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Arson charge after Gillingham blaze
Kent Police attended a fire on Canterbury Street at about 5.30am on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
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Following the flash flood in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area on 26 August, the Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number (1234), and a dedicated hotline (1144) accessible in Nepal. If you're affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
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Image appeal following report of indecent act in Ramsgate
An image has been released by officers investigating a suspected indecent act on Ramsgate Beach.
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Arrests made and stolen road bike recovered in Ashford
A road bike reportedly stolen from an Ashford car park has been recovered and two suspects arrested following work by neighbourhood officers.
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CCTV released after Gravesend restaurant burglary
A till was stolen from the Milton Road business on 12 August 2026.
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Child sexual abuser from Canterbury sentenced to prison
An offender from Canterbury has been sentenced to prison for the sexual abuse of two children.
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Arrest made and power tools recovered in Gravesend
The 27 year old was arrested following the theft on Monday 24 August 2026.
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Violent abuser from London jailed
Abdul Qudus Odushoga spent months abusing the woman at her home in Faversham.
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Chatham delivery van thief jailed within a day
Despite a 4 and a half mile pursuit to Maidstone, the 25 year old was arrested less than 20 minutes after the theft and was sentenced to a year in prison the following day.
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