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Warning issued over dangers of swimming in the sea in winter

30 November 2020
Warning issued over dangers of swimming in the sea in winter

A charity has issued advice about the dangers of swimming in open water during the winter months.

County line drug dealer is jailed

27 November 2020
County line drug dealer is jailed

A man running a county line drug operation has been jailed, after officers discovered uncut blocks of crack cocaine and heroin.

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Harrowing 999 call as woman's home burns down

27 November 2020
Harrowing 999 call as woman's home burns down

Parts of a harrowing 999 call have been played in a new fire safety video which reveals how a family escaped their burning home.

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Two arrested over supply of boats to people smugglers

26 November 2020
Two arrested over supply of boats to people smugglers

Two people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the supply of inflatable boats to people smugglers, one of which was recovered in Kent.

Cash secured for new business centre

26 November 2020
Cash secured for new business centre

The final go-ahead has been given for a new multi-million pound business 'hub' which is expected to create hundreds of jobs.

Sellers launch online Christmas market

26 November 2020
Sellers launch online Christmas market

Over 60 sellers have come together to launch an online Christmas market, and hope it will encourage people to forgo Amazon and shop local instead.

Two men in court charged with conspiring to supply cocaine

25 November 2020
Two men in court charged with conspiring to supply cocaine

Two men have been charged following an investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate into the wholesale supply of cocaine.

More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

25 November 2020
More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

More than 200 fines have been issued to people attempting to leave the country for a holiday, as well as people holding illegal house parties.

Beach hut waiting list closed due to high demand

25 November 2020
Beach hut waiting list closed due to high demand

New wooden beach huts have been installed in a bid to rejuvenate a seafront and will be ready by next summer - but all have been allocated.

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Father and daughter jump from balcony during house fire

24 November 2020
Father and daughter jump from balcony during house fire

A father is raising awareness of smoke alarms after his family's home was destroyed in a huge fire.

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Council issues apology to staff over 'bullying'

20 November 2020
Council issues apology to staff over 'bullying'

An apology has been given to three town council members of staff after they complained of being bullied by a councillor.

Council spends £30,000 to protect field

19 November 2020
Council spends £30,000 to protect field

A town council has approved plans to instal bollards, costing £30,000, around a field following a spate of anti-social behaviour.

People urged to stay away as fire crews tackle house blaze

18 November 2020
People urged to stay away as fire crews tackle house blaze

People are being urged to avoid a road while fire crews tackle a blaze at a three-storey house.

Four behind bars for drug offences

18 November 2020
Four behind bars for drug offences

A Kent man has been jailed along with three others - including a mother and son - after being caught with drugs and weapons.

Police called following disturbance at barracks

17 November 2020
Police called following disturbance at barracks

Video footage shows police attending army barracks, which are being used to house people seeking asylum in the UK, following a disturbance

Fines given to 'blatant' rule breakers repeatedly trying to leave UK

17 November 2020
Fines given to 'blatant' rule breakers repeatedly trying to leave UK

Police have issued £200 fines to 14 people who repeatedly attempted to leave Kent for Europe, despite the national lockdown.

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Cash machine fire at Tesco

15 November 2020
Cash machine fire at Tesco

Firefighters were called to a Tesco Express store after its cash machine caught fire.

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In pictures: Flooding across Kent

15 November 2020
In pictures: Flooding across Kent

We take a look at how the wet weather affected Kent in 2020, with flooding seen across the county.

Kent to be battered by 'severe gales'

15 November 2020
Kent to be battered by 'severe gales'

A second yellow weather warning has been issued for the county with high winds expected to batter the coastline, after flooding issues this morning.

Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

15 November 2020
Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

A two-vehicle crash and flooding has been causing delays for drivers on the M2.

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