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Primary school closed after large sinkhole appears outside

Primary school closed after large sinkhole appears outside

Parents were told not to bring their children into a school after a burst water main saw a large sinkhole open outside the entrance.

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Stride forward for £1.3m Tracey Emin-backed skatepark

Stride forward for £1.3m Tracey Emin-backed skatepark

A council has revealed its next steps in building a £1.3 million skatepark, backed by Tracey Emin, in one of Kent’s most deprived neighbourhoods

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Police called to ‘medical incident’ near bridge

Police called to ‘medical incident’ near bridge

Emergency services coned off part of a busy road junction this morning while attending a medical incident.

Travel disruption as 30 homes hit by water supply issues

Travel disruption as 30 homes hit by water supply issues

Motorists are being warned of a diversion likely to last “into the weekend” after a burst pipe left homes without water.

CCTV images released of man with Deliveroo bag after teenage girl ‘touched inappropriately’

CCTV images released of man with Deliveroo bag after teenage girl ‘touched inappropriately’

Police have released CCTV images of a man carrying a Deliveroo takeaway bag after a teenage girl was reportedly touched inappropriately.

Fraudster posed as high-flyer and offered Ascot tickets to swindle huge sums

Fraudster posed as high-flyer and offered Ascot tickets to swindle huge sums

A “manipulative” man who posed as a millionaire businessman in order to scam his unwitting victims out of huge sums of money has been sent to prison.

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Homes evacuated after man suffers burns in fire

Homes evacuated after man suffers burns in fire

A man had to be taken to hospital after suffering burns in a blaze at a house last night.

Crews spend hours battling fire as 100 tonnes of scrap goes up in flames

Crews spend hours battling fire as 100 tonnes of scrap goes up in flames

Fire crews spent almost four hours tackling a blaze at a recycling centre in the early hours of this morning.

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‘Arriva left us stranded - so I sued them’

‘Arriva left us stranded - so I sued them’

A couple in their 80s took a bus firm to court after they were left waiting in the cold when the vehicle didn’t stop.

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A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

Egyptian food is not something served up across Kent - but one seaside town is doing just that and our reviewer went along to check it out.

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‘It will be so upsetting to see everything I’ve loved completely obliterated’

‘It will be so upsetting to see everything I’ve loved completely obliterated’

Campaigners who lost battles against plans to build 7,000 homes in the countryside have spoken of the toll it has taken on them.

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‘I was diagnosed with cancer two months after life-saving liver transplant’

‘I was diagnosed with cancer two months after life-saving liver transplant’

The mum of a 19-year-old who has spent the last four years fighting for her life says “she just wants to start living it”.

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More heartache for family after sudden death of dad-of-five

More heartache for family after sudden death of dad-of-five

A family beset by grief have been left devastated by the death of a much-loved dad-of-five 16 years after his little brother took his own life.

New pictures of town’s big-money transformation - but will it make a difference?

New pictures of town’s big-money transformation - but will it make a difference?

New images reveal latest project designed to revamp town, where almost half a billion pounds is being invested in a bid to increase its appeal.

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'NHS spends millions on woke nonsense - it has to stop'

'NHS spends millions on woke nonsense - it has to stop'

Private school fees, assisted dying, “wokery” in the NHS and the rising cost of living are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Rangers 'astonished' at discovery of two bison calves

Rangers 'astonished' at discovery of two bison calves

Rangers in charge of a rewilding project in ancient woodlands have been left stunned after the sudden arrival of two bison calves just days apart.

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Crews descend on street after flat fire

Crews descend on street after flat fire

Fire crews and paramedics were called to a residential street to help tackle a blaze at a flat.

Person taken to hospital after air ambulance lands at park

Person taken to hospital after air ambulance lands at park

A person has been taken to a London hospital after an air ambulance landed on a playing field.

Cosy Club owners confirm opening date for fifth Kent venue in abandoned cinema

Cosy Club owners confirm opening date for fifth Kent venue in abandoned cinema

The company behind the popular Cosy Club chain has revealed the opening date for its next restaurant and bar.

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Fresh hope for shut down leisure centre as ‘very credible bids’ come forward

Fresh hope for shut down leisure centre as ‘very credible bids’ come forward

Fresh hopes a much-loved leisure centre could be saved following its sudden closure have emerged after several “very credible bids” were put forward.

Sadness as ‘godsend’ post office suddenly shuts

Sadness as ‘godsend’ post office suddenly shuts

Former customers of a “godsend” Post Office told of their disappointment after it suddenly shut.

CCTV footage released after pricey electric bikes stolen from store

CCTV footage released after pricey electric bikes stolen from store

A frustrated businessman has released CCTV footage following a break-in at his cycle shop.

Animal rescue charity warns of closure risk

Animal rescue charity warns of closure risk

An animal rescue service which has helped reunite thousands of pets with their owners over the last decade could soon close due to a lack of funds.

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Historic postbox and car smashed in early hours crash

Historic postbox and car smashed in early hours crash

A historic postbox and a parked car were seriously damaged following an early-hours smash.

Prominent town centre pub goes up for auction

Prominent town centre pub goes up for auction

A prominent town centre pub poised beneath one of Kent’s best-known landmarks is set to go under the hammer.

Toddler airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

Toddler airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

A road has been cordoned off and an air ambulance has been called following a car accident.

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Eurostar 'exploiting its monopoly and treating Kent with contempt’

Eurostar 'exploiting its monopoly and treating Kent with contempt’

Eurostar has been accused of “exploiting its monopoly” and treating Kent with contempt while it mothballs two international railway stations.

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Girlfriend’s heartbreak after ‘handsome angel’ stabbed to death

Girlfriend’s heartbreak after ‘handsome angel’ stabbed to death

Friends of a popular man stabbed to death in a “particularly violent” high street attack say he “always wore an infectious smile”.

Lifeboatman who rescued 3,000 people during 27 years at sea dies

Lifeboatman who rescued 3,000 people during 27 years at sea dies

A lifeboat crew member credited with rescuing almost 3,000 people at sea has died as colleagues say his sense of humour will be greatly missed.

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Third arrest after man suffers broken bones in attack outside pub

Third arrest after man suffers broken bones in attack outside pub

Detectives have made a third arrest after a man suffered broken bones and facial injuries in an attack near a pub.

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