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Heartbreak as fishing boats smashed in storm
02 November 2023Shocking pictures show damaged and sinking fishing boats at a harbour as Storm Ciarán continues to batter the Kent coast.
Passengers evacuated after bus windows blown out by storm
02 November 2023Two buses had to be evacuated after heavy winds blew out the front windows and left the vehicles shaking from side to side.
Council criticised over 'ridiculous' new £600 hat after losing old one
02 November 2023A council’s decision to splash £600 of taxpayers’ cash on a mayoral hat during the cost-of-living crisis has been branded “ridiculous”.
‘I’m confident we’ll turn it into an outstanding school’
02 November 2023As one of the county’s most troubled schools is the latest to come under the umbrella of a college group, we look at its remarkable growth.
Girl ‘bitten by Staffordshire bull terrier’
01 November 2023Police are appealing for information after a child was allegedly bitten by a Staffie in a well-known walking spot.
Child in hospital after being hit by car
01 November 2023A child has been taken to a London hospital after being hit by a car.
Couple behind new Italian aim to attract ‘worldwide visitors’
01 November 2023The family behind a new restaurant say the dream is for people to travel from all over the world to visit them.
Crash sparks motorway gridlock
01 November 2023Part of a motorway has reopened after it was shut due to a crash.
'We've produced Xmas turkeys for 65 years - but don't want the stress anymore'
31 October 2023Bosses at farm which has been providing its customers with turkeys for 65 years have decided to call it a day.
Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent
31 October 2023The Met Office has issued an amber weather alert as huge waves, falling trees and flying debris could hit the county this week.
Work stops on huge luxury flats set to cost £3m
30 October 2023A major development involving restoration of a Grade II-listed former theatre has been paused as developers seek “approvals”.
Flood alerts issued across Kent amid new weather warning
30 October 2023A yellow weather warning is in place for parts of Kent as more rain is set to hit today.
‘I was bullied for my disabilities - but I've never let them hold me back'
30 October 2023An inspirational photographer says she is not letting her disabilities hold her back as she pursues her passion for wildlife.
Kent’s best cafes by the coast
30 October 2023If you’re heading out on a winter walk and need somewhere to warm up, here’s 10 of Kent’s top-rated seaside cafes.
The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into
29 October 2023The owner of a furniture store with a password-protected speakeasy in the back has revealed plans to makeover the front-of-house.
Flood warning issued for Kent coast
28 October 2023The Environment Agency has warned flooding is likely across a swathe of the Kent coast, as heavy rain pelts the county.
Steroid abuser shot at man six times with ball-bearing gun after orders from 'Mr X'
28 October 2023A steroid abuser who used a BB gun to repeatedly shoot at a one-eyed stranger was following orders from a mystery man, a court has heard.
Town plagued by anti-social behaviour to get extra CCTV
27 October 2023Four parts of Kent are set to get a share of £900k to help make their town centres safer, with marshalls, CCTV and better lighting.
Council fury over state of 19th century pub which closed after shooting
26 October 2023A pub that closed down after a punter was shot is now in an unacceptable condition, a council has said.
Much-loved teacher, 40, tragically died after hospital failures
26 October 2023The tragic death of a much-loved primary school teacher with a “beautiful soul” could have been avoided, hospital bosses admit.
