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Man tries to swim to Southend in his underpants

23 May 2022
Man tries to swim to Southend in his underpants

A man who tried to swim to Southend in his underpants was just one call-out on a busy weekend for the RNLI.

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Charity bike ride attracts more than 400 cyclists

23 May 2022
Charity bike ride attracts more than 400 cyclists

A popular charity bike ride has returned after two years and saw more than 400 cyclists zoom across the borough.

Eco-friendly firm sees sales drop due to cost of living crisis

23 May 2022
Eco-friendly firm sees sales drop due to cost of living crisis

An eco-friendly business has seen sales slow as people can't afford to buy its higher ticket items as the cost of living continues to rise.

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Teen left with gaping armpit wound for two years

21 May 2022
Teen left with gaping armpit wound for two years

A teenager girl's life has been put on hold because of an open, oozing wound in her armpit.

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Drug dealer stopped in his tracks at train station

20 May 2022
Drug dealer stopped in his tracks at train station

A suspected drug dealer was caught by a sniffer dog the moment he stepped off a train.

Dad donor saved three-year-old daughter

20 May 2022
Dad donor saved three-year-old daughter

The dad of a three-year-old girl who had a matter of hours to live after contracting hepatitis, gave part of his liver to her to save her life.

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Work starts on hundreds of garden city homes

19 May 2022
Work starts on hundreds of garden city homes

Construction work has started on the development of 138 new flats to be built as part of Kent's garden city.

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New Mayor elected for Gravesham

19 May 2022
New Mayor elected for Gravesham

The borough has appointed its new major for the year.

Cannabis farm found following house fire

19 May 2022
Cannabis farm found following house fire

A cannabis farm with more than £50,000 worth of plants was discovered following a house fire.

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From cakes to combat

19 May 2022
From cakes to combat

A tea room owner and personal trainer have joined forces to open a laser tag business.

What's been fly-tipped now?

19 May 2022
What's been fly-tipped now?

A fly-tipping hotspot has seen a large organ added to the list of dumped waste.

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Burglar-chasing robots and emotion-controlled appliances

16 May 2022
Burglar-chasing robots and emotion-controlled appliances

Robot personal assistants, holographic fans and emotion-controlled machines are the future in home technology, as our reporter found out.

Park grows wild as tree blocks entrance for two years

15 May 2022
Park grows wild as tree blocks entrance for two years

A once-popular park has grown wild for two years after a tree was uprooted during a storm and never cleared.

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Family win fight to keep period property open

13 May 2022
Family win fight to keep period property open

A family has won its fight to keep its ancestral home open for longer after fears of near permanent closure.

Man charged with sexual assault

12 May 2022
Man charged with sexual assault

A man has been charged with sexual assault and multiple indecent exposures, including one involving a teenage girl.

CCTV released following arson in high street store

12 May 2022
CCTV released following arson in high street store

Officers are investigating an arson after an item was set alight inside a shop.

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Lasers at the ready

11 May 2022
Lasers at the ready

A growing escape room firm has announced its first new game for its 13,000 sq ft entertainment centre – and there's a shock twist.

The Queen's Baton Relay is coming to Kent and here's where to see it

11 May 2022
The Queen's Baton Relay is coming to Kent and here's where to see it

The Queen's Baton Relay will take on a two-day tour of Kent this summer ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Couple drive around Britain in classic Jaguar

10 May 2022
Couple drive around Britain in classic Jaguar

A couple have set off on a round trip of the country in a classic Jaguar in aid of Parkinson's charity.

Construction begins at burnt down leisure centre

10 May 2022
Construction begins at burnt down leisure centre

A former leisure centre which went up in flames is finally rising from the ashes as building work begins.

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