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'Girl spat on boy stabbed in car park violence'

'Girl spat on boy stabbed in car park violence'

15 March 2023

A teenage girl 'spat on and mocked' a boy after he was repeatedly stabbed during a confrontation between two sets of youths.

High street store recalls Easter hunt eggs

High street store recalls Easter hunt eggs

15 March 2023

An Easter egg hunt bag has been recalled by a high street shop over undeclared ingredients in the sweets that could be dangerous to allergy sufferers.

Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

15 March 2023

Police are appealing for help to trace a man after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in broad daylight.

Builders didn't know artwork was a Banksy - and now they 'feel sick'

Builders didn't know artwork was a Banksy - and now they 'feel sick'

15 March 2023

Builders say they have been left feeling "sick" after unknowingly demolishing a building bearing Banksy's latest Kent piece.

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Former face of BBC South East reveals why she quit role

Former face of BBC South East reveals why she quit role

15 March 2023

A popular BBC South East television newsreader has revealed the reason her presenting career was abruptly ended.

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11 chocolate bars we've loved and lost

11 chocolate bars we've loved and lost

15 March 2023

With Cadbury announcing it is discontinuing a chocolate in its Easter range we take a look at 11 other bars we've loved and lost over the years.

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Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

15 March 2023

A woman has been arrested after police officers and a woman were reportedly attacked in a high street.

BBC Local journalists strike over radio cuts

BBC Local journalists strike over radio cuts

15 March 2023

Journalists working for the BBC in Kent are set to go on a 24 hour strike following the public broadcaster's plans to cut local radio services.

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Couple come home to find 80 tyres dumped on drive

Couple come home to find 80 tyres dumped on drive

15 March 2023

An elderly couple have been left "angry and astonished" after brazen fly-tippers dumped 80 tyres on their drive.

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Plea to 'stop this madness' over plans for 220 homes and park and ride

Plea to 'stop this madness' over plans for 220 homes and park and ride

15 March 2023

Residents fear plans for a new housing estate will put "the very character" of their town at risk.

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The 'scary' reality facing Kent's best-rated restaurants

The 'scary' reality facing Kent's best-rated restaurants

15 March 2023

Following the shock closure of a Michelin Guide restaurant, bosses of some the county's swankiest venues say everyone is fighting to survive.

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Woman attacked and car stolen in robbery

Woman attacked and car stolen in robbery

14 March 2023

A woman was attacked before her car was stolen during a robbery close to the centre of a Kent town.

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

14 March 2023

A dehydrated seal pup with huge abscesses and bite wounds on her body has been discovered on a Kent beach.

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Play park gets £72,000 makeover

Play park gets £72,000 makeover

14 March 2023

A tired and rundown play park has been given £72,000 upgrades with a new roundabout, swings and climbing frames.

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Drivers hit out at new £120 pay-at-pump holding fee

Drivers hit out at new £120 pay-at-pump holding fee

14 March 2023

Drivers using pay-at-pump petrol stations could now have £120 of their money ring-fenced in pre-authorisation checks, which is leaving some angry.

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Catapult-wielding gang kills birds in stream attack

Catapult-wielding gang kills birds in stream attack

14 March 2023

A duck is among two birds that were killed by a gang of yobs armed with a catapult.

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The list of cold and flu medicines being withdrawn over health fears

The list of cold and flu medicines being withdrawn over health fears

14 March 2023

Cold and flu remedies are being withdrawn from pharmacies over health fears and here's the full list of medicines experts are saying to avoid.

Owners insist town’s oldest pub will reopen amid housing fears

Owners insist town’s oldest pub will reopen amid housing fears

14 March 2023

The owner of a Kent town’s oldest pub is bidding to re-assure residents it will reopen - amid concerns it could be transformed into homes.

Two Kent towns ranked among UK's best 'gentrified' seaside spots

Two Kent towns ranked among UK's best 'gentrified' seaside spots

14 March 2023

Two towns in Kent that have seen dramatic changes in recent years have been rated among the best "gentrified" seaside spots in the UK.

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Tunnel closure for new bridge work

Tunnel closure for new bridge work

14 March 2023

Part of the Blackwall Tunnel is to close for a weekend so a new walkway can be installed.

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