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'Severe disruption' to ferry services due to French strikes

'Severe disruption' to ferry services due to French strikes

18 January 2023

Strike action across the Channel is set to cause severe disruption to ferries, operators have warned.

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Maternity unit safety concerns flagged at baby deaths scandal hospitals

Maternity unit safety concerns flagged at baby deaths scandal hospitals

18 January 2023

Inspectors have found 'areas of concern' at maternity units during an unannounced visit - and will now decide whether to take enforcement action.

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Hearse driver stopped by police for talking on mobile phone

Hearse driver stopped by police for talking on mobile phone

18 January 2023

A hearse driver has been caught talking on a mobile phone while at the wheel.

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Controversial biometric border system at ports is delayed

Controversial biometric border system at ports is delayed

18 January 2023

The launch of a new EU border regime planned for the start of the summer holidays but feared will bring huge delays has been postponed again.

'Penguin' spotted walking along seafront

'Penguin' spotted walking along seafront

18 January 2023

Residents have been left stunned at the sight of what appeared to be a penguin on the seafront.

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Police called after three cars collide

Police called after three cars collide

18 January 2023

Emergency services were on the A2 this morning after three cars collided, resulting in heavy traffic.

Pensioner hit with £700 bill for walking with dog off lead

Pensioner hit with £700 bill for walking with dog off lead

18 January 2023

A dog walker was fined after allowing his pet to roam without a lead, despite being warned by a council official.

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Town centre car park to close for 18 months

Town centre car park to close for 18 months

17 January 2023

A town centre car park will be shut off to drivers for more than a year due to a £10.5m renovation project.

A2 closures lead to 35-mile diversion

A2 closures lead to 35-mile diversion

16 January 2023

Roadworks will lead to overnight closures of the A2 causing lengthy diversions for drivers.

A2 reopens after lorry overturns into ditch

A2 reopens after lorry overturns into ditch

16 January 2023

Recovery work has been carried out after a lorry crashed and overturned, ending up in a ditch.

Mum with 'heart of gold' leaves behind 'three beautiful girls'

Mum with 'heart of gold' leaves behind 'three beautiful girls'

15 January 2023

The parents of a young mother who tragically took her own life have paid tribute to their "generous and kind-hearted" daughter.

Russian ship with 'hypersonic' missiles off Kent coast

Russian ship with 'hypersonic' missiles off Kent coast

13 January 2023

A Royal Navy ship has been tracking a Russian frigate reportedly carrying powerful weapons sailing close to British shores.

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Heroes save the day after 52 weddings cancelled

Heroes save the day after 52 weddings cancelled

12 January 2023

After the news two hotels will be closing, leaving 52 weddings needing to be rearranged, hotels, venues and suppliers have stepped in to help.

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Concern grows for missing man's welfare

Concern grows for missing man's welfare

11 January 2023

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a man who disappeared three weeks ago amid growing concerns for his welfare.

Devastation as 175-year-old pub shuts for final time

Devastation as 175-year-old pub shuts for final time

10 January 2023

Punters have paid tribute to a 19th-century pub which is set to be transformed into flats.

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Town mourns inspirational woman who documented cancer battle through art

Town mourns inspirational woman who documented cancer battle through art

10 January 2023

A town is mourning the loss of the co-founder of a celebrated arts group who documented her battle with cancer through her work.

Search for missing man, 21, last seen before Christmas

Search for missing man, 21, last seen before Christmas

06 January 2023

Police are searching for a missing man who travelled to Kent but has not been since before Christmas.

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End of an era as restaurant owner, 88, to sell last of seafood chain

End of an era as restaurant owner, 88, to sell last of seafood chain

06 January 2023

A prominent Kent entrepreneur is seeking to sell the last of his chain of seafood restaurants as he winds down his business empire.

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'I was in awe'

'I was in awe'

05 January 2023

A woman has made the extraordinary find of what is believed to be part of a whale's skull on a beach.

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Disaster relief charity to support queuing traffic for 12 more months

Disaster relief charity to support queuing traffic for 12 more months

05 January 2023

A disaster relief charity has been contracted for a further year to help lorry and car drivers stuck on the M20.

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