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Lifeboat called twice to same rescue in a night

Lifeboat called twice to same rescue in a night

09 September 2024

The crew was called to rescue the same vessel twice with lit later being found to not be equipped with navigational equipment.

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Bin day changes to help improve ‘rocky’ service

Bin day changes to help improve ‘rocky’ service

09 September 2024

More than 9,000 households across a borough are set to see their bin day changed as part of a raft of measures to improve a waste contract.

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Clubs’ agony over death of rising football star

Clubs’ agony over death of rising football star

07 September 2024

The Kent football community is “heartbroken” after the shock death of a 21-year-old player who had “exceptional” raw talent.

Sex predator jailed for 13 years for abusing teen

Sex predator jailed for 13 years for abusing teen

06 September 2024

A man who sexually abused a teenager for a year has been put behind bars.

‘Confused’ elderly man winched from stranded boat

‘Confused’ elderly man winched from stranded boat

06 September 2024

The RNLI and coastguard helicopter were called after concerns were raised about a sailor’s welfare.

Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home

Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home

06 September 2024

A luxury hotel could be transformed into a care facility amid a huge predicted shortfall of beds in the area.

‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

06 September 2024

Frustrations are growing over the lack of action to crack down on groups stripping the shoreline of large quantities of shellfish.

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‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

04 September 2024

A new document which will guide the future of transport planning in the county has been criticised for ‘ignoring’ a community.

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Dead porpoise found on beach

Dead porpoise found on beach

04 September 2024

A dog walker has spoken of her sadness after discovering a dead porpoise while walking along the Kent coast.

Council: ‘Tell us what you think of new bin contract’

Council: ‘Tell us what you think of new bin contract’

04 September 2024

A council wants to hear from residents as part of an investigation into the chaos surrounding its new waste collection service.

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

04 September 2024

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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New bridge installed in £32m road revamp

New bridge installed in £32m road revamp

02 September 2024

Our reporter went behind the scenes as a key milestone was hit in a major road project.

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Flats plan for old Barclays

Flats plan for old Barclays

02 September 2024

A former Barclays could be converted to provide two commercial units and four flats.

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

31 August 2024

A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.

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‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

31 August 2024

A much-loved cafe which started life as a disused shower block has celebrated 30 years serving visitors to a popular seaside resort.

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Teen charged with attempting to rape woman in park

Teen charged with attempting to rape woman in park

30 August 2024

A 16-year-old boy has been charged following allegations a serious sexual assault took place while a woman walked through a park.

Pupils help create healthy living booklet for 10,000 school children

Pupils help create healthy living booklet for 10,000 school children

28 August 2024

A booklet which gives children information on teeth brushing or what to do if they’re sad has been made with the help of pupils at a Kent school.

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The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

28 August 2024

A group of residents has started a petition calling for an Island to have an independent district council.

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Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

27 August 2024

An investigation has been launched following a house fire after children were allegedly seen heading into the property beforehand.

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Morrisons to overhaul petrol station and install EV charging points

Morrisons to overhaul petrol station and install EV charging points

27 August 2024

Morrisons has plans to extend its garage forecourt shop and install new jetwash bays and EV charging points.

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