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Long-awaited cinema finally opens

Long-awaited cinema finally opens

08 October 2021

A new cinema, which has been in the works for six years, is opening today with the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die.

Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

06 October 2021

A plasterer has been given a suspended prison sentence after posting a racist video directed at England players following their Euro 2020 defeat.

Careworker accused of killing girl, 3, after she refused to eat lunch

Careworker accused of killing girl, 3, after she refused to eat lunch

06 October 2021

A careworker has gone on trial accused of killing a three-year-old girl after she refused to eat her lunch.

Red list rules means expat can't come home

Red list rules means expat can't come home

05 October 2021

An expat from Kent is among thousands of Brits who feel they are marooned abroad due to the strict 'red list' rules for travel.

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Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

04 October 2021

Two police officers who braved smoke and flames to rescue an arsonist have been recognised for their bravery by the fire service.

Asylum seekers landing in Kent could face 1,500-mile flight to Albania

Asylum seekers landing in Kent could face 1,500-mile flight to Albania

03 October 2021

People who arrive in the UK after crossing the Channel will soon face a 1,500-mile flight to Albania for processing, it has been reported.

Mum battling Cystic Fibrosis running London Marathon

Mum battling Cystic Fibrosis running London Marathon

02 October 2021

A mum who has been battling Cystic Fibrosis all of her life is to run the London Marathon this weekend.

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Former PC faces jail for raping vulnerable teen

Former PC faces jail for raping vulnerable teen

30 September 2021

A former Kent Police officer and an accomplice have been convicted of raping a vulnerable teenager after she was groomed on social media.

Dover TAP imposed again

Dover TAP imposed again

29 September 2021

Drivers are being warned of a traffic control system put in place this afternoon to stop town centre congestion.

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Escaped iguana rescued from pub roof

Escaped iguana rescued from pub roof

27 September 2021

Fire crews were called to rescue an escaped iguana who found himself on a pub roof.

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Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

27 September 2021

A gang of burglars who stayed at Pontins while stealing cars across Kent filmed themselves at posted it on Snapchat.

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Huge fuel queues for third day

Huge fuel queues for third day

26 September 2021

Anxious drivers are causing huge queues at petrol stations as many garages have been forced to shut their pumps.

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Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

24 September 2021

A lorry driver who attempted to smuggle £3 million worth of cocaine has been jailed after he was caught trying to enter Kent.

Health centre will save ex-Debenhams from becoming 'white elephant'

Health centre will save ex-Debenhams from becoming 'white elephant'

24 September 2021

A proposal to create a £16m health centre in a former Debenhams will save it from becoming a 'large white elephant' in the High Street.

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Man accused of breaching restraining order

Man accused of breaching restraining order

23 September 2021

A man has appeared in court accused of breaching a restraining order and sending offensive and threatening communications.

Kent care home guided Help writers

Kent care home guided Help writers

23 September 2021

A care home which lost 10 residents to Covid-19 helped provide an 'honest picture' of the pandemic for new Jodie Comer drama, Help.

Owners 'laughed' at dog attack

Owners 'laughed' at dog attack

22 September 2021

Owners are said to have stood by while their pet attacked two ponies in a field and then drove off without it.

Plans emerge for new £16m health centre at old Debenhams

Plans emerge for new £16m health centre at old Debenhams

22 September 2021

A multi-million pound health centre serving 30,000 patients could be set up in a former Debenhams department store.

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Dover TAP is back

Dover TAP is back

22 September 2021

A port-bound traffic control system was back in force today to prevent town road congestion.

Tribute to 'larger than life' former radio presenter

Tribute to 'larger than life' former radio presenter

22 September 2021

A colleague has paid tribute to a 'larger than life' and pioneering Kent radio broadcaster who has died.

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