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Crime-hit park to get CCTV to tackle e-scooters and yobs throwing eggs

Crime-hit park to get CCTV to tackle e-scooters and yobs throwing eggs

16 January 2023

A mobile CCTV camera is set to be installed in a crime-hit park terrorised by yobs on e-scooters and youths throwing eggs at houses.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

15 January 2023

A man reported missing leading to concerns for his welfare has been found safe.

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Eye-catching new designs for apartments on former amusements site

Eye-catching new designs for apartments on former amusements site

15 January 2023

Detailed plans for the final development of homes of a former seafront amusement park have been submitted for approval.

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Fake plastic trees! We rumble planning notice hoax

Fake plastic trees! We rumble planning notice hoax

14 January 2023

Park users and residents were shocked to see signs appearing on a tree saying they would be replaced but their fears have been allayed.

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Emergency crews give first aid to resident after fire

Emergency crews give first aid to resident after fire

13 January 2023

A fire that broke out in the living room of a Kent home left a person in need of emergency medical attention.

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Micropigs found tied to lamppost

Micropigs found tied to lamppost

13 January 2023

A pair of pigs found abandoned on the roadside tied to a lamppost have been taken in to be looked after by an animal sanctuary.

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Man 'feared he would be raped' by stranger in public toilets

Man 'feared he would be raped' by stranger in public toilets

13 January 2023

A sexual predator left a stranger believing he was going to be raped after attacking him in public toilets on a night out.

The Kent restaurants you need to be booking right now

The Kent restaurants you need to be booking right now

13 January 2023

Whether you want fine-dining or a quick bite, here's the 10 restaurants you need to visit this year.

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Kent Asda suspended from selling lottery tickets after boy buys scratchcard

Kent Asda suspended from selling lottery tickets after boy buys scratchcard

12 January 2023

An Asda store has been suspended from selling lottery tickets after a boy bought a scratchcard - despite being 11 years below the legal age limit.

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How 'birthplace of British Army' is being torn down for 1,200 new homes

How 'birthplace of British Army' is being torn down for 1,200 new homes

12 January 2023

Historic barracks described as "the birthplace of the modern British Army" have been torn down to make way for a new housing estate.

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'You have to have quite thick skin, and not take it personally'

'You have to have quite thick skin, and not take it personally'

11 January 2023

Meet the women who are challenging stereotypes and fighting the gender gap at one of Kent's largest housing associations.

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Three taken to hospital as police close busy road after crash

Three taken to hospital as police close busy road after crash

11 January 2023

Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash which caused heavy traffic this afternoon.

Plant nurseries team up ahead of Chelsea Flower Show

Plant nurseries team up ahead of Chelsea Flower Show

10 January 2023

A group of small nurseries are taking on the competition in one of the world's greatest garden showcases.

Is infamous Kent hotel changing its name after almost 40 years?

Is infamous Kent hotel changing its name after almost 40 years?

08 January 2023

The appearance of a huge banner on the front of the Grand Burstin hotel has sparked speculation it is undergoing a rebrand.

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New team take on town's 'best pub'

New team take on town's 'best pub'

08 January 2023

A popular pub has been taken over by an ambitious husband-and-wife team just months after it was refurbished.

More than 500 homes built - but no new school for years

More than 500 homes built - but no new school for years

08 January 2023

Plans for a new school to accommodate children living at a still-expanding housing development have been delayed.

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Shocking conditions as lifeboats search for swimmer in distress

Shocking conditions as lifeboats search for swimmer in distress

07 January 2023

A video shows the turbulent conditions lifeboat crews faced while searching for a swimmer as 32ft waves and gale-force winds lashed the coast.

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Crews help man in difficulty in stormy seas

Crews help man in difficulty in stormy seas

07 January 2023

Police, ambulance and coastguard crews were called after a man got into difficulty in the sea as strong winds and huge waves lashed the Kent coast.

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Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

06 January 2023

Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of an iPhone on a bus.

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Disaster relief charity to support queuing traffic for 12 more months

Disaster relief charity to support queuing traffic for 12 more months

05 January 2023

A disaster relief charity has been contracted for a further year to help lorry and car drivers stuck on the M20.

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