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Uber Boats Kent to London service returns

23 August 2021
Uber Boats Kent to London service returns

Kent day trippers are being offered another opportunity to capitalise on river cruises running between the county and the capital.

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Young couple attacked in car by gang

20 August 2021
Young couple attacked in car by gang

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to reports a man and a woman had been robbed in their car by a group.

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Farmer names crop sprayer 'Tokyo' after daughter's Olympic triumph

20 August 2021
Farmer names crop sprayer 'Tokyo' after daughter's Olympic triumph

A farmer has handed his new crop sprayer a nickname to commemorate his daughter Kate French's gold medal winning performance at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Memorial football match set to return

20 August 2021
Memorial football match set to return

A football match held in memory of popular teen Elliott Holmes who took his own life is set to return to raise money for a mental health charity.

The 825-year-old pub 'beaten and bruised' by traffic

20 August 2021
The 825-year-old pub 'beaten and bruised' by traffic

Owners of a historic village pub say they are under constant siege from traffic mounting the kerb and using the narrow high street as a 'rat run'.

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Lorry driver praises public who battled to save crash victim

19 August 2021
Lorry driver praises public who battled to save crash victim

A lorry driver who was among the first at the scene of a fatal crash has praised the actions of the public who battled to save a dad's life.

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Theatre orders 416 frankfurters instead of 'Frank-N-Furter' wigs

18 August 2021
Theatre orders 416 frankfurters instead of 'Frank-N-Furter' wigs

A comic order mishap was posted online by a theatre after it received an order for 52 tins of hot dog sausages instead of merchandise wigs.

Teen raises thousands after losing friends to cancer

17 August 2021
Teen raises thousands after losing friends to cancer

A young footballer is doing a running challenge in scorching heat to raise money in memory of two pals who died after being diagnosed with cancer.

Woman's dental hell left her unable to eat or drink

17 August 2021
Woman's dental hell left her unable to eat or drink

A woman was awarded thousands of pounds after what she claimed to be botched root canal treatment left her unable to eat or drink properly.

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Town's first Pride event proves a hit

16 August 2021
Town's first Pride event proves a hit

A town successfully held its first physical Pride event with some help from local entertainers and musicians.

A2 to close near Bluewater for bridge works

16 August 2021
A2 to close near Bluewater for bridge works

Part of the A2 near a shopping centre will close this weekend while workers install a bridge as part of a major infrastructure project.

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'Tragedy left me single dad at 17, now I've landed dream job'

16 August 2021
'Tragedy left me single dad at 17, now I've landed dream job'

A young photographer who had to shelve his career hopes to care for his newborn son when his partner died has landed his dream job.

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Worker hit by loading shovel suffers life changing injuries

13 August 2021
Worker hit by loading shovel suffers life changing injuries

A skip hire and waste management company has been fined after one of its workers suffered life changing injuries after being hit by a loading shovel.

Family fun day creates a buzz

13 August 2021
Family fun day creates a buzz

Hundreds of children built bug hotels, took part in scavenger hunts and enjoyed creating and eating health snacks as part of a family fun day event.

Gateway tech hub's future in doubt

13 August 2021
Gateway tech hub's future in doubt

A start-up centre created as part of a landmark community regeneration scheme could be repurposed as housing if future investment is not secured.

'That's a wrap': Filming for Sky/HBO series concludes

12 August 2021
'That's a wrap': Filming for Sky/HBO series concludes

Films crews were spotted shooting scenes at a popular roadside diner as part of a Sky/HBO production reported to be filmed there.

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Business suppliers wanted for 'next Disneyland'

12 August 2021
Business suppliers wanted for 'next Disneyland'

Local and regional firms have been invited to declare their interest in becoming a supplier to a multi-billion pound theme park project in north Kent.

Car park blocked after crash

12 August 2021
Car park blocked after crash

Police were called after a vehicle crashed into a car park entrance and caused an obstruction.

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Two arrests after police chase

12 August 2021
Two arrests after police chase

A police helicopter was brought in to aid the search for a vehicle and its occupants who reportedly failed to stop.

Council blames staff shortages for rubbish refuse rates

11 August 2021
Council blames staff shortages for rubbish refuse rates

A council says its waste collections services are being placed under increased pressure by a shortage of skilled drivers and self-isolation protocols.

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