A mum, dad and child have relived the night they were terrorised in their home by armed and masked raiders. The Swanscombe residents were about to start a PlayStation game when they were allegedly subjected to "utterly terrifying" violence and threats by Morgan Tinpeloo, Ashley Henry and Marvrick Elba in November last year. It is claimed by the prosecution that one youngster was pinned down by Elba with a knife held against their neck as demands were made to hand over phones. Other children were said to be screaming and crying as the same blade was waved at them and held towards their mum, whi...
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A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration. Jenkins & Son, which has been trading in Deal High Street for 80 years, is leaving its current home next to Dial A Pizza to move to the larger site close by. The unit has sat empty since the family-run butchers collapsed in 2022, causing 150 job losses. For the past nine months, builders have been carrying out repairs and renovations to the store to allow the fishmongers to open on Tuesday, June 25. The ground floor is being split into two sections. One h...
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Plans have been submitted for an “inflatable aqua park” and an observation deck for cold water swimming at Kent’s largest shopping centre. Hangloose Adventure, which already runs various adrenaline-fuelled attractions at Bluewater in Greenhithe, is behind the latest proposals. Their application to Dartford council seeks permission for a “cold water swimming” route for no more than 30 people at a time, marked by buoys with exit and entry points, to run from 8am. The leisure company also wants to construct a floating observation deck built on the lake in the style of existing structures with cap...
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The company behind controversial winery plans near its vineyard has reaffirmed its ambition to expand. Silverhand Estate officially opened in October 2023 in Luddesdown near Gravesend. The vineyard is spread across 500 acres and the company believes it could produce five million bottles of wine a year if they are able to build the necessary infrastructure. MDCV UK owns the vineyard and put forward plans to build a winery in Cuxton in 2021. But after a lengthy battle with the council, the plans were rejected and the team are now back to the drawing board. The operation currently has a temporary...
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The family of a young woman who took her own life want to erect a public memorial to her in the hope it will deter others from making the same tragic choice. Loved ones of Bella Goldsmith are aiming to create a long-lasting legacy to the 22-year-old from Herne Bay, who died in 2023 following a battle with depression. Her family and friends continue to grieve for the popular and “cheeky” former receptionist. About £5,000 has since been raised through a GoFundMe appeal, later managed with the help of a special bank account set up by Herne Bay businessman and supporter Dave Cain. It is paying for...
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Officers seeking to locate a man missing from a coastal village for more than two weeks have widened their search. Kevin Blackwell was last seen in the Orgarswick Avenue area of Dymchurch between 1pm and 3pm on Thursday May 9. The 52-year-old is described as being around 5ft, 10ins tall, of slim build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing black trousers, trainers and a black jacket. He had a black cap on and was carrying a grey backpack. It is understood Mr Blackwell also frequents the Dover area and is thought to use the local bus network to travel. Police are now app...
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Hundreds of people have taken part in a protest march to stop 2,000 homes being built on open land. As many as 340 protesters walked two-and-a half-miles through Canterbury to the University of Kent to hand over a letter outling their objections the mass housebuilding plan. It comes as land in Blean, next to the university’s city campus, has been earmarked for 2,000 homes in the city council’s new draft Local Plan, sparking a fierce backlash. The cash-strapped university’s new vice-chancellor has this week thrown her support behind the controversial plans, arguing the site is “one of the best ...
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Jordan Cox scored a double hundred on his return to Kent as his new side Essex dominated day two of their Vitality County Championship clash at Canterbury. In-form Cox, who has made a sparkling start to life with his new county, scored 207 from 255 balls as Essex declared on a dominant 591-7. Kent were then reduced to 118-4 in reply, a familiar tale of woe for the hosts who still trail by 473 runs. With Essex resuming on 287-4 and Wes Agar unable to bowl after injuring his shoulder on Friday, the visitors eased their way through the first hour without any damage. Cox had averaged just 24.06 in...
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A factory worker who got behind the wheel of his sports car while drunk and high on cannabis has been banned from driving. Weed-smoking Andrejs Maulins aroused the suspicion of police while on a late night drive near his home in Chatham. Police grew concerned over “the manner of his driving” after spotting him swerving in his Audi A2 Sport. They thought he might be intoxicated when they stopped him in the road he lives in, and after opening his car door they immediately smelt cannabis. Maulins admitted he had a small amount on him and the 27-year-old’s stash was seized. He was then asked to do...
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A primary school has retained its “good” Ofsted grading six years after it was last judged. Temple Mill Primary School, in Cliffe Road, Strood, maintained its previous inspection result following a recent visit by the education watchdog. Inspectors noted “Pupils are rightly proud of their nurturing and inclusive school” and “they love coming to school and enjoy learning”. Staff were also praised for knowing the pupils “very well” and there was evidence of “strong and trusting relationships”. The report also praised the school for its inclusion of those with special educational needs and/or dis...
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