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New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

11 October 2024

Long-awaited changes to European border rules have been pushed back again, this time until next year.

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Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

11 October 2024

A large emergency response was prompted by reports of people in the water at one of the county’s castles.

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

11 October 2024

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

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Cover teacher who flirted with pupils on Snapchat banned

Cover teacher who flirted with pupils on Snapchat banned

11 October 2024

A teacher who exchanged messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature with at least one pupil has been banned from the profession.

‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

11 October 2024

A furious mum-of-four says she would rather go to prison than pay a £170 parking fine.

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‘My grandson’s room was on fire…and he was trapped inside’

‘My grandson’s room was on fire…and he was trapped inside’

11 October 2024

A disabled grandmother has relived the traumatic moment she was forced out of her burning flat knowing her 12-year-old grandson was trapped inside.

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Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

11 October 2024

Defiant landlords who have banned children from their village pub say they “couldn’t give a toss” about the backlash on social media.

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‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

11 October 2024

A café owner has decided to close up shop for good after he says he lost 85% of his business in the space of a month.

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Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

10 October 2024

A great-great-grandmother was given a surprise party, and reunited with her beloved husband, as she spent her birthday recovering from a broken hip.

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

10 October 2024

Motorists reporting issues with their cars after filling up at a set of supermarket pumps have now been contacted by insurers.

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

10 October 2024

A road near an industrial estate was shut after reports water was “gushing” out of a lifted pavement, leaving residents without water.

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

10 October 2024

A dad-of-four says he almost died from sepsis after scratching himself while cutting his nails - urging people to be more aware of the symptoms.

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‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

10 October 2024

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

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Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

10 October 2024

Two years after work started to create flats above a historic pavilion, we examine why work has once again stalled and what the future holds.

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

10 October 2024

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

10 October 2024

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

09 October 2024

A 46-year-old living in Florida has decided to “ride it out” and wait at home ahead of a huge storm preparing to make landfall tonight.

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‘Emotional’ farewell as much-loved folk festival axed after 30 years

‘Emotional’ farewell as much-loved folk festival axed after 30 years

09 October 2024

The team behind a popular annual event which celebrates crafts and music will no longer take place after more than three decades.

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‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

09 October 2024

A community cafe and food bank has finally opened its doors to the public after months of renovations.

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Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

09 October 2024

A family were given an incredible £18k donation towards their dream of creating an accessible bedroom for their four-year-old.

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