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Pictures show dramatic changes to iconic docks

22 August 2022
Pictures show dramatic changes to iconic docks

Archive photos highlight how these historic Kent docks have transformed over the years - now offering visitors cafes and street food.

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'One punch and he went down'

21 August 2022
'One punch and he went down'

A landlord has told how he rushed to give first aid to a man felled by a single blow outside his pub.

'Whatever is going on sounds serious'

21 August 2022
'Whatever is going on sounds serious'

Residents say armed police surged into a housing estate early this morning, with reports of a helicopter flying over the area.

Warning of train disruption after strike

21 August 2022
Warning of train disruption after strike

Passengers are being warned of disruption to Kent's train services today following industrial action by rail workers yesterday.

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People flee house fire

21 August 2022
People flee house fire

A smoke alarm alerted residents to a blaze in their basement, which then spread through their home.

20 fall ill as 'mystery' bug hits water park

20 August 2022
20 fall ill as 'mystery' bug hits water park

The boss of a water park says he has been told of several visitors falling ill – but he does not know what could have caused it.

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'Children's lives at risk if new home built here'

20 August 2022
'Children's lives at risk if new home built here'

Residents fear there could be a "possible loss of life'' if a children's home is opened on a busy road where cars travel at "excessive speeds".

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Street reopens after murder search

20 August 2022
Street reopens after murder search

Businesses are trading again after police completed their hunt for clues in a street after a fatal stabbing,

Pensioner airlifted after being hit by bus at shelter

20 August 2022
Pensioner airlifted after being hit by bus at shelter

A man in his 70s has been airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after being hit by a bus.

'I’ve fought to stop dumping for four years'

20 August 2022
'I’ve fought to stop dumping for four years'

A local historian is in a clean-up battle to stop waste and rubbish constantly blighting a Kent beauty spot.

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Arrest after drugs raid at suspected factory

19 August 2022
Arrest after drugs raid at suspected factory

A man was taken in by police after suspected amphetamine and cannabis were found at a property.

Warning after candle sparks bedroom fire

19 August 2022
Warning after candle sparks bedroom fire

Firefighters have put out a safety warning after a bedroom caught light in the early hours of this morning.

One of UK's biggest TikTok stars helping sick Kent teen

18 August 2022
One of UK's biggest TikTok stars helping sick Kent teen

A social media star with more than 15 million followers will be in Kent this weekend to support a severely ill girl.

Hundreds turn out for town's colourful carnival

18 August 2022
Hundreds turn out for town's colourful carnival

An eye-catching parade took place but entry numbers were down because of the searing heatwave.

Jamaican restaurant to open at retail park

17 August 2022
Jamaican restaurant to open at retail park

A popular restaurant, which has thrived for the last three years, is to open a second premises in the same town at a retail park.

Hundreds expected to attend town's Pride festival

16 August 2022
Hundreds expected to attend town's Pride festival

An event to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community returns to a Kent town for the fourth time, at the end of the month.

Six engines sent after trees and bushes alight

12 August 2022
Six engines sent after trees and bushes alight

Smoke could be seen coming from a field after trees and bushes caught fire.

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Holdup on decision for learning centre

12 August 2022
Holdup on decision for learning centre

A vote on a scheme to expand an education site has been put off by councillors so they can have a site visit.

Carnival will honour Kelly

12 August 2022
Carnival will honour Kelly

Profits from a town procession this weekend will go for a charity continuing after a teenager died of rare cancer.

'We are all shaken by this tragedy'

11 August 2022
'We are all shaken by this tragedy'

Scores of people attended a vigil for a father and daughter who were killed in a crash which injured three other members of their family.

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