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'I faced £2.5k fine for dumped Amazon package I never received'

'I faced £2.5k fine for dumped Amazon package I never received'

06 May 2024

An Amazon customer says he was hit with a £75 fine and threatened with court action after being accused of “littering” an order that never arrived.

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BGT star: ‘Youth clubs are vital for young people’

BGT star: ‘Youth clubs are vital for young people’

04 May 2024

A singer who captured hearts on Britain's Got Talent with his ‘surprise’ audition is throwing his support behind youth clubs threatened with closure.

‘We urged them to fix water leak - now they have it’s even worse’

‘We urged them to fix water leak - now they have it’s even worse’

04 May 2024

Frustrated residents claim a water leak, which has been ongoing for nine months, has only worsened despite engineers’ attempts to fix it.

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Adorable moment lorry holds up traffic for geese

Adorable moment lorry holds up traffic for geese

02 May 2024

An HGV driver has been praised after a heartwarming video emerged of them helping geese and their babies make their way along a road.

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Bleeding dog rescued from sea after 18-hour search

Bleeding dog rescued from sea after 18-hour search

02 May 2024

A bleeding dog was rescued from the sea after a widespread search lasting almost a day.

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‘Race against time’ to rescue five lions and bring them to Kent

‘Race against time’ to rescue five lions and bring them to Kent

02 May 2024

A rescue operation is in motion to bring five lions to the UK and rehome them in the county to give them a better life.

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I tried swapping my iPhone for a ‘Nokia brick’ for a week

I tried swapping my iPhone for a ‘Nokia brick’ for a week

02 May 2024

As more young people turn to basic, internet-less phones to address their screen addiction, our Gen Z reporter tried on a “dumb phone” for size.

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May Day welcomed in Kent’s ‘Lost Village’

May Day welcomed in Kent’s ‘Lost Village’

01 May 2024

The start of summer is being celebrated as part of the pagan ritual of Beltane taking place in a lost Kent village.

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Lorry stuck under railway bridge

Lorry stuck under railway bridge

30 April 2024

A lorry became wedged under a railway bridge for more than an hour after getting stuck.

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‘What a star’: Britain’s Got Talent singer welcomed back at work

‘What a star’: Britain’s Got Talent singer welcomed back at work

30 April 2024

A singer who captured hearts on the hit ITV show with his “surprise” audition returned to work to a warm welcome.

Vintage-style splash as outdoor swimming pool marks 60th anniversary

Vintage-style splash as outdoor swimming pool marks 60th anniversary

28 April 2024

A lido is set to mark its 60th anniversary with a nostalgia-infused celebration.

‘They think I’ve nipped to the loo’: Youth worker stuns family with ‘surprise’ TV audition

‘They think I’ve nipped to the loo’: Youth worker stuns family with ‘surprise’ TV audition

28 April 2024

A youth worker from Kent surprised his family with an “emotional” audition on the primetime ITV show Britain’s Got Talent.

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‘Please save our town's last live music venue'

‘Please save our town's last live music venue'

26 April 2024

A town’s only dedicated music venue has launched a campaign to buy the building amid fears it could land in the hands of developers.

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We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

25 April 2024

Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.

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Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

24 April 2024

A free art trail featuring dozens of colourful sculptures of a favourite children’s character is on its way.

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

23 April 2024

Dog walkers have been warned after nests were found belonging to a breed of caterpillar which can cause irritation to animals and humans.

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

23 April 2024

New data has shone a spotlight on rising health inequality with residents at the start of a bus line living 10 years less than those at the end.

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Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

Queen Victoria's snooker table on market for £150,000

22 April 2024

An antique billiards table which once stood proudly in Buckingham Palace is up for sale.

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Rare Victorian signal box revamped after facing demolition

Rare Victorian signal box revamped after facing demolition

21 April 2024

A signal box that dates back to 1888 has been restored following calls from villagers to preserve it.

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From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

20 April 2024

A dad-of-three who’s spent almost four decades in the car parts industry has swapped selling tyres for serving hungry customers fish and chips.

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