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Anglers demand reopening of pier as 4k sign petition

Anglers demand reopening of pier as 4k sign petition

Anglers have called on officials to reopen a pier that's been a popular fishing spot for more than 100 years but has been shut since last March.

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Footage shows Covid measures causing chaos in narrow street

Footage shows Covid measures causing chaos in narrow street

Residents believe it is a matter of time before someone is run over on their road – as one pensioner even fears to step outside her front door.

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Uber Boats to trial Kent to London service

Uber Boats to trial Kent to London service

Day trippers can enjoy a new way to travel to the capital this summer.

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150 homes planned for former school site

150 homes planned for former school site

The fate of a former school will be decided tonight as a proposal to turn the site into 150 homes comes back to the table.

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Boats piled up in storage after Channel crossings

Boats piled up in storage after Channel crossings

Drone pictures show scores of small crafts amassed at a storage facility after being intercepted making the crossing from France.

Council orders removal of 37 caravans from traveller camp

Council orders removal of 37 caravans from traveller camp

A traveller site which illegally trebled in size is set to be dismantled after a council served an enforcement notice.

Mum-of-three receives devastating cancer diagnosis after giving birth

Mum-of-three receives devastating cancer diagnosis after giving birth

A family has pleaded for funds for life-prolonging treatment for a young mum with terminal breast cancer who delayed treatment to give birth safely.

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Elvis, Death and the Devil all apply for top funfair job

Elvis, Death and the Devil all apply for top funfair job

We tried out a ghost train which will be staffed by Elvis, Death and the Devil and is run by a 12-year-old.

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Fantasist anime fan used cartoon obsession to groom girl, 12

Fantasist anime fan used cartoon obsession to groom girl, 12

A fantasist anime fan who used his love of cartoons to groom a 12-year-old only to claim he was a "hero" exposing paedophiles has been jailed.

Is the Whitstabubble bursting?

Is the Whitstabubble bursting?

Is there trouble in paradise? One of the county's top tourist hotspots could be 'abandoned' amid fears of collapse under the weight of its popularity.

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Promising footballer breaks back in cliff fall

Promising footballer breaks back in cliff fall

A talented 17-year-old with dreams of playing football professionally has been left paralysed from the waist down after falling from a cliff.

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Shipping containers to become seafood restaurant

Shipping containers to become seafood restaurant

Re-purposed shipping containers are set to be converted into a new seafood restaurant overlooking a Kent town's harbour.

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That'll keep the neighbours out! The home with its own moat

That'll keep the neighbours out! The home with its own moat

If you're looking for your own private corner of Kent, this historic home comes with a moat, as well as a bar and a mention in the Domesday Book.

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'Very confusing' M20 signs lead drivers to Brexit lorry park

'Very confusing' M20 signs lead drivers to Brexit lorry park

Highways bosses have launched a review of signage at a multi-million pound M20 junction following complaints from motorists.

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Doctor says emotional thank you from hospital bed

Doctor says emotional thank you from hospital bed

An A&E doctor out of work because of a life-threatening illness has thanked hundreds of well-wishers who have supported him financially.

Driver was crushed by lorry after 'handbrake not applied properly'

Driver was crushed by lorry after 'handbrake not applied properly'

An insufficiently applied handbrake caused a refuse truck to roll away crushing its driver, an inquest heard.

Overturned car lead to five-mile queues

Overturned car lead to five-mile queues

An overturned car forced a lane to be closed on the M2 leading to long delays earlier this evening.

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Armed police shut street and storm home

Armed police shut street and storm home

Armed police stormed a house after being called to reports a man was being assaulted inside.

More police to patrol rural town

More police to patrol rural town

Police patrols are being stepped up in a rural town in a bid to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour.

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Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

A bungalow has been destroyed after a blaze tore through its roof, sparking a large response from the fire service.

'We will come back from this'

'We will come back from this'

A manager for a brewing company, the premises of which caught alight after lightning struck, has revealed the devastating impact of the blaze.

Smirking dealer who made drugs in lock-up jailed

Smirking dealer who made drugs in lock-up jailed

A dealer who used a lock-up at a harbour to produce crack cocaine was found with a stash of drugs and cash.

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Students react to double jab plans

Students react to double jab plans

University of Kent students may need to be fully vaccinated to attend lectures in September, here's what they think.

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CCTV released after two men injured in bar

CCTV released after two men injured in bar

Police investigating a disturbance at a bar where two people were injured, have released CCTV images of men they believe could help with inquiries.

Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Video shows residents wading through waters which swept into their homes as torrential rain caused flash flooding.

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Man arrested and cattle prod found after threats to kill

Man arrested and cattle prod found after threats to kill

An electric cattle prod has been recovered following an arrest by officers investigating a report of threats to kill someone.

Teen attacked while riding e scooter through park

Teen attacked while riding e scooter through park

A teenager was attacked while riding his electric scooter through a park which was then reportedly taken by three men.

Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after burning items were launched from the window of a building.

Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

A court has heard claims a young girl was stabbed multiple times as a 16-year-old boy appears before magistrates charged with attempted murder.

Delays after three crashes on M2

Delays after three crashes on M2

A caravan overturned and three vehicles collided in two separate crashes on the M2.

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