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Section of beach closed off as council digs below 100-year-old seafront landmark

Section of beach closed off as council digs below 100-year-old seafront landmark

23 August 2024

A full survey of an iconic beachfront bandstand that needs “very expensive” structural work is taking place.

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Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A249

Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A249

23 August 2024

A person has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on a busy roundabout.

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Callous thief stole iPhone from man’s hand as he slept in hospital

Callous thief stole iPhone from man’s hand as he slept in hospital

23 August 2024

An opportunist thief stole an expensive mobile phone from a man as he slept in a waiting area at a hospital.

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Decorator who kissed girl, 13, at Pride festival spared jail

Decorator who kissed girl, 13, at Pride festival spared jail

23 August 2024

A decorator who grabbed a child’s face and kissed her on the lips while dancing at Kent’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride festival has avoided jail.

‘Disrespectful tourists are trashing our flowerbeds for perfect Instagram photos'

‘Disrespectful tourists are trashing our flowerbeds for perfect Instagram photos'

23 August 2024

Residents say “disrespectful” tourists eager to take the perfect photograph next to an Instagram hotspot are trashing public flowerbeds.

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‘Issuing fines for swearing is class war - our words root us to our communities’

‘Issuing fines for swearing is class war - our words root us to our communities’

23 August 2024

KentOnline columnist and swearing fan Melissa Todd says a council’s plan to issue fines for foul language will unfairly penalise the working class.

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Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

23 August 2024

Traffic-free zones set up around schools to make streets safer are still being ignored six months on with residents split ahead of its expansion.

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‘Steroid cream for my eczema left me unable to work’

‘Steroid cream for my eczema left me unable to work’

23 August 2024

A gardener had to quit his job after suffering painful and unsightly side effects from coming off eczema steroid cream.

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Council ditches swearing fine rules amid legal threat

Council ditches swearing fine rules amid legal threat

22 August 2024

A council has ditched new rules including fines for people swearing in the street amid the threat of a legal challenge from free speech activists.

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Flood warning for Kent coast

Flood warning for Kent coast

22 August 2024

A flood warning has been issued across a stretch of the county’s coast when high tide hits.

Police no longer searching for missing man

Police no longer searching for missing man

22 August 2024

Police say they are no longer searching for a man who was first reported missing earlier this month.

Person taken to hopsital after A2 crash

Person taken to hopsital after A2 crash

22 August 2024

Motorists faced delays due to a lane closure following a multi-vehicle crash.

Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

22 August 2024

A man who went on a stealing spree worth £1,500 threatened to harm a worker when he was caught mid-act during one theft.

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Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

22 August 2024

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Kent author and former journalist, who has been described as one of Britain’s “best-loved saga writers”.

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Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open

Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open

22 August 2024

Historic railway wagons have been converted into a new Mediterranean restaurant at a popular seaside attraction.

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90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued

90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued

22 August 2024

Drivers are facing 90-minute delays at the Port of Dover - as travel experts issue a warning over congestion ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

22 August 2024

Campaigners have threatened to drag a council to the High Court – potentially costing tens of thousands - unless it overhauls “anti-swearing” rules.

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New splash pad attraction opens after £2.5m revamp

New splash pad attraction opens after £2.5m revamp

22 August 2024

A “mini-water park” has arrived at a leisure centre swimming pool following a multi-million-pound facelift.

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Soldier stabbed near barracks discharged from hospital

Soldier stabbed near barracks discharged from hospital

22 August 2024

A soldier who was knifed several times as he walked home with his wife has been discharged from hospital.

Travellers return to country park

Travellers return to country park

22 August 2024

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has been spotted at a local beauty spot and haven for wildlife.

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