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Bus driver denies causing death of pensioner
14 August 2024A bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian will argue there was a mechanical problem with his vehicle when it crashed into a shelter.
Biker dies in crash with lorry on route to busy beach
13 August 2024A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a lorry on a road leading to a popular beach.
‘I thought someone had snatched him’: Mum’s terror as son, 5, goes missing at beach
13 August 2024A mum has told of the terrifying moment her five-year-old son went missing at the beach, sparking a frantic 90-minute search.
Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin
12 August 2024A beach access road has closed for three days as investigations into a series of landslides begin.
‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’
12 August 2024We look back on huge summer storm which dropped two months rainfall in just two hours and saw people rescued from first floor windows.
Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown
11 August 2024The fate of a country park’s visitor centre, which closed due to rising costs, is still to be decided, council bosses confirmed.
Missing teen, 15, found safe and well
08 August 2024A 15-year-old missing since Wednesday has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.
‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’
07 August 2024We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.
Biker, 36, dies after crash with horse box and SUV
06 August 2024A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a horse box and an SUV.
‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home
05 August 2024Paul O'Grady's widower has gained permission to turn a security office at the late TV star's home into a holiday let amid opposition.
Gorilla born in Kent animal park achieves amazing first in the wild
05 August 2024A silverback born and reared at a wildlife sanctuary has become the first in the world to breed with others in the wild.
‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’
02 August 2024Barbecues should be banned at all beaches in a Kent district before someone is badly injured, a councillor believes.
‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’
01 August 2024Scores of jobs have been lost following the sudden closure of a popular leisure centre, leaving staff "extremely upset".
‘We're not closing - but need to raise £30m’
01 August 2024Bosses at a popular attraction need to raise £30m over the next decade to keep facilities up to scratch - but insist it is not in danger of closing.
Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high
31 July 2024Furious residents say council bosses are “neglecting” their village – leaving weeds to grow 3ft high.
Cyclist taken to hospital after falling off bike near junction
31 July 2024A cyclist was taken to hospital after falling off their bike near a junction.
‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’
31 July 2024Regular users of a “one-of-a-kind” leisure centre say they are “absolutely devastated” following its sudden closure.
Cyclist seriously injured after crash with ice cream van
29 July 2024A cyclist has been seriously injured after a crash with an ice cream van.
Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing
27 July 2024Rescue crews have launched a major search operation in the English Channel as a diver has been reported missing.
Former landlady and one of last Second World War widows dies at 100
25 July 2024Mourners will gather for the final farewell of an extraordinary centenarian who was one of the country’s last Second World War widows.
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