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Seven fire engines tackle grass blaze

Seven fire engines tackle grass blaze

An all-terrain vehicle and seven fire engines were sent to a grass fire which spread across one hectare of farmland near a railway station.

Staying cool on hottest day

Staying cool on hottest day

As the UK set a new high, we visited a former holder of the title of the hottest place in Britain to find out how people were keeping cool.

Relief as community gym saved from closure

Relief as community gym saved from closure

A leisure centre threatened with closure has been saved after a deal was struck to secure its 'short term future' with new agents in place.

How paper predicted record heat two decades ago

How paper predicted record heat two decades ago

A town in Kent recorded the hottest temperature in Britain in 2003 and scientists made bold predictions for the future.

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Tree blocking park removed after two years

Tree blocking park removed after two years

A tree which was blocking the entrance to a once popular park has finally been removed.

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Tim Hortons confirm first Kent store opening

Tim Hortons confirm first Kent store opening

A Canadian coffee chain has confirmed plans to open its first branch in Kent inside a former Pizza Hut unit at a town retail park.

Site of fire-ravaged pub listed for sale

Site of fire-ravaged pub listed for sale

The site of a 137-year-old village pub that burnt down after being hit by lightning has been listed for sale with housing tipped to take its place.

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Huge fires spread across fields

Huge fires spread across fields

Firefighters have battled more large field fires today, with seven engines needed at one blaze.

Policeman sacked after throwing bin at ex-partner's car

Policeman sacked after throwing bin at ex-partner's car

A policeman convicted of criminal damage after he threw a bin at his ex-partner's car has now been dismissed.

Police called to 'pub fight'

Police called to 'pub fight'

A pub was cordoned off and two men taken to hospital after an early evening brawl.

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Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Pictures show thick plumes of smoke billowing out over a country field after a large fire broke out and rapidly spread through the site.

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Rail services disrupted due to trespasser

Rail services disrupted due to trespasser

A trespasser on the tracks is causing delays to rail services passing through a busy railway station.

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Hairdressers closes after 30 years

Hairdressers closes after 30 years

A popular hair salon has closed its doors after more than three decades.

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England's Lionesses inspiring more girls to start football

England's Lionesses inspiring more girls to start football

A club which promotes equality in sport is bracing itself for a surge in interest in girls' football following England's Lionesses' Euro success.

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Man, 21, missing for a month found

Man, 21, missing for a month found

Police were appealing for help to find a missing man who was last seen on June 12.

Leisure centre faced with closure running large losses

Leisure centre faced with closure running large losses

A leisure centre projected to run losses into the tens of thousands says it will close permanently unless a 'last minute solution' can be found.

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'This will impact our borough for generations to come'

'This will impact our borough for generations to come'

A council has reiterated its opposition to proposals for a multi-billion tunnel link between Kent and Essex amid outstanding environmental concerns.

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Teen attacked inside nightclub

Teen attacked inside nightclub

CCTV has been released of men officers would like to speak to following a reported assault.

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School Paralympics sees children trying wheelchairs and blind sports

School Paralympics sees children trying wheelchairs and blind sports

A primary school Paralympics saw children taking part in different sports in an attempt to break down stereotypes.

Football club's success at Diversity Football Festival

Football club's success at Diversity Football Festival

A non-league football club challenged the top spot at a football festival celebrating Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent.

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