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Kent reacts to shuttle launch

Kent reacts to shuttle launch

People in Kent joined some 10 million viewers around the world watching a historic space mission.

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Museum boss in plane restoration fall

Museum boss in plane restoration fall

The chairman of a wartime museum was taken to hospital after falling from scaffolding while working on a Heinkel bomber.

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Man 'stabbed in neck' in high street

Man 'stabbed in neck' in high street

A man's been arrested after another man was reportedly knifed outside a supermarket.

Goats could be put down if funds aren't found

Goats could be put down if funds aren't found

An animal sanctuary is at risk of closure as its emergency funds begin running out, leading to an urgent appeal for help.

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Abduction suspect headed to Kent

Abduction suspect headed to Kent

A man wanted by police after reports he forced a woman into a car and drove off is thought to be in the county.

'Noxious liquid' thrown at police officer

'Noxious liquid' thrown at police officer

A man has been arrested after allegedly throwing an unknown liquid at a police officer.

Police hunt drone footage after pensioner dies at castle

Police hunt drone footage after pensioner dies at castle

Police investigating the death of a man after a 'rock-throwing' altercation are appealing for a drone owner to step forward.

Second huge fire on estate in days

Second huge fire on estate in days

A fire has broken out on an industrial estate for the second time in three days.

Firefighters tackle bungalow blaze

Firefighters tackle bungalow blaze

A road was closed in both directions as fire crews tended to a blaze at a residential property.

Emergency services search for swimmer

Emergency services search for swimmer

The fire service and police searched the River Medway after a man was seen swimming in the water.

Concern grows for missing man

Concern grows for missing man

Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a man who has been reported missing from his home.

Lockdown contributed to suicides of three teenagers

Lockdown contributed to suicides of three teenagers

Three teenagers in Kent took their own lives while suffering the psychological effects of lockdown, a clinical commissioning group has said.

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Drone footage reveals scale of major cliff collapse

Drone footage reveals scale of major cliff collapse

Dramatic drone images reveal a home has come within metres of toppling over a cliff edge following a major collapse last night.

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Councillor's apology for video call gaffe

Councillor's apology for video call gaffe

The frustration of a councillor troubled by technical difficulties got the better of him during a meeting streamed live to the public on YouTube.

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Drama as cliff collapse leaves 20 homes in danger

Drama as cliff collapse leaves 20 homes in danger

Families have been evacuated as a 'significant cliff collapse' leaves as many at 20 homes at risk.

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Dramatic new look for town centre revealed

Dramatic new look for town centre revealed

Early concept designs have been unveiled, showing what a Kent town's high street might look like.

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Global vision for hangover cure juice

Global vision for hangover cure juice

A young entrepreneur has hopes to break into the global market with a hangover cure pear juice.

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'It makes them feel more at home'

'It makes them feel more at home'

Members of the African and Caribbean community who are isolating are receiving culturally specific food thanks to the work of a charity.

Quirky championship which put village on the world map

Quirky championship which put village on the world map

In a sleepy village in 1967 people began hurling custard pies at each other - we take a look at the history of a uniquely Kentish event.

SpaceX rocket spotted over Kent

SpaceX rocket spotted over Kent

Sky-gazers were rewarded with a view of the first privately-funded manned space flight tonight.

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The lockdown loos still open for business

The lockdown loos still open for business

Following the easing of some lockdown restrictions, more and more people have been enjoying the fresh air - and needing a bathroom break.

Through the ages: Kent's historic and lost sports grounds

Through the ages: Kent's historic and lost sports grounds

Using photos in the KM Media Group's newspaper archives, we look back at the sports grounds we know and love through the ages.

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Heartbreaking tributes to man killed 'by rocks' at castle

Heartbreaking tributes to man killed 'by rocks' at castle

Friends and family have paid tribute to a loving dad who was killed at a medieval castle.

How dental appointments will work from next month

How dental appointments will work from next month

A dental boss has outlined how people will book appointments and how trips to practices will pan out when surgeries reopen next month.

Police shooting inquest could be delayed because of pandemic

Police shooting inquest could be delayed because of pandemic

Four years after a man linked to the murder of a pensioner was shot by police, the inquest is yet to take place.

'We can’t protect every job and business... but we'll stand behind everyone'

'We can’t protect every job and business... but we'll stand behind everyone'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed how the government's furlough scheme will be phased out by this autumn.

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Council chief executive dies of coronavirus

Council chief executive dies of coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to Mark Radford who had been battling cancer but was finally beaten by Covid-19.

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'The litter is worse than ever'

'The litter is worse than ever'

Angry residents are calling for registration numbers to be printed on fast food packaging following a spike in roadside litter.

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Boy, 16, fights for life after car catches fire

Boy, 16, fights for life after car catches fire

A boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after the car he was travelling in crashed into the central reservation and caught fire.

'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

Could time soon be up for the famous four wandering peacocks of Deal as a villager calls for them to be confiscated on safety grounds?

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