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Two charged after spate of cashpoint ‘distraction’ thefts

Two men are set to appear in court following a series of alleged “distraction” thefts involving elderly ATM users.

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‘This isn’t about exposure - it’s about survival’

A new campaign aimed at better saving women who suffer a cardiac arrest is targeting one of the major causes of delays to treatment - their bras.

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Opening date revealed for American retailer’s new Bluewater store

Abercrombie & Fitch is set to open its second store in the county at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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Appeal to find missing teen girl, 16 last seen in town centre

Officers are asking for help to find a missing 16-year-old girl last spotted on Monday.

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‘Essential’ works on village road to take two months

Engineers will be excavating a main road for around two months to upgrade electricity cables.

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‘You will never be forgotten’: Floral tributes left for motorcyclist killed in crash

Floral tributes have been left at the scene where a man in his 60s was killed in a collision with a car.

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In pictures: Noughties singer Sonique stars at free riverside festival

Hundreds of people attended a festival where singer Sonique, known for her hit single It Feels So Good, performed.

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Father and son in dock again over little boy’s death

A father and son accused of killing a four-year-old boy in a fatal smash have ​appeared in court.

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‘Minor’ changes proposed to £40m waterfront homes and football stadium scheme

Slight amendments to a multi-million-pound project are being consulted on following a four-week public inquiry.

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Huge wildfire put out but ‘warning to be cautious’ remains in place

A huge wildfire on Kent heathland has now been extinguished but warnings remain in place.

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Police concerned for missing girl, 13

Officers are concerned for the welfare of a teenage girl who has been missing since the weekend.

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Warning to cash machine users after spate of ‘distraction’ thefts

Police are investigating several reports of alleged thefts from ATMs outside banks and a supermarket.

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Missing man safely located

Police have confirmed a missing 55-year-old man has been safely located.

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Nine awesome ways to kick off the summer holidays

The school holidays are fast approaching, but don’t worry, because we've got some top ideas to help get you started.

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Train collides with 'obstruction' on track blocking line in Kent resulting in bus replacement service

The line is currently blocked

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Secondary school expansion plan given the nod

Plans to expand a secondary school to meet the growing demand for places in the area have been given the green light.

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‘School’s out forever’: New photos show inside primary school ahead of demolition

Urban explorers have returned to a town to look inside a former independent school before it is converted into flats and a medical centre.

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‘Where's the washing meant to go?’: Tenants blast council’s ‘ridiculous’ new balcony rules

Outraged residents have hit out at “over the top” new fire safety rules restricting what they can and cannot have on their balconies.

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‘This is no longer a forgotten relic’: Campaign to save historic town hall from auction

A grassroots campaign has been launched to try and protect the future of a historic town centre landmark and save it from any potential sale.

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Where Southeastern trains will not run in Kent over the heatwave weekend

Engineering works will impact a number of services