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Flasher banned from alleyways except on bin days
A tutu-wearing pervert who exposed himself to two children must not enter woods near his home or approach lone women.
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Business cases for local council reforms put forward in huge ‘shake up’ to Kent
Kent’s councils have published a series of draft proposals as part of the government's reform of how local authorities will be run in future.
Man whose body was pulled from River Thames had been seen ‘walking into the water’
An inquest has opened into the death of a 54-year-old chauffeur whose body was recovered from the River Thames near a pub.
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‘Police incident’ at M20 junction sparks delays
There are delays at a motorway junction due to a “police incident”.
'The revolving carousel of highly-paid local government posts may be coming to an abrupt stop...'
Local democracy reporter Simon Finlay explores the mystery of a council finance boss’s sudden exit and the unanswered questions it left behind…
Council defends £11K spent on ‘divisive’ flag removal as ‘money well spent’
A councillor has defended using public money to remove national flags, saying it means they “haven’t had to cancel Christmas as elsewhere”.
Fire crews called to outbuilding blaze at house
Fire crews were called as smoke billowed from a building fire at a house.
Bison matriarch at the heart of key project based in Kent dies
Animal rangers have described a bison matriarch reintroduced to the wild as a “true pioneer” following her death.
New homes and overnight accommodation among latest planning applications
Several fresh planning applications have been submitted to Dover District Council - including a mini housing estate and caravan pitches.
Garbage and Skunk Anansie to perform together next summer
The two bands, who scored huge rock hits in the ‘90s, will join forces for a co-headline concert in Kent.
CCTV image released after vandalism at cricket ground
A CCTV image has been released as police appeal for information after a town’s cricket ground was vandalised.
‘He’ll be a hard act to follow’: Tributes paid to ‘legendary’ jazz promoter
A jazz enthusiast who kept music alive in pubs for more than 50 years has died.
Burst main floods route used as diversion
A burst water main has closed a key junction for five days.
Drug dealer, 24, jailed after police find 100 wraps of heroin and cocaine in car door
A drug dealer has been jailed after police found more than 100 wraps of heroin and cocaine hidden within his car door.
Soiled clothing and 'strong odours' found at special measures care home
A care home has been plunged into special measures after inspectors found residents left in soiled clothing and unclean bedrooms.
Kent burglar who stole car and TV during two-week spree in Brighton jailed
A Kent man who prowled the streets of Brighton and targeted several homes and businesses has been jailed.
Construction starts on £450k events space at nature reserve
Owners of a nature reserve have revealed long-awaited plans to transform an old toilet block into a space for weddings, wellness retreats and more.
Traffic bedlam as police shut diversion route after electric Audi breaks down
A country lane being used as a diversion route for a gas main closure has itself been closed after a vehicle breakdown.
Parents raise concerns after ‘banned’ knives brought into two primary schools
Head teachers are trying to allay worried parents’ fears after pupils brought two small knives into primary schools this week.
Missing girl, 12, safely located
Police have confirmed a missing 12-year-old girl has been found safe and well.