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'The scariest night of my life'
23 November 2016A man has told how he was trapped in the darkness for hours after slipping down an 80ft embankment.
Police watchdog to investigate sea death
23 November 2016A police watchdog is set to investigate previous contact officers had concerning a woman who died after being rescued from the sea.
Share your winter hidden gems
23 November 2016From tasty cafes to behind-the-scenes boutiques, we're looking for your hidden gems, as part of Southeastern’s #SEhiddengems campaign.
Seven 'migrants' rescued off Kent coast
23 November 2016A search and rescue operation was launched this morning after a boat containing 'migrants' was found off the shore.
Tragic teen was 'dazzled by sun' before fatal crash
23 November 2016A 17-year-old moped rider who died when he crashed into a stationary truck had been dazzled by the sun.
An artist's tale
22 November 2016World famous illustrator Axel Scheffler - the man behind The Gruffalo and other children’s characters - comes to Folkestone Book Festival.
'Gross failings' by trust contributed to patient's death
22 November 2016A negligent mental health trust had a part to play in the tragic death of a woman who jumped in front of a train, an inquest has found.
Woman dies after sea rescue
22 November 2016A 39-year-old woman has died in hospital after being rescued from the sea.
Collapsed tree falls in road
22 November 2016A large tree that has snapped at the bottom of its truck has fallen into the road and is being recovered.
Pool closed for second time in seven weeks
21 November 2016A newly fitted roof on a public swimming pool's building has been torn apart after the county's first winter storm.
School closure after 'major power failure'
21 November 2016A state-of-the-art academy building has fallen victim to a 'major power failure' causing more than 1,000 youngsters to be off school today.
Two arrests after man 'stabbed in row with neighbours'
21 November 2016A man was rushed to hospital with stab injuries after a neighbours' dispute erupted into violence - thought to have involved a knife and a bottle.
Cargo ship towed to safety after hitting barge in high wind
20 November 2016A major coastguard helicopter and lifeboat operation was launched to rescue crew members from a sinking cargo ship after it hit a barge of rocks.
Swimming pool loses roof in winds
20 November 2016People are being warned to stay indoors after strong winds ripped a large part of a swimming pool's roof off.
Kent's paramedics to get iPads
19 November 2016Ambulance staff across Kent will soon be using iPads to complete patient records and contact hospitals.
Rope rescue after man falls down embankment
19 November 2016Firefighters used ropes to rescue a man who had fallen down a steep embankment in the early hours of this morning.
Three arrested in drug dealing swoop
18 November 2016Three mean have been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs.
Inquest: No police available to look for mental health patient
17 November 2016No police patrols were available to search for a troubled mother after she walked out of a mental health unit, an inquest has heard.
Father dies after taking 'combination of legal highs'
17 November 2016A loving husband and father died after taking “a combination of legal highs” which triggered an undetected heart condition, an inquest heard.
Hospital failed patient over 'life-threatening' test results delay
17 November 2016Hospital bosses have admitted failing a pensioner who waited more than three months for heart test results - a delay described as “life-threatening”.
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