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Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

11 September 2024

An MP has criticised changes to the way disability payments are calculated amid concerns over an increased in costs to the most vulnerable in society.

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The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

09 September 2024

From the murder of a PCSO to the killer inspired by Breaking Bad, Gavin Moss has headed some of Kent’s most high-profile police investigations.

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Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

07 September 2024

Five stores in the county have won a reprieve after a consortium saved a popular brand from administration - but it is too late for three shops.

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Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

06 September 2024

Tributes have been paid to a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was stabbed to death in her home.

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

03 September 2024

Neighbours told of their shock after a man suspected of murdering an elderly woman died soon after.

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Duo charged after eight-inch hunting knife discovered

Duo charged after eight-inch hunting knife discovered

02 September 2024

A police operation lead to the recovery of an eight-inch hunting knife and arrests for traffic offences.

Young man found dead in park

Young man found dead in park

02 September 2024

Emergency services were called to a park in the early hours of the morning where a body was found.

Pensioner dies of stab wounds as man is arrested on suspicion of murder

Pensioner dies of stab wounds as man is arrested on suspicion of murder

01 September 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was stabbed to death.

M&S launches weekly parent and baby club

M&S launches weekly parent and baby club

01 September 2024

Weekly parent and baby meet-ups are being launched at seven M&S cafes across Kent.

‘There is simply not provision in the village to accommodate a development of this size’

‘There is simply not provision in the village to accommodate a development of this size’

01 September 2024

A developer has submitted plans for 99 homes on farmland in the green belt.

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Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

30 August 2024

A drug dealer who was caught when dozens of cocaine deals fell out of his trouser leg after he was pulled over by police has been jailed.

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Plans to build 360 homes, care home and nursery in town

Plans to build 360 homes, care home and nursery in town

29 August 2024

A screening opinion request has been submitted to build a 360-home development in a town, as well as a 70-bed care home and a 120-place nursery.

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Award-winning pub to host garden tour

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

29 August 2024

The pub-hotel is just one of the late summer gardens opening this September as part of the National Garden Scheme.

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£1.25m investment to improve water quality

£1.25m investment to improve water quality

28 August 2024

A water company is spending an extra £1.25m in an effort to improve the quality of wastewater treatment.

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

28 August 2024

Parts of Kent were used as filming locations for the latest series of an Amazon Prime Video TV show.

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‘I went to country park and paid £2.50 - why are the debt collectors after me?’

‘I went to country park and paid £2.50 - why are the debt collectors after me?’

28 August 2024

A teacher has been fined and received letters from debt collectors despite paying for parking at a country park.

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M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

27 August 2024

M&S is to close its cafe operation at a key out-of-town store and has acknowledged it will be “disappointing news” for some customers.

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Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

23 August 2024

A teenager has admitted shouting abuse and sticking his middle finger up at police during riots in London.

Crash causing delays on bypass

Crash causing delays on bypass

22 August 2024

A crash involving one vehicle is causing major traffic issues and queues.

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

20 August 2024

A pair of suspected shoplifters have been charged after a Marks and Spencer was targeted more than a dozen times.

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