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Boxing Day swim marks 40th year

26 December 2021
Boxing Day swim marks 40th year

Hundreds of people flocked to a Kent beach to mark the 40th anniversary of the town's popular Boxing Day swim.

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Kent town named hotspot for those leaving London

26 December 2021
Kent town named hotspot for those leaving London

A town in Kent has been named the most popular destination for homeowners looking to leave London.

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Porsche driver crashes in Kent and carries on going

26 December 2021
Porsche driver crashes in Kent and carries on going

A driver who crashed a car on the M25 told officers he thought it would be okay to carry on despite its condition.

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Crash leads to drink drive arrest

26 December 2021
Crash leads to drink drive arrest

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car was badly damaged in a crash on Boxing Day.

Family home damaged by fire on Christmas Day

26 December 2021
Family home damaged by fire on Christmas Day

Four fire engines were sent to a family home on Christmas Day after a blaze broke out in an upstairs bedroom.

Two more flood alerts in place

26 December 2021
Two more flood alerts in place

As heavy rainfall continues across Kent, two more flood alerts have been introduced for Boxing Day, bringing the total to four.

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Mum launches charity to help fight cancer through fitness

26 December 2021
Mum launches charity to help fight cancer through fitness

A mum living with Stage 4 cancer has set up a charity to help those fighting their own diagnosis to battle the disease through fitness.

Thieves target village Post Office

24 December 2021
Thieves target village Post Office

Damage was caused to a village Post Office when thieves attempted to break in.

Man in hospital after stabbing

24 December 2021
Man in hospital after stabbing

A man in his 20s is being treated in a London hospital after he was stabbed.

Takeaway tearoom to replace failed sandwich bar

22 December 2021
Takeaway tearoom to replace failed sandwich bar

An independent tearoom is opening a second site in a town centre – replacing a former sandwich shop which closed after just three weeks.

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Mum thanks medics who saved her life

21 December 2021
Mum thanks medics who saved her life

A mother-of-two whose heart stopped beating for 20 minutes when she collapsed at work has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved her life.

'He could end up in hospital this Christmas without GP service'

20 December 2021
'He could end up in hospital this Christmas without GP service'

A patient who relies on eConsult to manage her husband's condition says she fears for his health as her surgery closes the service for two weeks.

Traffic at new school for 1,000 pupils 'will put children's lives at risk'

20 December 2021
Traffic at new school for 1,000 pupils 'will put children's lives at risk'

Controversial plans for a new secondary school on a 5,750-home housing estate have been submitted, sparking fear over traffic chaos.

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Man seriously hurt in hit and run was cycling UK in memory of niece

19 December 2021
Man seriously hurt in hit and run was cycling UK in memory of niece

A cyclist who is fighting for his life after being struck by a lorry had been riding around the UK in memory of his niece when the accident happened.

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'Pointless vandalism has cost me £200 just before Christmas'

17 December 2021
'Pointless vandalism has cost me £200 just before Christmas'

A shop owner who had to pay £200 to repair a broken window after it was smashed by vandals is urging the culprit to come forward.

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Intruders flee after break-in interrupted

16 December 2021
Intruders flee after break-in interrupted

Three burglars who tried to steal from a home fled the scene after being disturbed by somebody who was still in.

Free meals for those spending Christmas alone

16 December 2021
Free meals for those spending Christmas alone

A restaurant is offering free meals and company on Christmas Day to vulnerable people who would otherwise be spending the holidays alone.

Group needs £36k to make 'forever home' more accessible

15 December 2021
Group needs £36k to make 'forever home' more accessible

A community group that works with adults with disabilities is fundraising to install stair lifts, ramps and accessible toilets at its new site.

Georgian-style bistro planned for empty shop

14 December 2021
Georgian-style bistro planned for empty shop

A former town centre retail unit could be split to make way for two new restaurants including a Georgian-style bistro.

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Yoga studio set to open at leisure complex

14 December 2021
Yoga studio set to open at leisure complex

A wellness centre offering yoga, dance and fitness classes is set to open at a £75m leisure complex.

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