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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.

‘I was threatened with £270 ULEZ fine despite being told my car was fine’

‘I was threatened with £270 ULEZ fine despite being told my car was fine’

26 December 2024

A former Transport for London worker has hit out at his old employer after he was slapped with a fine despite being told his car was ULEZ compliant.

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Body found after four-week search for missing man

Body found after four-week search for missing man

24 December 2024

Officers have confirmed a body has been found in the search for a missing 65-year-old man.

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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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‘I tried to do all my Christmas shopping in the town centre’

‘I tried to do all my Christmas shopping in the town centre’

24 December 2024

We challenged our reporter to find all the festive gifts for his loved ones in his struggling local high street.

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Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

22 December 2024

SECAmb says it has reacted to criticisms by a coroner following careless driving by an ambulance driver that caused the death of a paramedic.

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New images show how £20m seaside revamp project will look

New images show how £20m seaside revamp project will look

22 December 2024

A major regeneration project has reached a “great milestone” with the selection of a contractor to take on the multi-million-pound scheme.

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‘My beautiful Ella was let down by those who should have helped her’

‘My beautiful Ella was let down by those who should have helped her’

21 December 2024

A coroner found there were failings in the mental health care of a 13-year-old as an inquest into her death concludes.

Council coalition collapses after Labour decision to rule alone

Council coalition collapses after Labour decision to rule alone

20 December 2024

A three-party council coalition has crumbled in a week due to rows over controversial plans for an 8,400-home estate.

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EastEnders and Love Island stars to play in charity match for brave boy fighting cancer

EastEnders and Love Island stars to play in charity match for brave boy fighting cancer

20 December 2024

TV stars from EastEnders and Love Island and are to play in a charity football match for a brave boy fighting cancer.

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Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

19 December 2024

A scheme which gives inmates the chance to upskill and take steps toward rehabilitation will see discount-price bikes go on sale tomorrow.

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‘Highly ambitious’ primary school praised by Ofsted

‘Highly ambitious’ primary school praised by Ofsted

18 December 2024

A primary school has kept its “good” Ofsted rating following its first inspection in five years.

Year-long lane closures on major route lifted in time for Christmas

Year-long lane closures on major route lifted in time for Christmas

18 December 2024

Cones and barriers will be removed by engineers working on a £32.7 million scheme after almost a year of traffic restrictions on a busy main road.

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‘I wouldn’t choose any other job’: charity boss celebrates 25 years

‘I wouldn’t choose any other job’: charity boss celebrates 25 years

18 December 2024

The boss of a children’s charity says she is “really proud” to be marking 25 years with the organisation.

Phase one of multi-million-pound healthcare unit opens

Phase one of multi-million-pound healthcare unit opens

18 December 2024

Part of a multi-million-pound healthcare facility has launched, providing a range of vital tests and scans for patients.

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Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

17 December 2024

Councillors have walked away from a ruling coalition over fears the government is putting “profit before people and the planet”.

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Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

17 December 2024

Kent’s councils have been told change is afoot as the Labour administration presses ahead with a speedy shake-up of local government.

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Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

17 December 2024

A young man has been arrested after multiple reports salons around the county that staff had their phones swiped.

Much-loved fundraising legend hands in final donations

Much-loved fundraising legend hands in final donations

17 December 2024

A whistling postman who has raised hundreds of thousands for charities by pedalling on a static bike has handed in his final cheques.

Mushroom hunter stunned by sex toy find in woods

Mushroom hunter stunned by sex toy find in woods

17 December 2024

There are fears that illicit sexual activity has returned to woods next to one of the county’s busiest roads.

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