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Woman preyed on pensioners in three towns

Woman preyed on pensioners in three towns

31 January 2017

A woman who tricked her way into the homes of three pensioners in three different towns has sparked a warning from police for people to be vigilant.

Man charged with drug offences

Man charged with drug offences

30 January 2017

A man has been charged with growing cannabis in a house following a police raid.

Trucker fined after reversing across slip road

Trucker fined after reversing across slip road

30 January 2017

A trucker has been fined after being caught reversing his lorry across a major motorway exit.

Faulty part closed pool for the morning

Faulty part closed pool for the morning

30 January 2017

A town's main public swimming pool was closed this due to a broken pump.

Obstructive van to be towed away

Obstructive van to be towed away

30 January 2017

An obstructive van that has parked up ahead of a bend on a busy road will be towed away tomorrow after it had been left more than a week ago.

Roads gridlocked due to temporary traffic lights

Roads gridlocked due to temporary traffic lights

30 January 2017

A selection of main routes in a town are reportedly gridlocked this evening due to roadworks set to last nine days and temporary traffic lights.

Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

30 January 2017

More than 21,000 people across Kent have signed a petition protesting at a State visit invite to President Trump.

Road closed after van overturns

Road closed after van overturns

29 January 2017

Police, paramedics and firefighters are currently dealing with a crash after a van overturned.

 Butcher performs his final cut

Butcher performs his final cut

28 January 2017

A butcher who is hanging up his apron after more than 50 years says he is leaving the trade “on a high”.

Sorrow as dozens watch historic attraction's closure

Sorrow as dozens watch historic attraction's closure

27 January 2017

People watched on in sadness as a 132-year-old attraction closed after £80k costs to upgrade its braking system were demanded by safety inspectors.

VIDEO: Europe's oldest Malayan tapir celebrates 39th birthday

VIDEO: Europe's oldest Malayan tapir celebrates 39th birthday

27 January 2017

One of the world's oldest tapirs is celebrating his birthday at a Kent wild animal park.

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

27 January 2017

The War and Peace Revival show, which attracts thousands every year, will return to the Hop Farm Family Park this year.

Poundland shuts one of two town stores

Poundland shuts one of two town stores

27 January 2017

Bargain lovers will have one less Poundland store to pick from in a town centre as the brand reveals its plans to close one of its branches.

Jail for pervert who had threesome with child

Jail for pervert who had threesome with child

27 January 2017

A paedophile who arranged a threesome with a child - and then took sordid photographs of the crime - has been jailed.

Crowds gather for last day for iconic attraction

Crowds gather for last day for iconic attraction

27 January 2017

An iconic Grade II* seaside lift is set to be mothballed after more than 130 years today - after vital funding dried up.

Lady Colin Campbell comes to Kent

Lady Colin Campbell comes to Kent

27 January 2017

A famous writer and TV personality supported an independent business' launch party tonight and posed for pictures with guests.

MP's complaint over "absurd" speed limit

MP's complaint over "absurd" speed limit

26 January 2017

An MP says highways officials are taking too long to return normal speed limits on a key road.

Charity box thief caught on camera

Charity box thief caught on camera

26 January 2017

Video footage has emerged of a man taking a charity box from a pizza takeaway shop as police appeal for witnesses.

Woman's body found in flat

Woman's body found in flat

26 January 2017

Police are treating the death of a woman in her 30s as "unexplained" after she was found lifeless in a flat.

School staff bid to trace missing rabbit's owners

School staff bid to trace missing rabbit's owners

26 January 2017

A school is appealing to track down the owners of a rabbit found hopping around the staff car park.

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