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Passengers face two-hour delays at ‘busy’ port
07 July 2023Travellers are being warned of long queues at Kent’s busiest port as thousands head to the continent.
Southern Water releases sewage at beaches across Kent
05 July 2023A water company has unleashed sewage from overflow tanks across Kent, which has impacted six beaches in one district.
Warning after cash, jewellery and parcels stolen from homes
05 July 2023Police are urging homeowners to look after their properties during the summer months following a string of burglaries across the county.
Thugs kicked man in stomach before threatening to kidnap child
05 July 2023A pair of violent criminals, who threatened to steal their victim’s child before kicking and punching him, have been jailed.
Disgraced councillor convicted of sex crimes resigns
04 July 2023A former deputy council leader who abused boys while a teacher at a private school has stood down from two local authorities.
£50k contract up for grabs in £2.2m Debenham’s redevelopment
04 July 2023A council is offering a £50,000 contract as part of a multimillion pound revamp scheme of a former Debenhams.
Van ‘opened like bean can’ after getting wedged in car park
03 July 2023A hire van’s roof was reportedly damaged after becoming wedged on the ramp leading to a supermarket’s car park.
Better than Brighton?! The Kent town tipped to be new house-hunting hotspot
03 July 2023A seaside town which has been grabbing headlines is reportedly set to usurp Brighton as a hotspot for house-hunters – but which has more to offer?
Man’s body found off busy road
03 July 2023Forensics were called after a man’s body was found off a road, following police being called over concerns for his welfare.
Is climate change killing Kent’s fish?
03 July 2023Fish are dying in rivers and jellyfish are washing up on our beaches. We ask the experts why this is happening and what we can do to help.
Helicopter joins search for person on railway tracks
02 July 2023A police helicopter was scrambled to help search for a trespasser on railway tracks in Kent.
Son kidnapped own parents for £500 and warned: ‘I don’t care if I kill you’
30 June 2023A dangerous thug kidnapped his adoptive parents at knifepoint and trapped them in a car for the sake of £500.
Stars of new Paramount drama being filmed in Kent revealed
29 June 2023The cast of a new TV crime drama being filmed in Kent have been revealed, and includes stars from Doctor Who and Poldark.
Stepping back in time on ‘magnificent’ steam train journey across Kent
29 June 2023It’s not cheap at £195 per person, so is this steam train journey through the Garden of England – with champagne all round – worth the expense?
Council to spend £100k on restructure, despite fear it is ‘step in wrong direction’
28 June 2023A council has voted to spend £100,000 on a restructure, despite fears over the “ongoing burden” it could bring.
Cyclist dies after collapsing in street
26 June 2023A man has died after collapsing in a busy street while cycling, police have said.
‘It’s not easy to sell – so we’re running pub after saving it from disrepair’
26 June 2023A couple who have owned a pub for the past eight years have returned to pulling pints behind the bar, after leasing the venue out for three years.
Man goes on trial over death of four people in small boat tragedy
26 June 2023A teenager accused of the manslaughter of four people who drowned after the small boat they were travelling in sank has gone on trial.
Brewery to launch new taproom eight months after closure
25 June 2023The team behind a popular brewery are launching a new taproom – just eight months after closing their original bar.
Major response as cyclist collapses and ‘dies' in street
25 June 2023A cyclist has reportedly died after an incident in a residential street.
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