

15 February 2023

A former town mayor says a "sick" man caught having sex with his horse should be castrated.

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A look inside £3m landslip work that has closed railway line

A look inside £3m landslip work that has closed railway line

14 February 2023

As work on the railway line to prevent landslides, our reporter joined teams to find out how they are following in Victorian engineers' footsteps.

'I can't believe this - we love you man'

'I can't believe this - we love you man'

14 February 2023

Tributes have been paid to the second victim of a fatal crash, with shocked loved ones describing him as a "good mate".

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Police misconduct hearings after Wayne Couzens exposure reports

Police misconduct hearings after Wayne Couzens exposure reports

14 February 2023

Two police officers are to face misconduct cases over the handling of reports of indecent exposure by killer police officer Wayne Couzens.

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