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Town centre route shut after gas leak discovered
The closure of a well-used route in a town centre is causing long delays after a gas leak was found.
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Play park vandalised months after major £88k refurbishment
A children’s park has been vandalised by yobs, just months after a major refurbishment of the site.
Five linked to theft of war memorial plaques won’t stand trial for three years
Five men who have denied involvement in the theft of church war memorial plaques will not stand trial until 2029.
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Driver accused of murdering boy, 4, was ‘on wrong side of road when he rammed car’
The driver accused of murdering a four-year-old boy was on the wrong side of the road when he deliberately rammed the vehicle, jurors have been told.
Police issue urgent appeal to find two missing children
Officers have issued an appeal for two children aged 12 and 14, who are thought to have travelled from Kent to London.
Two arrests after man ‘attacked in home raid’
A man and a woman have been arrested after a suspect reportedly stormed into a home and attacked a resident.
‘Let the people have their say on massive council shake-up’
The county’s two largest councils have called on Kent’s nearly two million residents for feedback on the reforms to local government.
Army officer told wife: ‘He tried to cut my head off like Lee Rigby’
A ferocious attack by a knife-obsessed 25-year-old on a serving Army officer was “like Lee Rigby”, a court has heard.
Fast food giant Popeyes announces opening date of Kent’s latest branch
The opening date for an American fast food restaurant serving fried chicken has been revealed.
Former school employee convicted for child sex abuse
A former school employee has been convicted of several abhorrent sex crimes against a child.
Burglar who botched cheese restaurant raid turns up to court with ‘bag packed’
A 45-year-old man will be sentenced in a crown court next month over two high street burglaries at a pub and restaurant.
‘His joy for life was infectious’: Tributes paid to ‘deeply loved’ son, 29, killed in crash
Tributes have poured in for a “warm-hearted” son, brother, dad, partner and friend after a fatal crash on the M2.
'You had one job': Asda sign advertises attractions 100 miles away
A supermarket has come under fire after installing a sign advertising “local places to visit” more than 100 miles away from its store.
Estate agent’s cheeky response after car parked on double yellows
An estate agent’s cheeky response to one of its cars parked on double yellow lines has sparked a flurry of reaction.
Firefighters called to ‘deliberate’ blaze at derelict building
Two fire engines were called to the scene of a blaze at a derelict buliding this afternoon, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Shop bosses face battle for alcohol licence after links to illegal workers
Immigration officers object to a new Premier store’s alcohol licence bid as the proposed operators were involved in multiple illegal worker cases.
'Costs are soaring but it will be fantastic - please bear with us'
Plans to split up an empty charity shop into two units are underway, but rising costs have presented a stumbling block.
Major road tunnel to release nearly £2m to support good causes
The firm tasked with constructing the Lower Thames Crossing is awarding cash grants to help support sports clubs, foodbanks and other local causes.
Overturned car sparks delays
Queues are building on a busy commuter route following reports of an overturned car.
Stopping fights after school and helping those in need: The team keeping one town’s shopping centre safe
The “eyes and ears” of a town centre who have saved lives and prevented serious fights have spoken about how they’ve become an award-winning team.