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Woman, 42, charged with murder after man found dead in flat

Woman, 42, charged with murder after man found dead in flat

29 July 2024

A woman has been charged after a man in his 60s was found dead in his flat.

‘Time is running out if we are to stop the decline in nature’

‘Time is running out if we are to stop the decline in nature’

29 July 2024

A council has become the first in the county to pledge to make a positive change to help nature in every policy decision impacting the natural world.

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‘My skin, hair and nails fell off after I was bitten by mosquito in Caribbean’

‘My skin, hair and nails fell off after I was bitten by mosquito in Caribbean’

29 July 2024

A woman had a holiday from hell after her skin peeled off and her hair and nails fell off when she was bitten by a tiger mosquito in the Caribbean.

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The yob town where even youth workers wear body-worn cameras

The yob town where even youth workers wear body-worn cameras

29 July 2024

A Kent town has been scarred by bad behavior for years but now action might be about to be taken to tackle it.

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‘Town's seawater gave me multiple infections - something has to change!’

‘Town's seawater gave me multiple infections - something has to change!’

29 July 2024

A dedicated sea swimmer says falling water quality at one of Kent's most popular beaches has left him with "nasty" eye and ear infections.

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Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

28 July 2024

Alterations are set to be made to overhead power cables after a large bird got caught on an electricity power line and died.

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Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

28 July 2024

A harbour arm was once again a sea of red as men, women and children donned dresses to re-create an iconic music video for a Kent-born singer.

Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

28 July 2024

A swimmer was rescued and a climber saved in two separate rescue operations prompted by calls from members of the public.

Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

28 July 2024

A section of A-road leading to Kent’s busiest port was shut for several hours due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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Race on to find cash needed to save 230-year-old pub

Race on to find cash needed to save 230-year-old pub

28 July 2024

The race is now on for a community to find the necessary funds needed to purchase and restore a historic village pub at risk of permanent closure.

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Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

28 July 2024

A historic church described as the “bedrock of the community” has cordoned off part of its churchyard for urgent repair works to take place.

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Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

28 July 2024

A historic convent will be knocked down to make way for a huge three-storey care home if controversial new plans are approved.

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One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

28 July 2024

A number of people have been rescued by French authorities after a small boat got into difficulty in the Channel.

Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

28 July 2024

A Grade II-listed pub has been damaged after a car crashed into the front of the building.

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Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

28 July 2024

Parts of a town centre were left without power while emergency services and utility firms responded to a gas leak.

Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

28 July 2024

Fed-up villagers have condemned the lack of repairs to a water leak, which has been left to flow for more than two years.

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‘It’s not a winery, it’s a vinicultural Disneyland’

‘It’s not a winery, it’s a vinicultural Disneyland’

28 July 2024

A group of residents are gearing up to fight against revised plans for an “enormous” winery they fear will do irreparable harm to the countryside.

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‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

28 July 2024

A peacock who endeared himself to villagers after spending the best part of a year roaming driveways has been rehomed after concerns over his welfare.

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We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

28 July 2024

When an area of the county was said to be the UK’s second best for craft beer, we decided a pub crawl was in order to put the claim to the test...

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Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power

Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power

27 July 2024

Part of a high street was cordoned off following a gas leak - and businesses are still without power hours later.

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