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Town champions hailed at awards

25 June 2019
Town champions hailed at awards

Champions helping to make a difference in their town have been recognised at an awards night for their dedication to the community.

Woman trapped in seafront lift

25 June 2019
Woman trapped in seafront lift

Firefighters were called to release a woman trapped in a seafront lift after a power cut stopped it from working.

Libertines' hotel opening date revealed

25 June 2019
Libertines' hotel opening date revealed

Indie band The Libertines have announced the opening date of the first phase of their eagerly awaited hotel.

Doctor investigated for discussing God with patients

25 June 2019
Doctor investigated for discussing God with patients

A Kent GP is being investigated by the health watchdog after a complaint about him using his Christian faith during appointments with patients.

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.

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