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Teenager charged after series of robberies as police hunt for further suspects
A teenager has been charged as detectives investigate a series of robberies in a town centre.
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A-road closed following crash and fuel spillage
Police officers have been called to a crash on a main road.
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Pathologist found 'suicide' victim had been stabbed in neck and strangled
A 62-year-old allegedly murdered by his handyman over a money dispute suffered multiple injuries to his head and neck, a jury has been told.
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Under-fire water boss insists he can turn things around despite calls to quit
The under-fire boss of a water company says he can turn things around, even as he resists calls to resign, skips meetings and eyes a £400,000 bonus.
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MP demands Dart Charge refunds after 36-hour ‘Tunnel chaos’
Police are still investigating a crash in the Dartford Tunnel caused by an “oversized” lorry which sparked huge delays.
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Delays for drivers as electrical works close route
Drivers are facing a lengthy diversion due to part of a road being shut for essential works.
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Woman dies following large emergency response at supermarket
A woman has died after police, ambulance crews and the fire service were called to a town centre shop.
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Water vole project wins national award
A Kent wildlife organisation has been recognised with a top national award for its role in reviving a native species to the UK.
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Decade-long eyesore could be revamped into homes
A decade-long eyesore could be redeveloped into homes after vandalism sparked its sale.
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Residents face 26-mile detour as Kent tip to close for months
A Kent tip is set to close for more than two months for “essential” works – leaving residents facing a 26-mile detour to dump their rubbish.
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Woman faces prison after stabbing neighbour in head in noise row
A 42-year-old woman has been found guilty of wounding with intent after a row with her neighbour ended in a stabbing.
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Long-awaited beachside attraction set to open this year after delays
A delayed beachside attraction featuring more than 90 beach huts is set to open later this year, council bosses have confirmed.
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Hundreds attend meeting to demand answers over repeated water issues
Furious residents and businesses say they need better communication and assurances that South East Water outages won’t continue.
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Adult social care body seeks legal advice over county council funding fears
An influential body representing the adult social care sector is seeking legal advice over concerns the county council may under-fund its services.
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Passenger journeys double at £44m station branded ‘white elephant’
The success of Thanet Parkway station near Ramsgate has defied doomsters who claimed it would be a £40 million flop.
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‘It’s a place that has saved my soul many a time’: Sadness as quayside bar closes
Customers have expressed their sadness after bosses of a riverbank restaurant announced it has suddenly closed.
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Handyman ‘killed customer with scissors and cable ties’ after money row, court hears
A handyman allegedly murdered a customer by stabbing him with scissors and strangling him with cable ties in a dispute over money, a jury has heard.
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Kent seaside town tipped to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
Council chiefs say a Kent seaside town’s bid for UK Town of Culture is “very tempting”.