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New bistro opens in town centre
15 July 2021A new bistro serving everything from coffee to dinner to cocktails has opened in town centre.
Living in the shadows of Napier Barracks
15 July 2021We spoke to some of the people living near a former Army barracks being used to house asylum seekers to find out what life is like living beside it.
Will Smith shares Kent boardwalk art
14 July 2021A Hollywood celebrity has shared an Instagram artist's reimaginings of one of Kent's public beach artworks.
Cocaine worth £3.2 million seized
14 July 2021A lorry driver has been remanded in custody after being charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into the UK.
Fish and chip row sees couple arrested
14 July 2021A couple outraged by the size of their fish and chip portion abused staff at a restaurant.
Rescue drama for asylum seekers
14 July 2021A total of 37 people had to be airlifted from a sandbank they were trapped on before tidal waters poured in.
Man arrested over racist Facebook football video
14 July 2021A man is in police custody after a racist video was posted online following England's Euro 2020 final loss.
More than 60 years of clean travel
13 July 2021Electric trains replaced steam trains, which had been fuelled by coal, in the 1960s.
Asylum seekers in dinghy brought into harbour
13 July 2021A dinghy containing more than 20 asylum seekers was intercepted off the Kent coast and brought into a harbour.
Warning after potentially dangerous items left in coffins
13 July 2021Crematorium staff say items being places in coffins, such as mobile phones or alcohol, could cause an explosion if cremated.
Woman raped in town centre
12 July 2021A woman was raped after being approached by a man at 1am in a town centre.
Man, 94, is reunited with wartime artwork 80 years later
12 July 2021A pensioner has been reunited with his prize-winning wartime artwork - 80 years after he drew it as a boy during the Second World War.
'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'
12 July 2021A major hotel has confirmed it plans to keep Covid safety precautions in place - even if all restrictions are lifted on July 19 - as cases soar.
Roar to victory! Lions backing England for Euros triumph
11 July 2021Big cats, a cathedral choir and an ice cream parlour are among those offering support to the England squad ahead of tonight's Euros final.
Rescue attempts as 4x4 sinks in harbour
11 July 2021A Nissan Pathfinder has been claimed by the incoming tide in a harbour following failed attempts to rescue it.
"We will speed up removing those with no right to be here."
11 July 2021New legislation is entering Parliament aiming to turn back those who enter the UK illegally after they came through a safe country.
Crews tackle kitchen fire
10 July 2021A safety warning has been issued after smoke was seen rising from a property after a fire broke out in the kitchen.
Late-night helicopter training to cause 'disturbance' for two weeks
10 July 2021Residents could be awoken by the thrumming noise of a helicopter at 2.30am as Coastguard crews carry out training exercises.
Tesco and Co-op to shut early on Sunday
10 July 2021Dozens of supermarkets in Kent will be shutting early tomorrow evening ahead of England's clash with Italy in the Euro final.
Tickets for England final to be allocated via random ballot
09 July 2021Tickets to watch England v Italy in the Euro final on the big screen in Kent will now be allocated via a random ballot.
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Car overturns on main road in town centre
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Non-smoker fined for dropping cigarette in town she’s ‘never been to’
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