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Graffiti tagger bragged on Facebook

Graffiti tagger bragged on Facebook

22 June 2021

A man who was caught on CCTV spraying a symbol all over a town has been jailed after pleading guilty to 20 counts of criminal damage.

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Paramedic 'submerged in sea' for 10 seconds in order to save girl, 12

Paramedic 'submerged in sea' for 10 seconds in order to save girl, 12

22 June 2021

A search and rescue crewman who helped save the lift of a young girl struggling in the sea has received an award for bravery.

1,400-year-old gold cross sold

1,400-year-old gold cross sold

22 June 2021

A gold pendant found during a hailstorm by a metal detectorist will go on display in the county soon.

Iconic Goodyear blimp to fly over Kent

Iconic Goodyear blimp to fly over Kent

21 June 2021

The iconic Goodyear blimp will be looping its way across Kent this week for the first time in 10 years.

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First look inside new cross-Channel ferry

First look inside new cross-Channel ferry

21 June 2021

Irish Ferries launches on the Dover to Calais route later this month - here's what to expect.

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Results in for election delayed by candidate's death

Results in for election delayed by candidate's death

20 June 2021

An election pushed back following the unexpected death of one of the candidates has taken place.

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'You don't know anything, and you don't have anyone'

'You don't know anything, and you don't have anyone'

20 June 2021

On World Refugee Day, we speak to a young refugee and the volunteer mentor who has helped him adjust to a new life here in Kent.

Dog rescued from cliff by coastguard

Dog rescued from cliff by coastguard

19 June 2021

A dog had to be rescued by a coastguard crew after she got herself stuck on a cliff ledge.

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Carer conned disabled client out of £10k

Carer conned disabled client out of £10k

18 June 2021

A carer who conned her disabled client out of £10,000 after winning her trust has avoided jail.

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Child in hospital after cycle crash

Child in hospital after cycle crash

18 June 2021

A child has been taken to hospital and a major route is shut after a crash between a cyclist and a car.

Blocked pavement 'forces walkers' into road

Blocked pavement 'forces walkers' into road

18 June 2021

Pedestrians say they are being forced into a road after the pavement outside a development site was blocked off.

Footprints of last dinosaurs to walk the UK found in Kent

Footprints of last dinosaurs to walk the UK found in Kent

18 June 2021

The footprints of the last dinosaurs ever to walk on UK soil have been found in Kent.

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Invasive water plant could be threat to fish

Invasive water plant could be threat to fish

18 June 2021

Work is underway to remove a fast-growing, invasive water fern, which can cause risk to aquatic life, from a waterway.

Calls for public inquiry over seafront development

Calls for public inquiry over seafront development

18 June 2021

A petition is calling for a public inquiry looking into the stopping up of a coastal road to make way for a new housing development.

Flood warnings in place

Flood warnings in place

18 June 2021

Flood alerts have been issued for across the county as more heavy fall is expected today.

Homes and businesses mop up after being hit by floods

Homes and businesses mop up after being hit by floods

17 June 2021

People are dealing with the aftermath of severe town centre flooding last night, which saw rain water enter homes and businesses.

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Flash floods in town centre as storm strikes

Flash floods in town centre as storm strikes

17 June 2021

A town centre was hit by bad flooding overnight following thunderstorms and rain, prompting two call-outs for the fire service.

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'Can I have a P please Bob?'

'Can I have a P please Bob?'

17 June 2021

We take a look back at legendary 1980s quiz show Blockbusters, presented by former Kent schoolboy Bob Holness.

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Four arrests after stabbing

Four arrests after stabbing

16 June 2021

Four people have been arrested after a man was taken to hospital with stab wounds.

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Aldi's plan for 16 more stores in Kent

Aldi's plan for 16 more stores in Kent

16 June 2021

Supermarket giant Aldi is on the lookout for 16 new locations in towns across Kent to meet demand from new customers.

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