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Shocking conditions as lifeboats search for swimmer in distress

Shocking conditions as lifeboats search for swimmer in distress

A video shows the turbulent conditions lifeboat crews faced while searching for a swimmer as 32ft waves and gale-force winds lashed the coast.

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A2 reopens after woman injured in bus crash

A2 reopens after woman injured in bus crash

Police closed the A2 in both directions after a woman was injured in a crash involving a bus and a car.

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18-mile diversion to continue as busy route's closure extended

18-mile diversion to continue as busy route's closure extended

Motorists will be forced to endure an 18-mile diversion for longer after a main route's closure was extended by five days.

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Man 'caught with drugs' after filming police dog

Man 'caught with drugs' after filming police dog

A man was caught with "a large quantity of cannabis" after being sniffed out by a police dog he was following and filming "for his own amusement".

Warship saves five in dramatic boat rescue

Warship saves five in dramatic boat rescue

A Royal Navy ship with links to Kent saved five shaken and "hugely grateful" people from a sinking ship in a dramatic rescue in choppy waters.

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Crews help man in difficulty in stormy seas

Crews help man in difficulty in stormy seas

Police, ambulance and coastguard crews were called after a man got into difficulty in the sea as strong winds and huge waves lashed the Kent coast.

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Anger as ‘uncompassionate’ council hikes allotment costs

Anger as ‘uncompassionate’ council hikes allotment costs

A council's decision to hike costs for allotments has sparked anger among gardeners, who say it has come at the "worst time" for families.

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FA Cup Report: Narrow defeat for battling Gillingham

FA Cup Report: Narrow defeat for battling Gillingham

Gillingham competed well against Premier League Leicester City but one goal was enough for the visitors.

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Family 'overwhelmed' by support and heroism after house fire

Family 'overwhelmed' by support and heroism after house fire

A family have expressed their gratitude after people dashed into a burning home to save a woman and her pets and spent hours looking for missing dogs.

Man charged as police investigate random attacks

Man charged as police investigate random attacks

Traders say they don't feel safe after claims a number of people were randomly attacked in the street.

Arrest after drugs parcel from US found

Arrest after drugs parcel from US found

Police have arrested a women after discovering large amounts of cannabis being imported into Kent from America.

BrewDog pulls plug on plans for first Kent pub

BrewDog pulls plug on plans for first Kent pub

Craft beer giant BrewDog has u-turned on its plans to open an "iconic bar" on a new £115 million leisure complex in Kent.

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‘Chic' new pier wine bar to make Kent coastline more like Cornwall

‘Chic' new pier wine bar to make Kent coastline more like Cornwall

Plans to open a “chic” new wine bar on a pier will bring Cornwall to the Kent coast, developers say.

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Mock the Week comedian returns for home gig

Mock the Week comedian returns for home gig

A comedian who's been on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo has shared photos of her growing up in the county, ahead of her new show.

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Mum's world record for kicking boxing gloves off people's heads

Mum's world record for kicking boxing gloves off people's heads

A former Thai boxing champ has broken the Guinness World Record for kicking the most objects off someone's head in one minute.

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Shop boss could take Evri to court over dumped parcels

Shop boss could take Evri to court over dumped parcels

A small business owner who lost thousands of pounds worth of goods when parcels were dumped in a field is considering legal action against Evri.

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The man going viral for slagging off Kent - could I change his mind?

The man going viral for slagging off Kent - could I change his mind?

TikToker Phil Carr has regularly criticised Kent as being one of the worst counties in the UK - but can our reporter change his mind?

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'Would Wogan and Parkinson have boxed then released a drink?'

'Would Wogan and Parkinson have boxed then released a drink?'

Our columnist ponders the remarkable rise of Prime - and wonders if a Ribena variant from Terry Wogan and Michael Parkinson would have fared as well.

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Kent appoints terror case cop as Deputy Chief Constable

Kent appoints terror case cop as Deputy Chief Constable

A police commander who had to deal with a terror attack in his previous patch is now Kent's Deputy Chief Constable.

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Duo jailed after being caught with £250,000 worth of ecstasy

Duo jailed after being caught with £250,000 worth of ecstasy

A man and woman have been sentenced fora combined total of more than 20 years after police stopped a suspicious pink Ford Mustang on the M6.

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Tiny kitten found dumped 'cold and alone' without her mum

Tiny kitten found dumped 'cold and alone' without her mum

A kitten needs around the clock care after being found abandoned at just three weeks old.

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Man, 90, and wife, 82, locked up for horrific child sexual abuse

Man, 90, and wife, 82, locked up for horrific child sexual abuse

An elderly couple who carried out horrific sexual offences against children more than 35 years ago have been jailed.

Warning as firefighters tackled house fire

Warning as firefighters tackled house fire

Firefighters dealing with a blaze in a village told drivers to keep out of the area because of traffic problems.

Collapse fears after cliff fall discovered

Collapse fears after cliff fall discovered

Part of a cliff has fallen onto a beach, prompting fears of a larger collapse.

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Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of an iPhone on a bus.

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Retired Kent colonel blasts Prince Harry for revealing Afghan kill count

Retired Kent colonel blasts Prince Harry for revealing Afghan kill count

A former Army officer from Kent has branded Prince Harry's revelations about how many people he killed as a soldier a "tragic money-making scam".

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How town became the star in hit movie

How town became the star in hit movie

As Sam Mendes' latest acclaimed movie hits the big screen this month, we look back at how one Kent town was transformed for the production.

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Stones sign defender after cat-kicking scandal

Stones sign defender after cat-kicking scandal

A footballer convicted for filming his Premier League footballer brother kicking and hitting a cat has joined a Kent side on loan.

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Guest leaves live seagull at Travelodge

Guest leaves live seagull at Travelodge

Many weird and wonderful things, from a large toy, Second World War bravery medal and seaside bird were found at Travelodges around the county.

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Busy route to be shut for three days

Busy route to be shut for three days

A stretch of road is scheduled to be closed with a two-mile diversion put in place for drivers.

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