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Storm Ciaran hits Kent with fallen trees, flooded roads and school closures

02 November 2023
Storm Ciaran hits Kent with fallen trees, flooded roads and school closures

Kent felt the full force of Storm Ciaran today, with fallen trees blocking roads, streets flooded, schools closed and homes left without power.

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Popular shoe store to close

01 November 2023
Popular shoe store to close

A well-known luxury shoe and handbag shop has confirmed it will be shutting its doors.

Girl ‘bitten by Staffordshire bull terrier’

01 November 2023
Girl ‘bitten by Staffordshire bull terrier’

Police are appealing for information after a child was allegedly bitten by a Staffie in a well-known walking spot.

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CCTV image released after man ‘punched in the head’

01 November 2023
CCTV image released after man ‘punched in the head’

Officers have released a CCTV image after a man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, following an assault.

Ambulance called after ‘medical emergency’ at bus station

31 October 2023
Ambulance called after ‘medical emergency’ at bus station

An ambulance was called to a busy bus station following a Stagecoach employee suffering a “medical emergency”.

Police dog finds burglar hiding in tree after high-speed chase

31 October 2023
Police dog finds burglar hiding in tree after high-speed chase

A ‘prolific’ burglar whose getaway car was snared by a stinger during a high-speed chase during the school run has been jailed.

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Family-run ‘live action’ Halloween maze returns to village

31 October 2023
Family-run ‘live action’ Halloween maze returns to village

A family has spent more than 140 hours creating an interactive scare maze for trick-or-treaters.

Volunteers return picturesque stream to former glory

31 October 2023
Volunteers return picturesque stream to former glory

Residents have dedicated their time to the clean-up of a beloved village landmark.

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Kitten travels 122 miles inside wheel of a car

30 October 2023
Kitten travels 122 miles inside wheel of a car

A tiny kitten was discovered inside the wheel of a car after journeying from Kent to the New Forest.

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Huge branch pierces window and roof of double-decker bus

30 October 2023
Huge branch pierces window and roof of double-decker bus

In alarming scenes, a massive tree branch pierced the window, roof and even seats of a double decker bus.

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Shoplifter given five-year ban from all Tesco and Co-op stores in Kent

30 October 2023
Shoplifter given five-year ban from all Tesco and Co-op stores in Kent

A prolific thief faces jail if he ignores a five-year ban preventing him from entering Co-op and Tesco stores in the county.

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Man ‘threatened to stab officers’ in four-hour stand-off

30 October 2023
Man ‘threatened to stab officers’ in four-hour stand-off

A 27-year-old stands accused of threatening police officers with a knife and spitting at them.

‘I'm not fussed by birthdays or Christmas - it's all about Halloween'

30 October 2023
‘I'm not fussed by birthdays or Christmas - it's all about Halloween'

With more people dedicating their time and money to Halloween, we asked Kent fanatics why the spooky season has become increasingly popular.

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‘I woke up to the sound of chainsaws – so I stood under the trees’

29 October 2023
‘I woke up to the sound of chainsaws – so I stood under the trees’

A shocked grandad staged a protest against developers ‘unnecessarily’ felling trees outside his home – and says he doesn’t care if he’s arrested.

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Police appeal after passenger dies in crash

27 October 2023
Police appeal after passenger dies in crash

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a crash which killed a man and left another with serious injuries.

Where to see the best dressed Halloween houses

27 October 2023
Where to see the best dressed Halloween houses

With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve rounded up the best decorated properties for you to visit.

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Weather warning over heavy downpours to last extra day

27 October 2023
Weather warning over heavy downpours to last extra day

The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for rain, warning homes could be cut off.

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‘Our goal is to be the heart of the community’

26 October 2023
‘Our goal is to be the heart of the community’

A pub has reopened to punters with new landlords and £360k worth of renovations.

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Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

24 October 2023
Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

An ex-convict who carried out armed robberies while at university has given a true-life account of life behind bars at 14 UK prisons – including Kent.

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Emergency gas works shuts main road

23 October 2023
Emergency gas works shuts main road

A road has been forced to partially close for emergency gas works, with some people nearby claiming drivers are moving cones to get through.

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