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20 fall ill as 'mystery' bug hits water park

20 fall ill as 'mystery' bug hits water park

The boss of a water park says he has been told of several visitors falling ill – but he does not know what could have caused it.

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'Children's lives at risk if new home built here'

'Children's lives at risk if new home built here'

Residents fear there could be a "possible loss of life'' if a children's home is opened on a busy road where cars travel at "excessive speeds".

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Joy as couple ring end-of-treatment bell together

Joy as couple ring end-of-treatment bell together

A husband and wife who were both diagnosed with cancer have now both beaten the disease and celebrated by jointly ringing an end-of-treatment bell.

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Street reopens after murder search

Street reopens after murder search

Businesses are trading again after police completed their hunt for clues in a street after a fatal stabbing,

'The Government has decided to chicken out'

'The Government has decided to chicken out'

A sacked P&O Ferries worker has slammed news that the Government will not pursue criminal proceedings against the ferry company.

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Pensioner airlifted after being hit by bus at shelter

Pensioner airlifted after being hit by bus at shelter

A man in his 70s has been airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after being hit by a bus.

Key motorway junction to be closed

Key motorway junction to be closed

National Highways has confirmed the short notice closure of a key junction on one of the county's motorways this week.

'I’ve fought to stop dumping for four years'

'I’ve fought to stop dumping for four years'

A local historian is in a clean-up battle to stop waste and rubbish constantly blighting a Kent beauty spot.

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Rail strike causes havoc to county's network again

Rail strike causes havoc to county's network again

The latest rail strike is once again causing widespread disruption to the county train services with the majority of stations shut.

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'Anger' as P&O escapes criminal probe

'Anger' as P&O escapes criminal probe

An investigation into P&O Ferries' decision to sack almost 800 staff earlier this year has now ruled out criminal proceedings.

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Baby harms himself because of anti-social neighbourhood

Baby harms himself because of anti-social neighbourhood

A family says problems with antisocial behaviour in the block of flats where they live has impacted their baby's health and made them want to move.

Dog stabbed three times in park attack

Dog stabbed three times in park attack

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: A dog has had to undergo surgery after being stabbed in the neck.

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Is this Kent's most dangerous path?

Is this Kent's most dangerous path?

Furious villagers fear someone will be killed if action isn't taken on "Kent's most dangerous path" along a 60mph road.

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Meet Tony, 87, Kent’s oldest paper boy

Meet Tony, 87, Kent’s oldest paper boy

Despite having a heart bypass and his bike stolen, a great-grandad says he has no plans to hang up his satchel after 22 years in the job.

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New housing estate set to swell in size by 25%

New housing estate set to swell in size by 25%

Developers want to build more homes on a new housing estate - despite the project previously being applauded for not having a 'sardine-tin mentality'.

Waterfront gym gets set to reopen

Waterfront gym gets set to reopen

A popular gym which 'closed permanently' during lockdown has been given a reopening date.

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Water park closes after 'sickness' reports

Water park closes after 'sickness' reports

A newly-opened park has closed for water testing after some customers said they had fallen ill.

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Grassland ablaze for seventh time

Grassland ablaze for seventh time

Firefighters have been called to land which is on fire for the seventh time in one month.

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Second dispersal order in three days

Second dispersal order in three days

Another dispersal order has been issued in one town just three days after the last.

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Travellers remain a week after being told to leave

Travellers remain a week after being told to leave

A group of travellers are still pitched up at a park despite being told to move on last week.

Plans to breathe new life into old M&S approved

Plans to breathe new life into old M&S approved

Multi-million pound proposals to develop a former M&S which has stood empty for years have gained the green light.

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Woman injured after driver leaves scene of crash

Woman injured after driver leaves scene of crash

A woman in her 40s was injured after a driver left the scene of a crash on a roundabout, sparking a police investigation.

Arrest made after stabbing

Arrest made after stabbing

An arrest has been made after a man was flown to hospital after being stabbed.

New mini-golf course opens at Kent beach

New mini-golf course opens at Kent beach

A brand-new 12-hole mini-golf course has opened at a hugely popular seaside spot, close to restaurants and bars.

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Unions slam record profits for P&O Ferries owner

Unions slam record profits for P&O Ferries owner

Just months after sacking 800 on-board crew, the owner of P&O Ferries has revealed record profits.

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Teen's murder arrest after town centre stabbing

Teen's murder arrest after town centre stabbing

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing in a town centre in the early hours.

Four-car crash closes road

Four-car crash closes road

A busy road was closed by a crash involving four cars.

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'Do not swim' warnings extended to nine beaches

'Do not swim' warnings extended to nine beaches

A total of nine beaches in Kent are now under 'do not swim' warnings amid ongoing storm sewage leaks.

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New group take over troubled surgery

New group take over troubled surgery

A new medical group has been brought in to treat patients after a surgery had its registration suspended.

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Breakfast for 17p! We lived on Asda's new essentials range for a day

Breakfast for 17p! We lived on Asda's new essentials range for a day

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting us all hard in the pocket, we tried out a new range of cheaper goods to see if it's worth making the switch...

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