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Heartless thieves steal bike from boy with Down's syndrome

Heartless thieves steal bike from boy with Down's syndrome

01 December 2022

A heartless thief has swiped a bike used by an 11-year-old with Down’s syndrome.

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Man banned from village over claims he slapped girl and kicked dog

Man banned from village over claims he slapped girl and kicked dog

01 December 2022

Police have banned a man from entering a village for three months following his arrest on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.

Margate 'one of best places to visit in the UK'

Margate 'one of best places to visit in the UK'

01 December 2022

Margate has been named among the best places to visit in the UK thanks to its "burgeoning restaurant scene" and "respected position" in the art world.

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‘The next thief is going to get a melon thrown at their head’

‘The next thief is going to get a melon thrown at their head’

01 December 2022

A balaclava-clad shoplifter scampered off with a melon, lemon and pineapple from a family greengrocer regularly targeted by fruit thieves.

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Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie dies

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie dies

30 November 2022

Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, who once lived in a Tudor mansion in Kent, has passed away aged 79.

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Arrest after disturbance at health centre

Arrest after disturbance at health centre

30 November 2022

A man has been arrested after police were called to a health centre following a disturbance.

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

30 November 2022

Hospital bosses will carry out an investigation after mothers in labour were unable to access gas and air pain relief.

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Tragic death of boy bullied for being autistic

Tragic death of boy bullied for being autistic

30 November 2022

A dad has told how bullies "drained every bit" of his 15-year-old son's self-confidence until he felt "worthless".

Crash near bridge causing delays

Crash near bridge causing delays

30 November 2022

A collision near a busy Kent crossing is causing delays for motorists.

Witnesses sought after man allegedly exposed himself

Witnesses sought after man allegedly exposed himself

30 November 2022

Police are appealing for help from witnesses - including those who were on a park run - following reports a man exposed himself.

Stunning space pictures taken in Kent garden

Stunning space pictures taken in Kent garden

30 November 2022

A hobbyist has captured a series of incredible photographs of stars, planets and far-away nebulas from his back garden in Kent.

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Clean your feeders asks RSPCA as calls about sick birds soar

Clean your feeders asks RSPCA as calls about sick birds soar

30 November 2022

The RSPCA is pleading with homes to regularly clean garden feeders and water bowls over fears that birds will pick up fatal diseases this winter.

Bus shelters smashed up by vandals

Bus shelters smashed up by vandals

30 November 2022

Multiple bus shelters in part of Kent have been on the receiving end of "mindless vandalism", prompting outrage from a local councillor.

Huge queue stretches down high street as restaurant opens

Huge queue stretches down high street as restaurant opens

30 November 2022

Mexican restaurant Tortilla drew huge queues as they celebrated the opening of their newest branch with free burritos and a mariachi band.

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First look at dance studio hidden on industrial estate

First look at dance studio hidden on industrial estate

30 November 2022

A multi-million pound dance studio hidden within a busy industrial estate has welcomed its first students ahead of its official launch.

5,500 pupils from outside county seeking places at Kent's grammars

5,500 pupils from outside county seeking places at Kent's grammars

30 November 2022

Hundreds more children took the 11-plus this year - with more than 5,000 pupils from outside the county trying to get into Kent's grammar schools.

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Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

Parents told to stop using self-feeding pillows that could kill

30 November 2022

An urgent safety alert has been issued for baby self-feeding pillows and parents are being urged to stop using them immediately.

Kent MP grills Martin Lewis over 'biases'

Kent MP grills Martin Lewis over 'biases'

30 November 2022

Consumer rights champion Martin Lewis has been grilled by a Kent MP over his "biases" when being interviewed.

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HSBC to shut 114 branches

HSBC to shut 114 branches

30 November 2022

Banking giant HSBC has announced it will close 114 branches across the UK next year.

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Car smashes into multiple vehicles in residential street

Car smashes into multiple vehicles in residential street

30 November 2022

A teenager has been arrested after a car smashed into multiple parked vehicles in a residential street.

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