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Woman accused of arson and GBH after house fire

Woman accused of arson and GBH after house fire

20 August 2024

A 48-year-old is set to appear in court accused of arson, possessing a knife and causing GBH after emergency services were called to a house fire.

Kent couple among missing tourists after tornado sinks luxury yacht

Kent couple among missing tourists after tornado sinks luxury yacht

20 August 2024

An international banker and his wife have been named as two of the six tourists missing after a yacht was sunk off the Italian coast.

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Designer Outlet’s Christmas market plans given green light

Designer Outlet’s Christmas market plans given green light

20 August 2024

A massive designer outlet will host its first Christmas market despite fears the stalls could draw trade from a town.

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Man charged after machete found following stabbing

Man charged after machete found following stabbing

20 August 2024

A 23-year-old man will appear in court charged with several offences including dangerous driving, possessing a blade and wounding with intent.

Street cordoned off after man found dead

Street cordoned off after man found dead

20 August 2024

A residential street was cordoned off after a man was tragically found dead.

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Concerns grow for missing man last seen a week ago

Concerns grow for missing man last seen a week ago

20 August 2024

A man who was last seen a week ago is the subject of a police appeal for help to find him.

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

20 August 2024

A pair of suspected shoplifters have been charged after a Marks and Spencer was targeted more than a dozen times.

Warning as teens swim to derelict pier head and struggle to make it back

Warning as teens swim to derelict pier head and struggle to make it back

20 August 2024

People have been warned against exploring a derelict pier head after two teenagers who swam out to the ruin struggled to make it back to shore.

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‘It’s pure magic’: Princess parade returns to town centre

‘It’s pure magic’: Princess parade returns to town centre

20 August 2024

A princess-themed event was held in a town centre for both adults and children to enjoy.

Jobs lost as tiling company closes four Kent branches

Jobs lost as tiling company closes four Kent branches

20 August 2024

Dozens of tiling shops have closed for good - including four in Kent - after the retailer fell into administration.

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GP surgery once named among worst in country rated ‘good’

GP surgery once named among worst in country rated ‘good’

20 August 2024

A GP practice that was put in special measures twice has been rated “good” by the health watchdog.

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'Island life is idyllic - it's like being on holiday all year'

'Island life is idyllic - it's like being on holiday all year'

20 August 2024

We look back at how a once contaminated wasteland slowly transformed into a thriving island community where no resident wants to leave.

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New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep

New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep

20 August 2024

The man leading the relaunch of a 17th century pub in Kent has welcomed plans for a residential development on neighbouring land.

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The abandoned Kent prison sitting empty despite overcrowding crisis

The abandoned Kent prison sitting empty despite overcrowding crisis

20 August 2024

Defendants are being kept in police cells to help with a shortage of prison space while one jail in Kent has sat empty for six years.

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Dog attack victim details ‘horrific’ moment cheek was ripped apart

Dog attack victim details ‘horrific’ moment cheek was ripped apart

19 August 2024

A horse welfare officer has told jurors how she was attacked by a German Shepherd-Husky crossbreed as she went to pick up hay from a farm.

Historic rollercoaster closed after gaping holes appear in tracks during ride

Historic rollercoaster closed after gaping holes appear in tracks during ride

19 August 2024

Britain's oldest rollercoaster was forced to close after gaping holes appeared in the tracks.

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Charity ‘heartbroken’ after Shaun the Sheep sculptures wrecked

Charity ‘heartbroken’ after Shaun the Sheep sculptures wrecked

19 August 2024

Two sculptures of the iconic animated character that were part of a huge charity art trail have been vandalised to the dismay of organisers.

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Stunning photos of festival and fireworks display

Stunning photos of festival and fireworks display

19 August 2024

Hundreds of people flocked to a seaside town as they enjoyed a week-long festival which culminated in a carnival parade and fireworks display.

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Manager ‘immensely proud’ as care home improves from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

Manager ‘immensely proud’ as care home improves from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

19 August 2024

A care home has dramatically improved its standards and has been rated “good” in every category.

Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store

Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store

19 August 2024

Love Island's Sophie Piper was pictured donning a bucket hat as she helped unveil Superdrug’s brand new store based at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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