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Cross-channel swimmer wakes up after cardiac arrest

Cross-channel swimmer wakes up after cardiac arrest

20 July 2016

The family of a man rescued after he went into cardiac arrest while training for a cross-channel swim have spoken of his ordeal as he recovers.

Men arrested after drugs raid

Men arrested after drugs raid

20 July 2016

An early morning drugs raid has seen two men arrested on suspicion of having class A drugs with the intent to supply.

Drug dealer busted after hotel raid

Drug dealer busted after hotel raid

19 July 2016

A drug dealer from London has been jailed after being caught when police raided his hotel room and found £5,000 worth of cocaine.

Barbecue warning after bin fire

Barbecue warning after bin fire

19 July 2016

People have been asked to take extra care when disposing of barbecue coals following a bin fire.

Car blaze in town centre

Car blaze in town centre

19 July 2016

Firefighters have rushed to a town centre this afternoon amid reports a car was well alight at the side of the road.

Early morning police chase lands four in custody

Early morning police chase lands four in custody

19 July 2016

Four people are being held in custody this morning on suspicion of stealing a vehicle after a high-speed police chase in two towns.

Woman found dead in woodland named

Woman found dead in woodland named

19 July 2016

The body of a woman found in woodland is that of 32-year-old woman Svetlana Averina.

Sandcastle talents hit the beach

Sandcastle talents hit the beach

18 July 2016

As the hottest weather we've had all summer descended upon Kent, swarms of people headed to a beach to take part in an annual sandcastle competition.

Holiday hot-spots sizzle in Kent

Holiday hot-spots sizzle in Kent

18 July 2016

Four Kent towns have seen a rise in holiday letting inquiries in comparison to last year, according to data from a travel website.

Police rescue woman drowning in harbour

Police rescue woman drowning in harbour

17 July 2016

Police officers pulled a woman to safety after they were spotted in difficulty in a Kent harbour in the early hours.

Revive that wartime spirit

Revive that wartime spirit

16 July 2016

Wartime spirit is being revived as the epic War and Peace Revival military festival arrives in Folkestone.

Dog walkers intervene in gang attack

Dog walkers intervene in gang attack

14 July 2016

Two dog walkers went to the rescue of a man as he was attacked by a gang-of-six.

'County must prepare for closure of Calais migrant camps'

'County must prepare for closure of Calais migrant camps'

14 July 2016

As the Mayor of Calais says migrant camps will be closed, county council leader Paul Carter warns Kent must be ready.

Woman wins landmark speeding case

Woman wins landmark speeding case

14 July 2016

A woman's win of a landmark speeding court case could lead to hundreds of fines being overturned.

Child awarded £15m after meningitis blunder

Child awarded £15m after meningitis blunder

13 July 2016

A nine-year-old boy has been awarded a multi-million pounds payout after doctors who failed to diagnose meningitis left him brain-damaged.

Body of woman in 30s found in woodland

Body of woman in 30s found in woodland

13 July 2016

A huge emergency response in a quiet area saw police and ambulance crews rush to a small woodland, where the body of a woman in her 30s was found.

Body of woman in her 30s found in woodland

Body of woman in her 30s found in woodland

13 July 2016

Police have confirmed a huge emergency response to a quiet area was sparked by the discovery of the body of a young woman in woodland.

Fuel spillage caused by crash

Fuel spillage caused by crash

13 July 2016

Police officers have been called to a crash between a motorcyclist and a car which has caused a fuel spillage this morning.

Man 'headbutted, hit and spat at in racist attack'

Man 'headbutted, hit and spat at in racist attack'

13 July 2016

Police want witnesses after a man was hit, headbutted, spat at and had a can of beer thrown at him in an allegedly racist street attack.

Talented kids showcase classic musicals

Talented kids showcase classic musicals

13 July 2016

Young pupils at theatre school wowed audiences with their renditions of well known shows.

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