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Heat warning in place as temperatures set to soar

Heat warning in place as temperatures set to soar

A health alert for heat is in force as the temperature rises this week, with the government warning vulnerable people could be at risk.

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Developer facing battle to build ‘Grand Designs’ home in Kent countryside

Developer facing battle to build ‘Grand Designs’ home in Kent countryside

An ambitious developer has been left disappointed by local opposition to his plans for a “carbon-free” Grand Designs-style home.

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‘How can they justify this?’ - 25 head teachers respond to special needs shake-up plan

‘How can they justify this?’ - 25 head teachers respond to special needs shake-up plan

A shake-up of special educational needs school placements in Kent has sparked a furious backlash from head teachers.

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The 10 parts of Kent where house prices are falling

The 10 parts of Kent where house prices are falling

New figures reveal the cost of the average home has fallen in all but three of Kent and Medway’s districts over the last 12 months.

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‘Town's seawater gave me multiple infections - something has to change!’

‘Town's seawater gave me multiple infections - something has to change!’

A dedicated sea swimmer says falling water quality at one of Kent's most popular beaches has left him with "nasty" eye and ear infections.

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Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

Alterations are set to be made to overhead power cables after a large bird got caught on an electricity power line and died.

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Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

A harbour arm was once again a sea of red as men, women and children donned dresses to re-create an iconic music video for a Kent-born singer.

Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

A swimmer was rescued and a climber saved in two separate rescue operations prompted by calls from members of the public.

Possible heatwave to hit Kent over coming days

Possible heatwave to hit Kent over coming days

Temperatures are set to soar over the next two days with the county braced to experience some of the warmest weather in the country.

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Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash

The A2 was temporarily shut near Dartford Heath while emergency services attended a crash involving a motorbike.

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Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

A section of A-road leading to Kent’s busiest port was shut for several hours due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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Race on to find cash needed to save 230-year-old pub

Race on to find cash needed to save 230-year-old pub

The race is now on for a community to find the necessary funds needed to purchase and restore a historic village pub at risk of permanent closure.

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Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

An unlawful Traveller encampment has been moved on after temporarily setting up camp on a town’s playing fields.

Car bursts into flames just metres from petrol pumps

Car bursts into flames just metres from petrol pumps

Emergency services were called to a fuel forecourt after a vehicle went up in flames perulously close to the pumps.

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Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

A historic church described as the “bedrock of the community” has cordoned off part of its churchyard for urgent repair works to take place.

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Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

A historic convent will be knocked down to make way for a huge three-storey care home if controversial new plans are approved.

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One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

A number of people have been rescued by French authorities after a small boat got into difficulty in the Channel.

Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

A Grade II-listed pub has been damaged after a car crashed into the front of the building.

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Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

Parts of a town centre were left without power while emergency services and utility firms responded to a gas leak.

Man seriously injured in accident involving car and motorbike

Man seriously injured in accident involving car and motorbike

A man in his 20s was airlifted to hospital after a collision between a car and a motorbike.

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

Make this summer one to remember with a trip to Kent’s best wildlife parks, castles, farms and country parks.

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Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

Fed-up villagers have condemned the lack of repairs to a water leak, which has been left to flow for more than two years.

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‘It’s not a winery, it’s a vinicultural Disneyland’

‘It’s not a winery, it’s a vinicultural Disneyland’

A group of residents are gearing up to fight against revised plans for an “enormous” winery they fear will do irreparable harm to the countryside.

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New shipping container youth club to tackle ‘hundreds of youths engaging in deviant behaviour’

New shipping container youth club to tackle ‘hundreds of youths engaging in deviant behaviour’

A youth club will be rolled out inside shipping containers to help combat “hundreds of young people” engaging in “deviant behaviour”.

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The despicable rise in dine and dash: ‘It’s greed and opportunism’

The despicable rise in dine and dash: ‘It’s greed and opportunism’

Greedy customers who ‘dine and dash’ before paying are leaving owners out of pocket and staff disheartened but what is behind the rising trend?

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‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

A peacock who endeared himself to villagers after spending the best part of a year roaming driveways has been rehomed after concerns over his welfare.

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We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

When an area of the county was said to be the UK’s second best for craft beer, we decided a pub crawl was in order to put the claim to the test...

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Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing

Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing

Rescue crews have launched a major search operation in the English Channel as a diver has been reported missing.

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Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

A crash involving two cars closed an A-road, sparking a large emergency response.

Flat plan for vacant Chinese approved at third time of asking

Flat plan for vacant Chinese approved at third time of asking

A once popular Chinese restaurant, which was repossessed two years ago, has been given permission to be turned into flats.

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