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Major fashion retailer to reportedly shut 33 branches
Hundreds of jobs are at risk at River Island as part of plans to shut 33 of its stores.
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Child cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A child cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car.
Murder accused ‘smoked cannabis repeatedly’ before inflicting baby’s brain injury
A dad accused of murdering his baby daughter had smoked cannabis repeatedly before inflicting her a catastrophic brain injury, a jury has heard.
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Slushy drinks ‘should not be given to under-7s’ after near-death incidents
New guidance says children under the age of seven should not consume ‘slushy’ drinks after several near-death experiences for kids.
Dispersal order issued after concerns over anti-social behaviour
Ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour have led to the introduction of a dispersal order.
One man in hospital another arrested after armed police swoop
Police are investigating a possible stabbing incident which prompted an armed police response this afternoon.
Major search to find missing woman
A coastguard helicopter and rescue team, along with the RNLI, have been called to assist the search for a missing woman.
Was it a good show? I should coco
We headed to a balmy Dreamland on Friday night to watch Supergrass play their debut album in full.
Council’s plans to open cafe worth up to £5 million approved
A council has given itself approval to open a cafe and community space in a project which could cost £5 million.
Pictures show how police found cannabis next to baby's bottle in bedroom
A dad who left his newborn daughter severely brain-damaged tried to score drugs just hours before taking care of her.
Anger as hospital trust hikes parking charges for patients and staff
An NHS trust’s decision to hike parking charges for patients and staff has been branded “absolutely disgusting”.
Young dad tells court murder is ‘against everything I’m about’
A young dad accused of murdering his baby daughter by excessive and severe shaking has told a jury the allegation is "against everything I'm about".
Police get extra powers to tackle seaside yobs
Dispersal orders are now in operation in two popular seaside towns to crack down on antisocial behaviour.
Heavy traffic as crowds head home after day at the coast
Those flocking to the beach on the hottest day of the year are likely to face traffic on the way home, with congestion reported across the county.
Crews attend outbuilding fire in Westgate
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been in attendance at a fire in Westgate today (June 21). The service was [...]
Frustration as Broadstairs shops close due to youth disturbances reported across the town
Broadstairs has been plagued with another day of trouble with reports of stores in the High Street closing early due [...]...
Emergency services called to beach as child becomes trapped in sand hole
Emergency services were called to a beach after a child became trapped in a dug out sand hole.
Tragedy as dad-of-four battling cancer dies days after fundraiser set up
A dad-of-four has died just days after setting up a fundraiser he hoped would help pay for lifesaving treatment.
Armed police and dog units attend Margate High Street incident – one man arrested
Armed police and dog units have been in attendance at the top of Margate High Street/ Churchfields today (June 21). [...]...
Police appeal to find woman missing from Broadstairs
Kent Police is appealing for information to help find a missing woman from Broadstairs. Lucy Brown was reported missing shortly [...]...