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Stunning new photos reveal rare crockery on Kent shipwreck

Stunning new photos reveal rare crockery on Kent shipwreck

09 February 2023

A ship that sank 167 years ago and contains a cargo of exceptionally rare ceramics has been granted government protection.

'The park is becoming unusable - it’s not safe for children’

'The park is becoming unusable - it’s not safe for children’

09 February 2023

A playground blighted by unruly youths swigging discount wine and beer is no longer safe for children, a concerned mum says.

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Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster

Last chance for adults under 50 to get Covid booster

09 February 2023

Adults under the age of 50 have just days left to claim a free Covid-19 booster jab before the NHS will withdraw its offer.

Hated roadworks to finally finish - but now another project looms

Hated roadworks to finally finish - but now another project looms

09 February 2023

Roadworks that have caused long tailbacks for nine months will finally come to an end next week - as attention turns to another major project.

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Suspected burglar charged after power tools stolen from home

Suspected burglar charged after power tools stolen from home

09 February 2023

A man has been charged with burglary after power stools and other items were stolen during a raid of a home.

Plans for bank to open as Indian restaurant

Plans for bank to open as Indian restaurant

09 February 2023

Proposals to a local council have outlined plans for a vacant bank site to open as an Indian restaurant and takeaway.

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Pensioner's cash stolen while paying for parking

Pensioner's cash stolen while paying for parking

09 February 2023

Police have released a CCTV image of two women they want to speak to after a pensioner was targeted at a shopping centre while paying for parking.

‘Don't build homes on our village woodland!'

‘Don't build homes on our village woodland!'

09 February 2023

Residents fear their village's "last-remaining wildlife refuge" could be transformed into an estate after the plot was put on the market.

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Historic high street now ‘resembles second-class Las Vegas'

Historic high street now ‘resembles second-class Las Vegas'

09 February 2023

A crackdown is being launched against garish shopfronts which are "getting worse by the day" along one historic high street.

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Mimi Webb to host BRITs Warm Up Party on kmfm

Mimi Webb to host BRITs Warm Up Party on kmfm

09 February 2023

Pop star and Kent resident Mimi Webb is taking over kmfm this weekend ahead of the BRIT Awards.

'You have to think twice when walking down here'

'You have to think twice when walking down here'

09 February 2023

Street lights have been smashed as vandals strike again in a suburb plagued by anti-social behaviour, sparking fears "the catapult kids are back”.

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Warning issued to drivers as temperatures drop

Warning issued to drivers as temperatures drop

08 February 2023

Gritter lorries will be out on Kent roads tonight as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing.

'I don't know if I'll ever be able to play football with my son again'

'I don't know if I'll ever be able to play football with my son again'

08 February 2023

A motorcyclist who was seriously injured when he was hit by a car has revealed the "devastating" impact the crash has had on his life.

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Library to remain closed after flooding damage

Library to remain closed after flooding damage

08 February 2023

A Kent library, which was closed last year after suffering water damage, will remain shut until at least next month, council bosses say.

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Starving seal pup rescued from Kent beach

Starving seal pup rescued from Kent beach

08 February 2023

An underweight and dehydrated seal pup has been rescued from a beach after being stranded overnight.

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'Our town is turning into Wild West with all these developments'

'Our town is turning into Wild West with all these developments'

08 February 2023

A 220-home development has been given the go-ahead, despite claims a Kent town has become a house-building “Wild West”.

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Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

08 February 2023

A lock-up which was used to store inflatable boats, engines and life jackets needed to smuggle desperate people across the Channel has been uncovered.

'Dangerous' abuser jailed after punching, choking and slapping partner

'Dangerous' abuser jailed after punching, choking and slapping partner

08 February 2023

An abuser reigned terror on his partner, including a game of cat and mouse where the flip of a coin determined whether he hurt her.

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Man in hospital after seafront gang attack

Man in hospital after seafront gang attack

08 February 2023

A man was taken to hospital with injuries to his face after a gang attacked him at a seaside shelter.

First look at new state-of-the-art London trains

First look at new state-of-the-art London trains

08 February 2023

State-of-the-art trains that will come into service in the capital next year have been unveiled by Transport for London.

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