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Dad starts pioneering treatment for brain tumour

Dad starts pioneering treatment for brain tumour

21 May 2024

A dad who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour has started pioneering treatment after family and friends raised thousands of pounds to fund it.

Tournaments raise £15k in memory of ‘football mad’ 22-year-old

Tournaments raise £15k in memory of ‘football mad’ 22-year-old

20 May 2024

A series of football tournaments started by a family remembering their brother has raised thousands while raising awareness of mental health.

Man in hospital following incident on railway line

Man in hospital following incident on railway line

20 May 2024

A man remains in hospital following an incident at the weekend which saw train services suspended.

Owner’s sadness after classic Ford stolen from driveway

Owner’s sadness after classic Ford stolen from driveway

20 May 2024

The owner of a classic Ford Escort worth up to £15k says he can’t believe it has gone after it was stolen from his driveway.

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Police called to pub as two women injured

Police called to pub as two women injured

19 May 2024

Two women were left injured following reports of a disturbance at a pub.

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Trains disrupted after trespass on railway

Trains disrupted after trespass on railway

18 May 2024

Passengers faced delays after emergency services were called to a trespass on the railway.

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Teacher honoured for inspiring thousands of youngsters

Teacher honoured for inspiring thousands of youngsters

17 May 2024

Five decades of guiding young minds has seen one man presented with a lifetime achievement award for his work in the community.

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‘Six weeks of bin collection chaos and it’s still not fixed‘

‘Six weeks of bin collection chaos and it’s still not fixed‘

17 May 2024

We reveal the story behind bin ‘chaos’ which has seen councillors pay for rubbish to be taken by private contractors.

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Major retailer confirms new store for Kent

Major retailer confirms new store for Kent

16 May 2024

A nationwide chain has confirmed it is set to open a new store later this year.

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Man charged after two people taken to hospital

Man charged after two people taken to hospital

16 May 2024

A man has been charged after two people were attacked in the street.

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

16 May 2024

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

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Dozens fall ill after curry spiked with zombie drug

Dozens fall ill after curry spiked with zombie drug

16 May 2024

Workers at a high-security jail were taken to hospital following a “mass poisoning of staff” that left some struggling to breathe.

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‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

16 May 2024

Our reporter’s eyes were bigger than his belly at a harbour-side tapas restaurant promising a bite-sized taste of Spain.

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World-first Emily nominated for top award

World-first Emily nominated for top award

16 May 2024

A healthcare worker who was the first person on the planet to perform her role has told of her pride at being shortlisted for a hospital award.

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Upset as Kent’s Blue Flag beach numbers slashed after year of sewage spills

Upset as Kent’s Blue Flag beach numbers slashed after year of sewage spills

15 May 2024

The number of Kent beaches awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag has been slashed this year as sewage discharges continue to plague the shores.

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Arrest after two people injured in high street disturbance

Arrest after two people injured in high street disturbance

14 May 2024

Police are looking for witnesses after two people were taken to hospital following an assault.

Superbike champ sues for £1m after career-ending crash

Superbike champ sues for £1m after career-ending crash

14 May 2024

Six-times British superbike champion Shane Byrne is suing for compensation after a horror crash that left him with devastating spinal injuries.

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Major disruption expected as M2 exit to close for month

Major disruption expected as M2 exit to close for month

14 May 2024

Contractors working on a multi-million pound roundabout revamp are gearing up to shut a busy slip road.

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‘Banks are going, shops are going - soon it’ll just be a ghost town’

‘Banks are going, shops are going - soon it’ll just be a ghost town’

14 May 2024

There has been a backlash to a decision to close one of only two remaining banks in a town centre.

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Drone images reveal new A249 lanes for Stockbury Flyover

Drone images reveal new A249 lanes for Stockbury Flyover

12 May 2024

Aerial footage shows two newly built lanes ready to be connected to a new interchange as part of an M2 improvement project.

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