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Vandals attack landmark three times during repairs

25 June 2019
Vandals attack landmark three times during repairs

A town landmark has been daubed with graffiti as renovations are thwarted by vandals.

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All hands to the pump at fire station open day

24 June 2019
All hands to the pump at fire station open day

Thousands of people got a taste of what it takes to be a firefighter at a fire station's open day at the weekend.

Hornby back on track as losses slashed

24 June 2019
Hornby back on track as losses slashed

After losing £30 million in three years, Hornby's boss says there's a bright future with losses halved and new products coming thick and fast.

Children stuck in mud as lifeboat crews have busy weekend

24 June 2019
Children stuck in mud as lifeboat crews have busy weekend

It was a busy weekend for lifeboat crews at one station with three callouts in two days including to two children stuck in the mud off the coast.

Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

21 June 2019
Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

A series of failings at a tower block, including fire safety issues, lasting more than four years have been exposed.

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Woman scrambles up cliffs to avoid rising tide

20 June 2019
Woman scrambles up cliffs to avoid rising tide

A woman has had a lucky escape after being forced to scramble up cliffs to avoid getting cut off by the tide.

Park restoration works step up

20 June 2019
Park restoration works step up

Work on a multimillion pound park revamp have taken another step forward after workers arrived on site.

Emin sculpture to go on show

20 June 2019
Emin sculpture to go on show

The first bronze sculpture produced by award winning artist Tracey Emin will go on display at a gallery in Kent next week.

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Outdoor pool named UK's second best

19 June 2019
Outdoor pool named UK's second best

An outdoor swimming pool in Kent has been named among the best lidos in Britain in a national newspaper review.

Wheels and Fins headliners revealed

19 June 2019
Wheels and Fins headliners revealed

Thousands of music lovers are set to descend for the return of the Wheels and Fins festival on a Kent beach later this year.

Man in court over 'Xbox theft'

19 June 2019
Man in court over 'Xbox theft'

A man is due to appear in court with a string of alleged offences and reportedly stealing a games console from a flat.

Patients urged to join hospitals future debate

19 June 2019
Patients urged to join hospitals future debate

Patients have just a few days remaining to sign up to join a panel allowing them to help decide the future of hospitals in east Kent.

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Race track plan would 'cause havoc'

19 June 2019
Race track plan would 'cause havoc'

Residents living next to a proposed stock car racing track say it would ruin the countryside.

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Ambitious plans to revamp sports ground

18 June 2019
Ambitious plans to revamp sports ground

A newly-created sports association wants to create a new home for dozens of teams and hand it over to villagers.

Ticketless car park trial set for launch

18 June 2019
Ticketless car park trial set for launch

Ticketless car parking is set to launch in a Kent district but the council says there are no plans to roll out the scheme during the trial period.

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'Dangerous' park pavilion to be flattened

18 June 2019
'Dangerous' park pavilion to be flattened

A pavilion which became a magnet for vandals is to be demolished after the structure became unsafe as discussions are held about the park's future.

New £4m bus fleet revealed

18 June 2019
New £4m bus fleet revealed

A fleet of cleaner and greener biodiesel buses is being rolled out across a Kent district after Stagecoach reveals its new models.

Police hunt 'large man' after jewels taken

18 June 2019
Police hunt 'large man' after jewels taken

Detectives investigating a break-in where jewellery, watches, perfume and a tablet computer were reported stolen have released an image of a suspect.

Bankers draft in public help to boost economy

18 June 2019
Bankers draft in public help to boost economy

The country's top bankers are calling on Kent residents to help them draw up future plans to boost the economy.

Town celebrates Van Gogh connections

17 June 2019
Town celebrates Van Gogh connections

A summer-long festival celebrating a Kent town's connections with Vincent Van Gogh kicked off in style at the weekend.

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