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Former Kent MP forced to republish spy thriller novel
25 August 2024A former longstanding politician has republished his spy novel after his book had to be withdrawn due to copyright laws.
Arrest after 31-mile police chase
25 August 2024A man has been arrested after a 31-mile police chase following a disturbance at a pub.
Family rescued from cliffs after being caught out by tide
25 August 2024A family of five had to be rescued by the RNLI and coastguard after they became cut off by the tide.
Youths pictured on leisure centre roof ‘in serious danger’
23 August 2024A group of children have been caught causing damage to a leisure centre roof after climbing onto it early one morning.
CCTV appeal after mass brawl in high street
23 August 2024Thirteen arrests have been made since violence erupted in a town centre but police still need help to identify 10 people they’d like to speak to.
Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A249
23 August 2024A person has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on a busy roundabout.
Train damaged after hitting tree on tracks
23 August 2024Journeys were disrupted this morning after a train hit a tree which had fallen on the railway line.
Flood warning for Kent coast
22 August 2024A flood warning has been issued across a stretch of the county’s coast when high tide hits.
Teens drifting out to sea ‘could’ve ended in tragedy’
22 August 2024A boy and two girls were rescued after drifting for two miles on a rubber ring and a flat board which rescuers say could have ended in a tragedy.
‘Our historic Kent town will be obliterated by thousands of new homes’
22 August 2024Campaigners fear their town will be “obliterated” by housing after a council signalled the area will bear the brunt of new homes in the borough.
No strike after bin workers agree new pay deal
21 August 2024Bin workers who have been balloting to strike in a pay dispute with an under-fire waste firm have decided not to take industrial action.
Prisoner who saw ‘no chance of being released’ took own life
21 August 2024A prisoner serving an indeterminate sentence took his own life and left a note saying he hoped his death would contribute towards a change in the law.
Bin workers offered new pay deal
21 August 2024Bin workers who were threatening to go on strike in a row over wages have been offered a new deal, says a union.
Supermarket giant creates 100 jobs at distribution hub
21 August 2024One of the biggest supermarket chains is creating up to 100 jobs at a Kent distribution centre.
The truth behind the explosive ship near Sheppey
21 August 2024We take a look at how worried we should be about a ‘Thames tsunami’ hitting part of Kent.
Crews fight house fire overnight
20 August 2024Emergency crews have stayed overnight in a residential street to tackle a house fire.
Five fire engines sent to field blaze
20 August 2024Fire crews battled flames in a field that is not far from three prisons.
Stunning photos of festival and fireworks display
19 August 2024Hundreds of people flocked to a seaside town as they enjoyed a week-long festival which culminated in a carnival parade and fireworks display.
Shoplifter posed as Big Issue seller
19 August 2024A woman posing as a Big Issue seller had been shoplifting from stores nearby, say police.
School music lessons cancelled after thieving ex-pupil burgled 14 guitars
19 August 2024A homeless thief who burgled his old school before repeatedly pinching items from three supermarkets during a six-month crime spree has been jailed.
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