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Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

A hospital says a power cut this morning “will have an impact” throughout the day, with appointments being postponed.

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Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

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Four arrested in murder probe after man stabbed to death in high street

Four arrested in murder probe after man stabbed to death in high street

Four men have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in a high street, with a large police cordon in place.

‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

A furious mum-of-four says she would rather go to prison than pay a £170 parking fine.

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‘It didn’t take much to make town look like the 1980s for TV show’

‘It didn’t take much to make town look like the 1980s for TV show’

A taskforce to deliver the revival of a seaside town featured in hit ITV drama has launched as a councillor described it as being stuck in the 1980s.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss what Labour has managed to achieve in its first 100 days in power.

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Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

Defiant landlords who have banned children from their village pub say they “couldn’t give a toss” about the backlash on social media.

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‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

A café owner has decided to close up shop for good after he says he lost 85% of his business in the space of a month.

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‘He needs to accept he’s not wanted’: Fans react as Scally voted out

‘He needs to accept he’s not wanted’: Fans react as Scally voted out

Gillingham FC fans say a decision to remove their former owner from his role at the club is the right one.

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Man denies groping woman outside station

Man denies groping woman outside station

A 31-year-old is to go on trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a car.

Woman found dead near village pub

Woman found dead near village pub

Police and paramedics were called after a woman suffered a medical episode.

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Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Police have charged two suspects after reportedly threatening two women in separate incidents just hours apart.

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

Motorists reporting issues with their cars after filling up at a set of supermarket pumps have now been contacted by insurers.

Arrest after man ‘aroused suspicion’ near park

Arrest after man ‘aroused suspicion’ near park

Patrols stopped and searched a person who had aroused suspicion near a popular park.

‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

How will workers and employers be impacted by the proposed Employment Rights Bill, unveiled today by the government?

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Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

Pictures from the scene show the extent of the damage caused to a derelict boozer which went up in flames in the early hours.

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‘My husband died next to me - I thought he was having a nightmare’

‘My husband died next to me - I thought he was having a nightmare’

A devastated newly-wed whose husband died suddenly as they slept says they had their “whole lives” ahead of them.

School issues ‘stranger danger’ warning after girl ‘grabbed’ on way home

School issues ‘stranger danger’ warning after girl ‘grabbed’ on way home

School students have been advised to walk home in pairs after a girl was allegedly “accosted” by a man as she walked home from school.

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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

A dad-of-four says he almost died from sepsis after scratching himself while cutting his nails - urging people to be more aware of the symptoms.

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Boy, 14, and three men arrested after ‘more than 100 batteries stolen from telecoms boxes’

Boy, 14, and three men arrested after ‘more than 100 batteries stolen from telecoms boxes’

Several suspects have been arrested over the theft of 100 batteries and cables from telecoms boxes around the county.

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

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BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

The BBC says it is working to fix a 'glitch' in its weather app after hurricane winds were forecast for Kent.

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'Compassion for elderly already in short supply - no one can be sure assisted dying won't be misused'

'Compassion for elderly already in short supply - no one can be sure assisted dying won't be misused'

Immigration, litter, the assisted dying bill and a worrying lack of respect for police are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Customers owed thousands as bailiffs called in to furniture store

Customers owed thousands as bailiffs called in to furniture store

A new furniture shop has suddenly closed - with some customers claiming they have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.

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Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

Two years after work started to create flats above a historic pavilion, we examine why work has once again stalled and what the future holds.

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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Pensioner in court accused of sexually abusing child

Pensioner in court accused of sexually abusing child

A pensioner has appeared in court accused of sexually abusing a child more than a decade ago.

Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

The pollution of a treasured beauty spot which occurred when a nearby house was being steam-cleaned is being investigated by the Environment Agency.

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

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