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Fault sparks pumping station blaze

29 May 2017
Fault sparks pumping station blaze

A water pumping station caught fire in the early hours after a fault sparked the blaze.

Homes hit during lightning storm

29 May 2017
Homes hit during lightning storm

Firefighters were called after a house was struck by lightning during last night's storm.

Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

28 May 2017
Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

Southeastern has been blasted for using an unflattering photo taken on a grey day and showing building work to promote a Kent seaside town.

Treading the boards next step for seafront

27 May 2017
Treading the boards next step for seafront

A boardwalk has been proposed as the next step of work for a town's waterfront development as plans are submitted.

Pensioner flown to hospital after being hit by car

25 May 2017
Pensioner flown to hospital after being hit by car

An elderly woman was airlifted to hospital after being knocked down by a car as she walked along a country road.

A quiet spring day... then bombs fell

24 May 2017
A quiet spring day... then bombs fell

Civilians were caught up in the First World War when the first aeroplane bombing raid on Britain claimed 97 lives - as Kent remembers 100 years on.

Campaigning on hold after terror attack

23 May 2017
Campaigning on hold after terror attack

Campaigning for next month's general election could remain suspended tomorrow with hustings events planned in next two days.

Gang assault man on harbour bench

22 May 2017
Gang assault man on harbour bench

A man sat on a bench overlooking a harbour was assaulted by four men in a late night attack.

Queues ease after A2 incidents

19 May 2017
Queues ease after A2 incidents

Tailbacks of almost nine miles have now cleared after a series of incidents on the busy A2.

Campaign 'turned views against housing plans'

19 May 2017
Campaign 'turned views against housing plans'

Protests during a consultation on plans to build a 12,000-home garden town affected the “nature, feel and output” of responses, according to a report.

Inspiring teen receives award from princes

18 May 2017
Inspiring teen receives award from princes

A teenager who has raised more than £300,000 for charity since the age of nine has received The Diana Award at St James's Palace today.

Missing man found

18 May 2017
Missing man found

Police have thanked everyone who helped in tracking down a missing 64-year-old man.

Lifeguards begin on beach where seven died

17 May 2017
Lifeguards begin on beach where seven died

Lifeguards have started their training at a beach where seven men tragically died after getting into trouble there last year.

Lifeboat crews' plea for help from public after 'suicide bids'

17 May 2017
Lifeboat crews' plea for help from public after 'suicide bids'

A lifeboat station is urging members of the public to keep an eye out after three suspected suicide attempts on the same beach in five days.

Yet more strikes for train passengers

17 May 2017
Yet more strikes for train passengers

More strikes on Southern Rail have been planned by union members over an ongoing dispute.

Barn damaged in blaze

17 May 2017
Barn damaged in blaze

A barn was left damaged after a fire broke out in a pile of wood nearby on a farm last night.

Stolen tractor recovered by police

16 May 2017
Stolen tractor recovered by police

A tractor taken from a barn in Kent was found over the border in Surrey and is now due to be returned to owners.

First pictures as Gurkhas reach Everest summit

16 May 2017
First pictures as Gurkhas reach Everest summit

A group of Gurkhas - including troops based in Kent - have become the first serving soldiers from the brigade to climb Mount Everest.

Lights out at busy town centre junction

15 May 2017
Lights out at busy town centre junction

Traffic lights at a busy town centre junction are not working this morning as drivers are warned to approach it with caution.

Stricken yacht with six on board rescued

15 May 2017
Stricken yacht with six on board rescued

Six people were left stranded on their yacht after it ran into mechanical issues and had to call out the lifeboat to rescue them.

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