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Two ice rinks to come to town

Two ice rinks to come to town

24 September 2019

Organisers of an annual ice rink in a Kent town have announced there will be two this year, along with live music, food and Bavarian curling.

Thomas Cook staff told to 'ignore knocks on the door'

Thomas Cook staff told to 'ignore knocks on the door'

23 September 2019

Workers at Thomas Cook were told to ignore knocks on the door as they were allowed into their office to collect their belongings.

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Dog found collapsed next to road

Dog found collapsed next to road

23 September 2019

A council is appealing for information about a dog that was found lying on the side of a road.

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Fireworks displays in Kent for 2019

Fireworks displays in Kent for 2019

23 September 2019

Are you getting fired up about bonfire night and fireworks displays? Here's our guide to events near you, and across the county:

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Arrest after car crashes into lamppost

Arrest after car crashes into lamppost

22 September 2019

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car crashed into a lamppost.

Car fire causes delays

Car fire causes delays

22 September 2019

Traffic was being held on Blue Bell Hill after a car fire.

Firefighters tackle two separate fires in town

Firefighters tackle two separate fires in town

21 September 2019

Firefighters raced to two separate fires in one town within the space of an hour last night.

Hundreds of young activists in climate march

Hundreds of young activists in climate march

20 September 2019

Schoolchildren have missed lessons to take part in climate crisis protests which are taking place around the world.

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Petition to save post office delivered to No. 10

Petition to save post office delivered to No. 10

19 September 2019

A 2,000-strong petition has been handed to Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to save one of Kent's Crown Post Offices.

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'Everything I have ever worked for has been destroyed'

'Everything I have ever worked for has been destroyed'

19 September 2019

The owner of a wardrobe workshop has spoken of the hearbreaking moment he saw his whole livelihood burnt to the ground.

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HMS Medway is commissioned today

HMS Medway is commissioned today

19 September 2019

The Royal Navy's newest warship is being commissioned into service during a ceremony.

Air ambulance called to crash in notorious road

Air ambulance called to crash in notorious road

18 September 2019

A popular route was sealed off for more than three hours following a serious car crash.

Man with sword cautioned

Man with sword cautioned

18 September 2019

A warning has been issued to a man spotted with a sword who sparked a huge police response involving armed officers and a helicopter.

Pilot was killed after crashing in thick fog

Pilot was killed after crashing in thick fog

18 September 2019

A father-of-two died after crashing in to the side of a mountain.

A second slice of free Heritage Open Days

A second slice of free Heritage Open Days

18 September 2019

A second weekend of free Heritage Open Days will feature learning about Kent's smugglers, to ancient graffiti and a trip on a heritage bus on offer.

Scarecrows to pop up for popular festival

Scarecrows to pop up for popular festival

18 September 2019

Celebrity spotting - in scarecrow form - comes to a Kent village for the next week, with its annual Scarecrow Festival.

Ice skating rink confirmed for Christmas

Ice skating rink confirmed for Christmas

17 September 2019

The firm behind ITV's hit programme Dancing on Ice will be delivering a rink in a new location in Kent this winter.

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Sixty years since elephants, lions and bears moved out of town

Sixty years since elephants, lions and bears moved out of town

16 September 2019

As the significant anniversary of a much loved attraction draws closer, people are being asked to share their memories.

Armed police tackle 'man with sword'

Armed police tackle 'man with sword'

16 September 2019

A man has been arrested after armed police closed a road.

Corner shop could become micropub

Corner shop could become micropub

16 September 2019

Eye-catching plans to convert an ailing convenience store that has been running for about 35 years into a micropub have been revealed.

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