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‘I've been in war zones but the closest I’ve come to death was a swim at the beach’

06 August 2024
‘I've been in war zones but the closest I’ve come to death was a swim at the beach’

A former Royal Marines Commando who nearly drowned during a swim at the beach had an emotional reunion with the three children who saved his life.

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Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

06 August 2024
Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

A multinational beauty retailer is set to open its first store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

06 August 2024
Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

A popular figure, described as a ‘local legend’ who taught thousands of children and represented his community with distinction has died.

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Pick it up! Dog poo highlighted by spray painter in park

03 August 2024
Pick it up! Dog poo highlighted by spray painter in park

A mystery park user has taken the time to highlight the number of dog poop left by their owners.

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Roundabout closure works completed ahead of schedule

03 August 2024
Roundabout closure works completed ahead of schedule

A roundabout closure set to go on for three weeks has been completed earlier than anticipated.

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12 arrested for money laundering after £100k found

02 August 2024
12 arrested for money laundering after £100k found

Ten men and two women have been arrested after reports of large-scale money laundering.

Rape investigation ended as it did not happen ‘as reported’

02 August 2024
Rape investigation ended as it did not happen ‘as reported’

An investigation into a rape in a recreation ground has ended as officers say the incident did not happen as it was first reported.

‘The time is right’: Dance teacher to the stars retires after closing studio

27 July 2024
‘The time is right’: Dance teacher to the stars retires after closing studio

A dance teacher who has taught thousands of students and celebrities is closing her studio and retiring.

‘They saved his life’: Children praised for rescuing man from sea

26 July 2024
‘They saved his life’: Children praised for rescuing man from sea

Praise has been heaped on a group of youngsters whose swift actions saved a man’s life after he was seen in trouble in the sea.

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Counter-terror police helping investigation into stabbing of soldier

24 July 2024
Counter-terror police helping investigation into stabbing of soldier

Police say counter-terror officers are helping investigate the stabbing of a soldier - as detectives are given more time to question a man.

Woman flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on M25

24 July 2024
Woman flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on M25

A woman has been taken to a London hospital following a crash involving a lorry and a van on the M25.

Pensioner injured during burglary by fake delivery drivers

24 July 2024
Pensioner injured during burglary by fake delivery drivers

An elderly man was “pushed to the floor” by two men posing as delivery drivers during a burglary.

Historic landmarks to feature in ‘harrowing’ new witchcraft TV series

24 July 2024
Historic landmarks to feature in ‘harrowing’ new witchcraft TV series

A historic fort and stately home are both set to feature in an upcoming TV series being filmed in Kent.

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Boy ‘sexually assaulted’ at holiday park

24 July 2024
Boy ‘sexually assaulted’ at holiday park

A report of a sexual assault on a boy is being investigated by police who have made an arrest.

GPs face major backlog after 34,000 appointments disrupted

24 July 2024
GPs face major backlog after 34,000 appointments disrupted

Doctors’ surgeries across the county are asking people to “be patient” as they face a backlog following an IT outage.

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Four charged after ‘loaded handguns and drugs found in cupboard’

23 July 2024
Four charged after ‘loaded handguns and drugs found in cupboard’

An uninsured car led officers to uncover loaded handguns and drugs in a storage cupboard.

Wrong-turn A249 lorries caught on camera reversing up link road

23 July 2024
Wrong-turn A249 lorries caught on camera reversing up link road

Out-of-date satnav directions have been blamed after HGVs were seen reversing the wrong way up a link road at a revamped roundabout.

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Dog walker fined after terriers killed in ‘extremely distressing’ attack

22 July 2024
Dog walker fined after terriers killed in ‘extremely distressing’ attack

A man has appeared in court after two Yorkshire Terriers were killed in an “extremely distressing” attack.

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Care agency suspended by inspector over safeguarding issues

21 July 2024
Care agency suspended by inspector over safeguarding issues

‘Enforcement action’ has been taken against an agency that cares for the elderly following an “inadequate” rating by the CQC.

Help needed to remove 5,000 tree covers from woodland

21 July 2024
Help needed to remove 5,000 tree covers from woodland

Thousands of protective tree covers will be removed by volunteers after people called on authorities to have them cleared.

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