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Dinghy blown two miles out to sea

Dinghy blown two miles out to sea

Two people had to be rescued by the RNLI after getting into trouble off a Kent beach.

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Police back controversial party they investigated

Police back controversial party they investigated

A repeat of a star-studded party, which was investigated over a reported lack of social distancing, has been given a licence despite complaints.

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Long delays on M25

Long delays on M25

Severe traffic congestion was causing problems for drivers trying to get out of Kent today.

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Four arrested for 'attempted murder' after fight

Four arrested for 'attempted murder' after fight

Four people have been arrested after a man in his 20s was found with wounds to his face and body.

Car gets stuck at sea

Car gets stuck at sea

A driver has been left in deep water after their car was submerged at a Kent beach.

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E-scooters vandalised with angle grinder

E-scooters vandalised with angle grinder

Police are on the hunt for vandals after a number e-scooters were damaged with an angle grinder.

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Police arrest man after house blaze

Police arrest man after house blaze

A man has been questioned after an alleged arson attack on a terraced house as police continue to appeal for witnesses.

The Glitterbomb drops for first LGBT+ festival

The Glitterbomb drops for first LGBT+ festival

Around 3,000 people gathered in Mote Park as stars from RuPaul's Drag Race take to the stage in Kent's first major LGBT+ festival.

Missing pensioner is found

Missing pensioner is found

A pensioner who was been reported missing this morning has now been found.

Crash blocks major road

Crash blocks major road

Police had to close a road and turn back traffic after a single vehicle crash blocked a major route.

Girls Aloud star set to appear as Pride returns

Girls Aloud star set to appear as Pride returns

Pride is back today in one Kent town with family events and live music from DJs and Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle.

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Almost 600 people crossed Channel in new daily record

Almost 600 people crossed Channel in new daily record

Nearly 600 people made the perilous trip across the English Channel during one day this week to reach Kent.

Bowling alley and more escape rooms would revive city centre

Bowling alley and more escape rooms would revive city centre

Retail experts believe bowling alleys and escape rooms are among attractions that would breathe new life into one of Kent's busiest shopping areas.

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Couple look to move after serial car thief steals wedding suit

Couple look to move after serial car thief steals wedding suit

A man's cherished wedding suit was stolen amid a spate of car thefts which has left him and his wife looking to move.

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Epic pictures from Kent nightclubs in the 1990s

Epic pictures from Kent nightclubs in the 1990s

From Amadeus to Atomics, the glory days of clubbing across the county have been captured on camera.

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Fraudster and mystery OAP stole £188k from elderly victim

Fraudster and mystery OAP stole £188k from elderly victim

A fraudster who posed as his elderly victim's grandson and employed the help of a mystery OAP to steal £188,000 has been jailed.

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Plan unveiled for secondary school on huge housing estate

Plan unveiled for secondary school on huge housing estate

Work on a new secondary school earmarked for land on a huge housing estate could start as early as spring.

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The killer road tearing apart families

The killer road tearing apart families

Kent's notoriously dangerous A2070 has caused trauma for so many, we speak to one survivor and find out what is being done.

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Plans to house 8,000 asylum seekers

Plans to house 8,000 asylum seekers

The Home Office wants to provide temporary accommodation for those arriving in small boats across the Channel, ending the use of hotels.

Worker hit by loading shovel suffers life changing injuries

Worker hit by loading shovel suffers life changing injuries

A skip hire and waste management company has been fined after one of its workers suffered life changing injuries after being hit by a loading shovel.

Explosion homes knocked down as council confirms rebuild plan

Explosion homes knocked down as council confirms rebuild plan

A row of houses is being knocked down months after a devastating gas explosion left two people with life-changing injuries.

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Predator with previous attacked woman, 81, in own home

Predator with previous attacked woman, 81, in own home

A predator who is banned from every home in the UK and has a conviction for attempted rape sexually assaulted an 81-year-old in her own home.

Swimming pool pervert left vulnerable victim suicidal

Swimming pool pervert left vulnerable victim suicidal

A "wicked" pervert left a vulnerable woman suicidal after preying on her at a swimming pool.

Man did not murder ex-paratrooper in flat

Man did not murder ex-paratrooper in flat

A man accused of stabbing and killing a man he had been out drinking with has been found not guilty.

Fleeing car injures police officer

Fleeing car injures police officer

A policewoman suffered cuts and grazes when an Audi fled while she tried to speak to its occupants.

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'These vaccine figures are frightening - we need door-to-door campaign'

'These vaccine figures are frightening - we need door-to-door campaign'

Calls are being made for a "more direct approach" in a Kent neighbourhood with a low Covid jab uptake.

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Family's hell amid gossip loved one was murdered

Family's hell amid gossip loved one was murdered

The family of a 27-year-old old man had to endure wild gossip that he had been murdered, an inquest into his death has heard.

Huge £15m Kent castle sold to mystery buyer

Huge £15m Kent castle sold to mystery buyer

Kent’s finest country home and estate has been sold just four months after it was put on the market - with the proceeds reportedly going to charity.

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River victim, 34, was 'turning his life around'

River victim, 34, was 'turning his life around'

Tributes have been paid to a former rough sleeper who died after jumping into a river.

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Probe launched as asylum seeker dies at sea

Probe launched as asylum seeker dies at sea

A criminal investigation has been launched after a man died after a boat carrying him and 36 others sank in the Channel.

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