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Driver ‘fled’ after crashing into parked cars and fences
30 April 2024Witnesses are being asked to come forward as police hunt for a driver who reportedly left the scene of a collision.
Account manager stole £80k from firm to buy ‘designer’ bags and luxury holidays
30 April 2024A “compulsive spender” swindled her employer out of a huge sum, leaving it considering redundancies while she “flaunted” designer goods.
'It's like living in a third world country'
29 April 2024Residents say month-long problems with uncollected bins are attracting vermin - though one couple have seen the funny side to the fiasco.
Man accused of stealing £2,400 of goods from shops
29 April 2024A man has been accused of stealing multiple items from shops in a three-month crime spree.
Academy pupils told last year’s work was for nothing
29 April 2024A secondary school is facing a backlash after teenagers were told their course was ending without a qualification at the end of it.
Why Londoners are to thank for our seaside towns
28 April 2024In the first of a three-part series on our coastal towns, we look at how they hit the big time - and their temporary demise.
Business hub in stunning church ‘thriving’ 10 months on from launch
26 April 2024A church that burnt down and was rebuilt into a multi-million-pound business hub has “passed the expectations” of project leaders.
Dispersal orders in two towns after rise in anti-social behaviour
26 April 2024Police will have extra powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance in two town centres this weekend.
Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes
26 April 2024A bus company boss says getting kids to school on time is becoming “increasingly difficult” due to “frustrating” and inconsiderate parking.
Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’
26 April 2024A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.
Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered
25 April 2024Three people have been arrested after stolen plant machinery was recovered from two sites in Kent.
Dead ducklings found covered in oil after pollution spill
25 April 2024Four ducklings have been found in a polluted waterway, days after volunteers had to abandon a rescue bid when their cage was stolen.
New Lidl ‘at risk’ for third time as store wars continue
25 April 2024Locals have hit back at two supermarket giants who are reportedly trying to “revoke” plans for a new Lidl store.
Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months
24 April 2024Part of a busy junction is set to close while work progresses on a multi-million-pound roundabout revamp.
Warning issued after two dogs die following beach visit
24 April 2024A vet has “urged extreme caution” to pet owners after two dogs suddenly died after being on a beach.
Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea
24 April 2024A lifeboat crew spent two hours searching for three “possibly intoxicated” men after reports they’d been seen entering the water.
Pair charged after Co-op targeted 30 times
24 April 2024Two men suspected of theft are due in court after hundreds of pounds of alcohol and meat were stolen from a supermarket over a month.
Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre
23 April 2024Officers have started to patrol several residential streets after reports of antisocial behaviour on the rise.
‘These aren’t second homes, we’ve got nowhere else to go’
23 April 2024A bid by a group of retirees to stay in their park homes year-round has been refused, despite claims they were “victims of some serious misselling”.
Opening month for multi-million-pound flyover confirmed
22 April 2024The project manager in charge of an eagerly-awaited multi-million-pound road project has revealed when he hopes it will be open to motorists.
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Boy, 16, found safe after going missing nine days ago
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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent
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A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts
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Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car
