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Paralympian and TV presenter wins popular quiz show

Paralympian and TV presenter wins popular quiz show

06 January 2025

A GB Paralympian and Countryfile presenter from Kent has won a special celebrity episode of a classic BBC show.

Warning for snow issued for Kent

Warning for snow issued for Kent

06 January 2025

A new alert has been issued warning people to be prepared for wintry conditions pushing towards the south.

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‘It’s giving Gavin and Stacey vibes’: Facebook post sparks hopes of railway romance

‘It’s giving Gavin and Stacey vibes’: Facebook post sparks hopes of railway romance

04 January 2025

A town was left on tenterhooks after a woman put out an anonymous post on social media to try and track down a mystery man she met at the station.

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Crews called to suspected arson after car and motorhome catch fire

Crews called to suspected arson after car and motorhome catch fire

04 January 2025

The cause of a “suspicious” blaze is being probed after a vehicle and motorhome were set on fire.

Mobile food bank van stolen from outside church

Mobile food bank van stolen from outside church

03 January 2025

A police investigation is under way after a food bank’s van, which helps people living in one of the county’s most deprived areas, was stolen.

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Investigation launched after man ‘attacked and robbed’

Investigation launched after man ‘attacked and robbed’

03 January 2025

A man says he was “attacked and robbed” by a group of men as he walked along a path.

Council faces huge costs after taking too long to decide on homes

Council faces huge costs after taking too long to decide on homes

02 January 2025

A government planning inspector has been appointed to decide on a 650-home development after a local authority failed to give its decision in time.

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Flood alert for coast and three major towns

Flood alert for coast and three major towns

01 January 2025

A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for a stretch of coastline due to forecast high tides.

Navy warship spotted off Kent coast after shadowing Russian fleet

Navy warship spotted off Kent coast after shadowing Russian fleet

01 January 2025

A Royal Navy warship has been shadowing a fleet of Russian vessels for 500 miles and was spotted off the Kent coast.

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‘Return Jesus and there’ll be no questions asked…’

‘Return Jesus and there’ll be no questions asked…’

01 January 2025

A village church and council are “praying” for the return of a baby Jesus doll which has gone missing from a nativity scene.

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CCTV footage released as fears continue to mount for missing Patrick, 85

CCTV footage released as fears continue to mount for missing Patrick, 85

30 December 2024

A pensioner missing since going to church on Christmas Eve was captured on CCTV as he made his way along a seafront road.

People asked to pay more for policing

People asked to pay more for policing

30 December 2024

The public are being asked if they are willing to fork out more money to fund Kent Police.

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Face slash victim has ‘no hate or anger’ towards attacker

Face slash victim has ‘no hate or anger’ towards attacker

30 December 2024

The victim of a knife attack whose face was slashed in a row over drugs in prison says he hopes his attacker “learns from his mistakes”.

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Search for missing Patrick, 85, enters fifth day

Search for missing Patrick, 85, enters fifth day

29 December 2024

The search for a missing man has now entered its fifth day as attempts to locate him continue.

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‘I tried flying a plane over Kent - it’s a thrill and sight like no other’

‘I tried flying a plane over Kent - it’s a thrill and sight like no other’

29 December 2024

Ever wondered what it’s like to zip across the skies above? As part of our Have a Go Joe series, we see if our reporter has the mettle for aviation.

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Hundreds brave the cold for Boxing Day Dip

Hundreds brave the cold for Boxing Day Dip

26 December 2024

Hundreds of people across Kent have braved the chilly waters for the traditional Boxing Day Dip.

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Concern growing for missing man

Concern growing for missing man

25 December 2024

Concern is growing for an 85-year-old who went missing earlier today.

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Banking hub location revealed after uproar over TSB leaving town

Banking hub location revealed after uproar over TSB leaving town

24 December 2024

The location of a temporary banking hub has been announced after concerns a population of 40,000 would be left with just one bank.

Reform UK candidate wins council seat aged 18

Reform UK candidate wins council seat aged 18

24 December 2024

An 18-year-old has become the youngest member on a council just five months after leaving school following a by-election victory.

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Arrest after van crashes into electricity pole

Arrest after van crashes into electricity pole

23 December 2024

A driver has been arrested for being under the influence after a van crashed into an electricity pole.

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