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Woman ‘followed into toilet cubicle and raped’ at Tesco
02 October 2024A woman has reported she was raped after being followed inside a supermarket toilet cubicle.
Seven whales die off the Kent coast amid rescue efforts
02 October 2024Seven whales have now been confirmed dead after becoming stranded on mudflats off the Kent coast.
Cocaine smugglers who hid drugs in boxes of bananas jailed
02 October 2024A gang has been found guilty of importing tonnes of drugs from Central America in boxes of bananas that arrived at a Kent port.
Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck
02 October 2024An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.
Mum sails solo around Great Britain in memory of her husband: ‘He was with me all the way’
02 October 2024A mum who battled choppy seas while sailing solo around Great Britain says her husband was with her “in spirit”.
Four dead whales wash up on Kent coast despite rescue effort
01 October 2024Four dead whales have washed up on the Kent coast despite a rescue effort by divers.
Kent officers rank below national average
01 October 2024Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.
Arrest after man allegedly punched vehicle and threatened woman inside
01 October 2024Investigators are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested for allegedly threatening a woman while she sat in a van.
‘£70k car park revamp is great…but you need to make it cheaper’
01 October 2024There are calls for charges at a revamped car park to be slashed because the surrounding area doesn’t offer much to visitors.
No further sightings of whales stranded off Kent coast
30 September 2024Rescue teams have been stood down after a pod of pilot whales became stranded off the Kent coast.
New funeral details for popular former mayor
30 September 2024There has been a change to the funeral arrangements of a former councillor.
Fire crews extinguish barn blaze after four days
29 September 2024Firefighters have left the scene of a major barn blaze which saw around 1,500 tonnes of hay go up in flames.
Crew still controlling smoke 18 hours after barn blaze
28 September 2024Firefighters have been working to control the smoke from a barn fire for 18 hours.
Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets
26 September 2024A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and is prevented from entering a store with a bag that is not clear, on her release from prison.
CCTV cameras installed in town centres
26 September 2024New cameras have been deployed to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime in town centres.
Cones and lane closure to be removed on A249 as bridge work dates announced
26 September 2024Traffic management on a busy dual carriageway is set to be lifted to reduce congestion during works to replace steel ropes on a bridge.
Work on delayed health facility ‘progressing well’
25 September 2024The construction of a new health facility that aims to speed up the process of patients being diagnosed is “progressing well”, despite delays.
Crossing closed and man taken to hospital after crash
25 September 2024A bridge was shut for hours after a car crash which resulted in a driver being taken to hospital.
Drones delivering drugs a ‘major problem’ at prison
23 September 2024A prison where drug taking, self-harm and violence is on the rise has been described as “not safe enough” in a new report.
Town centre bank to stay open….for now
23 September 2024One of the last town centre banks is set to remain open for longer than first thought in a move branded as “reassuring”.
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‘Plumbers charged my elderly relatives £8,560 but settled on £765 when challenged’
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Video captures panic as fireworks display goes wrong and ‘boy’s face burnt’
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Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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