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Forensics attend attempted burglary at high street jeweller’s

A police cordon is in place around a jeweller’s while officers investigate an attempted robbery in the middle of the day.

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‘Don’t waste this opportunity’: KCC urged to put in ‘strongest bid’ for road landslip repair cash

An MP is urging the county council to put in the “strongest bid“ it can for newly announced government funding to finally fix and reopen a major road.

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Police urge public to use new tool after 'nuisance' vehicles seized in Gravesend

'By working together, we aim to improve the quality of life for residents'

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Cows introduced at country park as bosses hope to boost visitor numbers

Livestock are replacing lawn mowers to help manage the landscape and boost numbers at an increasingly popular woodland.

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Police recover haul of illegal tobacco worth £98k after suspected burglar caught in bush

A police dog found a burglary suspect hiding in a bush, while officers also recovered illicit cigarettes.

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Landlord fined £35k for running unlicensed HMO

A landlord has been taken to court after it was found that two families were living in an unlicensed HMO.

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Small business owner wins battle to reverse ‘clobbering’ 333% rate increase

An estate agent who feared she would have to close her business and lay off staff after receiving a whopping rates bill increase has won a reprieve.

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Riverside restaurant to reopen with plans for ‘England World Cup fan zone’

A riverside restaurant has reopened with existing plans to bring beer garden football screenings and a community meal service back to the venue.

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Rush hour delays on A2 after crash involving two vehicles

Traffic was halted on a major route due to a crash involving two vehicles.

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Exactly when and where temperatures will heat nearly 20C again in Kent this week

Warner spells and rainy days are on the way

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‘I traded my career for a coffee trailer - now I’m the heart of the community’

An entrepreneur who quit her 9-5 to start “something new” has found herself at the heart of a thriving new venture.

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‘Doctors tried to tell me it was just period pain - but I knew something was wrong’

A young woman’s debilitating cramps, exhaustion and heavy bleeding were dismissed by GPs for years before she received a diagnosis.

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Ongoing closure of Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe described as 'murder' on anniversary of cliff collapse

'It's gone on for far too long'

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Music producer banned from visiting county his ex lives in after ‘repeat’ stalking

A spurned lover bombarded his former partner and her parents with abusive messages after they broke up and posted “lies” about them online.

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‘I can make £5.5k a month, but online trolls can be a lot - you need a thick skin’

A former reality TV star has told of her glamorous life as an influencer, DJ and content creator.

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New images revealed of second phase of £1m parks project

Plans have been drawn up for the second phase of a regeneration project to make a riverside garden more accessible and safe.

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‘It’s been murder’: Traders and residents vent frustration at three year road closure

It’s three years to the day since a chalk cliff suddenly collapsed taking out a huge chunk of road - but is a solution any closer in sight?

Kent Live - Gravesend

Full list of all the Kent train stations closed this weekend including Dover, Walmer and Aylesham

Buses will replace trains on multiple major routes

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‘I’ll never leave Primark’: How Bluewater worker became internet sensation overnight

KentOnline has spoken to a local legend who has gone viral for her unfiltered personality, while opening up about the loss of her son.

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Bluewater reveals opening date for new-look playground after huge refurb

The opening date for a larger and more inclusive playground at Kent’s largest shopping centre has been confirmed following a massive revamp.