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First electric bus to be trialled at park and ride

03 September 2019
First electric bus to be trialled at park and ride

A swish new electric bus is taking to the streets as part of a trial aimed at exploring ways to make public transport more environmentally friendly.

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Dad stranded 'up to neck' with child on shoulders

03 September 2019
Dad stranded 'up to neck' with child on shoulders

Lifeboat crews have saved a father and daughter from a situation that "could have been disastrous".

Cyclist injured in late-night hit-and-run

02 September 2019
Cyclist injured in late-night hit-and-run

Police are trying to trace the owner of a vehicle which collided with a cyclist late at night before leaving the scene.

Flood alerts issued for Kent

01 September 2019
Flood alerts issued for Kent

Residents are warned to take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as a flood warning is issued.

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Major emergency response after man in his 20s falls from roof

01 September 2019
Major emergency response after man in his 20s falls from roof

A young man has been airlifted to hospital in London after falling from the roof of a building at a housing estate.

Traffic queues on A2 amid roadwork closure

01 September 2019
Traffic queues on A2 amid roadwork closure

Drivers are warned to expect delays as the partial closure of a major roundabout coinciding with a popular town festival causes heavy traffic.

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Teen sustains head injuries in village 'gang attack'

01 September 2019
Teen sustains head injuries in village 'gang attack'

Police are investigating an incident in which a young man received multiple injuries to his head and face and a motorbike was damaged.

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Sheds destroyed in early morning garden fire

01 September 2019
Sheds destroyed in early morning garden fire

Firefighters have tackled a large blaze in a garden - which saw two sheds completely engulfed in flames in the early hours.

66 migrants picked up

31 August 2019
66 migrants picked up

A total of 66 migrants were found around the Kent coast.

Town's Brexit Party MP candidate announced

31 August 2019
Town's Brexit Party MP candidate announced

A new Brexit Party candidate is set to run against a long-standing Tory MP at the next General Election.

Harvester restaurant set to close

31 August 2019
Harvester restaurant set to close

A branch of a popular family restaurant is due to shut and is set to be replaced by a steakhouse.

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Park cordoned off after young man seriously assaulted

31 August 2019
Park cordoned off after young man seriously assaulted

A man in his 20s has received serious head and leg injuries in an assault - prompting police to seal off a public park.

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More than 50 migrants found on coast

31 August 2019
More than 50 migrants found on coast

Dozens of migrants are thought to have been picked up by Border Force while attempting to reach the Kent shoreline in a number of vessels.

Town's first Pride takes place

31 August 2019
Town's first Pride takes place

A seaside town's first-ever Pride celebration takes place - with a colourful parade in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

Man climbs crane prompting major emergency response

31 August 2019
Man climbs crane prompting major emergency response

Police and fire crews have led a 'distressed' man to safety after he scaled a crane on a building site and remained there for at least six hours.

Firefighters free woman trapped in car

31 August 2019
Firefighters free woman trapped in car

A woman had to be rescued from her vehicle by firefighters after a two-car crash.

Gone in 60 seconds!

31 August 2019
Gone in 60 seconds!

A gran who lost hundreds of pounds in a cashpoint theft has been left frustrated after CCTV cameras failed to capture the crime.

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Gang attack victim undergoes major surgery

30 August 2019
Gang attack victim undergoes major surgery

The family of a 17-year-old who was viciously attacked while on a school trip hope he will regain speech and mobility following major surgery.

Dozens protest against suspending parliament

29 August 2019
Dozens protest against suspending parliament

Crowds have gathered to protest PM Boris Johnson's controversial move to prorogue parliament.

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Adorable baby monkey welcomed at animal park

29 August 2019
Adorable baby monkey welcomed at animal park

Two langur parents are going bananas over their red-haired, newborn baby.

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