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Firefighters battle hedge blaze spreading to homes

01 January 2024
Firefighters battle hedge blaze spreading to homes

Firefighters tackled a blaze which spread to homes after a hedge went up in flames during the early hours.

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Two children rescued from serious M2 crash

28 December 2023
Two children rescued from serious M2 crash

A section of the M2 has been closed after a serious crash, which saw three people taken to hospital.

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Senior surgeon found guilty of fraud and forgery

20 December 2023
Senior surgeon found guilty of fraud and forgery

A senior surgeon on trial for fraud and forgery has been convicted, but found not guilty for sending a malicious letter about a colleague.

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Jury retires in senior surgeon fraud and forgery trial

19 December 2023
Jury retires in senior surgeon fraud and forgery trial

A jury which has spent three weeks listening to evidence in the case of a senior surgeon has retired to consider its verdict.

Work underway on care home for asylum-seeking children

19 December 2023
Work underway on care home for asylum-seeking children

A former care home which shut more than a decade ago is set to be turned into a temporary reception centre for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Former gas works site to be transformed into 114-home flat blocks

14 December 2023
Former gas works site to be transformed into 114-home flat blocks

A historic gas work site dating back to the 19th century is set to have two flat blocks of 114 apartments built after plans were approved.

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Hundreds support bid to reopen care home

13 December 2023
Hundreds support bid to reopen care home

A petition to reopen a care home as soon as possible has received overwhelming support from the community.

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‘Failing’ leisure centre set for demolition

13 December 2023
‘Failing’ leisure centre set for demolition

A 42-year-old leisure centre is set to be knocked down after being described as “not fit for purpose”.

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‘Disappointment’ as 950 home development given go-ahead

12 December 2023
‘Disappointment’ as 950 home development given go-ahead

Controversial proposals for a mega housing development with a school, sports pitches, and green space have been upheld by a planning inspector.

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MP struggles to get Mary Earps kit after ‘unprecedented’ demand

12 December 2023
MP struggles to get Mary Earps kit after ‘unprecedented’ demand

A politician was almost left disappointed when huge demand for an England star’s newly released shirt caused it to sell out within minutes.

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‘Eat Out to Help Out was vital for businesses to survive’

12 December 2023
‘Eat Out to Help Out was vital for businesses to survive’

The boss of a pub chain says he was able to keep all 400 members of staff on thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

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Accused surgeon felt ‘hounded and bullied’ by claims

11 December 2023
Accused surgeon felt ‘hounded and bullied’ by claims

A senior surgeon charged with forgery, fraud and sending a malicious letter has spoken of the emotional stress the claims put him under.

Doctor accused colleague of writing letter alleging sexual assault against patient

06 December 2023
Doctor accused colleague of writing letter alleging sexual assault against patient

A doctor was devastated after discovering his colleague, who is currently on trial, had written a letter accusing him of sexual assault.

Top surgeon accused of massive fraud and forgery offences

30 November 2023
Top surgeon accused of massive fraud and forgery offences

A former private surgeon stands accused of inflating the costs of operations he carried out by thousands of pounds.

Northern Lights pictured over Kent

27 November 2023
Northern Lights pictured over Kent

Stunning images of aurora borealis over the county have been shared by quick-fingered photographers.

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‘Selfish and dishonest’ motorist used stolen blue badge

27 November 2023
‘Selfish and dishonest’ motorist used stolen blue badge

Three people who dishonestly used blue badges they didn’t own have been slapped with fines totalling up to £7,400.

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Car flips onto its side in residential street

27 November 2023
Car flips onto its side in residential street

A road was blocked after a car tipped onto its side after a one-vehicle collision.

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Trespasser on tracks causing train delays

26 November 2023
Trespasser on tracks causing train delays

There are delays to main line rail services in parts of the county due to reports of a trespasser on the tracks.

‘Halo’ moon spotted in the skies

26 November 2023
‘Halo’ moon spotted in the skies

A natural moonlight phenomenon has been pictured above the skies – a sign rain is coming, experts warn.

Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

26 November 2023
Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

An MP is being investigated by the Labour party for liking a controversial tweet by a comedy writer which it claims is anti-Semitic.

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