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House fire started by electrical fault

House fire started by electrical fault

30 January 2025

An electrical fault is thought to have started a fire in a house, prompting an emergency response.

Major route blocked after lorry smash

Major route blocked after lorry smash

28 January 2025

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a lorry and a car on a major route.

High number of suspensions recorded at school where disruption is ‘too common’

High number of suspensions recorded at school where disruption is ‘too common’

21 January 2025

A secondary school has been downgraded in several areas and told to improve following an inspection by the education watchdog.

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Girl, 15, found after two days missing

Girl, 15, found after two days missing

20 January 2025

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a missing girl.

Cost to improve second worst A-road in Kent rises by £50m

Cost to improve second worst A-road in Kent rises by £50m

08 January 2025

The cost of improvements to a busy stretch of highway has rocketed by a “ridiculous” £50m in just a few years.

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Delays clear after crash involving four cars on major route

Delays clear after crash involving four cars on major route

10 December 2024

Rush-hour drivers faced lengthy delays due to two crashes on major routes.

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Tumble dryer blamed for blaze

Tumble dryer blamed for blaze

03 December 2024

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in a town’s high street just 24 hours after a similar call-out to a bar for the same reason.

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

25 November 2024

Six branches of DIY giant Homebase are up for sale after the chain fell into administration.

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The Kent town ranked the most affordable in the south east

The Kent town ranked the most affordable in the south east

14 November 2024

A seaside spot has been named the cheapest place to buy a property in the whole of the south east.

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

30 October 2024

Police say two missing children who were believed to be together in Chatham have now been found safe and well.

Fog warning issued for parts of Kent

Fog warning issued for parts of Kent

18 October 2024

Forecasters have issued a yellow warning for fog in parts of Kent this morning.

Kent officers rank below national average

Kent officers rank below national average

01 October 2024

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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Thieves raid football club’s charity donations after breaking into cemetery

Thieves raid football club’s charity donations after breaking into cemetery

05 September 2024

Thieves raided a football club and stole charity donations after snatching personal effects from a cemetery.

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Urgent appeal to find missing girl, 15

Urgent appeal to find missing girl, 15

14 August 2024

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager.

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Long queues on M2 after crash involving car and motorbike

Long queues on M2 after crash involving car and motorbike

10 August 2024

Motorists faced lengthy delays on the M2 following a crash involving a car and motorbike.

Missing teen may have ‘boarded bus to town’

Missing teen may have ‘boarded bus to town’

15 July 2024

A 14-year-old boy reported missing while carrying a ‘JD Sports’ bag is thought to have travelled towards a town centre.

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Photo of Strawberry Moon over harbour

Photo of Strawberry Moon over harbour

22 June 2024

A science teacher managed to snap a ‘lucky’ photo of the rare Strawberry Moon over Kent last night.

Trains stopped after trespasser spotted on tracks

Trains stopped after trespasser spotted on tracks

15 June 2024

Trains were temporarily halted after a trespasser was seen on a railway line.

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Man charged after woman sexually assaulted on bus

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted on bus

12 June 2024

A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a bus.

Firefighters tackle blaze at electrical substation next to nursery

Firefighters tackle blaze at electrical substation next to nursery

02 June 2024

Fire crews tackled a blaze close to a nursery.

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