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‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

08 March 2023
‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

On No Smoking Day, our reporter describes his struggles to kick the habit after 40 years - despite the health risks and £400 a month costs...

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Prime Minister arrives in Kent to launch immigration bill

07 March 2023
Prime Minister arrives in Kent to launch immigration bill

The Prime Minster has landed in Kent to launch the government's Illegal Migration Bill banning asylum seekers arriving in small boats staying in UK.

Couzens sentenced for exposing himself to cyclist while on duty

06 March 2023
Couzens sentenced for exposing himself to cyclist while on duty

Wayne Couzens has been sentenced to 19 months in prison for flashing at women in the months before he kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard.

Flowers cast into sea in honour of 193 who died in ferry tragedy

06 March 2023
Flowers cast into sea in honour of 193 who died in ferry tragedy

Commemorations have taken place for the 36th anniversary of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster, in which 193 people were killed.

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Residents reject plans for community centre the size of 'large shed'

06 March 2023
Residents reject plans for community centre the size of 'large shed'

Residents who have lost their communal hall are against a planned replacement, saying it is too small.

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Ferry fire off the Kent coast

03 March 2023
Ferry fire off the Kent coast

Lifeboats have headed out to a ferry struck by a blaze in the Channel this evening.

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Town braced for protests

03 March 2023
Town braced for protests

Pro-asylum seeker groups will be in a Kent town in anticipation of a far right demonstration.

'Do not attend' plea at two A&Es

02 March 2023
'Do not attend' plea at two A&Es

People are being urged not to attend two busy hospital emergency departments except for in serious or life-threatening situations.

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It's no illusion - Derren Brown was here

01 March 2023
It's no illusion - Derren Brown was here

The celebrity illusionist spent his birthday in a Kent hotel which he described as his favourite "anywhere".

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Staff stop robbery suspect

01 March 2023
Staff stop robbery suspect

A worker was injured in a raid on a city centre shop when three diamond rings were stolen.

Town's £5m transformation plans revealed

01 March 2023
Town's £5m transformation plans revealed

Ambitious details have been revealed about a new £5m arts centre which will hold a cafe and gallery.

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Cut-off anglers in danger of being swept out to sea

28 February 2023
Cut-off anglers in danger of being swept out to sea

The lives of two anglers were saved after they were trapped on a pier ledge by swollen seas in dark clothing and without lifejackets.

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Two charged after thefts from gym lockers

27 February 2023
Two charged after thefts from gym lockers

A man and woman have appeared in court after being accused of stealing cash and bank cards from gym lockers.

Anti-racists to hold rally as far-right expected in town

27 February 2023
Anti-racists to hold rally as far-right expected in town

Anti-racists will rally to counter an anticipated turnout by a far-right group, despite it being held close to commemorations for a ferry tragedy.

Calls to introduce parking restrictions along busy seafront road

26 February 2023
Calls to introduce parking restrictions along busy seafront road

Calls are being made to introduce parking restrictions along a busy seaside road in order to stop drivers hogging the limited spaces all day.

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'It's left our estate completely cut off at night'

25 February 2023
'It's left our estate completely cut off at night'

Housing estate residents face forking out for costly taxis or walking along a “dangerous” stretch of road after a number of evening buses were axed.

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'My son couldn’t sleep and he would cry – he was very scared'

24 February 2023
'My son couldn’t sleep and he would cry – he was very scared'

Two Ukrainian women have told of the horrors of the invasion they fled and their life now in Kent on the first anniversary of the war.

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Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

21 February 2023
Police probing 'rape of schoolgirl' find no evidence of assault

Police understood to be investigating the alleged rape of a Kent schoolgirl say they have found no evidence of an assault having taken place.

D-day for former movie theatre in the Kent town without a cinema

21 February 2023
D-day for former movie theatre in the Kent town without a cinema

The owners of a derelict former cinema and bingo hall that campaigners want restored to its former glory are set to unveil their plans for the site.

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300 cannabis plants found next to police station

19 February 2023
300 cannabis plants found next to police station

Police discovered almost 300 cannabis plants when they raided neighbours to their town centre station.

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