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New Kent ferry service hailed a success

31 August 2017
New Kent ferry service hailed a success

Passengers have voted a pilot ferry service from Sheppey to Southend a hit. But a question mark hangs over future trips.

Charity fundraiser for tragic Summa

30 August 2017
Charity fundraiser for tragic Summa

A former soldier is to march 50 miles on Saturday to raise money for mum Summa Barker who has lost the use of her legs.

Sheppey ferry sails

28 August 2017
Sheppey ferry sails

The first ferry trip from Sheppey to Southend for 20 years has sailed this morning.

Dog finds dentures on park walk

26 August 2017
Dog finds dentures on park walk

It's an unusual item to lose, but if you've misplaced your two front teeth, Miriam Parker's Jack Russell may have found them.

Faulty traffic lights lead to gridlock

23 August 2017
Faulty traffic lights lead to gridlock

Frustrated motorists fumed as a set of temporary traffic lights at roadworks brought a town to a standstill today.

Island wins £355,000 to tackle obesity epidemic

22 August 2017
Island wins £355,000 to tackle obesity epidemic

Cash launched to fight the flab as shock figures reveal more than one-in-three adults are obese.

Police use battering ram in house raid

18 August 2017
Police use battering ram in house raid

Police with battering rams swooped on a house in a quiet cul-de-sac - but later reported it was a false alarm.

Carnival girls get ready for big day

18 August 2017
Carnival girls get ready for big day

Up to 15 carnival queens are expected to add a touch of glamour to one of Kent's popular seaside carnivals.

Kent holiday park changes hands

18 August 2017
Kent holiday park changes hands

Seaside holiday park changes ownership following million-pound deal.

Two arrested after dramatic police chase

18 August 2017
Two arrested after dramatic police chase

A police helicopter and dog team helped arrest two men in the early hours of this morning after a van and car failed to stop.

Cause of mystery stink revealed

18 August 2017
Cause of mystery stink revealed

Residents bombarded an emergency hotline fearing there had been a major gas leak in a Kent town.

Kent pub named one of Britain's best places to eat

17 August 2017
Kent pub named one of Britain's best places to eat

A Kent pub's dedication to fine eating has earned it a place alongside Britain's 50 best restaurants.

Man seen luring children into bushes

16 August 2017
Man seen luring children into bushes

Parents have demanded action after reports of a man behaving suspiciously around children as young as seven.

Mystery pong puzzles town

10 August 2017
Mystery pong puzzles town

Residents are kicking up a stink because a strange smell has swamped their shops and homes.

Dramatic footage of "tornado" captured over Kent

09 August 2017
Dramatic footage of "tornado" captured over Kent

Storm-chaser films formation of tornado funnel cloud over the Kent coast.

QE2 bridge reopened but expect delays

09 August 2017
QE2 bridge reopened but expect delays

The QE2 Bridge at Dartford has reopened after a four-vehicle crash. But the M25 remains congested.

Swimming pool closed

09 August 2017
Swimming pool closed

Swimmers have been left in the lurch after a pool has been closed by a power cut for the second time within a month.

Woman taken to hospital after freak car crash

09 August 2017
Woman taken to hospital after freak car crash

A woman pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Man dies while trying to swim English Channel

08 August 2017
Man dies while trying to swim English Channel

A man in his 40s has died while trying to swim the English Channel.

Car crashes into tree and closes road

08 August 2017
Car crashes into tree and closes road

Two people have been taken to hospital after a car crash which ripped the engine out of the vehicle.

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