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Flood alerts issued for Kent

Flood alerts issued for Kent

Six areas along the Kent coast have been warned there may be flooding at high tide.

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Calls for glass-fronted cafe on seafront toilets site

Calls for glass-fronted cafe on seafront toilets site

Flattening a toilet block and replacing it with a seafront café would make a strip of the Kent coast "an absolute jewel", a councillor believes.

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Calls to shut down 'lawless' town late at night

Calls to shut down 'lawless' town late at night

A petition has been launched calling for something to be done about late-night violence in a Kent town.

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'I had to correct one tattoo from Made in Sheepey to Made in Sheppey'

'I had to correct one tattoo from Made in Sheepey to Made in Sheppey'

A tattooist gran has told of her new life inking customers from onboard a Vietnam War-era tug.

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'Our roads can't cope with 4,000 new homes'

'Our roads can't cope with 4,000 new homes'

Hundreds of residents fear a new 'garden city' will see traffic grind to a halt along already-busy routes.

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Stranger saves choking nurse's life at Bluewater cinema

Stranger saves choking nurse's life at Bluewater cinema

A nurse is encouraging people to learn first aid after a stranger saved her life when she choked on popcorn at the cinema.

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The criminals who were jailed in January

The criminals who were jailed in January

Here is a list of the criminals, including paedophiles, police impersonators, and escaped prisoners who were locked up in January.

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Work set to start on controversial housing estate

Work set to start on controversial housing estate

Contractors are set to start work soon on a controversial housing estate – with the first residents due to move in during 2024.

Child treated by paramedics after fire

Child treated by paramedics after fire

An adult and a child have been given medical checks after a blaze broke out this evening.

Thirty firefighters called to house blaze

Thirty firefighters called to house blaze

Thirty firefighters and six fire engines have been dealing with a blaze which saw homes evacuated amid explosion fears.

'It felt like I was being submerged into fire'

'It felt like I was being submerged into fire'

Kent artist Tracey Emin has revealed she has been laid up in bed for a week with a nasty bout of Covid.

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Police and paramedics called to two-car crash

Police and paramedics called to two-car crash

A main road was blocked in both directions for several hours following a crash.

Completion date revealed for huge golf course estate

Completion date revealed for huge golf course estate

Almost half the properties on a housing estate have now been sold, developers have revealed.

Woman dies after horror crash

Woman dies after horror crash

A driver has died after suffering serious injuries in a crash along a main route.

MP 'carefully considering future in party amid obsessive harassment'

MP 'carefully considering future in party amid obsessive harassment'

Kent's only Labour MP is considering her future in the party - amid "obsessive harassment" from left-wingers.

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Child killer is released early from prison

Child killer is released early from prison

A 'controlling and violent' thug has been granted his freedom, less than three years after crushing toddler Alfie Lamb to death with his car seat.

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'The monster that caused his pain and suffering has the gall to ask for day release'

'The monster that caused his pain and suffering has the gall to ask for day release'

The biological 'mother' who almost killed her weeks-old baby has applied for day release.

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Three-force chase sees M25 closed

Three-force chase sees M25 closed

Motorists were held on the M25 this morning following a dramatic police chase involving three forces.

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Animal charity targeted by thieves

Animal charity targeted by thieves

The owners of an animal sanctuary are struggling to sleep at night after numerous break ins have left them living with paranoia.

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Bungling council didn't know it owned toilet block for 12 years

Bungling council didn't know it owned toilet block for 12 years

Public toilets that were closed more than a decade ago remained in council ownership in error instead of being sold after a "genuine oversight".

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'My parking cost more than my meal!'

'My parking cost more than my meal!'

Residents have hit out at 'extortionate' parking charges after controversial plans were approved to increase them further.

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Plans unveiled for £34 million leisure centre

Plans unveiled for £34 million leisure centre

Councillors are due to discuss plans to replace an ageing leisure centre with a new £34 million site.

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Supply chain problems puts brakes on car repairs

Supply chain problems puts brakes on car repairs

Car repair workshops are reporting delays in being able to fix vehicles due to difficulties getting hold of parts.

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Missing teen is found safe and well

Missing teen is found safe and well

A teenage girl reported missing yesterday has now been safely located, police say.

Tip booking system blamed for spike in fly-tipping

Tip booking system blamed for spike in fly-tipping

The decision to keep a booking system at recycling tips has been branded illogical – as fly-tipping cases have leapt 23% since the scheme launched.

Town centre route sealed off 'for everyone's safety'

Town centre route sealed off 'for everyone's safety'

A road taking motorists into the centre of a Kent town has been closed for emergency work to the gas network.

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Arrest made after BMW flees from police at 116mph

Arrest made after BMW flees from police at 116mph

A man has been arrested after a BMW failed to stop for police and raced off at speeds of up to 116mph, narrowly avoiding a pedestrian.

Tragedy as footballer, 35, dies on pitch

Tragedy as footballer, 35, dies on pitch

A former Kent footballer described as talented and popular by loved ones died suddenly while having a kick-about in Dubai at the age of 35.

Ferry link's future still to be decided

Ferry link's future still to be decided

A ferry firm has said no final decision has yet been reached about the fate of a freight link between Kent and the continent.

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Kent MP: 'I'd run for PM if Boris falls'

Kent MP: 'I'd run for PM if Boris falls'

One of the county's MPs has become the first to confirm they would look to run to replace Boris Johnson if the Prime Minister falls.

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