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Alarming 75% fall in Kent's flying insects

Alarming 75% fall in Kent's flying insects

02 February 2023

Kent's flying insect populations are declining rapidly but why is the county witnessing a bigger drop in numbers compared to the UK as a whole?

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Celebrity tortoise comes to Bluewater

Celebrity tortoise comes to Bluewater

02 February 2023

A tortoise who went from family pet to book sensation is hosting his own book launch next month.

Huge venue wins bid for more outdoor gigs despite 'rattling windows'

Huge venue wins bid for more outdoor gigs despite 'rattling windows'

02 February 2023

One of Kent's biggest venues has been given the green light to host 40 outdoor gigs a year attracting almost 20,000 revellers each.

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Latest Big Garden Birdwatch uncovers worrying data for RSPB

Latest Big Garden Birdwatch uncovers worrying data for RSPB

02 February 2023

Reports from the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch uncover worrying data for officials with indications climate change is altering nesting behaviour.

What does it now cost to get a new British passport?

What does it now cost to get a new British passport?

02 February 2023

The price of a new British passport is increasing this week with the Home Office upping the cost of documents for both adults and children.

D-day after six-year fight over controversial housing estate bid

D-day after six-year fight over controversial housing estate bid

02 February 2023

A six-year battle to build a controversial housing estate is set to finally come to an end this month.

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Mum’s horror as son, 14, left ‘barely breathing’ after stroke

Mum’s horror as son, 14, left ‘barely breathing’ after stroke

02 February 2023

The family of a 14-year-old boy were told to say their goodbyes to the youngster after he suffered a stroke that left him fighting for his life.

'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

02 February 2023

A defiant mum has vowed not to change her eccentric style - despite being called "disgusting" by strangers on the school run.

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Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

01 February 2023

Firefighters descended on a house to tackle a blaze in a bedroom.

Delays on busy route after motorbike crash

Delays on busy route after motorbike crash

01 February 2023

There were long delays on a busy route following a crash.

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Sadness as historic pub permanently closes

Sadness as historic pub permanently closes

01 February 2023

Punters have expressed their sadness after a historic high street pub shut its doors for the last time.

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Huge emergency response to crash near shopping centre

Huge emergency response to crash near shopping centre

01 February 2023

Emergency crews descended on a busy road following a crash - which led to long queues of traffic.

'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam replaced with new message

'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam replaced with new message

01 February 2023

The 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam cost victims more than £1.5million last year and there are now reports that fraudsters are back with a new trick message.

Collapsed pier could be removed

Collapsed pier could be removed

01 February 2023

A £137k plan to remove an historic pier after it collapsed into a riverbed is set to be discussed by a local authority.

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Image released after man exposes himself on bus

Image released after man exposes himself on bus

01 February 2023

An image has been released by police after a man exposed himself on a bus.

Emergency services called to crash outside school

Emergency services called to crash outside school

01 February 2023

A crash outside a school has prompted a large response from the emergency services.

Concerns for walkers as huge sinkhole appears

Concerns for walkers as huge sinkhole appears

01 February 2023

A huge void three to four metres deep has opened up in a field and is being given a wide berth by walkers.

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Horror as stinking sewage pours out onto street

Horror as stinking sewage pours out onto street

01 February 2023

Residents were left outraged as stinking sewage poured out from a blocked drain and onto a path.

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Celeb parents' date night at luxury Kent hotel

Celeb parents' date night at luxury Kent hotel

01 February 2023

Former Strictly Come Dancing stars have praised a luxury hotel for its 'wonderful' room and 'exceptional food'.

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Free range eggs to disappear from supermarket shelves

Free range eggs to disappear from supermarket shelves

01 February 2023

Eggs labelled as free range are to begin disappearing from supermarket shelves as the industry responds to bird flu rules keeping hens undercover.

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