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Five years on from devastating supermarket blaze

08 November 2023
Five years on from devastating supermarket blaze

Fifty firefighters on 12 engines worked through the day to tackle a blaze that ripped through a supermarket, stunning staff and customers alike.

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'Waterfalls were coming into our garden - we had to dig trenches'

08 November 2023
'Waterfalls were coming into our garden - we had to dig trenches'

“Gushing waterfalls” from a drainage issue has sparked concerns among residents whose gardens are flooded as a result.

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Man taken to hospital after falling through window

07 November 2023
Man taken to hospital after falling through window

Emergency services descended on a block of flats and a police cordon was put in place after a man fell when climbing through a window.

Fire crews tackle town centre car blaze

07 November 2023
Fire crews tackle town centre car blaze

A road was partially blocked following a car fire on the A2 this morning.

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‘It used to be a desolate piece of land- but has been utterly transformed’

06 November 2023
‘It used to be a desolate piece of land- but has been utterly transformed’

A college has unveiled its brand new £10m engineering centre which includes state-of-the-art equipment and robots which can pick cars up.

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‘What happened to Monday?’

06 November 2023
‘What happened to Monday?’

A gas company has responded to questions over whether employees are working the extended hours promised, in order for a major city route to reopen

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Stunning photos show Northern Lights illuminating Kent skies

06 November 2023
Stunning photos show Northern Lights illuminating Kent skies

Residents across Kent have shared their photos of the Northern Lights, which illuminated the skies over Kent in vibrant shades of green, red and pink.

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Dad-of-four described as ‘legend of the town’ in touching tributes

06 November 2023
Dad-of-four described as ‘legend of the town’ in touching tributes

A former taxi driver has been described as a town “legend” following his death after a nine-year battle with a terminal lung condition.

Footage shows fire crews saving woman inside car stuck in deep water

05 November 2023
Footage shows fire crews saving woman inside car stuck in deep water

The dramatic moment fire crews rescued a woman whose car had become stuck in deep water following heavy rain has been caught on camera.

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Fallen tree blocks train line

05 November 2023
Fallen tree blocks train line

Network Rail response staff have removed a fallen tree, which was blocking a train track.

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Car smashes into metal barrier at busy roundabout

05 November 2023
Car smashes into metal barrier at busy roundabout

The emergency services were called to a busy roundabout after a car crashed into a metal barrier separating a dual carriageway.

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Loose Women star’s rant following dog’s ‘firework hell’

05 November 2023
Loose Women star’s rant following dog’s ‘firework hell’

Outspoken Loose Women star Janet Street-Porter has taken to social media to vent her anger after her dog was left “petrified” by noisy fireworks.

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‘Devastated’ fireworks display organisers unable to offer new date

05 November 2023
‘Devastated’ fireworks display organisers unable to offer new date

The organisers behind a huge fireworks display say they are “devastated” after being unable to provide a new date for this year’s spectacle.

Extra pumps brought in as homes remain at risk of flooding

04 November 2023
Extra pumps brought in as homes remain at risk of flooding

Homes on the Kent coast continue to be at risk of flooding as heavy rainfall has caused water levels to rise.

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Slip-road blocked after two-car crash

04 November 2023
Slip-road blocked after two-car crash

An exit-slip road was blocked following a crash involving two vehicles.

‘Disappointed’ organisers forced to postpone huge fireworks display

04 November 2023
‘Disappointed’ organisers forced to postpone huge fireworks display

The organisers of one of Kent’s biggest fireworks displays have been forced to postpone the event for safety reasons.

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Pub boss: ‘Honestly, this is it, we are not coming back’

04 November 2023
Pub boss: ‘Honestly, this is it, we are not coming back’

A micropub has announced it will be calling last orders and closing its doors for good

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‘Our road used to be a sleepy hollow – now drivers race past at 60mph’

04 November 2023
‘Our road used to be a sleepy hollow – now drivers race past at 60mph’

Residents in what used to be a “sleepy hollow” are calling for traffic calming measures after a motorist collided with a parked car.

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‘At-risk’ leisure centre receives share of £20m

04 November 2023
‘At-risk’ leisure centre receives share of £20m

A Kent swimming pool is one of almost 200 across the UK receiving a cash boost from the government to help with rising operating costs.

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Stormy weather to continue as another yellow rain warning issued

03 November 2023
Stormy weather to continue as another yellow rain warning issued

Heavy showers and gusty winds are expected to continue into the weekend as another yellow weather warning is issued by the Met Office.

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