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The days of knitted swimwear, grubby towels and freezing cold water

The days of knitted swimwear, grubby towels and freezing cold water

We remember a popular, but freezing cold, open air pool in Kent - and the humiliation of the woollen costumes patrons had to wear.

Fundraiser launched for one-eyed dog

Fundraiser launched for one-eyed dog

Donations are being sought to cover the vet bills for a one-eyed dog and another pooch which appears to have been beaten.

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Litter picker's one in a million find

Litter picker's one in a million find

A volunteer litter picker stumbled upon a one million pound banknote on her route.

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Lifeboat and chopper called after group are stranded

Lifeboat and chopper called after group are stranded

The RNLI and coastguard were called after a group of people, including children, were left stranded when the tide cut them off.

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Suspect arrested after cafe 'stabbing'

Suspect arrested after cafe 'stabbing'

A man in his 30s is being quizzed by police after an incident at a town centre cafe left another man with leg injuries.

Home Office probe after Border Force collects asylum seekers from French waters

Home Office probe after Border Force collects asylum seekers from French waters

The Home Office is "urgently investigating" reports a Border Force ship agreed to enter French waters to recover asylum seekers.

Call the Midwife stars spotted filming

Call the Midwife stars spotted filming

Days after the latest series finale screened on TV, stars of the BBC's Call the Midwife have been back filming in Kent - and even posed for selfies.

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Driver fighting for life after crash at Designer Outlet

Driver fighting for life after crash at Designer Outlet

A driver is fighting for their life after a crash at a shopping centre.

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Free festival tickets for NHS and key workers

Free festival tickets for NHS and key workers

Frontline workers are being offered free tickets to the county's first summer music festival - and there's just two days left to get them. Here's how:

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Barge could be home to Hollywood movie mogul

Barge could be home to Hollywood movie mogul

See inside the industrial barge which started life at a yard in Kent but could soon be the new home of a movie mogul.

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The day the world looked on as protestors stormed cathedral

The day the world looked on as protestors stormed cathedral

The story of the extraordinary 1998 cathedral protest by gay rights campaigners led by Peter Tatchell.

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Trailblazing record label celebrates decade of success

Trailblazing record label celebrates decade of success

From packaging you have to destroy to a horror soundtrack shaped like an autopsy table, Margate's record label owner reveals his unique take on vinyl.

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Woman spiked friend's cocktail with ecstasy

Woman spiked friend's cocktail with ecstasy

A court has heard how a beautician spiked her friend's cocktail with MDMA, then apologised over WhatsApp.

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Missing woman found safe and well

Missing woman found safe and well

A missing woman who sparked a police search has been found.

Car crashes into former employment centre

Car crashes into former employment centre

A car crashed into a former job centre causing damage to the front of the building.

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'Investing in education is a win-win. Why can't Boris see that?'

'Investing in education is a win-win. Why can't Boris see that?'

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

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Rescued bears leave Kent animal park

Rescued bears leave Kent animal park

Two bear cubs saved from certain death after being abandoned by their mother have left the Kent animal park that nurtured them to full health.

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Yobs hurl bottles from top of multi-storey car park

Yobs hurl bottles from top of multi-storey car park

Security has been beefed up after yobs were spotted throwing loaded bottles of water from the top of a trouble-hit multi-storey car park.

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Thousands of bees find home in shopping centre

Thousands of bees find home in shopping centre

Two swarms of bees which had to be rescued by amateur beekeepers have been given a home on the roof of a busy shopping centre.

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Attempted murder charge after park attack

Attempted murder charge after park attack

A man has appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder following an attack at a town park.

Cheeky mountaineers scale 3,000ft peak in their undies

Cheeky mountaineers scale 3,000ft peak in their undies

Four friends have climbed Mount Snowdon in their underwear to raise awareness about mental health and body confidence.

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Residents scoop £210,000 on postcode lottery

Residents scoop £210,000 on postcode lottery

Six neighbours in one part of the county are celebrating after they scooped £210,000 with the People's Postcode Lottery.

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M20 chaos after crash

M20 chaos after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash between two cars left a barrier damaged and the carriageway temporarily closed.

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Covid-19 cases more than double in six areas

Covid-19 cases more than double in six areas

Cases of Covid-19 have risen by 40% in the past week with six areas seeing cases more than double and three postcode areas having surge testing.

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Police officers 'spat at' after men arrested

Police officers 'spat at' after men arrested

Two police officers were reportedly spat at in separate incident just hours apart in the same town after two men were arrested.

Nine mile queues for Dartford Crossing

Nine mile queues for Dartford Crossing

There are long delays on the M25 heading to Essex with multiple crashes and a lorry fire adding to disruption.

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Teen suffers facial injuries in seafront attack

Teen suffers facial injuries in seafront attack

A man has been arrested after a teenager was injured during a disturbance between two groups.

Teen seriously hurt while crossing road

Teen seriously hurt while crossing road

Police are appealing for help to find a driver after a teenager was seriously hurt in a collision while crossing the road.

Gorilla departs animal park for life in the wild

Gorilla departs animal park for life in the wild

A 13-year-old gorilla seen by thousands of park visitors over the last decade has departed Kent for a new life in the wild.

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Woman 'threatened with surgical needle'

Woman 'threatened with surgical needle'

A man has appeared in court accused of trying to rob a woman and threatening her with a needle.

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