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Child among five dead in Channel tragedy

Child among five dead in Channel tragedy

23 April 2024

At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel, according to reports.

What you can expect from Kent’s priciest flats

What you can expect from Kent’s priciest flats

23 April 2024

These three apartments creep into the millions, but what makes a two- or three-bedroom flat worth the hefty price tag?

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Shocking footage shows moment man hit in street attack

Shocking footage shows moment man hit in street attack

22 April 2024

A man was hit in the head in a street attack captured on video and police are appealing for help to identify those involved.

Manhunt after ‘blunt object’ slammed into victim’s head in street attack

Manhunt after ‘blunt object’ slammed into victim’s head in street attack

22 April 2024

Police are hunting a suspect who reportedly slammed a blunt object into his victim’s head during a street attack.

Daytime TV star and new boyfriend have ‘dream’ day in Kent

Daytime TV star and new boyfriend have ‘dream’ day in Kent

22 April 2024

A daytime TV star says she had a “superb” stay at a Kent celebrity hotspot with her new boyfriend.

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One lane closed after vehicle fire on M20

One lane closed after vehicle fire on M20

21 April 2024

Traffic was queuing on the M20 and a lane was closed following a vehicle fire.

Sadness as popular cafe and music venue closes

Sadness as popular cafe and music venue closes

21 April 2024

Residents have expressed their sadness after a late-night cafe and music venue closed its doors for the final time.

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Business park ‘bucking trend of failing high streets’

Business park ‘bucking trend of failing high streets’

20 April 2024

Owners of a popular business park want to expand the site as it continues to “buck the trend” of failing high streets in the county.

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Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

19 April 2024

A traditional and revered bakery which fed the masses for more than 50 years will close its doors marking “the end of an era”.

Man taken to hospital after crash closes busy route

Man taken to hospital after crash closes busy route

19 April 2024

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy road forced police to close the route.

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

19 April 2024

A popular coastal walk will be shut amid concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route.

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Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

18 April 2024

Dramatic images show the moment armed police descended onto a residential street.

‘How did thieves swipe our bronze garden statues while we were home?’

‘How did thieves swipe our bronze garden statues while we were home?’

18 April 2024

The owner of multiple solid bronze statues says it is like they were “beamed out of the sky” as they vanished from her garden.

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Homes evacuated as car fire spreads to garage

Homes evacuated as car fire spreads to garage

18 April 2024

Homes were evacuated after a car blaze spread to a garage, with firefighters spending four hours at the scene.

Machinery spotted as work gets underway to clear landslide-hit route

Machinery spotted as work gets underway to clear landslide-hit route

17 April 2024

Repair work has begun on a road section where a succession of landslips blocked a town centre route in both directions.

Work ‘well underway’ to avert port traffic hell ahead of new EU checks

Work ‘well underway’ to avert port traffic hell ahead of new EU checks

17 April 2024

Plans to avert major disruption at the Channel ports caused by new EU biometric checks are “well underway” despite continued warnings of long delays.

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Queues after car hits parked vehicle

Queues after car hits parked vehicle

17 April 2024

Police and paramedics were called after a car smashed into another parked vehicle, sparking delays in the area.

Supermarket chemist to close

Supermarket chemist to close

16 April 2024

A supermarket chemist is set to shut after a fall in customer numbers.

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Much-loved campsite forced to close after landslides

Much-loved campsite forced to close after landslides

16 April 2024

A popular seaside campsite has closed after landslides and ground movement throughout the area.

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Missing teenage girls safely located

Missing teenage girls safely located

15 April 2024

Police have confirmed two missing teenage girls have been found.

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