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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.


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.


‘Essential’ works on village road to take two months
Engineers will be excavating a main road for around two months to upgrade electricity cables.


‘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.


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.


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.


‘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.


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.


Police concerned for missing girl, 13
Officers are concerned for the welfare of a teenage girl who has been missing since the weekend.


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.


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


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.


Train collides with 'obstruction' on track blocking line in Kent resulting in bus replacement service
The line is currently blocked


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.


‘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.


‘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.


‘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.


Where Southeastern trains will not run in Kent over the heatwave weekend
Engineering works will impact a number of services
