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Concern for man on railway tracks

Concern for man on railway tracks

Police and ambulance crews were called to a railway station this afternoon, after a man was spotted on the tracks.

The calm after the storm - the clear-up operation begins

The calm after the storm - the clear-up operation begins

The Army and other emergency crews are still helping people affected by flooding, as groundwater continues to rise despite a break from the rain.

Loved-up couples share a romantic Valentine's meal... at Subway

Loved-up couples share a romantic Valentine's meal... at Subway

Subway was the food of love for three loved-up couples, who celebrated Valentine's Day with a foot-long at the sandwich joint.

Revealed: Huge M2 hole is chalk well

Revealed: Huge M2 hole is chalk well

Highways bosses have confirmed a hole that has swallowed up part of the M2 is actually a chalk well, as investigations continue to repair the chasm.

Tredwell keen to prove his worth

Tredwell keen to prove his worth

Kent spinner James Tredwell says he will be “pretty upset” if he is overlooked for the England side at next month’s ICC World T20 in Bangladesh.

Northern Ireland terror probe goes on after Army explosives alert

Northern Ireland terror probe goes on after Army explosives alert

Investigators examining suspected explosive devices sent to Army careers offices in Kent are today focusing on a link to dissident Irish Republicans.

Furry tail ending for abandoned pups

Furry tail ending for abandoned pups

Love is all around as four days-old puppies abandoned in a slipper box at Christmas have found loving owners for Valentine's Day.

Tailbacks due to illegally parked van

Tailbacks due to illegally parked van

Traffic is crawling in part of Herne Bay as police work to remove a van parked on double-yellow lines.

Woman punched in street... before attacker walks away

Woman punched in street... before attacker walks away

A woman was punched in a motiveless assault... before her attacker calmly walked away.

Charity race to remember tragic driver

Charity race to remember tragic driver

British motorsport stars will race go-karts in tribute to a former rallycross driver.

Bay look at 3G as solution to pitch problems

Bay look at 3G as solution to pitch problems

Herne Bay are embarking on a project looking into the possibility of installing a 3G pitch at Winch’s Field.

Johnson: Extension to season unlikely

Johnson: Extension to season unlikely

Whitstable chairman Gary Johnson has admitted the club’s plea to extend the Ryman League season is unlikely to be granted.

Pratt fully aware of threat posed by Dings

Pratt fully aware of threat posed by Dings

Canterbury Rugby Club head coach Andy Pratt says Saturday’s trip to Dings Crusaders will be hugely important to their National 2 South promotion bid.

Turner looks to keep squad fresh

Turner looks to keep squad fresh

Faversham Town will prepare for Saturday’s trip to leaders Peacehaven & Telscombe by training at Maidstone United’s Gallagher Stadium.

More commuter gridlock as M2 sinkhole chaos goes on

More commuter gridlock as M2 sinkhole chaos goes on

Motorists are facing even more delays this evening as a huge sinkhole that has created a chasm in part of the M2 continues to cause gridlock.

M2 sinkhole nightmare set to continue for another 48 hours

M2 sinkhole nightmare set to continue for another 48 hours

The M2 hard shoulders are due to reopen tomorrow, but the rest of the motorway could stay closed for another 48 hours due to a 15ft sinkhole.

Looking for a woof over their heads

Looking for a woof over their heads

Adorable puppies named after Winter Olympic GB stars are looking for new homes after their abandoned mother was discovered days before giving birth.

Mystery of besotted teenager's love letters discovered in loft... after 68 years

Mystery of besotted teenager's love letters discovered in loft... after 68 years

A man has discovered a touching collection of wartime love letters from a teenager to her soldier sweetheart hidden in his loft from 68 years ago.

Extreme weather causes travel chaos

Extreme weather causes travel chaos

A tree has fallen on the railway line, causing travel chaos for commuters as heavy wind and rain lashes the district.

Lounge on the Farm festival to take place on just one day

Lounge on the Farm festival to take place on just one day

Organisers have revealed only 2,500 tickets will go on sale for event in August.

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