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Man blinded in oil drum explosion does charity skydive

Man blinded in oil drum explosion does charity skydive

16 September 2019

A man who lost his sight in an oil drum explosion has jumped out of a plane at 12,000ft.

Tree felling probe at beauty spot

Tree felling probe at beauty spot

13 September 2019

Residents living near a woodland spot are upset after a housing developer cut down trees as part of its management of the site.

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Ashes star Joe Denly welcomes baby daughter

Ashes star Joe Denly welcomes baby daughter

13 September 2019

After opening the innings at the beginning of yesterday's fifth Ashes test, Kent batsman Joe Denly later celebrated the birth of his second child.

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Controversial homes plan rejected by court

Controversial homes plan rejected by court

13 September 2019

The Court of Appeal has rejected a developer's attempt to overturn the refusal of permission to build hundreds of homes.

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Overcrowded school buses leave pupils stranded

Overcrowded school buses leave pupils stranded

13 September 2019

Dozens of children have been left stranded at school because of overcrowding on the buses.

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Horror as kitten's face 'cut off'

Horror as kitten's face 'cut off'

12 September 2019

A cat owner has been left devastated after the butchered face of her beloved kitten was found days after he went missing.

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Bus and lorry crash causes tailbacks

Bus and lorry crash causes tailbacks

12 September 2019

A main road was gridlocked after a crash involving a bus and a lorry.

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Killer mum's family demand investigation

Killer mum's family demand investigation

11 September 2019

The family of a mum who killed her twins is demanding further investigation into her care before their deaths.

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New discoveries and firm favourites with Heritage Open Days

New discoveries and firm favourites with Heritage Open Days

11 September 2019

The free festival of history and discovery, Heritage Open Days, marks 25 years with some new adventures and old favourites on offer across the county.

Ploughing match moves to pastures new

Ploughing match moves to pastures new

11 September 2019

A popular annual ploughing match which includes traditional pastimes from gun dogs to tossing the sheaf contests has a new home.

Balloons released for tragic teen

Balloons released for tragic teen

10 September 2019

About 250 balloons have been released in memory of a 15-year-old found dead.

Town's new car park opens

Town's new car park opens

09 September 2019

A town's new multi-storey car park has opened, five months after it was planned to.

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Pier fears as iconic dome propped up by plywood

Pier fears as iconic dome propped up by plywood

06 September 2019

Shocking pictures revealing the derelict state of a town's iconic pier head have sparked fears it may “not make it through the winter”.

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Celebrate the hopping harvest with the National Trust

Celebrate the hopping harvest with the National Trust

05 September 2019

There's a rare chance to see a working hop farm in action at a hops and harvest weekend.

Beer and cider festival returns

Beer and cider festival returns

05 September 2019

Up to 59 different varieties of ales and ciders, a gin bar and live music will combine for an annual celebration of the hops harvest this weekend.

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Part of M20 to close for weekend

Part of M20 to close for weekend

04 September 2019

A section of a key route will be closed from Friday night for a bridge's demolition.

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Tricky path ahead for PM

Tricky path ahead for PM

04 September 2019

The Prime Minister faces even more challenges today as he attempts to call a snap general election in the hope of saving his Brexit plan.

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Jest the job for medieval fair

Jest the job for medieval fair

04 September 2019

A jester, Punch and Judy shows and a dragon boat race will all be part of a medieval fair at a Kent castle this weekend.

Festival celebrates links between Medway and Japan

Festival celebrates links between Medway and Japan

04 September 2019

An annual festival celebrating the life of a Medway sailor who became an advisor to a Japanese Shogun, returns this weekend.

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Nature trail joined by The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Nature trail joined by The Very Hungry Caterpillar

03 September 2019

A shopping centre nature trail has been relaunched in partnership with children's favourite, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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