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Thousands of homes hit by water outage ahead of Christmas

23 December 2024
Thousands of homes hit by water outage ahead of Christmas

A utility company says it is working “around the clock” to fix a burst main pipe which has left thousands of homes and businesses without water.

Family upset after attraction closes without notice

23 December 2024
Family upset after attraction closes without notice

A family were left upset and out of pocket after turning up at an attraction for a Christmas treat only to find it had shut without notice.

Pop sensation Katy Perry tells concert crowd she is coming to Kent

22 December 2024
Pop sensation Katy Perry tells concert crowd she is coming to Kent

Global star Katy Perry has revealed plans to visit the county during a hilarious interaction with a fan.

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Person dies after being hit by train

22 December 2024
Person dies after being hit by train

Emergency services have confirmed a person has died after being struck by a train on one of the mainlines in and out of the county.

M20 to shut while Operation Brock lifted

22 December 2024
M20 to shut while Operation Brock lifted

The controversial 50mph contraflow which closed lanes on the motorway is being lifted tonight.

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SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for second time running

22 December 2024
SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for second time running

A school for special education needs children has scored top marks again in a recent Ofsted inspection.

Five arrested after ‘baseball bat attack’ near high street

21 December 2024
Five arrested after ‘baseball bat attack’ near high street

A victim in his 20s is in a serious condition in hospital after an alleged group attack near a pub.

Family and friends ‘desperate’ to have missing Luke, 31, back for Christmas

21 December 2024
Family and friends ‘desperate’ to have missing Luke, 31, back for Christmas

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 31-year-old man who has been missing for more than a fortnight.

Kent fly-tipper caught on CCTV ordered to pay £10k

21 December 2024
Kent fly-tipper caught on CCTV ordered to pay £10k

A man was taken to court after being caught illegally dumping waste.

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Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

21 December 2024
Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

A proposal to tear down a former sports and activity hub to pave way for new homes has been submitted.

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‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

21 December 2024
‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

A 39-year-old motorist has been told to pay more than £1,000 for using a cancelled disability badge she found in a car park.

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Warning to drivers taking to busy roads for Christmas getaway

21 December 2024
Warning to drivers taking to busy roads for Christmas getaway

Motorists looking to get away for the festive period are being warned of long queues ahead of one of the busiest times of the year.

Beds in the garden help hospital unit become one of the best

20 December 2024
Beds in the garden help hospital unit become one of the best

An intensive care unit has received top marks for its care of patients, earning it national recognition.

‘We are all one step away from being homeless’

20 December 2024
‘We are all one step away from being homeless’

A “lifeline” charity is in need of donations to support those without a warm bed, enough food and a shoulder to lean on this Christmas.

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‘This is slumification’: Plans to replace shop row with ‘bulky’ flats refused

19 December 2024
‘This is slumification’: Plans to replace shop row with ‘bulky’ flats refused

A proposal to rejuvenate a run down part of town with new flats has been turned down amid fears it will just “aggravate” existing problems.

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Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

19 December 2024
Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

A scheme which gives inmates the chance to upskill and take steps toward rehabilitation will see discount-price bikes go on sale tomorrow.

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Waterfront homes plan approved despite lack of developer cash for community

19 December 2024
Waterfront homes plan approved despite lack of developer cash for community

Plans for nearly 200 waterfront homes on the site of a former council headquarters have been give the go-ahead despite a lack of money for services.

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Dog blood donors needed to save fellow pups

19 December 2024
Dog blood donors needed to save fellow pups

A charity is appealing for dog owners to bring along their pets to a blood donation clinic in the hope they can become lifesavers this Christmas.

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ equality pioneer who was ‘always willing to help others’

19 December 2024
Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ equality pioneer who was ‘always willing to help others’

A trailblazer who dedicated his life to supporting victims of racial harassment has died aged 84.

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‘It’s been a year since Zara shut but we still have a lot to offer’

18 December 2024
‘It’s been a year since Zara shut but we still have a lot to offer’

Today marks a year since a high street favourite left a popular shopping centre, but bosses say customers are flocking in.

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