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Drivers risking death at level crossing

04 August 2020
Drivers risking death at level crossing

In just two months, 13 drivers have been spotted running flashing lights and swerving closing barriers as trains approach at a level crossing in Kent.

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'I would have struggled if I couldn't have seen my son'

29 July 2020
'I would have struggled if I couldn't have seen my son'

A father has spoken about his time working as an emergency ambulance crew member in London during the peak of the pandemic.

Kitten may have been mutilated 'deliberately'

29 July 2020
Kitten may have been mutilated 'deliberately'

A six-week-old kitten could not be saved after she was found with three broken legs and rushed to the vets.

'Pet owners aren't fully aware of the horrors of the countryside'

29 July 2020
'Pet owners aren't fully aware of the horrors of the countryside'

A dead dog found wrapped in a plastic bag is the latest in a series of animal atrocities discovered in a village.

Super response to couple's NHS heroes tribute

29 July 2020
Super response to couple's NHS heroes tribute

A couple only wanted a small mural on the side of their house, but are delighted with the stunning final result, as are the entire village.

County lines heroin dealer jailed

28 July 2020
County lines heroin dealer jailed

A drug dealer who travelled from London to Kent in rental cars and sent almost daily 'marketing texts' has been jailed.

Leisure centre makeover plans approved

28 July 2020
Leisure centre makeover plans approved

A town centre leisure complex is set for a revamp after councillors approved plans.

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Dead dog found wrapped in plastic bags

27 July 2020
Dead dog found wrapped in plastic bags

The decaying remains of a dog wrapped up in two plastic bags were found by a member of the public after it was thrown in a ditch.

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Ice rink to open for Christmas

27 July 2020
Ice rink to open for Christmas

An ice rink will welcome keen skaters during the festive season after a safety assessment.

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Panto is off this Christmas

27 July 2020
Panto is off this Christmas

A pantomime at a Kent theatre has been postponed for a year due to the difficulties surrounding social distancing.

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The ancient routes in Kent followed by kings

17 July 2020
The ancient routes in Kent followed by kings

From a brutal murder to tourists on tandem tricyles, here's the fascinating history of pilgrimages in Kent.

'This was singular battle in a long war'

16 July 2020
'This was singular battle in a long war'

The battle over a huge housing scheme rages on, a councillor has said, as a developer plans to fight back.

Spoons' alley used as 'public toilet' in lockdown

15 July 2020
Spoons' alley used as 'public toilet' in lockdown

During lockdown a Wetherspoon's bin area was used a "public toilet", a councillor has said.

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Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

15 July 2020
Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

A care home for people with disabilities has been spoken to by police after a resident on a day out punched a teenager in a park.

Huge housing plan turned down amid £165k developer fightback warning

13 July 2020
Huge housing plan turned down amid £165k developer fightback warning

Councillors turned down a scheme for more than 400 homes for the third and final time, despite costly warnings from officials.

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'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

13 July 2020
'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

A mum is still battling the long-term effects of coronavirus, five months after she developed symptoms.

Man found dead by busy road

10 July 2020
Man found dead by busy road

A newsagent employee discovered a man's body on his way to work.

Virus sinks river festival

09 July 2020
Virus sinks river festival

Despite long-held hopes of organisers, a popular boating festival has been cancelled because of coronavirus.

Demolition of 'rotting' tennis clubhouse given go-ahead

09 July 2020
Demolition of 'rotting' tennis clubhouse given go-ahead

An award-winning sports club has been granted permission to tear down its 'dated' pavilion to make way for a larger one.

'Sorry to report that this is not our finest hour'

08 July 2020
'Sorry to report that this is not our finest hour'

A popular military and vintage lifestyle event will not go ahead this month after a council raised visitor safety concerns because of coronavirus.

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