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Pink stream was caused by ‘one-off’ natural event

Pink stream was caused by ‘one-off’ natural event

The cause of a bizarre pink stream has been revealed, with experts confirming it was a natural occurance caused by algal bloom.

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Kent gang member jailed for life after fatally stabbing teen

Kent gang member jailed for life after fatally stabbing teen

A 20-year-old man who was part of a gang which lured a teenager to a park and stabbed him to death has been locked up for life.

‘Trust in policing is still there – but there’s work to do’

‘Trust in policing is still there – but there’s work to do’

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has responded to a survey quizzing the county’s residents on their perceptions of the force and crime rates.

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Cinema chain backs out of town centre location

Cinema chain backs out of town centre location

A huge cinema chain has pulled out of its lease at a town centre location, with new management taking over in the coming months.

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'Potential buyer' found for abandoned housing estate

'Potential buyer' found for abandoned housing estate

A potential buyer has shown interest in a half-built housing estate which was abandoned years ago and left to the elements ever since.

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‘It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our magic venue’

‘It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our magic venue’

A bar which showcased the talents of magicians from across the country has closed after failing to conjure up enough customers post-pandemic.

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Six-year-old’s delight at finding rare 100-million-year-old fossil

Six-year-old’s delight at finding rare 100-million-year-old fossil

A six-year-old boy and his parents were over the moon to discover a 100-million-year-old fossil while searching for stones to skim at the beach.

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Brother's heartbreak at death of 'funny and lively' sister, 30, in town centre

Brother's heartbreak at death of 'funny and lively' sister, 30, in town centre

A devastated brother has paid tribute to his “ray of sunshine” sister who died in a town centre.

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‘Business has just died’: Pub’s trade hit by gas works

‘Business has just died’: Pub’s trade hit by gas works

The landlord of a popular village pub says he has lost half of his takings after passing trade plummeted during a road closure for gas works.

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‘They'd still be alive if you hadn't shut their care home down’

‘They'd still be alive if you hadn't shut their care home down’

The families of two dementia patients believe their loved ones would still be alive if they weren't abruptly moved to a new care home.

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Thousands waiting to grow their own as demand soars for allotments

Thousands waiting to grow their own as demand soars for allotments

Allotments across Kent have seen a surge in popularity since the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis.

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Dismay as popular trampoline park shuts down

Dismay as popular trampoline park shuts down

A once-thriving family attraction which has catered for tens of thousands of people has announced a shock closure.

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‘Our spaceship house is way over budget and still not finished’

‘Our spaceship house is way over budget and still not finished’

A couple whose new home was likened to a “spaceship” by furious neighbours revealed on television they went over budget while sleeping in a tent.

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Kent reacts as King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Kent reacts as King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Kent MPs and dignitaries have sent their well wishes to King Charles III after Buckingham Palace announced he has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Person dies after being struck by a train

Person dies after being struck by a train

A person has died after a train hit them which caused delays to railway services in east Kent.

Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

Incorrect speed sign probe as ‘thousands’ slapped with fines

An investigation over the appearance of a 50mph sign in a 40mph section of road is being treated as an “attempt to pervert the course of justice”.

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Protest group stages ‘rave uprising’ at closed nightclub

Protest group stages ‘rave uprising’ at closed nightclub

A group that “squats" in empty venues and hosts music events to highlight the plight of the country's nightlife has entered a Kent club.

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Parking charges could be extended at popular seafront car parks

Parking charges could be extended at popular seafront car parks

A council has pitched plans for extended parking charge hours to be implemented at two popular car parks.

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Council faces criticism over £7.6k ‘Brussels office’

Council faces criticism over £7.6k ‘Brussels office’

A cash-strapped council has questions to answer over its decision to spend more than £7,000 a year renting out office space in Belgium, critics say.

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Arrest after van crash leaves shop ‘like a bomb site’

Arrest after van crash leaves shop ‘like a bomb site’

The co-owner of a high street shop says the store is a “bomb site” after a van ploughed through the front window.

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

An eight-week road closure is planned in three phases as part of works to complete a new zero-emission bus route.

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Plans to chop community warden roles to come under scrutiny

Plans to chop community warden roles to come under scrutiny

Plans to slash the county’s community warden scheme to make £1 million in savings are due to be put before county hall for extra scrutiny.

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£15m care home to tackle shortage of places

£15m care home to tackle shortage of places

A huge new care home complex is set to welcome its first resident next week as it looks to tackle a shortage of places.

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Church converted into seven new homes hits market for £1.7m

Church converted into seven new homes hits market for £1.7m

A former church and school which was later converted into seven “quirky” flats has hit the market for £1.7 million.

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Man jailed after piloting boat carrying more than 70 people across Channel

Man jailed after piloting boat carrying more than 70 people across Channel

A man has been sentenced to 18-months behind bars for piloting boat across the Channel carrying more than 70 people – including his pregnant wife.

Resident suffers burns after dishwasher catches fire

Resident suffers burns after dishwasher catches fire

A person had to be treated for minor burns after an electrical fault with a dishwasher sparked a fire.

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Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

Residents and councillors have said the approval of a controversial scheme to replace a £1m home with 32 homes is “frustrating”.

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‘I have to wear a facemask in my own home’

‘I have to wear a facemask in my own home’

A dad who says he developed asthma due to the amount of mould in his flat is begging a housing association to move his family due to health concerns.

‘Revealing our dark secret was so hard – but it was worth it’

‘Revealing our dark secret was so hard – but it was worth it’

Two sisters sexually abused for years by their “kindly” grandad have told how seeking justice changed their lives.

The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

An official bid has been launched to build a new school to cope with increased demand from nearby housing developments.

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