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Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

06 June 2024
Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

A major rescue mission was launched in the Channel as 84 people - including a six-month-old baby and two other children - ended up in the water.

First ‘super ATM’ coming to Kent

05 June 2024
First ‘super ATM’ coming to Kent

A new special ATM will be the first of its kind in the county and offer much more than the standard machine.

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Sex offender back in jail after contacting girl

05 June 2024
Sex offender back in jail after contacting girl

A 32-year-old registered sex offender has been sent to prison for three years after continuing to contact young girls.

Tipper truck dumps mountain of soil in middle of road

05 June 2024
Tipper truck dumps mountain of soil in middle of road

A Kent council’s environmental officers are appealing for help to find the driver of a truck which dumped tonnes of soil in the road.

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Child in hospital after ‘attack’ by fellow pupil

04 June 2024
Child in hospital after ‘attack’ by fellow pupil

A child was taken to hospital with a head injury after an attack.

Popular lido ready to reopen after ‘significant’ water leak fixed

04 June 2024
Popular lido ready to reopen after ‘significant’ water leak fixed

An outdoor pool used by thousands every summer is set to reopen after being forced to shut unexpectedly following work to fix a water leak.

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Stunned rescuers find almost 100 black cats abandoned in house

04 June 2024
Stunned rescuers find almost 100 black cats abandoned in house

Almost 100 cats were found by rescue centre volunteers called in by concerned neighbours.

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Missing teen located safely

03 June 2024
Missing teen located safely

Officers thank public for help in finding an 18-year-old who was reported missing.

Man charged after £1,000 of goods stolen from shops

03 June 2024
Man charged after £1,000 of goods stolen from shops

A 52-year-old man has appeared in court accused of stealing medicinal products, clothing and cleaning items from several stores.

Road reopened after biker and car crash

03 June 2024
Road reopened after biker and car crash

Traffic was stopped and a motorcyclist treated for their injuries after a collision with a car.

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Road partially blocked after crash

03 June 2024
Road partially blocked after crash

Traffic is building on a busy main road following a collision involving two cars.

Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

03 June 2024
Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

Kent has its very own Britain’s Got Talent winner as singer Sydnie Christmas is crowned champion of the TV talent search.

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Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

31 May 2024
Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

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‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

30 May 2024
‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

From being hit by a swinging car door to getting dragged along by a car trailer, cyclists reveal the shocking reality of riding on Kent’s roads.

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Rock icon’s sports car joins motor show

29 May 2024
Rock icon’s sports car joins motor show

A car once owned by rock icon Rod Stewart was one of the star attractions at an annual motor show.

‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

29 May 2024
‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

The family of a schoolgirl killed by a drug driver have pledged to “keep her memory alive” as they decorated her new memorial.

Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

28 May 2024
Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’

A decision to award a mental health charity the lion’s share of funding to create an enlarged centre in a town has been welcomed.

‘We may have lost our parking but our town now looks classy’

28 May 2024
‘We may have lost our parking but our town now looks classy’

Shoppers have praised the part-pedestrianisation of a town and introduction of new “pocket parks”, claiming it has made the area more “sociable”.

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Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

26 May 2024
Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.

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‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

25 May 2024
‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

A primary school has been praised for improving attendance and its “purposeful and calm” lessons following a visit from the education watchdog.

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