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Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street
26 May 2024A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.
Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault
25 May 2024A suspect has been arrested after two men were taken to hospital following a disturbance at a caravan park.
Woman’s £200 fine for dropping chips eaten by seagulls cancelled
23 May 2024A mum who was slapped with a littering fine after seagulls ate a few McDonald’s chips she accidentally dropped has had her penalty notice cancelled.
Buses replace trains during bridge works
23 May 2024Part of a railway line will be shut while repairs are being made to a major bridge.
Horse gets stuck in mud at popular beach
23 May 2024Emergency services were called to reports a horse needed rescuing after it bolted from its rider.
‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast
22 May 2024The rare phenomenon of bioluminescence, where seawater turns a glowing blue colour, has been spotted off Kent.
Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival
22 May 2024A film which was shot at several different locations across the county has debuted at a prestigious movie festival in France.
‘Blow’ to education as football programme axed
22 May 2024Courses for young footballers have been axed from September in what’s been described as a “blow to education” in part of Kent.
Woman fined £200 after seagull ate her chips
22 May 2024A mum has been slapped with a fine after seagulls ate a few McDonald’s chips she accidentally dropped on the floor outside a Tesco.
Dad starts pioneering treatment for brain tumour
21 May 2024A dad who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour has started pioneering treatment after family and friends raised thousands of pounds to fund it.
Tournaments raise £15k in memory of ‘football mad’ 22-year-old
20 May 2024A series of football tournaments started by a family remembering their brother has raised thousands while raising awareness of mental health.
Man in hospital following incident on railway line
20 May 2024A man remains in hospital following an incident at the weekend which saw train services suspended.
Owner’s sadness after classic Ford stolen from driveway
20 May 2024The owner of a classic Ford Escort worth up to £15k says he can’t believe it has gone after it was stolen from his driveway.
Police called to pub as two women injured
19 May 2024Two women were left injured following reports of a disturbance at a pub.
Trains disrupted after trespass on railway
18 May 2024Passengers faced delays after emergency services were called to a trespass on the railway.
Teacher honoured for inspiring thousands of youngsters
17 May 2024Five decades of guiding young minds has seen one man presented with a lifetime achievement award for his work in the community.
‘Six weeks of bin collection chaos and it’s still not fixed‘
17 May 2024We reveal the story behind bin ‘chaos’ which has seen councillors pay for rubbish to be taken by private contractors.
Major retailer confirms new store for Kent
16 May 2024A nationwide chain has confirmed it is set to open a new store later this year.
Man charged after two people taken to hospital
16 May 2024A man has been charged after two people were attacked in the street.
Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?
16 May 2024Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?
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