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Missing teen, 14, found safe and well

Missing teen, 14, found safe and well

22 November 2024

Officers asked for the public’s help to find a missing 14-year-old girl.

High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

22 November 2024

The oldest shop on a high street is set to finally reopen 18 months after an undetected water leak caused its roof to collapse.

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‘I spend three hours at A&E every other day because my GP can’t see me’

‘I spend three hours at A&E every other day because my GP can’t see me’

22 November 2024

A dad who had a spike go through his arm has had to spend hours in A&E every other day because his surgery can’t see him.

Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

22 November 2024

In this week’s episode our reporters discuss the farmers’ protest in London and are joined by East Thanet MP Polly Billington.

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Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

22 November 2024

Dreamland bosses say they remain committed to reopening the park’s iconic cinema building – but first have plans for it to be used for another film.

Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’

Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’

22 November 2024

A young drug dealer who made tens of thousands of pounds tried to hide massive profits by pumping cash into plush Rolex watches and cryptocurrency.

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Christmas light switch-on cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’ from bad weather

Christmas light switch-on cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’ from bad weather

21 November 2024

A local council has cancelled their Christmas event due to safety concerns after a bad weather forecast.

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Police appeal for information in search for missing man

Police appeal for information in search for missing man

21 November 2024

Police are appealing for information in the search for a missing man.

Lawyer dies after suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Asia

Lawyer dies after suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Asia

21 November 2024

A 28-year-old lawyer has been named as one of five people killed after the suspected poisoning in Laos.

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

21 November 2024

It’s a super Saturday for Secret Drinker as he heads to a vibrant free house packed with punters

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£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

21 November 2024

A multi-million-pound project to help reduce congestion at one of the county’s busiest junctions has been completed.

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Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

21 November 2024

A vandal’s mindless damage to a crossing used by children and elderly people risks their safety, says a councillor.

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Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

21 November 2024

A Labour county councillor has been deselected over “concerning” remarks he made and placing bets on election results.

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'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

21 November 2024

The owner of the only shop in a village has reassured residents the closure is temporary, as current tenants leave this week.

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Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

21 November 2024

Artist Tracey Emin and residents of an “iconic” tower block are celebrating after a controversial plan to replace windows was quashed.

Private school scraps plans to leave historic site for housing

Private school scraps plans to leave historic site for housing

21 November 2024

Plans to move a private school out of its current home to make way for more than 1,000 homes have been ditched due to high costs.

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Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

21 November 2024

A bus broke down on the first day of a much-anticipated “rapid” service, forcing passengers to wait for a replacement.

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Image released after ‘man exposes himself’ in broad daylight

Image released after ‘man exposes himself’ in broad daylight

21 November 2024

Police have published a CCTV image after a man reportedly exposed himself.

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

21 November 2024

A Kent lottery player who won in the EuroMillions has yet to claim their lucky ticket.

Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach

Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach

21 November 2024

Commuters faced delays after a lorry burst into flames near a busy roundabout, with black plumes of smoke visible for miles.

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