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Prolific offender back in court after stealing chocolate for 'treat'
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.
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KCC appoints new efficiency chief following resignation
A new cabinet member in charge of the Department for Local Government Efficiency has been named at County Hall.
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Emotional day for town as 400-plus attend carnival queen’s funeral
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.
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Relief as seafront car park finally reopens after nine-month closure
A 100-space seafront car park closed for nine months has finally reopened.
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Sentencing delayed for driver who hit and killed pensioner with van
A dispute over probation reports has led to the delay of a 58-year-old man being sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving.
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£12m scheme for 10,000 electric vehicle charging points in Kent revealed
A major new government-funded initiative to install thousands of electric vehicle charging points in the county has been unveiled.
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Mum describes panic moments before fatal crash in son’s murder trial
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.
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Appeal to reopen Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school which shut amid complaints
Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school has closed down following complaints about noise – with fears it could lead to more danger on the roads.
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River Island store confirms closing date after 20 years at shopping centre
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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KCC leader’s angry rebuff over report into ‘dropped’ £1m staff parking charges plan
Kent County Council’s leader has issued an angry denial following a national newspaper’s report over a proposal to introduce staff parking charges.
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Driving ban for carpet fitter found high in work van near Crossing
A weed smoking carpet fitter has lost his job after being pulled over in his work van while over the legal drug-driving limit.
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Girl, 9, drowned in river after slipping from jetty
A young girl had slipped into the River Thames after taking her shoes off on a promenade jetty, an inquest has heard.
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‘Profound disappointment’ after plans for 435 homes approved despite objections
A large housing development has been given the green light despite residents, councillors and campaigners objecting.
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Arson charge after BMW and home ‘engulfed in flames’
A 35-year-old has been charged with arson after doorbell footage caught the moment a car went up in flames.
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Border staff in court accused of ‘stealing from small boats migrants’
A group of border officials accused of stealing from people arriving in the UK on small boats have appeared in court.
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Opening of luxury beauty and wellness store edges closer
Rituals has given an update on when it is set to open its latest store in Kent.
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Harvester restaurant reopens after three-week makeover costing £500k
A Harvester restaurant has reopened following a three-week refurbishment costing £500,000.
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Opening date revealed for UK's largest beach spa
The opening date has been revealed for the UK’s largest beach spa which is launching in Kent.