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Warning over scammers ‘pressuring victims into paying for unnecessary’ work
Residents are reminded to be vigilant after scammers were reported to be “pressuring victims into paying for poor quality” works in their homes.
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'Our last weekend was so busy - people were crying when we closed'
The owner of a now-closed sports bar says he feels “humbled” with the amount of “love” it received during its final weekend.
From Kent to the West End: Two shows in 24 hours
Our reporter travelled into the city to see if she could squeeze two spectacular West End shows into one whirlwind trip.
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Popular music festival branded 'major noise nuisance' faces crunch council vote
A popular three-day music festival faces a crunch council vote after last year’s event was branded a “major noise nuisance”.
‘My alcoholic dad spent thousands ordering drinks on Uber Eats before death’
A woman has called on delivery apps to safeguard vulnerable alcoholics who are frequently using the service to order alcohol.
‘I can't do without him’: Couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
A couple have revealed their secret to a long-lasting marriage as they celebrate their Platinum anniversary.
Construction firms and Chinese takeaway among Kent tax defaulters revealed
Construction firms and a Chinese takeaway are among the tax dodgers revealed in a list by HMRC.
Charges after ‘arson attacks’ at car dealership and outside M&S Foodhall
A 24-year-old man has been charged after suspected arsons at a Mercedes dealership and outside an M&S.
Motorists mis-sold car loans to receive average £829 payout
Millions of people who took out car finance deals could receive compensation after the FCA confirmed final plans for its nationwide redress scheme.
‘Selfish’ driver jailed after lying to police about speeding and killing two men
A man and woman have been locked up after lying about who was at the wheel during a fatal crash, which claimed the lives of two best friends.
Caught on CCTV: Robber threatens petrol station workers with fake gun while 'off his face'
A “dangerous” substance abuser who attempted to raid his local petrol station while “off his face” on booze and cocaine has been put behind bars.
Man ‘stabbed and slashed’ in alleged attack in early hours
An image of a woman has been released by detectives after a man was seriously injured with a knife.
Five arrests after men suffer head injuries in brawl
Five men have been arrested after a disturbance left several people injured and cars damaged.
Woman obsessed with EastEnders actress jailed after messaging her mum
A 22-year-old was told to abandon her warped bid to befriend a TV star or face more prison time by a judge as he jailed her.
Most wanted: Police hunting female prisoner jailed over knife attack
Police are searching for a woman previously jailed for a horrific knife attack.
Two people taken to hospital after six engines attend house fire
Six fire engines were called to a house blaze in the early hours, with three people left needing treatment.
‘She was a lovely, beautiful person’: Murder arrest after woman found dead in home
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead in a home.
'Soldiers didn’t even use it!' Residents slam ‘frivolous’ war memorial plans for toilet
Residents have slammed “frivolous” war memorial plans put forward for a newly discovered Victorian latrine.
Nightclub at centre of Kent meningitis outbreak to reopen
A nightclub at the centre of a Kent meningitis outbreak that has claimed the lives of two young people is set to reopen this week.
‘I can’t trust that road’: Parents demand safer crossing after ‘worrying’ near-misses
Concerned parents are calling for safety measures outside a primary school, warning it is “only a matter of time” before a child is seriously hurt.