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Our power struggle with the Great Storm

Our power struggle with the Great Storm

15 October 2017

Workers have told how they battled to restore electricity after the 1987 disaster.

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Great Storm claimed 22 lives

Great Storm claimed 22 lives

13 October 2017

It's 30 years since 110mph winds caused havoc in Kent and beyond, destroying 15 million trees and creating damage costing £1 billion.

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Warning of more flooding on the way

Warning of more flooding on the way

06 October 2017

People are warned to stay away from high-risk areas and take care on the coast as tidal surges look set to bring more flooding to parts of Kent.

Moon glows orange over Kent

Moon glows orange over Kent

05 October 2017

An amateur photographer captured this stunning image of the Harvest Moon.

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River Thames bursts its banks

River Thames bursts its banks

05 October 2017

High tide today saw water run into parts of Gravesend

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Parts of Kent hit by flooding after tidal surge

Parts of Kent hit by flooding after tidal surge

05 October 2017

Rivers burst their banks and roads flooded after tidal surges hit parts of Kent - and there could be more to come overnight.

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Safety fears after high winds hit chimney

Safety fears after high winds hit chimney

13 September 2017

Residents say heavy duty plastic wrapping torn from a chimney in high winds could be dangerous.

Travel delays as wind batters Kent

Travel delays as wind batters Kent

13 September 2017

There were travel delays after Kent was battered by Storm Aileen.

Warning of strong winds as storm hits

Warning of strong winds as storm hits

12 September 2017

A warning has been issued for strong winds in Kent as Storm Aileen hits, prompting highways chiefs to advise vulnerable drivers to avoid bridges.

MP calls for more Hurricane Irma support

MP calls for more Hurricane Irma support

09 September 2017

A Kent MP has written to government ministers to raise concerns about the level of relief offered to British territories badly hit by Hurricane Irma.

Thunderstorm lights up Kent night

Thunderstorm lights up Kent night

02 September 2017

Many were kept awake by a powerful thunderstorm over parts of Kent last night.

Road closed due to flooding accident

Road closed due to flooding accident

31 August 2017

A busy road had to be closed due to an accident caused by flooding as heavy showers hit parts of Kent.

Could Kent set holiday heat record?

Could Kent set holiday heat record?

28 August 2017

Kent could help set a UK record today - as it basks in temperatures set to hit 29C.

Where to make a splash this summer

Where to make a splash this summer

25 August 2017

Here's our guide to Kent's Blue Flag beaches to head for this summer.

'It was like War of the Worlds'

'It was like War of the Worlds'

23 August 2017

Residents were woken by brilliant white flashes of light and "deafening" thunder claps as a freak storm passed over Kent.

Flood alert as heavy rain batters Kent

Flood alert as heavy rain batters Kent

09 August 2017

Parts of the county are at risk of flooding after more than 30mm of rainfall within 12 hours.

Dramatic footage of "tornado" captured over Kent

Dramatic footage of "tornado" captured over Kent

09 August 2017

Storm-chaser films formation of tornado funnel cloud over the Kent coast.

Summer washout continues

Summer washout continues

07 August 2017

A weather warning has been issued for heavy rain for the next few days, which could cause travel problems and flooding of homes and businesses.

Kent battered by hailstones

Kent battered by hailstones

05 August 2017

The county has enjoyed a mix of sunshine, heavy rain, hailstones and thunder and lightening in what is usually the sunniest month of the year.

Weather delays at port

Weather delays at port

29 July 2017

Delays of up to three and a half hours are being experienced at the Port of Dover.

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