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Burglar who botched cheese restaurant raid turns up to court with ‘bag packed’

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A 45-year-old man will be sentenced in a crown court next month over two high street burglaries at a pub and restaurant.

Prolific offender back in court after stealing chocolate for ‘treat’

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A prolific offender has been locked up again after stealing chocolate and coffee from a shop less than a week after coming out of prison.

KCC appoints new efficiency chief following resignation

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A new cabinet member in charge of the Department for Local Government Efficiency has been named at County Hall.

Emotional day for town as 400-plus attend carnival queen’s funeral

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More than 200 people paid their respects at the funeral of a “beautiful, kind and selfless” former carnival queen who died in a freak accident.

Relief as seafront car park finally reopens after nine-month closure

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A 100-space seafront car park closed for nine months has finally reopened.

Sentencing delayed for driver who hit and killed pensioner with van

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A dispute over probation reports has led to the delay of a 58-year-old man being sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving.

£12m scheme for 10,000 electric vehicle charging points in Kent revealed

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A major new government-funded initiative to install thousands of electric vehicle charging points in the county has been unveiled.

Mum describes panic moments before fatal crash in son’s murder trial

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The mum of a four-year-old killed when his parents' pickup truck was rammed told police "mother's instinct" caused her to fear a crash.

Appeal to reopen Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school which shut amid complaints

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Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school has closed down following complaints about noise – with fears it could lead to more danger on the roads.

River Island store confirms closing date after 20 years at shopping centre

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A huge River Island store is closing after two decades at a shopping centre - with a potential replacement already lined up.
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