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Woman taken to hospital

Woman taken to hospital

04 June 2017

Police and ambulance crews responded to concerns for a woman's welfare.

London terror attack: Kent reacts

London terror attack: Kent reacts

04 June 2017

People are urged to remain vigilant after seven people died in a terror attack in the capital - but police say there is no immediate threat to Kent.

Search for suspect as woman's purse taken

Search for suspect as woman's purse taken

02 June 2017

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman's purse was stolen.

Officers 'sniff out' cannabis plants

Officers 'sniff out' cannabis plants

02 June 2017

A 55-year-old man was cautioned after patrolling officers sniffed out six cannabis plants at a property.

Teen bank roof rescue

Teen bank roof rescue

02 June 2017

A teenager became stuck on the roof of a bank after officers managed to coax down three others.

Have you had your chips?

Have you had your chips?

02 June 2017

Celebrate one of the nation's favourite dishes on National Fish and Chip Day.

Trio to complete 100 mile bike ride

Trio to complete 100 mile bike ride

01 June 2017

Three work colleagues are set to complete the challenging football themed route in order to raise money for Cancer Research.

Temporary visitor centre given thumbs up

Temporary visitor centre given thumbs up

01 June 2017

A controversial visitor centre which has been labelled a “monstrosity” by a councillor has been given temporary planning permission.

Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

01 June 2017

A teenager has been charged in connection with a knifepoint burglary at a house.

Death crash biker was 'twice drink drive limit'

Death crash biker was 'twice drink drive limit'

01 June 2017

A motorcyclist who lost his life when crashing into the back of a tractor unit on the M20 was over the drink-drive limit, an inquest heard.

GP surgery dumped in special measures

GP surgery dumped in special measures

30 May 2017

A GP surgery deemed 'unsafe' by health inspectors has been placed into special measures.

Takeaway scores zero in hygiene inspection

Takeaway scores zero in hygiene inspection

30 May 2017

A takeaway premises has been making necessary changes after it needed to make "urgent and major improvements" to meet hygiene standards.

Petrol station cordoned off after cash raid

Petrol station cordoned off after cash raid

30 May 2017

A petrol station's shop was sealed off after raiders broke in and stole cash overnight.

Homes hit during lightning storm

Homes hit during lightning storm

29 May 2017

Firefighters were called after a house was struck by lightning during last night's storm.

Bidding starts for Storage Hunters' tickets

Bidding starts for Storage Hunters' tickets

29 May 2017

The stars of cult American TV show Storage Hunters are coming to Kent this autumn as part of a national tour.

Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

28 May 2017

Southeastern has been blasted for using an unflattering photo taken on a grey day and showing building work to promote a Kent seaside town.

Woman arrested after tot's window fall

Woman arrested after tot's window fall

27 May 2017

A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a 16-month-old boy fell from a third-floor flat window.

Treading the boards next step for seafront

Treading the boards next step for seafront

27 May 2017

A boardwalk has been proposed as the next step of work for a town's waterfront development as plans are submitted.

Did your child write this letter?

Did your child write this letter?

26 May 2017

A council would like to respond to a handwritten letter from a child who has asked for a play park to be built but failed to leave any contact details

Car fire and crash on motorway

Car fire and crash on motorway

26 May 2017

A stretch of the M20 was temporarily closed last night due to a car fire and a separate crash.

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