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First World War ‘Tommy’ on epic coast trek
01 June 2023A man is hiking 75 miles dressed as a First World War soldier to raise cash for a military charity.
Loud and proud: Kent’s summer Pride events
01 June 2023This summer will see colourful parades, star-studded entertainment and family festivals popping up to celebrate Pride season.
Pub hits back at one-star roast dinner review with 'CCTV proof’
31 May 2023A pub has hit back at a scathing review after CCTV revealed diners had gobbled up their Sunday lunches – despite claiming the food was “inedible”.
Missing girl, 15, found safe and well
31 May 2023A missing 15-year-old girl has been found safe and well.
Police dog helps tracks down driver after car chase
30 May 2023A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous and drug driving after being tracked down by a police dog following a car chase.
‘Little City’ plan for historic fort’s £100m transformation
30 May 2023Plans to create a ‘Little City’ at a historic fort with new hotels, restaurants and galleries have officially launched.
‘Obtrusive, outrageous signs are insult to residents and dangerous for drivers’
30 May 2023Furious villages are raging against signs which advertise new homes, arguing the flagpoles could be dangerous for drivers
Tree branch halts trains
29 May 2023A small tree branch caused delays on the railway, delaying some services.
Pensioner's plight sparks demands for Chancellor to review cashless payments
29 May 2023A MP has agreed with a pensioner who hit out at a leisure centre for not accepting cash and has called for the policy to be reviewed.
Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port
27 May 2023A town’s roads are snarled up as families trying to get away for half-term fun head to its port.
Concerns grow for missing man, 21
26 May 2023Officers are appealing for information to find a missing man who has not been seen since the weekend.
Ambulance blocked as port traffic builds
26 May 2023An ambulance had to be driven on the wrong side of the road due to vehicles heading to the Port of Dover blocking its way through.
Five stranded on beach rescued by lifeboats
26 May 2023A helicopter and lifeboats were sent to rescue five people who were at risk of being cut off by the tide.
Two teens arrested following moped thefts
26 May 2023Police are urging motorcycle owners to take extra measures to reduce the risk of their vehicles being stolen after a spate of moped thefts.
Blood-stained toilets, dirty wards and risk of baby swaps uncovered
26 May 2023Damning inspections of maternity units across east Kent have seen services given the worst possible rating by a government watchdog.
Kent Police officer failed to interview Couzens over flashing incident
25 May 2023A Kent Police officer failed to interview Wayne Couzens over an indecent exposure incident - six years before he murdered Sarah Everard.
Cineworld expects to exit bankruptcy in summer
25 May 2023Bosses at Cineworld say they expect to exit bankruptcy protection in July as the cinema chain secured further backing from lenders.
Relief as ‘fantasy land’ housing plans rejected
24 May 2023Residents are breathing a sigh of relief after plans for 52 flats with 10 carparking spaces were turn downed by council officials.
Town centre bar closes after 'one hell of a ride'
23 May 2023A cocktail bar has closed down as devastated bosses say people “do not seem to be interested in going out anymore”.
Port traffic warning ahead of ‘busiest Bank Holiday since pandemic’
23 May 2023This weekend could be the busiest late May Bank Holiday on Kent’s roads since before the pandemic, the RAC has warned.
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The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast
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Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police
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Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’
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Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning
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