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Busy Kent crossing to shut for eight days from today

Busy Kent crossing to shut for eight days from today

25 October 2024

A busy bridge will be closed to motorists, rail passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and all maritime traffic for eight days for works to take place.

Man fighting for his life after boat blast

Man fighting for his life after boat blast

24 October 2024

A crew member has been airlifted to a London hospital after an explosion on a merchant ship which saw 10 fire engines attend a Kent dock.

Circus opens at new home after being forced to move

Circus opens at new home after being forced to move

24 October 2024

A circus which announced a Kent show without even having a venue has set up at a new location after months of searching.

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‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

24 October 2024

Boaters say it is the “end of an era” as they leave a marina set to become a new housing development.

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Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

23 October 2024

An Evri driver who had his rounds taken away after taking his wife to hospital has been given a new role after almost 60,000 people signed a petition.

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‘We’ve been given one month to pay £14k for safety works’

‘We’ve been given one month to pay £14k for safety works’

23 October 2024

Homeowners and landlords say they have had ‘sleepless nights’ since receiving a bill for £14,000 for fire safety measures needed at a block of flats.

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Prolific criminal jailed after stealing and flogging delivery driver’s car online

Prolific criminal jailed after stealing and flogging delivery driver’s car online

22 October 2024

A 32-year-old thief who stole a car and rammed a vehicle in a flurry of road rage has been jailed.

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Kent inmate freed early: ‘I'm going straight to McDonald’s’

Kent inmate freed early: ‘I'm going straight to McDonald’s’

22 October 2024

Kent prisoners have been pictured being freed early under the Government’s new plans to free up prison space.

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Marshal patrols return during school holidays to deter anti-social behaviour

Marshal patrols return during school holidays to deter anti-social behaviour

22 October 2024

Marshals are set to be deployed once again over the school holidays to prevent anti-social behaviour and reduce violence in town centres.

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‘It’s pointless us going on’: Frustration at lack of answers over NHS contracts

‘It’s pointless us going on’: Frustration at lack of answers over NHS contracts

22 October 2024

Health bosses have been accused of wasting councillors’ time after failing to answer questions posed to them over NHS contracts they wanted renewing.

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Thief asked ‘ex -boyfriend’ to make him a cuppa and then stole his phone

Thief asked ‘ex -boyfriend’ to make him a cuppa and then stole his phone

22 October 2024

A thief concocted an elaborate ploy to steal his victim’s mobile phone and then harassed him for months afterwards.

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Delays after lorry crashes through central reservation

Delays after lorry crashes through central reservation

19 October 2024

There were delays on a busy A-road after a lorry crashed through the central reservation, blocking the route.

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Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

19 October 2024

Several flood warnings are in place for today as the county prepares to battle with higher-than-usual tides.

Paramedic left heartbreaking message for family before his tragic death

Paramedic left heartbreaking message for family before his tragic death

19 October 2024

The heartbroken family of a paramedic have paid tribute to him after he took his own life after battling with depression.

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Kingsferry Bridge to close for eight days for “final time”

Kingsferry Bridge to close for eight days for “final time”

17 October 2024

A bridge which connects an island to the mainland will be shut for vital repairs to be carried out during the school half-term.

‘I was diagnosed with cancer two months after life-saving liver transplant’

‘I was diagnosed with cancer two months after life-saving liver transplant’

17 October 2024

The mum of a 19-year-old who has spent the last four years fighting for her life says “she just wants to start living it”.

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Crews descend on street after flat fire

Crews descend on street after flat fire

16 October 2024

Fire crews and paramedics were called to a residential street to help tackle a blaze at a flat.

Train line to close for week to allow bridge repairs

Train line to close for week to allow bridge repairs

16 October 2024

Buses are due to replace trains for a week while essential repairs are made to a bridge.

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Families evacuated from burning block of flats

Families evacuated from burning block of flats

16 October 2024

A funeral home opened to offer shelter to residents fleeing a blaze in a town centre.

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Decision on controversial plans for 650-home estate delayed

Decision on controversial plans for 650-home estate delayed

15 October 2024

Councillors unanimously voted to defer making a decision on a new estate in a village already set for 1,300 new homes.

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