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Entire contents of department store to go under hammer

16 February 2024
Entire contents of department store to go under hammer

Everything from underwear display stands to changing room mirrors are up for grabs as a department store’s contents are to be auctioned off.

450 years of drinking could come to an end at town centre venue

16 February 2024
450 years of drinking could come to an end at town centre venue

A former pub, turned cocktail bar could soon become a takeaway after being sold at auction

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Arson probe after derelict building blaze

15 February 2024
Arson probe after derelict building blaze

A fire which broke out in an empty bowls club is thought to have been started deliberately.

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Inquest jury finds dad ‘intentionally’ stepped in front of lorry

15 February 2024
Inquest jury finds dad ‘intentionally’ stepped in front of lorry

An inquest held into the death of a former museum worker who “stepped in front of a lorry” outside a hospital has concluded.

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No action to be taken against boy arrested after child’s death

14 February 2024
No action to be taken against boy arrested after child’s death

The death of a young boy is not being treated as suspicious after another child was arrested.

Man ‘shot’ in leg with crossbow

14 February 2024
Man ‘shot’ in leg with crossbow

A man was taken to hospital after it is believed he was shot in the leg by a small, black crossbow.

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Petition launched over ‘incredibly harsh’ A20 speeding fines

13 February 2024
Petition launched over ‘incredibly harsh’ A20 speeding fines

Motorists are weighing up legal action over a decision to go ahead with “incredibly harsh” speeding fines near the London-Kent border.

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Dad ‘stepped in front of lorry’ following court appearance

07 February 2024
Dad ‘stepped in front of lorry’ following court appearance

An inquest jury has heard how a troubled dad died after being struck by a lorry after he fled a hospital where he was being treated.

Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

05 February 2024
Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

An investigation over the appearance of a 50mph sign in a 40mph section of road is being treated as an “attempt to pervert the course of justice”.

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Protest group stages ‘rave uprising’ at closed nightclub

05 February 2024
Protest group stages ‘rave uprising’ at closed nightclub

A group that “squats" in empty venues and hosts music events to highlight the plight of the country's nightlife has entered a Kent club.

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Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

05 February 2024
Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

Residents and councillors have said the approval of a controversial scheme to replace a £1m home with 32 homes is “frustrating”.

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Southeastern wants 400 apprentices as train services rise

05 February 2024
Southeastern wants 400 apprentices as train services rise

A train firm has announced it is looking to recruit its biggest-ever intake of apprentices this year.

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Plans for supermarket approved

04 February 2024
Plans for supermarket approved

A scheme which will allow a frozen food chain to open its second town centre branch has been approved.

Future of former JC Rook & Sons butchers revealed

04 February 2024
Future of former JC Rook & Sons butchers revealed

The new owners of a former butchers have applied for a licence application for their new restaurant.

Another former town centre Wilko on the market

04 February 2024
Another former town centre Wilko on the market

A former Wilko store has been listed for rent after it closed its doors six months ago.

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Further appeal over ‘attempted murder’ of police officer

04 February 2024
Further appeal over ‘attempted murder’ of police officer

Police have renewed their appeal for dashcam footage after an officer was seriously injured.

‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

04 February 2024
‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

The family of a 12-year-old who was put in a coma after being knocked down by a car is fighting for a safe crossing.

Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

03 February 2024
Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

The daughter of an animal park boss has shared a video showing her "beautiful” connection to a lion cub she hand-reared.

Two postcards arrive at home 50 years late

03 February 2024
Two postcards arrive at home 50 years late

Postcards from Scotland and Denmark have arrived a Kent home 50 years after they were first sent.

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‘Thousands’ slapped with fines as speed limit drops from 70mph to 40mph

03 February 2024
‘Thousands’ slapped with fines as speed limit drops from 70mph to 40mph

Thousands of drivers are thought to have been given fines and points on their license as they were unaware of a speed limit change.

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