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Future of garden centre struck by tragedy in doubt

Future of garden centre struck by tragedy in doubt

A 98-year-old garden centre hit by tragedy says its future could be thrown into doubt if it loses a controversial planning appeal.

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Armed police swoop on village as three injured

Armed police swoop on village as three injured

Officers have taped off the entrance to a racecourse following an 'altercation' which left three people hurt.

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Witnesses tell of beach party chaos

Witnesses tell of beach party chaos

A large group are thought to have travelled to the coast on several coaches to hold a beach party.

Police dog finds suspect after crash

Police dog finds suspect after crash

A police dog helped track down a man who ran off from a crashed car.

Thunderstorm warning for Kent

Thunderstorm warning for Kent

See the storms set to hit Kent over the next four days as the Met Office issues a weather warning.

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'As soon as restrictions were lifted it went bananas'

'As soon as restrictions were lifted it went bananas'

Lifeboat teams say they have been extra busy since lockdown was eased.

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Water warning as heatwave soaks up supplies

Water warning as heatwave soaks up supplies

Homes are losing water supplies or suffering low pressure due to record-breaking demand - despite warnings earlier this weekend.

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Crime squad secures prison time for crooks

Crime squad secures prison time for crooks

A special team of detectives has sent criminals to jail for a total of more than 36 years.

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Pensioner still missing after week

Pensioner still missing after week

Police remain concerned for a 76-year-old who has now been missing for a week.

Warning of second Covid-19 spike in county

Warning of second Covid-19 spike in county

A leading public health expert has warned Kent could see the number of Covid cases rising once again.

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Police helicopter spotted over homes

Police helicopter spotted over homes

Here's why a police helicopter was flying over houses early this morning.

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Couple 'attacked with chair' in popular seaside town

Couple 'attacked with chair' in popular seaside town

Two people in their 60s are recovering after a man hit them with a chair during an early evening incident.

Pressure grows to stop migrant Channel crossings

Pressure grows to stop migrant Channel crossings

Political pressure is intensifying to stop migrants risking their lives travelling across the Channel after 500 make the journey in just three days.

Heatwave set to continue into next week

Heatwave set to continue into next week

Weather experts are predicting the scorching temperatures will be with us for at least another four days.

Almost 200 pupils excluded for racist abuse

Almost 200 pupils excluded for racist abuse

As exclusions rise across the country, Kent saw more pupils excluded this year for race related bullying.

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Campers scramble for pitches in staycation boom

Campers scramble for pitches in staycation boom

Camp sites have been hit with a slew of last-minute bookings, as holidaymakers choose to take trips closer to home this summer.

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'I survived against the odds - twice'

'I survived against the odds - twice'

A five-year-old boy who almost died from a heart condition as a baby is featuring in a new video campaign to help other children.

Treacle mines and other Kentish tall tales

Treacle mines and other Kentish tall tales

The disused treacle mines of Kent are just the gateway to a labryinth of deception running deep beneath the county's bedrock.

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Plea to find missing victim of 'serious assault'

Plea to find missing victim of 'serious assault'

Police have issued an appeal to help find a man who may need medical help after being kicked in the head.

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Fire breaks out in field

Fire breaks out in field

Crews have been using beaters to tackle the flames at a field fire.

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Water warning issued after 'unprecedented demand'

Water warning issued after 'unprecedented demand'

People are being urged to save water for the crucial things, like hand washing and medical requirements.

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Council blocks off beach for motor homes

Council blocks off beach for motor homes

A council has installed concrete bollards on a popular Kent beach to stop motor home owners from using it.

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Firefighters battle caravan fire

Firefighters battle caravan fire

Emergency services have been putting out a burning caravan.

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'Social distancing is impossible'

'Social distancing is impossible'

Beachgoers are being forced to swim in a small area, prompting anger and concern at the rule.

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Children's playground scorched with fire

Children's playground scorched with fire

Teenagers are believed to have started a blaze which has damaged a playground for youngsters.

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Trains delayed after man found on tracks

Trains delayed after man found on tracks

Power to a railway line was turned off while police arrested a man on the tracks.

Homeless charity hit by data breach

Homeless charity hit by data breach

Supporters of a Kent charity for the vulnerable have had personal data illegally accessed.

Parts of Kent face water shortage in heat wave

Parts of Kent face water shortage in heat wave

Bosses at a water company have asked customers to only use water when it is 'essential' as they try to keep up with demand during the hot weather.

Kent village named UK's 'sunniest' during hottest day

Kent village named UK's 'sunniest' during hottest day

A village in Kent saw the most sunlight of anywhere in the UK yesterday.

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Woman 'in labour' among migrants climbing sea wall

Woman 'in labour' among migrants climbing sea wall

As calls are made for French authorities to help crackdown on migrant crossings, an image of people climbing over a sea wall has emerged.

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