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Racists target bus stop with anti-Semitic graffiti

Racists target bus stop with anti-Semitic graffiti

06 April 2023

Anti-Semitic graffiti at a bus stop has sparked concerns the community could be put in fear.

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Dog picked up by warden days after owner claimed it died

Dog picked up by warden days after owner claimed it died

06 April 2023

An owner who failed to update his dog's microchip claimed it had died - only for it to be picked up by the dog warden.

'He banged on our door to get us out - it was scary'

'He banged on our door to get us out - it was scary'

06 April 2023

A chippy's future is uncertain after being gutted by flames, as neighbours tell of the terrifying moment they were told to leave their homes.

Plans revealed to demolish former Woolworths and build flats and shop

Plans revealed to demolish former Woolworths and build flats and shop

06 April 2023

A "visually poor" town centre building could be demolished so it can be transformed into 23 flats and a new shop.

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Rat fears after rubbish uncollected for nine months

Rat fears after rubbish uncollected for nine months

06 April 2023

A pensioner feared her grandchildren would be bitten by rats while playing in her garden due to a pile of rubbish left uncollected for nine months.

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TikToker goes viral after taking cobblestone for 'souvenir'

TikToker goes viral after taking cobblestone for 'souvenir'

06 April 2023

A TikToker has gone viral after sharing a video of her seemingly taking a cobblestone from the ground as a "souvenir" near a historic Kent landmark.

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Dad's McDonald's protest ends after police arrive

Dad's McDonald's protest ends after police arrive

05 April 2023

A furious dad-of-four's protest over missing McDonald's items came to an end after police arrived at the restaurant.

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60 jobs at risk at P&O one year after mass sackings

60 jobs at risk at P&O one year after mass sackings

05 April 2023

Controversy-hit P&O Ferries is set to make a further 60 redundancies a year on from an infamous mass sacking.

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Woman sexually assaulted in broad daylight near Outlet

Woman sexually assaulted in broad daylight near Outlet

05 April 2023

A woman has been sexually assaulted in broad daylight near a shopping centre, sparking a police investigation.

Coaches asked to rebook as port braces for more 'horrible' traffic

Coaches asked to rebook as port braces for more 'horrible' traffic

05 April 2023

Port and travel bosses are taking steps to avoid chaotic scenes at the port of Dover this Easter weekend.

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Know your rights! What to do if you're given a parking fine

Know your rights! What to do if you're given a parking fine

05 April 2023

When it comes to parking tickets, it's important you know your rights and what to do if you're issued with one.

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Woman injured as car and lorry collide on dual carriageway

Woman injured as car and lorry collide on dual carriageway

05 April 2023

A major route hit by roadworks was blocked due to a crash involving a car and a lorry.

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Man facing 10 charges after purses and bags stolen

Man facing 10 charges after purses and bags stolen

05 April 2023

A man has been charged with a spree of purse thefts from victims as they shopped and socialised

The 18 stunning murals which have transformed town centre

The 18 stunning murals which have transformed town centre

05 April 2023

A town centre art trail is underway as the final murals decorating drab walls are now complete.

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Man arrested as five police vehicles spotted in street

Man arrested as five police vehicles spotted in street

05 April 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker after five police vehicles were spotted in a road.

Cyclist injured after being hit by car at junction

Cyclist injured after being hit by car at junction

05 April 2023

There were delays on a main road after a cyclist was hit by a car at a junction.

'Blocked drain has left us stuck in our own home'

'Blocked drain has left us stuck in our own home'

05 April 2023

A family-of-six say they have days when they are “stuck inside their own home” due to a blocked drain directly outside their front door.

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Tesco fines customers for parking at store twice in one day

Tesco fines customers for parking at store twice in one day

05 April 2023

Customers who have visited a supermarket more than once a day have received parking fines as the shop believes their cars were parked there for hours.

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The village where every traditional pub is on the market

The village where every traditional pub is on the market

05 April 2023

Concerned residents fear a village could soon become a "ghost town" as every traditional pub in the area is now up for sale.

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The coastal towns with biggest house price jumps in past decade

The coastal towns with biggest house price jumps in past decade

05 April 2023

Coastal homes across the country have rocketed in value, with six Kent towns featured in a list of the top 10 seeing the biggest jumps.

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