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Floodgates shut amid fears of strong winds

23 November 2023
Floodgates shut amid fears of strong winds

Floodgates have been shut across a Kent district over fears of a higher-than-predicted tide.

Crunch talks on whether former Woolworths should face the bulldozers

23 November 2023
Crunch talks on whether former Woolworths should face the bulldozers

A developer’s plans to bulldoze a former Woolworths to make way for flats will be decided in a crunch meeting.

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Private school downgraded to ‘requires improvement’ after ‘turbulence’ in leadership

23 November 2023
Private school downgraded to ‘requires improvement’ after ‘turbulence’ in leadership

A private school head teacher has vowed to continue with improvements, after being downgraded from ‘good’ by Ofsted.

Principal doubles down on Saturday detentions after parent backlash

23 November 2023
Principal doubles down on Saturday detentions after parent backlash

A school has defended its policy for Saturday detentions amid a crackdown on unruly behaviour – despite some parents describing it as “prison-like”.

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Person dies after collapsing in street

22 November 2023
Person dies after collapsing in street

A person died after collapsing on a residential street, despite paramedics’ efforts to save them.

Bowling alley opening delayed as Cosy Club owners eye-up site

22 November 2023
Bowling alley opening delayed as Cosy Club owners eye-up site

A major family attraction has pushed back the opening date for its latest town centre venture.

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Person taken to hospital after multiple coastal rescue operations

21 November 2023
Person taken to hospital after multiple coastal rescue operations

A person has been taken to hospital after three unrelated search operations were launched along the Kent coast in quick succession.

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Trucker accused of causing death by dangerous driving after man, 75, dies

20 November 2023
Trucker accused of causing death by dangerous driving after man, 75, dies

A trucker has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 75-year-old died following a crash.

Dramatic footage shows officers storm small boat smuggler’s home

20 November 2023
Dramatic footage shows officers storm small boat smuggler’s home

This is the dramatic moment officers smashed through the door and stormed the home of a small boat people smuggler.

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Opening date for sports bar finally revealed

17 November 2023
Opening date for sports bar finally revealed

Bosses behind a popular sports bar have confirmed the opening date for their second Kent venue, promising ultra HD screens, shuffleboard and karaoke.

Woman, 34, faces town centre ban after verbally abusing shop staff

17 November 2023
Woman, 34, faces town centre ban after verbally abusing shop staff

A woman who unleashed a tirade of abuse towards shop staff and onlookers has been jailed and banned from a town centre.

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Stretch of major route to close for bridge repairs

17 November 2023
Stretch of major route to close for bridge repairs

A stretch of the A2 will shut this weekend to allow for maintenance work on a bridge.

Kent singer, 82, features in megastar Drake’s new rap-hit

16 November 2023
Kent singer, 82, features in megastar Drake’s new rap-hit

An 82-year-old jazz singer from Kent has been sampled by Canadian megastar Drake, despite having never heard of him before.

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MP calls for access to medicinal cannabis to help teenager

16 November 2023
MP calls for access to medicinal cannabis to help teenager

A Kent MP has raised the case of a teenager with severe epilepsy in parliament as she called for access to medicinal cannabis.

Probe launched against water provider amid supply issues

16 November 2023
Probe launched against water provider amid supply issues

An enforcement case has been launched against a water company to investigate if it has failed to maintain an efficient supply system.

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Boy, 13, arrested after vapes stolen in shop raid

15 November 2023
Boy, 13, arrested after vapes stolen in shop raid

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after vapes were stolen in a town centre shop raid.

Police probe man’s cause of death after body pulled from sea

15 November 2023
Police probe man’s cause of death after body pulled from sea

A man’s cause of death is unknown after a body was pulled from the sea

Shock as shark caught on camera off Kent coast

14 November 2023
Shock as shark caught on camera off Kent coast

A wind farm technician has captured footage of a suspected shark swimming off the Kent coastline.

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Suspect accused of making ‘inappropriate comments to children’

14 November 2023
Suspect accused of making ‘inappropriate comments to children’

A suspect accused of making inappropriate comments to children has been charged with child sex offences.

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy route

14 November 2023
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy route

A car fire caused long tailbacks on a busy route this morning.

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