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Facial recognition operation leads to 18 arrests in ‘one of England’s most deprived wards’
Police made 18 arrests during a two-day live facial recognition operation in a town centre.
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Restore leader criticised after calling school’s ethnic make-up ‘unacceptable’
The leader of a national political party has been criticised after describing the ethnic make-up of a Kent school ‘unacceptable’.
Two men charged after man stabbed in high street
Two people have been charged after a man in his 40s was stabbed in a town centre.
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‘Jaws of life’ used to free person from vehicle involved in two-car crash
Four fire engines were called to an accident that closed a busy A-road in both directions.
Four people rescued from house fire
A road was shut as emergency services investigated a large house fire, which saw two adults and two children rescued.
Plans for 1,350 homes and school revealed for controversial site
A housing developer is asking for people’s views on a mega-development which could see more than 1,300 homes, a school and a new park built.
Kent MMR jab uptake below target: NHS bosses urge parents to ignore misinformation
Kent and Medway’s chief medical officer has assured parents that vaccines are safe amid concerns they may have read misinformation.
£1.6m traffic lights scheme ‘in the works’ for crash-hit M20 roundabout
Extra traffic lights and widened lanes are being considered for a crash-hit M20 junction roundabout in a bid to tackle dangerous rush-hour queues.
End of an era as historic Kent pub could be turned into corner shop
A historic inn once marketed as Kent’s cheapest could become a corner shop after five offers failed to secure its future as a pub.
Piers Morgan reveals ‘love’ for Kent castle after staying the night
Piers Morgan has revealed his love for a Kent castle after “sleeping like a baby” in the building’s “haunted room”.
Family face six-year wait for trial after dad-of-three crushed by lorry
The driver of a lorry allegedly “heavily overloaded” when a man was crushed to death almost four years ago will not stand trial until 2028.
Murderer sentenced to life for killing man over £10
Two men have been sent to prison after a man was killed after an argument broke out over payment for a phone.
Man, 18, arrested after ‘serious’ town centre assault leaves man in critical condition
An 18-year-old has been arrested as a man was left fighting for his life in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a town centre assault.
'I’ve had 200 messages from villagers already': Excitement as mum takes over historic pub
A much-loved village boozer is set to reopen as a 61-year-old Sharan Reiki master takes on her local.
Love a bargain hunt? Huge antiques fair is returning with over 130 stalls
A popular fair is returning this weekend with antiques, vintage treasures, live music and plenty to browse.
Flipped car sparks delays on main route as emergency response launched
A busy A-road is partially blocked following reports of an overturned car.
‘I couldn't let his business be without a home': Coffee shop saved by fellow trader
A town centre’s only speciality coffee business has been given a new lease of life after a fellow trader stepped in to save it from closing.
Hundreds walk 16 miles in bright pink to honour Kent girl who died aged 13
More than 300 people turned the Kent coast bright pink as they walked 16 miles in memory of a teenage girl who died from a brain tumour.
YouTube prankster back in court after smashing Tesco door and yelling abuse at staff
A Kent YouTube prankster has been fined after screaming abuse at Tesco Express workers and smashing its door after they denied him entry.
‘An exceptional young man’: Thousands raised for Oxford student after tragic death
Thousands have been raised for an “exceptional and popular” 19-year-old following his tragic death earlier this year.