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Gravestones destroyed as teens 'run riot' daily

Gravestones destroyed as teens 'run riot' daily

19 May 2022

Police say they will step up town centre patrols after receiving repeated reports of school kids running wild in a churchyard.

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The deserted 'International' station that's still missing Eurostar

The deserted 'International' station that's still missing Eurostar

19 May 2022

The continued suspension of international rail services has left a station looking like lockdown never ended.

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Two arrested after double stabbing

Two arrested after double stabbing

18 May 2022

Two boys aged 14 and 15 are in custody after two other teenagers were stabbed in a town centre and taken to hospital.

Pride events to be held almost every weekend this summer

Pride events to be held almost every weekend this summer

18 May 2022

A round-up of the biggest pride events this year, with six consecutive weekends of partying planned to end the summer.

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Two stabbed near shopping centre

Two stabbed near shopping centre

17 May 2022

Two young men have been stabbed with at least one flown to hospital with serious injuries after an attack outside a shopping centre.

For sale: the mansion that was home to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

For sale: the mansion that was home to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

17 May 2022

This spectacular Grade II listed property, featuring seven bedrooms and 12 acres of land, was once home to one of the most famous cars in history.

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Activists barge in on business secretary's lunch

Activists barge in on business secretary's lunch

16 May 2022

Climate campaigners disrupted a business lunch, being attended by special guest, business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, over rising energy costs.

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'She really didn't deserve to go so young'

'She really didn't deserve to go so young'

16 May 2022

A fundraiser has been set up in memory of a young mum who died of an undiagnosed illness.

Two rescued from harbour mud

Two rescued from harbour mud

14 May 2022

Firefighters issue safety warning after pair trapped up to their waists in dangerous mud.

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Kent beaches given Blue Flag and Seaside Award

Kent beaches given Blue Flag and Seaside Award

13 May 2022

More than 10 beaches in Kent have been recognised for their cleanliness and facilities offered to visitors.

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Armed police storm street

Armed police storm street

12 May 2022

Several police cars, armed officers and a helicopter have been called to a residential street.

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Historic 'ASBO row' fountain is renovated

Historic 'ASBO row' fountain is renovated

12 May 2022

A once run-down fountain at the centre of a row over an unauthorised paint job has now been renovated ahead of a centenary celebration.

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Rethink on plans for 10,000-home 'garden town'

Rethink on plans for 10,000-home 'garden town'

11 May 2022

Bosses behind a controversial 10,000-home community have invited the public to examine revised plans for the project.

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No end in sight for Op Brock

No end in sight for Op Brock

10 May 2022

Ongoing reduction of cross-Channel capacity due to P&O Ferries disruption means motorway contraflow must remain in place.

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Couple to bring pub back to life

Couple to bring pub back to life

10 May 2022

The pair behind a Thai street food bar and restaurant are set to reopen a pub which was at risk of being turned into flats.

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Raise a glass at these rooftop bars

Raise a glass at these rooftop bars

10 May 2022

Get ready for summer with an al fresco drink at some of Kent's trendy rooftop bars.

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Iconic blimp returns to Kent skies

Iconic blimp returns to Kent skies

09 May 2022

Eagle-eyed residents spotted an unusual sight in the skies as an iconic airship made its way over Kent ahead of schedule.

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Anger at councils' waste firm continuing operations in Russia

Anger at councils' waste firm continuing operations in Russia

09 May 2022

A waste collection firm contracted with several Kent authorities has been criticised for continuing to operate in Russia amid the war with Ukraine.

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Car crooks 'in disguise' for thefts

Car crooks 'in disguise' for thefts

09 May 2022

Thieves may have worn boiler suits to disguise themselves as mechanics during a spate of catalytic converter thefts.

Young Jedis and rebel spies come to Kent

Young Jedis and rebel spies come to Kent

09 May 2022

May the force be with you at this intergalactic celebration of the Star Wars franchise.

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