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Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

01 July 2023
Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

A police helicopter was seen circling after concerns were raised for a man’s welfare.

New road ripped up as another weekend closure looms

30 June 2023
New road ripped up as another weekend closure looms

A road redesigned for a controversial new junction is being dug up again after safety concerns were identified with the surface.

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Kent firm prosecuted for illegal electro-fishing

28 June 2023
Kent firm prosecuted for illegal electro-fishing

A gang of 10 fishermen have been convicted of illegally using electrical currents to catch razor clams.

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'We'll build 200 new council homes a year'

28 June 2023
'We'll build 200 new council homes a year'

The new administration of a Kent authority has pledged to build 200 environmentally friendly council homes every year.

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Traffic builds up after crash on roundabout

28 June 2023
Traffic builds up after crash on roundabout

Police and ambulance crews were called to a crash on a busy roundabout.

'Mildly amusing' spelling mistake spotted on village road signs

28 June 2023
'Mildly amusing' spelling mistake spotted on village road signs

Villagers have branded new road signs “mildly amusing” after spotting a spelling mistake in a word residents struggle to pronounce.

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Road shut for six days after sinkhole appears

27 June 2023
Road shut for six days after sinkhole appears

A road has been closed in both directions after a sinkhole opened up in the carriageway.

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Closure-hit car park finally reopens

26 June 2023
Closure-hit car park finally reopens

A car park which has been hit by a wave of closures has reopened after two months of essential repairs.

Van clocked at 102mph through 40mph limit

26 June 2023
Van clocked at 102mph through 40mph limit

A van driver was clocked speeding 62mph over the speed limit on a road undergoing major roadworks.

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Brewery to launch new taproom eight months after closure

25 June 2023
Brewery to launch new taproom eight months after closure

The team behind a popular brewery are launching a new taproom – just eight months after closing their original bar.

More traffic hell as dual carriageway to shut ALL weekend

23 June 2023
More traffic hell as dual carriageway to shut ALL weekend

Drivers could face huge tailbacks for the second weekend in a row as part of a dual carriageway is set to close again.

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Rubber whales brought in for ‘mass stranding’ training

23 June 2023
Rubber whales brought in for ‘mass stranding’ training

A huge training exercise teaching people how to rescue stranded whales is set to take place on a Kent beach.

Shock as beach left covered in dead jellyfish as ‘sea temperatures rise’

23 June 2023
Shock as beach left covered in dead jellyfish as ‘sea temperatures rise’

A swarm of dead jellyfish have washed up on a Kent beach, something experts say is becoming more common.

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Shock as dozens of fish found dead in park pond

22 June 2023
Shock as dozens of fish found dead in park pond

Residents have been left shocked at the sight of scores of dead fish in a pond – and say it has created a “horrific smell”.

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Kent beach named one of Europe's best in new list

22 June 2023
Kent beach named one of Europe's best in new list

A beach in Kent has been ranked one of the best to visit in Europe by train alongside those in France, Italy and Spain.

Search for firefighter missing in English Channel called off

22 June 2023
Search for firefighter missing in English Channel called off

The search for a firefighter and professional swimmer who went missing after a charity swim in the English Channel has been called off.

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Desperate search for blind dog, 16, last seen 48 hours ago

21 June 2023
Desperate search for blind dog, 16, last seen 48 hours ago

Villagers are rallying together in a desperate search for a 16-year-old blind dog which has been missing for 48 hours.

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Disgraced DJ Barry Bethell dies aged 80

21 June 2023
Disgraced DJ Barry Bethell dies aged 80

A convicted paedophile once known as the ‘Diet King’ for his appearance in a 90s Slimfast advert has died at the age of 80.

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Weapons and cash seized from huge cannabis farm

21 June 2023
Weapons and cash seized from huge cannabis farm

Four men have been arrested after being spotted by police leaving the site of a huge cannabis farm.

The ‘embarrassing’ welcome tourists receive when they arrive in Kent

21 June 2023
The ‘embarrassing’ welcome tourists receive when they arrive in Kent

A sign welcoming travellers to England as they enter through Kent has been branded an “embarrassment” after being covered in “shameful” graffiti.

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