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Dinghy used in Channel crossing which claimed eight lives ‘wholly unsuitable’

15 August 2024
Dinghy used in Channel crossing which claimed eight lives ‘wholly unsuitable’

An investigation into the sinking of a boat which led to eight people drowning found the dinghy was “wholly unsuitable for the crossing attempt”.

Beautiful video shows flock of rare white storks in Kent field

14 August 2024
Beautiful video shows flock of rare white storks in Kent field

Footage has been captured of a rare bird, with around 50 spotted near a windmill.

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Wetherspoon pub closed after customer almost hit by ceiling debris

13 August 2024
Wetherspoon pub closed after customer almost hit by ceiling debris

A Wetherspoon pub closed for the night after a shocked customer was almost hit by chunks of a crumbling cornice that fell from the ceiling.

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Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

13 August 2024
Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Train services have resumed after earlier disruption caused by a vehicle hitting a bridge.

Owner's heartbreak as beloved horse dies in crash

13 August 2024
Owner's heartbreak as beloved horse dies in crash

A devastated woman whose beloved horse tragically died after being hit by a car is urging drivers to be more cautious on the road.

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We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

13 August 2024
We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

Golden sands, crystal clear water and the perfect pint make this Kent beach a must-visit - but it has one major problem.

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Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin

12 August 2024
Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin

A beach access road has closed for three days as investigations into a series of landslides begin.

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‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

12 August 2024
‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

A grieving son is urging a council to rethink its housing policy after the authority refused his bid to move into his late dad's bungalow.

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‘Dangerous defect’ shuts major route

09 August 2024
‘Dangerous defect’ shuts major route

A ‘dangerous defect’ has reportedly shut a major route, which has been plagued by recent closures.

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Police release CCTV image after assault

08 August 2024
Police release CCTV image after assault

Police investigating an assault have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to.

Aerial pictures show devastating impact of field fire just metres from new-build homes

07 August 2024
Aerial pictures show devastating impact of field fire just metres from new-build homes

Drone footage shows newly-built homes surrounded by charred fields after a huge fire.

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Straw bales fall from tractor’s trailer onto busy route

07 August 2024
Straw bales fall from tractor’s trailer onto busy route

A busy route was blocked after straw bales fell from a tractor’s trailer

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Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

07 August 2024
Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

A mum has told of the terrifying moment she and her three-year-old daughter were injured as a teacup detached from a ride at a Kent theme park.

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Biker, 36, dies after crash with horse box and SUV

06 August 2024
Biker, 36, dies after crash with horse box and SUV

A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a horse box and an SUV.

Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

05 August 2024
Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

Bosses have backtracked on an Airbnb ban at a controversial seaside development - with properties now available for up to £1,050 a night.

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Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

05 August 2024
Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

TV star Jason Manford stopped at a village pub at the weekend, where he was impressed by the ploughman’s, but said the price was a “a bit steep”.

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Grammar school selling of land with permission for house to fund sports hall

04 August 2024
Grammar school selling of land with permission for house to fund sports hall

A grammar school is selling “surplus” land for £350,000 with permission to build a home to help fund a new sports centre.

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Dead dolphin found on beach

02 August 2024
Dead dolphin found on beach

A council is ‘monitoring the situation’ after a dead dolphin washed up on a beach, as officers are not able to move the mammal due to its location.

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Pub in village with no shop and no buses hits the market

02 August 2024
Pub in village with no shop and no buses hits the market

A village with no shops and no buses has now seen its pub hit the market for more than half a million pounds.

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Two men in hospital after ‘racially aggravated’ attack near park

02 August 2024
Two men in hospital after ‘racially aggravated’ attack near park

Police were called to reports of a racially aggravated assault which left two men in hospital.

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