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Fly-tip shuts road for a week

Fly-tip shuts road for a week

15 March 2022

A bath, grey wallpaper and louvre doors were just some of the items dumped in a road.

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Firefighters found 'murder' victim with head wound

Firefighters found 'murder' victim with head wound

15 March 2022

The victim of a suspected murder died from a head injury, an inquest has heard.

Man airlifted to hospital after harbour-side fall

Man airlifted to hospital after harbour-side fall

15 March 2022

The air ambulance had to be scrambled to a seaside hotel after a man was seriously hurt in a fall outside.

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Thousands raised for footballer after horror injury

Thousands raised for footballer after horror injury

15 March 2022

A non-league footballer unable to work as a painter and decorator after a double fracture to his leg has seen donations pour in to a fundraiser.

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'Banksy' artwork sells at auction - to original owner

'Banksy' artwork sells at auction - to original owner

14 March 2022

Charity was the winner at an art auction where the seller of a 'Banksy' bid on their own lot to maximise the cash for good causes.

Kent-based film scoops top prize at the BAFTAs

Kent-based film scoops top prize at the BAFTAs

14 March 2022

The leading actress from a film set in the county was recognised at last night's BAFTAs for her performance.

Houses, cafes and shops planned for former gas works

Houses, cafes and shops planned for former gas works

13 March 2022

New plans have been unveiled to build energy efficient homes, cafes, shops and public spaces on land which once housed a gas works.

Red tape ditched to help Ukraine war victims

Red tape ditched to help Ukraine war victims

13 March 2022

The Government has eased rules so vehicle delivering aid for the war victims in Eastern Europe are not held up by bureaucracy.

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The glory days of Kent's piers and what they look like now

The glory days of Kent's piers and what they look like now

12 March 2022

We take you through the tales of death, visiting presidents, financial strife and destruction that litter the histories of the county's piers.

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Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

11 March 2022

A lorry driver who hid 63 kilos of cocaine in a legitimate load of electronics has been jailed following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Where to spot Flying Scotsman as it steams through Kent

Where to spot Flying Scotsman as it steams through Kent

11 March 2022

World famous steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman will be touring through Kent for a special one-day trip.

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Head of lion pride dies

Head of lion pride dies

11 March 2022

Keepers are devastated after a lion, who fathered 10 cubs and had an 'immense roar', passed away at a Kent animal park.

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Shipping container restaurants planned for Harbour Arm

Shipping container restaurants planned for Harbour Arm

10 March 2022

Plans to create new restaurants in shipping containers overlooking the sea at a popular tourist spot have been unveiled.

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Banksy or bust in £315k art gamble

Banksy or bust in £315k art gamble

10 March 2022

A work which some say is by the legendary street artist is set to go under the hammer in Kent this weekend.

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Campaign to 'save village' from 650 acres of solar panels

Campaign to 'save village' from 650 acres of solar panels

09 March 2022

Villagers worried about plans for hundreds of acres of solar panels on countryside near their homes are organising to take on the developers.

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Bid to buy school new minibus in memory of pupil who died of Covid

Bid to buy school new minibus in memory of pupil who died of Covid

07 March 2022

The foster parents of a young disabled boy who died during the pandemic have started a fundraiser for his former school.

Adorable dog rescued from cliff

Adorable dog rescued from cliff

07 March 2022

An dog had to be rescued from a cliff face after falling while on a walk.

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'I lost 20 good friends in the disaster'

'I lost 20 good friends in the disaster'

07 March 2022

A former stewardess has told of her memories of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster following an anniversary service.

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Man's hospital death after alarm volume turned down

Man's hospital death after alarm volume turned down

07 March 2022

A man went into cardiac arrest as nurses sat outside his hospital room unaware the alarm was sounding, an inquest has heard.

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Head chef takes on 'dream' job at iconic restaurant

Head chef takes on 'dream' job at iconic restaurant

06 March 2022

The chance to take over the running of a landmark hometown restaurant was simply too good to turn down for one ambitious young chef.

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