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Hunt for man with hand tattoo following Pokemon robbery

Hunt for man with hand tattoo following Pokemon robbery

06 August 2021

Police are seeking a man with a distinctive tattoo who they would like to speak to following a robbery in which Pokemon cards were taken.

Police shut down hotel after 40 calls

Police shut down hotel after 40 calls

06 August 2021

A trouble-hit guest house has been ordered to close after police were called to the hotel 40 times in eight months.

Seaside bar is voted best in Kent

Seaside bar is voted best in Kent

06 August 2021

A bar overlooking the English Channel has been named the best in Kent, as developers plan to add to the growing offering at the seafront.

Calls for more safe routes as Channel crossings spiral

Calls for more safe routes as Channel crossings spiral

06 August 2021

Charities have hit out at the government as the number of asylum seekers crossing in small boats passes 10,000 this year.

Kent man arrested over racist abuse of England players

Kent man arrested over racist abuse of England players

05 August 2021

A man from Kent has been arrested over the racist abuse of England players.

New pizza takeaway opens in town centre

New pizza takeaway opens in town centre

05 August 2021

A new pizza takeaway, which sources its ingredients from Italy, has opened in a town centre.

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Almost 500 asylum seekers make crossing during record day

Almost 500 asylum seekers make crossing during record day

05 August 2021

Almost 500 people in small boats reached the UK yesterday while authorities in France stop another 246 people from reaching Kent.

Thug snatched wallet from helpful pensioner

Thug snatched wallet from helpful pensioner

04 August 2021

A thief has been jailed after stealing a wallet from a pensioner who was trying to help him.

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Theatre to re-open again after 17 months

Theatre to re-open again after 17 months

04 August 2021

A theatre, which has been closed since the first lockdown 17 months ago, is gearing up to welcome audiences back.

'What happened in my brother's final moments?'

'What happened in my brother's final moments?'

03 August 2021

The sister of a man found on a Kent beach is appealing for information to find out what happened to him the night he died.

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Funding for 108 new beach huts is approved

Funding for 108 new beach huts is approved

03 August 2021

Plans to instal more than 100 colourful beach huts along the coast are one step closer to becoming a reality after funding was approved.

Plans to turn Saga offices into flats emerge

Plans to turn Saga offices into flats emerge

03 August 2021

Plans to transform two Saga office buildings into apartment blocks with more than 100 homes in total have been revealed.

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Memorial match for man who took his own life

Memorial match for man who took his own life

02 August 2021

A football match has been staged to raise money for a mental health charity in memory of a young man took his own life.

Animal park welcomes four new lion cubs

Animal park welcomes four new lion cubs

02 August 2021

A wildlife park in Kent is overjoyed to have welcomed four lion cubs, just months after two newborn lions sadly died.

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Race for Life returns to Kent this summer

Race for Life returns to Kent this summer

02 August 2021

Did you miss taking part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events across the county last year? They're back and here's how you can sign up:

Man in 30s found dead on beach

Man in 30s found dead on beach

01 August 2021

A member of the public called police this morning after finding a body on a popular beach.

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Eye-catching plans for Bath-inspired seafront homes

Eye-catching plans for Bath-inspired seafront homes

01 August 2021

New images show the next phase of a seafront development based on homes in London, Bath and Brighton.

We spent a morning at the Folkestone Triennial and this is what we saw

We spent a morning at the Folkestone Triennial and this is what we saw

31 July 2021

Our reporter set out to explore the artworks at this year's Triennial - and found himself a little more involved than he expected.

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A2 now reopen after lorry crash

A2 now reopen after lorry crash

30 July 2021

A main route to Dover has now reopened after an earlier crash between three HGVs.

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Asylum seekers held in 'shocking conditions', say MPs after visit to Kent

Asylum seekers held in 'shocking conditions', say MPs after visit to Kent

30 July 2021

MPs have raised concerns after they witnessed dozens of asylum seekers including babies and children being held in a 'cramped' room in Dover.

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