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Supermarket defends new ANPR parking rules after shoppers left ‘confused’
•A supermarket has defended its recent changes to parking after the introduction of new cameras was criticised by shoppers.
21 February 2026
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Dead ponies dumped in field covered in plastic
•An animal charity is appealing for information after the “distressing” discovery of two dead ponies found dumped in a field.
20 February 2026
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'I couldn't believe my eyes': Parking warden slaps ticket on bus at bus stop
•Bosses at a council are standing by the decision to issue a parking ticket to a broken-down bus at a bus stop.
20 February 2026
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Huge step forward as decision made on plans for new SEND schools in Kent
•Education chiefs say they have told the government to build three new special schools in Kent.
20 February 2026
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Major refurbishment underway at ‘below par’ toilet block
•Public toilets which have fallen below par will be closed for six weeks for a major refurbishment project.
20 February 2026
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Father and son found not guilty of murder after boy killed in crash
•A father and son have been found not guilty of murder after a four-year-old was killed in a fatal crash.
20 February 2026
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Town centre flytipper fined £1,000 after council investigation
•A flytipper who brazenly left a pile of rubbish in a town centre has been fined £1,000.
20 February 2026
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Customers ‘injured’ in alleged shopping centre ‘jewellery heist’
•Two men have appeared in court following a suspected robbery at a shopping centre store in which customers were allegedly assaulted.
18 February 2026
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Spike in visitors at wildlife park as families make most of half term
•Bosses at a wildlife park say a spike in visitors lead to congestion in their car park as families make the most of half term.
18 February 2026
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‘Many lives have been ruined’: Police react to ‘sad’ killing of man on beach
•A detective praised the public who helped a man in the moments before his death, as he reflects on the “sad” killing which has “ruined lives”.
17 February 2026
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Emergency response after man left with facial injuries after robbery
•Emergency services were called after a reported assault and theft which left a man with facial injuries.
17 February 2026
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Emergency response after man hit by car
•Emergency services are responding to a collision between a pedestrian, in his 40s, and a car along a stretch of the A2.
17 February 2026
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‘Dull and unwanted’ courts to Kent’s best padel club
•A padel club which took over tennis courts once labelled “dull and unwanted” has now been named among one of the best.
17 February 2026
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Woman dies after air ambulance called to incident
•A woman has been confirmed dead after emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to an address this morning.
17 February 2026
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Murder trial jury retires in case where boy, 4, killed in fatal crash
•The jury of a murder trial regarding the death of a four-year-old boy killed in a fatal crash has been sent out for its verdict.
17 February 2026
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Former school teacher appointed first town crier after auditions
•A retired school teacher has been appointed the first town crier for an upcoming culture and history festival.
16 February 2026
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McDonald’s branch to shut for weeks as part of upgrades
•A well-used McDonald’s branch is set to close for a layout revamp and indoor renovations.
16 February 2026
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Appeal after reports of bald man running along slip road holding ‘weapon’
•Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after reports of a bald man running along a slip road holding a “weapon”.
13 February 2026